Jason Citron, CEO and co-founder of Discord, has resigned from his position

After leading the gaming-focused messaging and VoIP service Discord for ten years, co-founder Jason Citron has announced his resignation as CEO. Taking over on April 28 will be Humam Sakhnini, who previously served as president of King and vice chairperson at Activision Blizzard. Although stepping down, Citron will remain on the board and take up an advisory position.

Stanislav Vishnevskiy, who co-founded Discord, will continue in his role as chief technology officer.

"Creating Discord has been incredibly fulfilling over these years. Our mission was always to connect people through gaming," Citron expressed. "With Humam's extensive experience in the gaming industry and proven ability to expand businesses while nurturing genuine relationships through gaming, I am certain he's the right leader for Discord's future. This change is set to drive our growth and open up further opportunities for everyone involved in Discord."

Sakhnini stated, "Joining Discord at this critical juncture is thrilling. The platform is an integral part of the gaming community relied upon by millions daily. Jason and Stan have developed an extraordinary service that precisely matches its market, connecting countless individuals over shared gaming interests. I am eager to collaborate with Stan and the dedicated team to grow the business without losing touch with our original mission and unique ties to player communities."

Additionally, this week saw GamesIndustry.biz report on Nintendo of America's legal efforts to subpoena Discord in order to uncover the identity of those responsible for the Pokémon "teraleak" in October 2024.