TikTok COO Vanessa Pappas quits after five years at the company to refocus on “entrepreneurial passions”; chief of staff Adam Presser becomes head of operations
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Discussion
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@v_ness
V Pappas
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Here's the note I sent to all TikTok employees this morning [image]
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@v_ness
V Pappas
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After nearly 5 years at TikTok I am stepping down as COO. To our amazing community of creators, employees, & people who have made TikTok ‘the last sunny spot on the internet’, it has been an absolute privilege to serve you all & to be a part of this once in a lifetime journey 🙏
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@taylorlorenz
@taylorlorenz
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My and @drewharwell story on V's departure, from the TikTok event at VidCon where the app's biggest creators, many of whom knew V well, are reacting to the shake up https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
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@kirstinestewart
Kirstine Stewart
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They could have taken down both those boys, in any ring, but has taken the higher path 💪🏼. https://twitter.com/...
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@rmac18
@rmac18
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“I know the company has a very bright and stable future under the strong leadership of Shou Chew and our executive team.” https://twitter.com/...
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@martinsfp
@martinsfp
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V always came across as a star. This feels like a significant loss for TikTok. https://twitter.com/...
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@taylorlorenz
@taylorlorenz
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Wow big change, V has had such massive impact on TikTok becoming the creator powerhouse that it is https://twitter.com/...
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@bryce
Bryce Roberts
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Worth noting that @kallij has also recently left TikTok. Proud of her courage to move on this early in her career. https://twitter.com/...
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@michaelsobolik
Michael Sobolik
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Notably, @v_ness publicly condemned the Uyghur genocide after @tiktok_us CEO Show Chew declined multiple times to address the atrocity. https://twitter.com/... [image]
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@sarafischer
Sara Fischer
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🚨🚨: @TikTok COO Vanessa Pappas “has decided to step down to refocus on their entrepreneurial passions” CEO Shou Chew said in a statement. 🚨🚨Disney vet Zenia Mucha will join the company “in the new role of TikTok's Chief Brand and Communications Officer.”