MongoDB has announced a leadership transition, with current CEO Dev Ittycheria planning to retire by November 2025 and Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to take over the role. Dev, who has been with the company for over a decade, emphasizes that the decision was made after careful consideration and discussions with the board, recognizing the need for fresh leadership to guide MongoDB through its next phase, dubbed MongoDB 3.0. CJ Desai brings extensive experience from roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare, where he contributed to significant company growth and transformation. Dev assures a smooth transition, expressing confidence in CJ's capabilities and MongoDB's strategic position to capitalize on emerging opportunities like AI and data-intensive applications. He will remain involved as a board member, supporting CJ and the company’s future endeavors.