LinkedIn announced that longtime executive Daniel Shapero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ryan Roslansky, who will remain with parent company Microsoft as Executive Vice President overseeing LinkedIn and Microsoft Office.
Shapero, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2021, has been with LinkedIn for 18 years and held a range of senior leadership roles across the organization. His appointment reflects continuity in leadership as the company navigates a rapidly evolving professional landscape shaped by artificial intelligence and changing workforce dynamics.
Roslansky’s transition comes as his responsibilities within Microsoft have expanded, particularly following leadership changes within the company’s Office division. He will continue to play a key role in aligning LinkedIn’s strategy with Microsoft’s broader ecosystem.
Shapero’s tenure at LinkedIn dates back to 2008, when he joined as an early employee. Over nearly two decades, he has been closely involved in shaping the company’s culture, operations, and long-term vision centered on economic opportunity for professionals globally.
As CEO, Shapero is expected to focus on advancing LinkedIn’s mission while guiding the platform through a period of transformation driven by AI and shifting professional needs. His leadership will emphasize listening, learning, and deep engagement with LinkedIn’s members, customers, and employees.
The leadership change underscores LinkedIn’s continued evolution as a core part of Microsoft’s portfolio, balancing platform growth with deeper integration into enterprise productivity tools.
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“LinkedIn is about economic opportunity, and growing up I remember hearing stories of finding economic opportunity from my own family history, with my grandparents opening up local businesses in Maine and Pennsylvania to create a better life for their young families. The power of economic opportunity and the promise of LinkedIn has never been more important than it is today as the world is transformed by AI and professionals everywhere must transition along with it.”
“As I step into this role, similar to how I have approached new responsibilities in the past, I’ll start by learning and listening… connecting with our team, members, creators, and customers, each of whom make LinkedIn the platform that helps create economic opportunity.”
Daniel Shapero, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn
