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Discord names new CEO ahead of potential IPO as co-founder steps down

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Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down from the gaming-focused social messaging service.

Citron will be replaced as CEO by former Activision Blizzard Vice Chairman Humam Sakhnini , who will join the startup's board on Monday . Citron said "it feels like the right time" to move on from the executive role.

The company's executive change comes amid media reports that it met with bankers to discuss a possible product offering as soon as this year .

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