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AppLovinExecutive departure

AppLovin's CEO is no longer board chair and two top execs are stepping down.

What happened

Adam Foroughi left Applovin Corp as chairman of the board on Mar 30th '26.

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AppLovin's CEO is no longer board chair and two top execs are stepping down. The publicly traded adtech company is undergoing a power shift with a slate of changes to its c-suite and board of directors. 5 hours ago If you want to shape media strategy - not just optimize it - upgrade your expertise. The ADWEEK MiniMBA in Marketing equips you to lead with confidence and credibility. Register now. Mobile adtech giant AppLovin is shaking up its upper ranks with a new chair of the board and the impending departures of both its chief technologist and its chief legal officer. Adam Foroughi, AppLovin's CEO and cofounder, stepped down as chairman of the board last week, according to an SEC filing made Tuesday. He was replaced by Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings, who has sat on the board since 2020. Foroughi will remain CEO and retain a seat as board member. In a press release, Foroughi called Billings "thoughtful and engaged," and added that the switch will allow him to "fully focus on strategic execution." Kendra Barnett is Adweek's senior tech reporter. Recommended videos

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Event
Executive departure

What this signalsA leader's exit often changes who makes buying decisions.

Person
Adam Foroughichairman of the board
Takes effect
Mar 30, 2026

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  • Adam Foroughichairman of the board · Named in the story

Details

Category
Leaves

Extraction

Confidence
45%
Detected
Apr 9, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
leaves

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