Match Group Promotes Hesam Hosseini To COO, Effective April 1; Gary Swidler To Step Down As President

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.