Whitney Wolfe Herd to Return as CEO of Bumble, Succeeding Lidiane Jones

Bumble Inc. today announced that Founder and Executive Chair, Whitney Wolfe Herd, will become Chief Executive Officer, effective mid-March 2025. Wolfe Herd will succeed Lidiane Jones, who has resigned from her role for personal reasons. Jones will continue as CEO until the transition takes effect.

“I am deeply grateful for the transformative work Lidiane has led during such a pivotal time for Bumble, and her leadership has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for our future,” said Wolfe Herd. “As I step into the role of CEO, I’m energized and fully committed to Bumble’s success, our mission of creating meaningful, equitable relationships, and our opportunity ahead. We have exciting innovation ahead for Bumble in this bold new chapter.”

Jones said, “Bumble has made tremendous progress over the past year in building a platform for renewed, sustainable growth, and I will be forever proud of the work we’ve done for this beloved global brand. It has been an honor to serve Bumble’s stakeholders, and I will remain an enthusiastic supporter of Whitney and the Company, especially the outstanding team behind the brand.”

In connection with Wolfe Herd’s appointment as CEO, current Lead Director, Ann Mather, will become Chair of Bumble’s board of directors.

Mather commented, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Lidiane for her significant contributions. She has played a vital role in positioning Bumble to create long-term value as the team continues to transform the customer experience for new generations of people seeking connections and love. We are fortunate to have a passionate and engaged founder in Whitney to drive Bumble’s vision as the Company accelerates the execution of its strategy.”

The Company also announced that it expects to report fourth quarter 2024 total revenue and Bumble App revenue above the midpoints of the previously provided outlook ranges, respectively, and fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA within the previously disclosed outlook range.