DROPBOX CEO DREW HOUSTON STEPS DOWN

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Drew Houston is stepping down as CEO of Dropbox after 16 years leading the company. Bart Gover, current CFO, will take over as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

Houston founded Dropbox in 2008 and has served as CEO since its inception. The company said Houston will remain as executive chairman to focus on product vision and strategy. Dropbox announced the leadership change via a company blog post, citing Houston's desire to focus on long-term initiatives rather than day-to-day operations. Gover, who joined Dropbox as CFO in 2017, will lead operational and financial decisions as interim CEO. The company is conducting an external search for a permanent chief executive. Dropbox has approximately 3,000 employees and went public in 2018. Houston's departure marks a significant transition for the cloud storage company as it navigates an evolving market and competitive landscape. No timeline was provided for when a permanent CEO will be appointed.

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