X CEO Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After 2 Years in Charge: What’s Behind the Move

Outlook Business Desk

X CEO Resigns

Linda Yaccarino has resigned as CEO of X (formerly Twitter) after two years at the helm. Her exit marks the end of a pivotal chapter under Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ownership, focused on advertising recovery, platform safety and AI integration.

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Who Is Linda Yaccarino?

Born in December 1963, Linda Yaccarino is a seasoned American media executive. She served as CEO of X Corp from 2023 to 2025 and previously chaired global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal—a leading media conglomerate owned by Comcast—from 2011 to 2023.

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Yaccarino’s Early Life Details

Linda Yaccarino grew up in Deer Park, New York, where her father served as assistant chief of police and her mother was a civil servant. She has two sisters, including a twin. In 1985, she earned a bachelor's degree in telecommunications from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University.

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Yaccarino Recalls Journey

In a post on X, Yaccarino called her stint at X , “the opportunity of a lifetime” and thanked Musk for entrusting her with what she called an “extraordinary mission” protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the “Everything App.”

Product Innovation Push

Under Linda Yaccarino’s leadership, X prioritised restoring advertiser trust and expanding features. Key launches included Community Notes, a crowd-sourced fact-checking tool and X Money, a financial services platform expected to roll out in the near future.

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Global Town Square

Linda Yaccarino described X as a global “digital town square,” emphasising its role in open dialogue. She expressed gratitude for the platform’s team, users and partners for their continued support during her leadership.

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xAI Platform Integration

Yaccarino’s exit comes as X prepares for deeper integration with Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI. The platform is expected to expand its roadmap with advanced AI tools that align with Musk’s “everything app” vision.

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Yaccarino Farewell Note

Though she hasn’t revealed her next move, Yaccarino said she will remain part of the X community. In her farewell note, she wrote, “I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world. As always, I’ll see you on X.”

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