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LinkedIn’s CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LinkedIn’s CEO Ryan Roslansky resigned after six years at the helm, and COO Dan Shapero was named his immediate replacement. The leadership swap could steer the world’s largest professional network toward new strategic directions.

Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over immediately.