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AppLovin announces CTO and legal officer succession, new independent chairperson
AppLovin Corp
- Basil Shikin steps down as CTO effective July 1, 2026, becomes Distinguished Engineer; Giovanni Ge named successor.
- Victoria Valenzuela retires as Chief Administrative & Legal Officer effective Aug 1, 2026; Corina Cacovean named new Chief Legal Officer.
- Valenzuela to be nominated for election to the Board at 2026 Annual Meeting; will consult through May 2027 for $150,000.
- Craig Billings appointed independent Chairperson of the Board, succeeding CEO Adam Foroughi who remains on Board.
- Director Alyssa Harvey Dawson will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.