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Summary

MongoDB has announced several key developments, including the expansion of its Community Advocacy Program and leadership transition. The Community Advocacy Program has welcomed new Community Champions and Enthusiasts who engage with and advocate for MongoDB technologies, enhancing their knowledge and leadership skills. Additionally, MongoDB is enhancing its infrastructure management capabilities by integrating MongoDB Atlas with the Cloud Development Kit for Terraform (CDKTF), simplifying cloud infrastructure management across multiple platforms. On the leadership front, CEO Dev Ittycheria announced his retirement effective November 10, 2025, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him. Desai brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies, notably from his tenure at ServiceNow and Cloudflare. Ittycheria emphasized the strategic timing of this leadership transition as MongoDB prepares for its next growth phase, highlighting the company's readiness to leverage AI and data-driven applications to capture future innovation opportunities.