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Bret Taylor to Step Down as Salesforce Vice Chair and Co-CEO; Marc Benioff to be Chair and CEO

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Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) announced that Bret Taylor will step down as Vice Chair and Co-CEO effective January 31, 2023. Marc Benioff will remain as Chair and CEO. Taylor expressed gratitude for his six years with Salesforce and plans to return to his entrepreneurial roots, highlighting the company's relevance and strong management team. Benioff acknowledged Taylor's contributions as a leader and technologist, expressing support for his future endeavors. Salesforce continues to empower companies to digitally transform and maintain a 360° view of their customers.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today announced that Bret Taylor will step down as Vice Chair and Co-CEO of Salesforce, effective January 31, 2023. At that point, Marc Benioff will be Chair and CEO of the company.

“I am grateful for six fantastic years at Salesforce,” said Taylor. “Marc was my mentor well before I joined Salesforce and the opportunity to partner with him to lead the most important software company in the world is career-defining. After a lot of reflection, I've decided to return to my entrepreneurial roots. Salesforce has never been more relevant to customers, and with its best-in-class management team and the company executing on all cylinders, now is the right time for me to step away.”

“It’s bittersweet that Bret has decided to step down as my Co-CEO,” said Benioff. “He made his mark on Salesforce as an incredible technologist, leader and friend to us all. Bret founded two incredible companies so it’s understandable why he wants to return to his entrepreneurial roots. I’m excited to see his next chapter unfold, as I’ll always be his biggest champion and he’ll always be part of the Salesforce ‘Ohana.”

About Salesforce

Salesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com.

Mike Spencer

Salesforce

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415-536-6250

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Carolyn Guss

Salesforce

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Source: Salesforce

FAQ

Who is replacing Bret Taylor at Salesforce?

Marc Benioff will continue as Chair and CEO of Salesforce after Bret Taylor steps down.

When is Bret Taylor leaving Salesforce?

Bret Taylor will step down from his role as Vice Chair and Co-CEO effective January 31, 2023.

What did Bret Taylor say about his departure from Salesforce?

Bret Taylor expressed gratitude for his six years at Salesforce and stated that now is the right time to return to his entrepreneurial roots.

What is Bret Taylor's role in Salesforce?

Bret Taylor is currently the Vice Chair and Co-CEO of Salesforce, and he will be stepping down from these positions.

What does Salesforce do?

Salesforce is a global CRM leader that empowers companies to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers.

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