Match Group Promotes Hesam Hosseini to Chief Operating Officer; Gary Swidler to Step Down as President
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) has announced significant leadership changes, with Hesam Hosseini being promoted to Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2025, while Gary Swidler will step down as President. Swidler will continue as an advisor until July 4, 2025.
Hosseini, currently CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands, will maintain oversight of this unit and Match Group Trust & Safety while taking on additional responsibilities including Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, and advertising sales. His experience includes previous roles as CEO of Match and Match Affinity, CEO of Plenty of Fish, and various leadership positions since joining the company in 2008.
The transition marks the end of Swidler's decade-long tenure, during which he played a important role in taking the company public, separating from IAC, driving strategic acquisitions including Hinge, and achieving significant revenue and profit growth.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership, con Hesam Hosseini che sarà promosso a Chief Operating Officer a partire dal 1 aprile 2025, mentre Gary Swidler si dimetterà dalla carica di Presidente. Swidler continuerà come consulente fino al 4 luglio 2025.
Hosseini, attualmente CEO di Evergreen & Emerging Brands, manterrà la supervisione di questa unità e della Match Group Trust & Safety, assumendo anche ulteriori responsabilità tra cui Sviluppo Aziendale, Strategia Aziendale e vendite pubblicitarie. La sua esperienza include ruoli precedenti come CEO di Match e Match Affinity, CEO di Plenty of Fish e varie posizioni dirigenziali da quando è entrato nell'azienda nel 2008.
Questa transizione segna la fine del decennio di Swidler, durante il quale ha svolto un ruolo importante nel portare l'azienda in borsa, separandosi da IAC, guidando acquisizioni strategiche tra cui Hinge e raggiungendo una significativa crescita di fatturato e profitto.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) ha anunciado cambios significativos en su liderazgo, con Hesam Hosseini siendo promovido a Director de Operaciones a partir del 1 de abril de 2025, mientras que Gary Swidler dejará su cargo como Presidente. Swidler continuará como asesor hasta el 4 de julio de 2025.
Hosseini, actualmente CEO de Evergreen & Emerging Brands, mantendrá la supervisión de esta unidad y de la Match Group Trust & Safety, asumiendo responsabilidades adicionales que incluyen Desarrollo Corporativo, Estrategia Corporativa y ventas publicitarias. Su experiencia incluye roles anteriores como CEO de Match y Match Affinity, CEO de Plenty of Fish y diversas posiciones de liderazgo desde que se unió a la empresa en 2008.
La transición marca el final de la década de Swidler, durante la cual desempeñó un papel importante en llevar a la empresa a la bolsa, separándose de IAC, impulsando adquisiciones estratégicas como Hinge y logrando un crecimiento significativo en ingresos y beneficios.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH)는 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했으며, Hesam Hosseini가 2025년 4월 1일부터 최고 운영 책임자로 승진하고 Gary Swidler는 사장직에서 물러날 예정입니다. Swidler는 2025년 7월 4일까지 자문 역할을 계속 수행할 것입니다.
현재 Evergreen & Emerging Brands의 CEO인 Hosseini는 이 부서와 Match Group Trust & Safety를 감독하며, 기업 개발, 기업 전략 및 광고 판매를 포함한 추가 책임을 맡게 됩니다. 그의 경력에는 2008년에 회사에 합류한 이후 Match 및 Match Affinity의 CEO, Plenty of Fish의 CEO 및 다양한 리더십 직책이 포함됩니다.
이번 전환은 Swidler의 10년 임기의 끝을 의미하며, 그는 이 기간 동안 회사를 상장시키고 IAC에서 분리하며 Hinge를 포함한 전략적 인수를 추진하고 상당한 수익 및 이익 성장을 이끌어내는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) a annoncé d'importants changements de leadership, avec Hesam Hosseini promu au poste de Directeur des opérations à compter du 1er avril 2025, tandis que Gary Swidler démissionnera de son poste de Président. Swidler continuera en tant que conseiller jusqu'au 4 juillet 2025.
Hosseini, actuellement PDG d'Evergreen & Emerging Brands, conservera la supervision de cette unité et de la Match Group Trust & Safety, tout en prenant des responsabilités supplémentaires, notamment le développement d'entreprise, la stratégie d'entreprise et les ventes publicitaires. Son expérience comprend des rôles précédents en tant que PDG de Match et Match Affinity, PDG de Plenty of Fish, et divers postes de direction depuis son arrivée dans l'entreprise en 2008.
