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Etsy Announces Leadership Transition: Kruti Patel Goyal to become Chief Executive Officer, Josh Silverman Transitions to Executive Chair, effective January 1, 2026
Etsy, Inc. (NYSE: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, today announced a leadership transition plan. Etsy's current President and Chief Growth Officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, will become Chief Executive Officer and will join Etsy's Board of Directors effective January 1, 2026. This appointment comes as Josh Silverman has decided to step down as CEO, effective December 31, 2025. To provide continuity
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