<h1>Discord Co-Founder and CEO Jason Citron Steps Down; Humam Sakhnini Appointed as Successor</h1>
Jason Citron, co-founder and CEO of Discord, is stepping down from his role after over a decade of leadership. He will be succeeded by Humam Sakhnini, a former executive at Activision Blizzard and King. Sakhnini is expected to take on the role on April 28.
Citron will continue to contribute to Discord’s future as a member of the board of directors and as an advisor. The transition in leadership comes at a critical juncture for Discord, as the company explores the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO), signaling a strategic move aimed at future growth.
Discord, originally conceived as a communication platform for gamers, has expanded its focus back on gaming under the new leadership to explore monetization strategies through advertising and micro-transactions. This aligns well with Sakhnini’s extensive background in the gaming industry.
Stanislav Vishnevskiy, co-founder of Discord, will stay on as the Chief Technology Officer, ensuring continuity in the company’s technological development and innovation.
Sakhnini has expressed his commitment to scaling the business while maintaining Discord’s core mission of connecting people through gaming. With over 200 million monthly active users, Discord continues to be a pivotal platform in the gaming community, and the new leadership aims to leverage this strong user base for further expansion and growth.

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Jason Citron, co-founder and CEO of Discord, is stepping down, with Humam Sakhnini, a former executive at Activision Blizzard and King, taking over on April 28. Citron will remain as a board member and advisor. The leadership transition occurs as Discord considers an IPO and aims to grow through advertising and micro-transactions. Co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy will continue as CTO. Sakhnini aims to scale the business while staying true to Discord's core mission of connecting gamers.

Discord Co-Founder and CEO Jason Citron Steps Down, Humam Sakhnini to Take Over