In a recent announcement, MongoDB's President and CEO, Dev Ittycheria, revealed his decision to retire from his role by November 2025, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him as the new CEO. Ittycheria, who has been with MongoDB for over a decade, emphasized that the leadership transition is part of a strategic move to usher in fresh perspectives for the company's next phase, termed MongoDB 3.0. CJ Desai is highlighted as a fitting choice due to his extensive growth-at-scale experience from his previous roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare, where he contributed significantly to their growth and evolution. As MongoDB continues to capitalize on the rise of AI and data-intensive applications, Ittycheria expressed confidence in the company's strong foundation and the new leadership's ability to propel it to greater heights. Despite stepping down from his executive role, Ittycheria will remain on the Board, ensuring a smooth transition and continuing his support for MongoDB's future endeavors.