Neal Mohan, an Indian-born CEO, joins the ranks of other global tech titans such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
Overview
After long-time CEO Susan Wojcicki stepped down on Thursday, Neal Mohan will lead YouTube (February 16). Google, YouTube’s parent company, started in Wojcicki’s garage.
Her departure comes when there is a lot of excitement and concern about the role of artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT in changing how people search for information online.
YouTube faces stiff competition from short-duration videos such as TikTok and Instagram Reels.
“It’s been an amazing experience working with you over the years,” Mohan said on Twitter, addressing Wojcicki. You’ve transformed YouTube into a fantastic home for both creators and viewers. I’m excited to continue this excellent and vital mission. “I’m looking forward to what comes next.”
About Neal Mohan
Neal Mohan, a Stanford graduate, joined Google in 2008 and now serves as YouTube’s chief product officer, overseeing YouTube Shorts and Music. He has also worked with Microsoft and currently serves on the boards of Stitch Fix, a personal styling service, and 23andMe, a genomics and biotechnology company. He is also a fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, an impartial American think tank.
