Bumble, the pioneering women-centric dating app, is welcoming Lidiane Jones as its incoming CEO, effective January 2, 2024. This appointment marks a significant transition for the company, with Jones taking the reins from the esteemed founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, who will assume the role of Executive Chair.
Established in 2014 by Wolfe Herd with the mission of cultivating an empowering and safe online dating environment for women, Bumble has evolved into a thriving community. Wolfe Herd expressed her enthusiasm for this new phase, saying, "This move to Executive Chair gives me the ability to step forward into a new and exciting role, get back to my founder roots and bring immense passion and focus to this next chapter of growth. As I reflect on the past decade, I am moved by what our team has achieved and by the passionate community we have created."
Lidiane Jones, currently serving as the CEO at Slack, a subsidiary of Salesforce, is set to lead Bumble into its future endeavors. Her extensive experience in product development and technology is unparalleled, having played pivotal roles in teams dedicated to productivity, enterprise scalability, and machine learning. Before her tenure as Slack's CEO, Jones excelled as the EVP and GM for Salesforce Digital Experiences, overseeing domains like Marketing and Commerce Cloud. Her career also boasts leadership roles at Sonos and nearly 13 years with Microsoft, where she made significant contributions to various product lines.
Jones expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, highlighting the alignment between her career in technology and Bumble's mission, stating, "As a woman who has spent her career in technology, it’s a gift to lean on my experience to lead a company dedicated to women and encouraging equality, integrity, and kindness, all deeply personal and inspiring to me. I look forward to bringing my expertise, passion, and drive to Bumble Inc. to foster long-term, sustainable growth."
Jones will continue to serve as Slack's CEO until the end of the year, ensuring a smooth transition into her role at Bumble. This strategic appointment signals an exciting new era for Bumble, as it continues to champion the empowerment and equality of women in the realm of online dating.
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