AppLovin names Craig Billings as chairman, announces leadership changes

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AppLovin Announces Succession Plans for Key Leadership Roles and New Independent Chairperson

April 7, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) (AppLovin or the Company), the leading marketing platform, today announced succession plans relating to its executive management team and the appointment of Craig Billings as independent Chairperson of its Board of Directors (the Board).

The Company announced the following management succession plans:

Chief Technology Officer: Basil Shikin, AppLovins current Chief Technology Officer, will transition into the role of Distinguished Engineer, effective July 1, 2026, at which time Giovanni (Gio) Ge, the Companys current Chief Product and Engineering Officer, will become AppLovins... More