Observed Signal · Jan 29, 2020 · Executive Appointment · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Mandy Ginsberg Leaves Match Group; Shar Dubey Named CEO
Match Group announced internal leadership changes as Mandy Ginsberg steps down as CEO for private reasons after a 14-year tenure with the company, including two years as CEO. Shar Dubey, currently the company’s President, will succeed her as CEO effective March 1. This transition occurs ahead of Match Group’s planned spin-out from parent conglomerate IAC/InterActiveCorp. In her internal memo, Ginsberg cites health-related reasons, mentioning a BRCA1 gene result and a preventative double mastectomy, followed by another surgery linked to an FDA recall of implants associated with cancer. The leadership shake-up also includes Gary Swidler taking on the COO role in addition to CFO, Faye Iosotaluno becoming Chief Strategy Officer, and Justine Sacco being named Chief Communications Officer. Tinder, Match, and OkCupid are among the brands under Match Group.
Major leadership change at a top dating-app group ahead of corporate spin-out
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Mandy Ginsberg steps down as CEO of Match Group after two years in the role.
- Shar Dubey, the company’s President, will become CEO effective March 1.
- Match Group brands include Tinder, Match, and OkCupid.
- Management changes occur ahead of Match Group's spin-out from IAC/InterActiveCorp.
- Gary Swidler will assume COO duties in addition to CFO; Faye Iosotaluno becomes CSO; Justine Sacco becomes CCO.
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