CEO Resignations Are Up 24%. And At An All-Time High.
SaaStr
MAY 6, 2025
So Ive wondered if more CEOs are stepping down. Its sure felt like it. Recently weve seen the CEOs of Asana, Discord, Twilio and Ironclad step down, among others. It felt like a trend, but I wasnt sure. Well, the Wall Street Journal has the data. Its a trend, indeed. First, 2,221 CEOs overall at U.S. businesses over 25 employees left last year. Up 24% (!
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