Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z

Match Group announced it will eliminate the chief operating officer role, a move that will see Hesam Hosseini leave after 18 years with the company. Hosseini had served as COO since April 1, 2025 and continued to lead Evergreen & Emerging Brands as its CEO. The change comes under CEO Spencer Rascoff, who joined Match Group in February of last year.

The decision follows a prior shakeup that included the departure of Match Group President Gary Swidler and layoffs intended to save the company $100 million annually. No other leadership departures or layoffs were announced today. In a LinkedIn post Hosseini said hed had "a front row seat to seeing our category grow into the number one way people find meaningful connection," and Rascoff wrote, "18 years is an extraordinary run, Hesam.

Thank you for your leadership, steady hand and deep belief in this category and company. You helped take online dating from the margins to the mainstream and built teams and brands that will have a lasting impact.

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