In an exciting development, Linda Yaccarino has been appointed as the new CEO of Twitter, as announced by Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of various companies. Yaccarino, known for her extensive experience in the media industry, expresses her gratitude to Musk for the opportunity and reveals her enthusiasm for working together to shape a brighter future for Twitter.
Yaccarino took to her Twitter account, @lindayacc, to express her appreciation to Elon Musk for his vision and to convey her excitement in joining forces to revolutionize the social media platform. Her tweet read, “Thank you @elonmusk! I’ve long been inspired by your vision to create a brighter future. I’m excited to help bring this vision to Twitter and transform this business together!”
Thank you @elonmusk!
I’ve long been inspired by your vision to create a brighter future. I’m excited to help bring this vision to Twitter and transform this business together! https://t.co/BcvySu7K76
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayacc) May 13, 2023
Elon Musk had previously announced the appointment on May 12, stating, “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” He further elaborated that Yaccarino would primarily focus on business operations, while he himself would concentrate on product design and new technology. Musk expressed his anticipation in collaborating with Yaccarino to transform Twitter into an all-encompassing platform referred to as “X, the everything app.”
In response to the warm welcome she received on Twitter, Yaccarino acknowledged her growing followers and playfully mentioned that she might not be as prolific as Elon Musk just yet. However, she assured everyone of her unwavering commitment to the future of the platform. Yaccarino emphasized the importance of user feedback and expressed her eagerness to engage in conversations that would shape the evolution of Twitter.
As the new CEO, Linda Yaccarino aims to lead Twitter into a new era, leveraging her expertise and industry knowledge to enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience. Her appointment signals a potential shift in direction for Twitter as it strives to adapt to the changing landscape of social media and position itself as a frontrunner in the industry.
Twitter users are encouraged to actively participate in shaping the future of the platform by providing their valuable feedback. Yaccarino’s tweet concluded with an invitation to continue the conversation and build “Twitter 2.0” collaboratively.