MongoDB announced that President and CEO Chirantan “CJ” Desai has resigned, effective September 28, 2026, to accept a senior role at Meta Platforms, Inc. The Board has appointed former CEO Dev Ittycheria as Interim President and CEO. The company reaffirmed its previously issued financial guidance for Q3 and the full fiscal year 2027.
Key Details
- CEO Transition: Chirantan “CJ” Desai resigned as President and CEO effective September 28, 2026. The filing states the departure is not due to any disagreement with the company.
- Interim Appointment: Dev Ittycheria, who previously served as MongoDB's President and CEO from 2014 to 2025, has been appointed Interim President and CEO.
- Financial Guidance: In connection with the announcement, MongoDB reaffirmed its financial outlook for the third quarter and full fiscal year 2027.
- Successor Search: The Board of Directors has initiated a formal search process to identify a permanent CEO.