# Elon actually found a CEO for Twitter. By [Durwin](https://paragraph.com/@durwin) · 2023-06-26 --- ![Say Hi to Linda, the new CEO of Twitter that Elon hand-picked to replace him.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/020655d9785881a2a03b74e78c90f25c32ae5cb34e17436f9163c207097f166a.webp) Say Hi to Linda, the new CEO of Twitter that Elon hand-picked to replace him. Elon tweeted last year that he wants to find a CEO to replace him. He also questioned who would be “foolish” enough to take up the job. True to his word, he actually found a new CEO. The lucky person is Linda Yaccarino. This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the digital landscape, leaving users and investors alike wondering what lies ahead for the popular platform. Thing is, he sort of released the news ahead of time, before the Linda had time to even tell her employers at NBCU. What can I say, Elon shoots first and think after. I am just impressed and shocked that anyone would be willing to take the job. It is an open target for disaster. Twitter is in shambles, probably still rebuilding most of its internals, cut majority of its workforce, went through a tumultuous season, and its CEO is literally the most influential and controversial billionaire in the world. With those ingredients, it really does not matter what you cook, the dish cannot be awesome. ![Every billionaire will go through a media-buying crisis.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a5a6e59ce14924609c3abcdbb4867253f461102ce12332bb07319b18abc6f349.webp) Every billionaire will go through a media-buying crisis. I guess Linda is different. She is a seasoned executive known for her accomplishments in the media and advertising industry, brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the table. With her impressive track record at NBCUniversal, where she led the company’s advertising and partnerships division, Linda has proven herself as a forward-thinking leader who knows how to drive growth and innovation. I like female CEOs. There are so few of them around, especially at the helm of big tech companies. Can you imagine the insurmountable odds stacked against them? And yet, they are at the top of the firm, the head honcho, the kingpin, making all the big decisions. They must be cut from a different cloth. Despite its massive user base and cultural impact, Twitter has been grappling with stagnant user growth and the need to monetize its platform effectively. ![Would Linda be able to carry out Elon’s wishes and turn Twitter into the town square of the world?](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bb96044eb44124ecc5bbc986151730010916db878d8d6c4347b3dc966aca8383.webp) Would Linda be able to carry out Elon’s wishes and turn Twitter into the town square of the world? Linda’s appointment signals Twitter’s commitment to tackling these challenges head-on. Will she be able to use her expertise, connections and industry know-how to forge strategic alliances and monetization opportunities that will drive revenue growth for the company? Or perhaps double-down on subscribers? Twitter does have a subscription service after all. Yep, Twitter Blue. I know you won’t pay for that blue tick. Me too. But with 450M users, Twitter isn’t shabby either. There is so much potential to explore and unlock. I want to point out that since Elon took over, he fired 6,500 employees from Twitter’s original 8,000 headcount. With the remaining 1,500 people, Twitter still lives on. ![Everyone doubted Elon when he paid $44B for Twitter and fired most of the employees. Yet Twitter still survives…](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/658b46aefd945e4372c0cf5bc144f5d23c22f3ba7be6cc92ef062c5275d7e42e.webp) Everyone doubted Elon when he paid $44B for Twitter and fired most of the employees. Yet Twitter still survives… Its services are largely up and running, no major hiccups or disruptions and users are blissfully unaware, if anything. Critics thought Elon was stupid to buy Twitter for $44B. They thought he couldn’t manage a social media company as volatile and amorphous as the blue bird. They thought after Elon fired everyone, the company would wither and die. Even I thought he had better use of his time, like going interstellar or building the CyberTruck. They were wrong, so far. Elon was right. Twitter was bloated and over-staffed, inefficient with its resources and idling its engines. Say what you want about Elon, but that man has the guts to say things and walk the talk. As Twitter enters this new chapter with Linda Yaccarino at the helm, there is a palpable sense of anticipation and curiosity. ![I think many would prefer Elon to focus his time and energy on electrifying the world and colonizing Mars, or even just delivering the much-anticipated CyberTruck.](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/67641307a826ed39d64a5f549b0b2291237f76429d628d8c285edec89d59259b.webp) I think many would prefer Elon to focus his time and energy on electrifying the world and colonizing Mars, or even just delivering the much-anticipated CyberTruck. This appointment represents an opportunity to redefine the platform, reignite user growth, and deliver an even more compelling user experience. By combining Yaccarino’s visionary leadership with Twitter’s global reach and influence, the possibilities are limitless. What do you think of Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s new CEO? Do you believe she has the vision to take the platform to new heights? Do you believe she will be the balance and counterweight to Elon Musk? \- Should Elon continue as Twitter’s CEO? \- #Twitter #LindaYaccarino #NewCEO #SocialMediaRevolution #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfTwitter #TechNews #SocialMediaStrategy #DigitalInnovation #UserExperience #DataDrivenDecisions #elonmusk #elon --- *Originally published on [Durwin](https://paragraph.com/@durwin/elon-actually-found-a-ceo-for-twitter)*