Discord Names New CEO as Co-Founder Steps Down Ahead of IPO
Discord Inc., the popular chat app, named a new chief executive officer, replacing co-founder and current CEO Jason Citron.
Humam Sakhnini, who most recently served as the vice chairman of Activision Blizzard, managing a portfolio of hit games including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush, will take up the role on April 28, according to a statement from the company Wednesday.
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