On Thursday, February 16, one of the biggest names in the internet sector, Susan Wojcicki, revealed that she will be stepping down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of YouTube after serving for nine years in the stated post.
Wojcicki communicated the momentous development in a post titled “A personal update from Susan” on the YouTube Blog. Mentioning her affiliation with Google for almost 25 years, the former president of the world’s largest video platform wrote:
“Today, after nearly 25 years here, I’ve decided to step back from my role as the head of YouTube and start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I’m passionate about.”