Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber speaks at the Web Summit Vancouver 2025 tech conference in Vancouver Canada, on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Don MacKinnon / AFP) (Photo by DON MACKINNON/AFP via Getty Images) (DON MACKINNON via Getty Images)

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, who has led the upstart social platform since 2021, is stepping down from her role as its top executive. Toni Schneider, who has been an advisor and investor in Bluesky, will take over the job temporarily while Graber stays on as Chief Innovation Officer.

"As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things," Graber ...