- After less than two years in the position
- Praise, thanks and words of regret for Wagner
- Aman Bhutani taking over
- Wagner said 107 words
(exechange) — Scottsdale, Arizona, August 1, 2019 — Scott Wagner, chief executive of GoDaddy, leaves. As announced by GoDaddy Inc. in a news release on Thursday, August 1, 2019, Scott W. Wagner leaves his post as Chief Executive Officer at the internet domain provider after less than two years in the role, effective September 4, 2019.
Scott Wagner’s duties as CEO will be taken over by Aman Bhutani, most recently President of Brand Expedia Group of Expedia Group Inc.
Health reasons
Scott Wagner’s departure from the CEO post is explained as follows. GoDaddy said: “Scott Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, will step down for health reasons.”
Share price increase since January 2018
The announcement follows an increase in GoDaddy Inc.’s share price of 44% since January 2018.
Chaired by Chuck Robel
GoDaddy Inc. is chaired by Chuck Robel.
Charles J. Robel has served as Chairman of the Board since March 2015.
In the position of CEO since 2018
Scott Wagner became CEO of the Company in January 2018.
Scott W. Wagner has served as the Company’s CEO and as a member of the Company’s Board since January 2018.
Wagner served as the Company’s President from July 2016 to December 2017.
Wagner previously served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer from May 2013 to December 2017, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from May 2013 to July 2016, and as the Company’s Interim CEO from July 2012 to January 2013.
Wagner holds a B.A. degree in Economics, magna cum laude, from Yale University and an M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School.
Push-out Score not determined
When the reason for the departure is health-related, a Push-out Score™ is not determined.
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