Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation from her position as Chief Executive Officer of the social media platform X, following two years in the role.

She disclosed her decision through a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Throughout her tenure, Yaccarino maintained a strong allegiance to Elon Musk, consistently supporting him and defending his leadership against a range of critiques on the platform.

Before her appointment at X, Yaccarino held various positions within NBCUniversal, having joined the company in 2011.

Her most recent role was as the global advertising chief, where she was responsible for overseeing the company's advertising operations worldwide.

In her statement regarding her initial appointment, Yaccarino expressed enthusiasm about Musk's vision for X, describing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to undertake a significant mission for the company.

She expressed gratitude to Musk for his trust in her and for allowing her to take on the responsibility of safeguarding freedom of speech, steering the company back on track, and transforming X into a comprehensive application.

Yaccarino's departure comes shortly after Musk appointed her as CEO in May 2023, several months after he acquired the company for $44 billion.

As of now, Yaccarino has not provided any specific reasons for her exit from the role.