X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after one year
The Verge·August 5, 2026
Nikita Bier, the head of product at X, is leaving his position after one year and will transition into an advisory role. During his tenure, Bier oversaw significant rebuilds of various aspects of X, including its timeline, Android app, chat, and notifications. Bier announced his departure just over a month after celebrating his one-year anniversary and weeks after Elon Musk's combined companies went public. The next leaders at X will include Benji Taylor, Jonah Katz, and Mridul Singhai, who will take on key roles in design and product development.
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