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Elon Musk announced on Friday that Linda Yaccarino will become CEO of Twitter.
he writes: “We are thrilled to welcome Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s new CEO! @LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I will focus on product design and new technology. Working with Linda , we look forward to transforming this platform into X, all apps.”
We are thrilled to welcome Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s new CEO.@LindaYacc My focus will be on product design and new technology, but my main focus will be on business operations.
We look forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X for all apps. https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 12, 2023
@Elon Musk
“Thank you @elonmusk!” she replied on stage. I have long been inspired by your vision of creating a brighter future. We are excited to bring this vision to Twitter and transform this business together. ”
thank you @Elon Musk!
I have long been inspired by your vision of creating a brighter future. We are excited to bring this vision to Twitter and transform this business together. https://t.co/BcvySu7K76
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayacc) May 13, 2023
@lindayacc
Many headlines surrounding the news focused on Yaccarino not just being a “female CEO,” but a leadership expert. Dominic FarnanCEO and Chief Conscious Connector of . dot connect LLCsays the news should not focus on gender.
“Why are we still leading in ‘female CEOs’?” asked Farnan. “Apart from gender orientation, what is the difference between a CEO and a female CEO? I find it insulting to lead the role of ‘pretty’ or with remarks that sound lower than they really are.”
Farnan noted that 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women.
“For a long time, this number hovered around 8%. By January 1, 2023, Fortune 500 companies will have five new CEOs and 53 female CEOs. increased.”
Farnan advised the impending CEO to focus on “repairing relationships across the organization.”
“Mr. Musk came like a bull to the Chinese store and has rocked the organization since his October acquisition. It would be of great benefit to the culture to have leaders who can repair the damage it may have caused.”
Musk said he plans to remain in his executive role at the company, transitioning to chairman and chief technology officer (CTO), overseeing products, software and management.
TMX contributed to this story.
