LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to Step Down Following Request from Microsoft Leader Satya Nadella
Ryan Roslansky Steps Down as LinkedIn CEO
Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's chief executive officer, with Dan Shapero taking charge as chief operating officer with immediate effect. Shapero will report directly to Roslansky, who continues in his role as an executive vice president at Microsoft and will oversee LinkedIn and Microsoft's Office and workplace platforms more broadly.
This marks the end of Roslansky's six-year tenure as CEO of the world's largest professional network. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Roslansky formally announced his transition out of the top job.
Transition to Microsoft Leadership
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As part of the transition, Roslansky will now oversee LinkedIn and Microsoft's Office and workplace platforms more broadly. This move is part of a larger strategy aimed at scaling talent and technology to match the ambition of leveraging AI to transform how people work and build careers.
Roslansky had been asked by Satya Nadella to lead LinkedIn and Microsoft Office last year, and he has been building on that opportunity. The leadership reshuffle is aimed at scaling talent and technology to match the ambition of leveraging AI to transform how people work and build careers.
Leadership Changes
As part of the leadership reshuffle, Mohak Shroff will take on the role of president of Platforms and Digital Work. Shroff will focus on long-term technology strategy and innovation as Microsoft and LinkedIn double down on AI-driven tools for knowledge workers.
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Roslansky has high praise for Shroff, describing him as "one of the most original technology thinkers I know." Shapero, who has led sales, marketing, and product across the most important parts of the business, will report directly to Roslansky.
Growth Under Roslansky
Roslansky had joined LinkedIn in 2009 and rose through multiple leadership roles before taking over as CEO in 2020. During his tenure, the platform reached record levels of engagement, with more than 1.3 billion members, 70 million companies, 144,000 schools, and 42,000 listed skills worldwide. LinkedIn's annual revenue grew to about $19.5 billion under his leadership.
Comparison of LinkedIn's Growth Under Roslansky
| Year | Annual Revenue | Members | Companies | Schools | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $19.5 billion | 1.3 billion | 70 million | 144,000 | 42,000 |
| 2019 | $10.4 billion | 900 million | 40 million | 100,000 | 20,000 |
| 2018 | $6.7 billion | 700 million | 30 million | 80,000 | 15,000 |
Note: The comparison above is a simplified representation of LinkedIn's growth under Roslansky's leadership.
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