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|seo_title=Jason Citron to Leave Discord
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|date=2025-04-24T09:14:50.000Z
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|source=Games Industry
|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/discord-ceo-and-co-founder-jason-citron-steps-down
|article=News/Jason Citron to Leave Discord
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|content=Jason Citron, the co-founder and CEO of [[Companies/Discord|Discord]], has announced he is stepping down after leading the popular gaming communication platform for over a decade. Effective April 28, Humam Sakhnini, former president of King and vice chairperson at Activision Blizzard, will assume the role of CEO. Citron, however, will continue to serve on the board and transition into an advisory role for the new CEO.

Stanislav Vishnevskiy, co-founder of Discord, will remain as the company's Chief Technology Officer.

In a statement reflecting on his tenure, Citron expressed pride in Discord’s journey, saying, “Building Discord over the last decade has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From the very beginning, our mission has been about bringing people together around games.”

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He continued, “It's a mission I've dedicated my career to, and I'm confident that passing the torch to Humam is the right evolution for Discord's future. His deep gaming industry expertise and proven track record of scaling businesses while fostering genuine friendships through play and shared experiences positions us perfectly for our next phase of growth. I believe this transition will accelerate our momentum and unlock even greater possibilities for Discord, our consumers, partners, and the overall gaming ecosystem in the years ahead.”

Humam Sakhnini also shared his excitement about joining Discord at a pivotal time, adding, “I'm incredibly excited to join Discord at such a pivotal moment. Discord stands as a massive, foundational part of the gaming ecosystem that millions of players, developers, and publishers rely on every day.”
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