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MongoDB CEO resigns to lead Meta's enterprise AI push

Overseeing the search for a permanent CEO

Chirantan Desai quit as MongoDB's CEO on Sept 28, less than a year into the job, to run Meta's new enterprise AI platform. MongoDB shares fell about 20% that day, and former CEO Dev Ittycheria returned as interim chief.

Updated Oct 17

Notable Quotes

MongoDB's business is strong, and there is no better person to take on the role of President and CEO in the interim than Dev Ittycheria. — Tom Killalea, MongoDB press release

from MongoDB CEO resigns to lead Meta's enterprise AI push · Updated Oct 17

He knows this company deeply, has remained an involved and active executive board member over the past year, and will step in immediately to ensure a seamless transition. — Tom Killalea, MongoDB press release

from MongoDB CEO resigns to lead Meta's enterprise AI push · Updated Oct 17