Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
London, UK – July 9, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive officer of Elon Musk’s influential social media platform X, has announced her immediate resignation. The news, which emerged earlier today, marks a significant shift in the leadership of the company formerly known as Twitter, now rebranded as X.
Ms. Yaccarino, who took the helm of X in June 2023, expressed her profound gratitude towards Elon Musk for the opportunity to lead the company during a period of intense transformation. In a public statement posted on the X platform itself, she conveyed her appreciation for Musk’s trust in her to uphold the platform’s commitment to free speech, steer the company towards profitability, and realize its ambitious vision of becoming the “Everything App.”
Yaccarino’s tenure at X was characterized by her efforts to stabilize the platform following its acquisition by Elon Musk and to re-establish advertiser confidence, which had been shaken by controversies surrounding content moderation and the platform’s new direction. Her appointment was seen as a strategic move by Musk to bring a seasoned advertising executive into the company to manage business operations while he focused on product and technology development.
The “Everything App” concept refers to Musk’s vision of X as a comprehensive digital platform offering a wide array of services beyond its traditional social networking functions, potentially including payments, ride-sharing, and more. Yaccarino was instrumental in articulating and pursuing this vision publicly.
As of this report, Elon Musk, the owner and CTO of X, has not yet released a public statement regarding Ms. Yaccarino’s departure. The absence of immediate comment leaves many in the tech industry and among X users speculating about the circumstances surrounding her exit and the future leadership of the company. Analysts are closely watching for any further announcements that could shed light on the transition and the strategic direction of X moving forward.
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