AppLovin named Craig Billings independent chairperson and set its CTO handover for Jul 1

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AppLovin's board appointed Craig Billings independent chairperson on Apr 2, 2026, succeeding Adam Foroughi, who was to remain chief executive officer and a director. Chief technology officer Basil Shikin was to step down on Jul 1, 2026 and stay on as a distinguished engineer, and Giovanni Ge, the chief product and engineering officer, was to become CTO when he did. Victoria Valenzuela, the chief administrative and legal officer, was to retire on Aug 1, 2026, and deputy general counsel Corina Cacovean was then to become chief legal officer. AppLovin reported the changes in an 8-K, a US company's report of a material event, filed Apr 7, 2026.1^,2^,3^,4^,5^,6