HubSpot’s CEO Names His Successor and Transitions to Exec Chair Role

HubSpot announced that on September 7, Co-Founder and CEO Brian Halligan will step into the role of Executive Chairman and be replaced by Chief Customer Officer Yamini Rangan.

As the CRM platform’s Executive Chairman, Halligan will be closely involved in product, partner, and long-term strategy, while Rangan will focus on the day-to-day operations of the tech giant.

Since she joined HubSpot in January 2020, Rangan has accrued a wealth of experience leading the quick-growing tech firm and in March 2021 she stepped up to lead day-to-day operations at HubSpot while Halligan recovered from a snowmobiling accident.

“Since day one of her arrival, she’s made our organization better, and while I was out, she led the company with clarity, empathy, and exceptional results,” Halligan stated in HubSpot’s announcement. “She’s proven she can lead HubSpot, and I’m excited to partner with her for many years to come in my new role as Executive Chairman. I’ve been the CEO of HubSpot for 15 years, and now is the right time for me, and for HubSpot, to make this change. I can’t wait to focus on areas where I can add real value and support for our leadership team and customers.”

In a Medium post, Halligan elaborated on his decision to select Rangan as his successor, citing her customer-centricity, CRM expertise, learning mindset, and experience filling his shoes. In addition to her on-the-job training, she also brings over 25 years of experience in the tech sector including top roles at powerhouses like Dropbox, Workday, and SAP.

Rangan called the promotion “the honor of a lifetime” and said her goal will be to make HubSpot’s customers, partners, employees, and investors proud to grow their businesses, careers, and futures with the company.

She went on to say, “Brian and Dharmesh have built an incredible foundation over the last 15 years, and we are just getting started. Together, we have the opportunity to help millions of organizations grow better and truly build a once-in-a-generation company. I couldn’t be more excited for the future of HubSpot’s journey.”

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