Women Leaders at MongoDB: Raising the Bar with May Petry

MongoDB is experiencing significant leadership changes and growth initiatives, as highlighted in a series of updates. May Petry, Vice President of Digital and Growth Marketing, emphasizes the importance of values, authenticity, and adaptability in leadership while addressing challenges faced by women in leadership roles. MongoDB is expanding its MongoDB.local event series to over 30 cities worldwide, aiming to enhance community engagement and provide localized learning opportunities. Meanwhile, Dev Ittycheria, MongoDB's outgoing CEO, announced his retirement effective November 2025, with Chirantan "CJ" Desai set to succeed him. The decision is part of a strategic transition to guide MongoDB into its next phase, known as MongoDB 3.0, leveraging Desai's experience in scaling technology companies. This leadership transition aims to strengthen MongoDB's position amidst the rise of AI and data-intensive applications, ensuring continued innovation and growth. Ittycheria will remain on the Board to support a seamless transition, expressing confidence in MongoDB's future and the new leadership.