YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role.
She revealed in a blog post that she was beginning a new chapter focused on family, health, and personal projects.
Besides, YouTube’s chief product officer, Neal Mohan, will take over as head of the Google-owned video platform.
“The time is right for me, and I feel able to do this because we have an incredible leadership team in place at YouTube,” Ms. Wojcicki said.
Ms. Wojcicki added she would continue to work at YouTube in the short term to help with the transition.
In her blog, she praised Mr. Mohan’s work launching YouTube TV, as well as leading YouTube Music, Premium, and Shorts.
Further Ms. Wojcicki confirmed she would to take on an advisory role across Google and Alphabet.
This happened at the invitation of Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google’s parent firm, Alphabet.
“This will allow me to call on my different experiences over the years to offer counsel and guidance across Google and the portfolio of Alphabet companies,” she said.
