DALLAS, March 3,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today
announced the promotion of Hesam
Hosseini to Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. After a decade in senior leadership
roles at the company, Gary Swidler
will step down as President on that date and continue as an advisor
to the company until July 4, 2025, as
part of a thoughtfully planned transition.
Hosseini, a seasoned leader within Match Group, brings extensive
experience driving transformation and operational excellence across
the company's global portfolio. Hosseini currently serves as CEO of
Evergreen & Emerging Brands, where he has built a dynamic
testing ground for new features and products at scale,
strengthening Match Group's portfolio and driving long-term growth.
In his new role, Hosseini will focus on driving growth and
execution across the company while retaining oversight of the
Evergreen & Emerging business unit and Match Group Trust &
Safety. Additionally, he will now lead Corporate Development,
Corporate Strategy, and the advertising sales team. Since initially
joining Match Group in 2008, he has held multiple leadership roles,
including CEO of Match and Match Affinity, CEO of Plenty of Fish,
General Manager of New Initiatives, and General Manager of Match
International.
"I want to congratulate Hesam and look forward to collaborating
with him more closely during this pivotal time at Match Group,"
said Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match
Group. "Hesam is the right leader to take on the COO role at this
moment; he brings a deep understanding of our business and a proven
ability to scale and launch brands, drive efficiency, and execute
strategic projects. I am confident that his leadership will elevate
our portfolio as we continue to shape the future of digital
connections. I also want to thank Gary for his leadership and
dedication to the company over the years and wish him the
best."
"I'm honored to step into this position at such an exciting time
for Match Group," said Hesam
Hosseini. "Our history of innovation has redefined how
people connect, and I am committed to pushing those boundaries even
further. Together, we will continue to create transformative
experiences for our users, expand our vibrant network of global
communities, and reimagine what's possible in how people meet and
build relationships."
"Gary has set a standard for excellence during his tenure at
Match Group," said Tom McInerney,
Chairman of the Board. "Throughout his years with the company, he
has been a highly strategic leader, a respected voice in the
financial community, and a trusted advisor to Match Group CEOs. His
leadership was central to achieving key milestones – taking the
company public and separating it from IAC, driving strategic
acquisitions including Hinge, and achieving significant revenue and
profit growth. We are profoundly grateful for his many
contributions, including the outstanding talent he helped develop
and leaves behind."
"My decade with Match Group has been an incredible journey,"
said Gary Swidler. "This company has
continuously evolved to meet the needs of millions of people
seeking meaningful connections. I am proud of the work we've done,
and wish Spencer, Hesam, and the rest of the team the very best in
what is next."
About Hesam
Hosseini
Hesam will be appointed Chief Operating
Officer of Match Group on April 1,
where he will focus on driving growth and execution across the
portfolio, while overseeing Corporate Development, Corporate
Strategy, Match Group Trust & Safety, the Evergreen &
Emerging business unit, and the advertising sales team.
Hesam currently serves as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging
Brands. Throughout his long tenure at Match Group, Hesam has worked
across a wide range of roles and brands, with one constant: a deep
passion for the company's mission of fostering meaningful
connections. Since initially joining Match Group in 2008, he has
held multiple leadership roles, including CEO of Match and Match
Affinity, CEO of Plenty of Fish, General Manager of New
Initiatives, and General Manager of Match International. Most
recently, as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands, he spearheaded
innovation at scale by launching and expanding new products that
have strengthened Match Group's global portfolio and driven
long-term growth. Hesam transformed Emerging Brands into a
significant business, while also driving multiple strategic
acquisitions and seamlessly integrating those companies into Match
Group's portfolio.
Prior to joining Match Group, Hesam held various management
roles at technology startups and served as a consultant with
McKinsey & Company.
Hesam holds an undergraduate degree in business administration
from the University of Western
Ontario.
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through
its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital
technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections.
Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®,
Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more,
each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with
others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to
meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are
available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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