Daniel Shapero Appointed CEO of LinkedIn in 2026
Daniel Shapero joined Microsoft’s LinkedIn in May 2008
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Published: Apr 23, 2026 8:05 AM | 1 min read
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- Daniel Shapero has been appointed as the new CEO of LinkedIn, officially taking on the role in April 2026.
- He has been with LinkedIn for over 18 years, joining the company in May 2008 during its early growth phase.
- In his announcement, Shapero emphasized his commitment to learning and connecting with various stakeholders within the company.
- He succeeds Ryan Roslansky as CEO and expressed gratitude to Mike Gamson for his hiring and to Roslansky for his leadership.
Daniel Shapero has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LinkedIn. He formally took on the role in April 2026. He has been associated with the company for more than 18 years.
Shapero joined LinkedIn in May 2008 as one of its early employees, at a time when the company was still in its early stages of growth. Sharing about it on the professional networking platform, he mentioned, “As I step into this role, similar to how I have approached new responsibilities in the past, I’ll start by learning and listening… connecting with our team, members, creators, and customers, each of whom make LinkedIn the platform that helps create economic opportunity.”
Shapero has replaced Ryan Roslansky as CEO. In his post, he thanked Mike Gamson for hiring him and helping to build a strong organisational culture, and Ryan Roslansky for his leadership and partnership over many years.
Earlier in his career, Shapero worked with Bain & Company, Paramark and Zembu, gaining experience across strategy and business operations.
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