I have some news to share. After more than eleven years leading MongoDB, I have decided to retire as CEO, effective November 10, 2025. This was not an easy decision. Leading MongoDB has been one of the great privileges of my life, but this is the right time for a thoughtful transition. MongoDB is on strong footing, with a clear strategy, an exceptional leadership team, a product platform that is more relevant than ever, and a business that is executing incredibly well. I wanted this change to happen from a position of strength, not necessity. I am excited to share that Chirantan "CJ" Desai will become MongoDB’s next CEO. CJ brings a rare combination of deep product and go-to-market expertise, proven growth-at-scale experience, and the humility and curiosity that define great leaders. From our first conversation, it was clear he shares our belief that MongoDB is uniquely positioned to shape the future of data and AI. I have complete confidence that CJ will lead the company to even greater heights, and I will remain on the Board to support him and the team through a seamless transition. To our employees, customers, and investors, thank you for your trust, hard work, and belief in MongoDB. Our people are the reason this company has achieved so much, and it has been the honor of my career to work alongside you. MongoDB’s best days are still ahead, and I will always be cheering for this team as it continues to build something truly special. This is the email I sent this morning to all employees around the world. https://lnkd.in/eJEfvJXi
Grateful to have learned from you and built alongside you. Your clarity, conviction, and high standards left an indelible mark on me and on MongoDB. Thank you for the trust and the push. Wishing you the best in what’s next. 🚀
Historic run!
You will always be a part of MongoDB's DNA!
Dev Ittycheria over 15 years of invaluable lessons and mentorship from you have left an indelible mark on my life. Shelley, the kids and I are so grateful to call you family. Your unique ability to lead sales and engineering makes you a shining example of CEO excellence, and I feel honored to have you as a role model. Thank you!
I’ll always look back at MongoDB as the inflection point of my career. Thank you for building a culture that made this true for so many of us. Congrats on an incredible run and cheers to your next chapter! 🎉
Endlessly grateful for my time spent working with you and learning from you! Congratulations, Dev!
It's been a privilege working with and learning from you!
You promised and made it reality that MongoDB be an inflection point in our careers! Everyone who is and crossed paths, with MongoDB is lucky to have influenced by your leadership. I still remember how you supported us during COVID, how you helped us shape careers via BDR to CRO program and much more. It was great meeting you in person, small group discussions and during company wide sessions, infusing us to fuel the rocketship!! Thank you Dev Ittycheria (The epitome of great leadership) for giving my career a breakthrough at MongoDB!
Global Head of Sales, xAI
5dDev, you built a company founded on trust, transparency, and radical candor. You have developed thousands of people and allowed them to achieve greater heights than most would ever have imagined. Thank you for leading from the front, leaving the ego at the door, and for changing the lives of so many around you. Cheers to what's next.