DUBAI: Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal announced in an email to employees on Thursday, which was seen by Reuters, that the company’s leaders for the consumer division and revenue will depart the social media company.
The news comes as billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is working to close a $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter. Agrawal also said in the email that Twitter would pause most hiring and would review all existing job offers to determine whether any “should be pulled back.”
Kayvon Beykpour, who leads Twitter’s consumer division, said in a tweet thread on Thursday that his departure was not his decision.
“Parag asked me to leave after letting me know that he wants to take the team in a different direction,” Beykpour tweeted.
Bruce Falck, who leads revenue product at Twitter, will leave after five years at the company. In a tweet on Thursday, Falck thanked his team and partners at Twitter.
“We were able to achieve the results we did through your hard work — - quarterly revenue does not lie. Google it,” he tweeted.
Twitter CEO says two leaders will depart company, hiring paused
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Twitter CEO says two leaders will depart company, hiring paused
- The news comes as billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is working to close a $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter
Al-Ahsa governor meets Saudi Journalists Association chairman, board members
- Prince Saud briefed on SJA’s activities including enhancing media ecosystem, developing local talent
LONDON: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Monday met with the Saudi Journalists Association’s Chairman Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, members of its board of directors, and the head of the local branch, at the governorate’s headquarters.
Prince Saud was briefed on the SJA board’s efforts to help regulate the work of journalists, enhance professionalism, develop the media environment, and help train and empower national talent.
He was also updated on the association’s programs to support responsible media, strengthen local and international partnerships, and host domestic and foreign media delegations currently visiting the governorate.
The governor said Saudi Arabia’s leadership has helped to modernize the media industry and strengthen its presence at home and abroad.
He underlined the role of professional media in showcasing national achievements and values, and deepening engagement between all sectors of society.
Al-Ahmari thanked Prince Saud for supporting the media in Al-Ahsa and his commitment to developing the industry across the region.
