MongoDB is undergoing a leadership transition as Dev Ittycheria, the current CEO, has announced his retirement effective November 10, 2025, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him. Dev, who has been at the helm for eleven years, expressed that while the decision was challenging, it was made in the best interest of MongoDB's future growth and evolution into what they term "MongoDB 3.0." The succession planning process, which was anticipated to take up to two years, concluded swiftly with CJ identified as the right successor due to his extensive experience in scaling companies and his recent role at Cloudflare. CJ is praised for his growth-at-scale expertise and leadership qualities, which are expected to drive MongoDB to new heights, particularly in the context of the rising importance of AI and data-intensive applications. Dev reassured MongoDB employees of his continued involvement with the company as a Board member to ensure a smooth transition and affirmed his belief in MongoDB's promising future. An all-hands meeting is scheduled to address questions and introduce CJ to the team, emphasizing that this change marks a new and exciting chapter for MongoDB rather than an end.