Ryan Roslansky has resigned as the CEO of LinkedIn after leading the professional networking platform for six years. Dan Shapero, the chief operating officer, has now assumed the position. Roslansky joined LinkedIn in 2009 as one of the earliest hires by then-CEO Jeff Weiner. He worked in various roles within the company for over a decade before becoming CEO in June 2020 during the tumultuous labor market conditions of the pandemic.
When Roslansky took over, LinkedIn had 700 million members and generated approximately $8 billion in annual revenue. His tenure saw significant growth, with the platform now boasting 1.3 billion members and over $17 billion in revenue. This growth coincided with a notable transformation of LinkedIn from a job board and professional directory to a social network where executives share personal insights, career guidance, and opinions.
In addition to his role at LinkedIn, Roslansky is also the executive vice president at Microsoft, which acquired LinkedIn in 2016. He mentioned in a post on the platform that his responsibilities at Microsoft are expanding, with Shapero now reporting directly to him. This shift signifies a change in operational leadership rather than a complete departure from the company.
Shapero, who previously served as LinkedIn’s chief operating officer, now faces the challenge of leading the platform through uncertainties in the job market, including a 20% drop in hiring since 2022 and ongoing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.