Match Group promotes the long -time leader for COO; President to step down »Dalla's innovation

Match Group Coo Hesam Hosseini [Photo: Match Group]

The long -time company manager Hessam Hosseini was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Match Group based in Dallas.

Match also said that after a decade of leadership roles in the company, Gary Swidler will resign as president on this date and will continue as a consultant of the company until July 4 as part of a “carefully planned transition”.

The movements come a month after the former co -founder and CEO of Zillow, Spencer Rascoff, was appointed CEO of the match group. Rucoff succeeded Bernard Kim, who resigned as CEO and as a board member.

The portfolio of the Match Group of over 20 brands includes category-leading global dating apps Tinder, hinge, okcupid and couples

“I would like to congratulate Hesam and look forward to working with him more closely during this crucial time at Match Group,” said Spencer Rascoff, CEO of the Match Group. “Hesam is the right leader to take over the COO role at that moment. He brings a deep understanding of our business and a proven ability to scale and start brands, increase efficiency and carry out strategic projects. I am confident that his leadership will increase our portfolio if we continue to shape the future of digital connections. I would also like to thank Gary for his leadership and commitment to the company over the years and wish him all the best. “

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Hosseini was highlighted as a member of Dallas Innovates' Future 50 in 2020 when he was CEO of the match group. He was known early on that he tried to help the advertising to escape the limits of screens and telephones.

The new COO offers extensive experience with the change of driving and operational excellence in the company's global portfolio. Match said. He is currently CEO of the Evergreen & Emerging Brands from Match Group, where he has built up a dynamic test area for new functions and products in the scale in order to strengthen the company's portfolio and promote long -term growth.

In his new role, Match said that Hosseini would concentrate on the growth and execution of the company and at the same time maintain the supervision of the Evergreen & Emerging Business Unit and the Match Group Trust & Safety. He will now also lead company development, corporate strategy and the advertising sales team.

Since joining Match Group in 2008, Hosseini has held several leadership roles, including CEO from Match and Match Affinity, CEO from many fish, General Manager of New Initiatives and General Manager at Match International.

“It is an honor for me to get this position in such an exciting time for the match group,” said Hosseini. “Our history of innovation has redefined how people connect and I am obliged to cross these limits even further. Together we will continue to create transformative experiences for our users, expand our lively network of global communities and what is possible in the way to meet and build up relationships. “

Statements meaningful connections

“During his tenure at Match Group, Gary set a standard for excellence,” said CEO Tom Mcinerney in a statement. “Throughout his years with the company, he was a very strategic guide, a respected voice in the financial community and a trustworthy consultant for the CEOs of the group. His leadership was of central importance for the achievement of important milestones, which the company publicly excluded and separate it from IAC, push strategic acquisitions such as hinge and achieve considerable sales and profit growth. We are deeply grateful for his many contributions, including the outstanding talent that he developed and leaves. “

Swidler spoke about his time with match.

“My decade with a match group was an incredible journey,” said Swidler in a statement. “This company has continuously developed to meet the needs of millions of people who are looking for meaningful connections. I am proud of the work we have done and I wish Spencer, Hesam and the rest of the team the best in what comes next. “

Match Group has a portfolio of companies that make it a leading provider of digital technologies that are intended to help people connect meaningful connections.

The global brand portfolio of the Match Group includes Tinder, hinge, match, Meetic, Okcupid, couples, plentyoffish, Azar, Blk and more. The services are available in over 40 languages ​​for users all over the world.

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