Original URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/23/myspace_ceo_steps_down/
MySpace CEO hits eject button
Stands down from post, News Corp hunts for fresh blood
Posted in Music and Media, 23rd April 2009 11:15 GMT
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MySpace boss and co-founder Chris DeWolfe is stepping down from his job, but will stay on as a “strategic adviser” on the board.
The social networking site’s owner News Corp announced (http://www.newscorp.com/news/news_416.html) the move yesterday.
DeWolfe’s contract will not be renewed by “mutual agreement” said News Corp, adding that the firm was talking to MySpace president Tom Anderson about taking on a “new role in the organisation”.
However, News Corp hasn’t announced a successor to the top job at MySpace yet.
Some reports have speculated that ex-Facebook COO Owen Van Natta could be given the nod to take on DeWolfe’s post once he steps down. ®