Etsy CEO Transition Sparks Market Concerns as Shares Tumble
Etsy Inc. faces investor skepticism as its stock plunges nearly 9% following news of CEO Josh Silverman's planned departure. The e-commerce platform's leadership transition comes amid declining gross merchandise sales and intensifying competitive pressures.
Kruti Patel Goyal, current President and Chief Growth Officer, will assume the CEO role in 2025. Silverman, who led Etsy's transformation into a $10B+ marketplace during his eight-year tenure, will remain as executive chair through 2026 to ensure continuity.
The market reaction underscores concerns about Etsy's growth trajectory. While quarterly earnings surpassed estimates, the platform faces structural challenges including seller discontent over tariff changes and competition from larger e-commerce players.