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Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai, sending shares of data services company down
The new unit will initially offer Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API and Muse Code as Meta expands its AI tools for corporate customers.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, MongoDB CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai stepped down to join Meta Platforms as chief enterprise platform officer, reporting directly to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to lead the new Meta Enterprise Platform.
- Meta aims to capture enterprise market share by integrating its technology stack—including the Muse agent, Meta Business Agent, and Muse API—into business workflows, signaling a strategic push into AI-powered enterprise services.
- MongoDB's board appointed former CEO Dev Ittycheria as interim President and CEO, with Chairman Tom Killalea citing his eleven-year tenure and track record scaling revenue from approximately $35 million to more than $2.3 billion as proof of stability.
- Shares of MongoDB plummeted 17% following the announcement of Desai's departure, though the company reaffirmed its guidance for Q3 and fiscal 2027 to underscore underlying business strength.
- MongoDB will host an Investor Day at Nasdaq MarketSite on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, where management will detail long-term strategy and AI-driven product innovation for its more than 70,000 customers.
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Meta Appoints MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria to Lead New Enterprise AI Division
Meta has appointed MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria to lead its new enterprise AI division, signaling a strategic push to commercialize advanced AI tools for businesses. His enterprise software expertise aims to address corporate concerns around privacy, compliance, and integration. This move underscores Meta’s focus on generating revenue from AI beyond consumer products.
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