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SEC filingAppLovin Corporation announced executive transitions including CTO and Chief Legal Officer departures with internal successors, appointment of independent Board Chairperson, and a director not standing for re-election.
AppLovin’s leadership changes reflect orderly internal succession planning, with CTO Basil Shikin moving to a Distinguished Engineer role after nearly 10 years, allowing Giovanni Ge—who led Axon 2.0 development and currently oversees engineering and product—to step into the CTO position. Similarly, retiring Chief Administrative & Legal Officer Victoria Valenzuela will be succeeded by Deputy General Counsel Corina Cacovean, who has deep experience in privacy, litigation, and regulatory matters since 2020. Valenzuela’s consulting arrangement ensures continuity through mid-2027, and her potential Board role adds governance stability. The Board shift separates CEO Adam Foroughi’s executive focus from chair duties, with experienced Lead Independent Director Craig Billings taking over as independent Chairperson since April 2, 2026. Director Alyssa Harvey Dawson’s planned exit at the 2026 Annual Meeting is amicable, signaling no underlying issues. CEO Foroughi highlighted the departing executives’ contributions to technology and IPO-era growth, underscoring the promotions of internal talent as key to sustained execution.