Elon Musk said in a tweet that the new Twitter CEO will take over within 6 weeks.
Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he has found a new CEO for Twitter. While he did not name his successor, NBCUniversal executive Linda Yacarino is said to be the new leader of the microblogging platform. Soon after the announcement, users took to Twitter and reacted to the change in leadership through memes and one-liners.
Some used their creativity and churned out hilarious pictures.
Meet Elona, Twitter’s new CEO. pic.twitter.com/Jygw1oyEOw
— Bojan Tunguz (@tunguz) May 11, 2023
“The new CEO of Twitter when Elon is gone for a second,” wrote one user, snapping the fingers of Marvel villain Thanos.
Twitter’s new CEO when Elon is gone for a second pic.twitter.com/DAZvm0F14b
– TomAF (@oldTomAF) 12 May 2023
Another person created a meme featuring all the former CEOs of Twitter including Jack Dorsey, Parag Agarwal, Elon Musk and even the Shiba Inu.
Twitter will get a new CEO in 6 weeks. pic.twitter.com/ZLdXMBNijK
– Dog Designer (@cb_doge) May 11, 2023
One user wrote, “Introducing Shelon Musk, the new Twitter CEO.”
Introducing Twitter’s new CEO, Sheon Musk. https://t.co/YyY4ofcMwbpic.twitter.com/O8IUggKYnG
— Melanie D’Arrigo (@DarrigoMelanie) May 11, 2023
Another posted a picture of a German Shepherd dog wearing a tie and wrote with the caption, “Meet Twitter’s new CEO even though I told him Twitter’s CEO would be RUFF”.
Meet Twitter’s New CEO
Even I told him that being CEO of Twitter would be RUFF pic.twitter.com/gfoD6Xg2sq— Doc (@DocAtCDI) May 11, 2023
One joked that Enola Holmes, the Titanic movie character played by Millie Bobby Brown, could take over as Twitter’s new CEO.
Enola Holmes – Twitter’s new CEO https://t.co/iONWQ2rFBypic.twitter.com/Heg1fZtRis
— Linus ( ●ᴗ ●) (@LinusEkenstam) May 11, 2023
This user suggested that a cat be appointed as Elon Musk’s successor.
Introducing Twitter’s New CEO! pic.twitter.com/Z2trTWXsJv
— Mehward (@MEHPhotos) May 11, 2023
Elon Musk said in a tweet that the new Twitter CEO will take over within 6 weeks. He also announced his new role at the company, writing, “My role will transition to Executive President and CTO, overseeing Product, Software and Sysops”.
Excited to announce that I have hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She’ll be starting in ~6 weeks!
My role will transition to Executive President and CTO overseeing product, software and sysops.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2023
Just months after acquiring Twitter in a $44 billion deal and taking over as CEO, Elon Musk said he would to resign From the position “as soon as I find someone stupid enough to take the job!” “After that, I’ll just run the software and server teams,” he said.
In February this year, the billionaire said he would appoint new ceo For Twitter by the end of 2023.