Match Group, the owner of Tinder, has made a significant organizational change by eliminating the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position, resulting in Hesam Hosseini’s departure after 18 years with the company. This decision comes as the dating-app industry grapples with user disengagement and waning popularity among Gen Z.
Hosseini, who took on the COO role in April 2025, also held the position of CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. His exit follows an internal restructuring that involved the departure of Match Group President Gary Swidler and other cost-saving measures.
These adjustments, including Hosseini’s exit, are occurring under the leadership of Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff, who assumed the role last year. The company did not announce any additional leadership changes or layoffs alongside this move.
In a LinkedIn post, Hosseini reflected on his tenure at Match Group, expressing confidence in the company’s future trajectory. Rascoff acknowledged Hosseini’s contributions, citing his instrumental role in the company’s growth and mainstream acceptance of online dating.
A source familiar with the situation revealed that Rascoff had been actively involved in Match Group’s operations, prompting discussions about the necessity of the COO role in the current phase of the company.
Under his employment agreement, Hosseini received a base salary of $635,000 along with other benefits. The one-year agreement was terminated prematurely due to the organizational change.
Source: TechCrunch