Cette transition marque la fin du mandat de dix ans de Swidler, au cours duquel il a joué un rôle important dans l'introduction en bourse de l'entreprise, la séparation d'IAC, la conduite d'acquisitions stratégiques telles que Hinge et la réalisation d'une croissance significative des revenus et des bénéfices.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in der Führung angekündigt, wobei Hesam Hosseini ab dem 1. April 2025 zum Chief Operating Officer befördert wird, während Gary Swidler als Präsident zurücktritt. Swidler wird bis zum 4. Juli 2025 weiterhin als Berater tätig sein.
Hosseini, der derzeit CEO von Evergreen & Emerging Brands ist, wird die Aufsicht über diese Einheit und die Match Group Trust & Safety behalten und zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten übernehmen, darunter Unternehmensentwicklung, Unternehmensstrategie und Werbeverkäufe. Seine Erfahrung umfasst frühere Rollen als CEO von Match und Match Affinity, CEO von Plenty of Fish sowie verschiedene Führungspositionen, seit er 2008 in das Unternehmen eingetreten ist.
Der Übergang markiert das Ende von Swidlers zehnjähriger Amtszeit, in der er eine wichtige Rolle dabei gespielt hat, das Unternehmen an die Börse zu bringen, sich von IAC zu trennen, strategische Übernahmen wie Hinge voranzutreiben und ein erhebliches Umsatz- und Gewinnwachstum zu erzielen.
- Strategic leadership continuity with internal promotion of experienced executive
- Planned and structured leadership transition
- New COO brings extensive operational experience across multiple brands
- Track record of successful acquisitions and growth under previous leadership
- Loss of long-term senior executive with decade of experience
- Potential disruption during leadership transition period
Hosseini, a seasoned leader within Match Group, brings extensive experience driving transformation and operational excellence across the company's global portfolio. Hosseini currently serves as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands, where he has built a dynamic testing ground for new features and products at scale, strengthening Match Group's portfolio and driving long-term growth. In his new role, Hosseini will focus on driving growth and execution across the company while retaining oversight of the Evergreen & Emerging business unit and Match Group Trust & Safety. Additionally, he will now lead Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, and the advertising sales team. Since initially joining Match Group in 2008, he has held multiple leadership roles, including CEO of Match and Match Affinity, CEO of Plenty of Fish, General Manager of New Initiatives, and General Manager of Match International.
"I want to congratulate Hesam and look forward to collaborating with him more closely during this pivotal time at Match Group," said Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match Group. "Hesam is the right leader to take on the COO role at this moment; he brings a deep understanding of our business and a proven ability to scale and launch brands, drive efficiency, and execute strategic projects. I am confident that his leadership will elevate our portfolio as we continue to shape the future of digital connections. I also want to thank Gary for his leadership and dedication to the company over the years and wish him the best."
"I'm honored to step into this position at such an exciting time for Match Group," said Hesam Hosseini. "Our history of innovation has redefined how people connect, and I am committed to pushing those boundaries even further. Together, we will continue to create transformative experiences for our users, expand our vibrant network of global communities, and reimagine what's possible in how people meet and build relationships."
"Gary has set a standard for excellence during his tenure at Match Group," said Tom McInerney, Chairman of the Board. "Throughout his years with the company, he has been a highly strategic leader, a respected voice in the financial community, and a trusted advisor to Match Group CEOs. His leadership was central to achieving key milestones – taking the company public and separating it from IAC, driving strategic acquisitions including Hinge, and achieving significant revenue and profit growth. We are profoundly grateful for his many contributions, including the outstanding talent he helped develop and leaves behind."
"My decade with Match Group has been an incredible journey," said Gary Swidler. "This company has continuously evolved to meet the needs of millions of people seeking meaningful connections. I am proud of the work we've done, and wish Spencer, Hesam, and the rest of the team the very best in what is next."
About Hesam Hosseini
Hesam will be appointed Chief Operating Officer of Match Group on April 1, where he will focus on driving growth and execution across the portfolio, while overseeing Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Match Group Trust & Safety, the Evergreen & Emerging business unit, and the advertising sales team.
Hesam currently serves as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. Throughout his long tenure at Match Group, Hesam has worked across a wide range of roles and brands, with one constant: a deep passion for the company's mission of fostering meaningful connections. Since initially joining Match Group in 2008, he has held multiple leadership roles, including CEO of Match and Match Affinity, CEO of Plenty of Fish, General Manager of New Initiatives, and General Manager of Match International. Most recently, as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands, he spearheaded innovation at scale by launching and expanding new products that have strengthened Match Group's global portfolio and driven long-term growth. Hesam transformed Emerging Brands into a significant business, while also driving multiple strategic acquisitions and seamlessly integrating those companies into Match Group's portfolio.
Prior to joining Match Group, Hesam held various management roles at technology startups and served as a consultant with McKinsey & Company.
Hesam holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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