In a recent LinkedIn post, Jeff Weiner reflects on the significant leadership transition at LinkedIn, where Ryan Roslansky is stepping down as CEO. Weiner, a former CEO of LinkedIn himself, shared his perspective on Roslansky’s impactful tenure and the company’s future under new leadership.
Weiner’s post highlights the long-standing relationship he has had with Roslansky, dating back 25 years to their time at Yahoo. He notes that Roslansky was instrumental in the early days of both companies.
“He was the second person brought on to our newly created operating team at Yahoo (kudos Andrew Braccia ), and the first hire I made after becoming CEO at LinkedIn.”
A Leader’s Journey at LinkedIn
Jeff Weiner details Roslansky’s impressive career trajectory within LinkedIn, emphasizing his growth from a product manager to the company’s chief executive. Weiner points to Roslansky’s exceptional skills and character as key drivers of his success.
According to Weiner, Roslansky possesses a rare combination of abilities that set him apart in the corporate world.
“In addition to being one of the best product people and systems thinkers I’ve worked with, his combination of talent, humility and integrity have always set him apart.”
Weiner further elaborates on Roslansky’s journey within the company:
“At LinkedIn, he quickly grew from product manager, to product leader, to executive team member before ultimately becoming the CEO himself,” Weiner writes.
Navigating Tumultuous Times
A significant portion of Weiner’s reflection focuses on Roslansky’s leadership during a period of immense change and challenge for the tech industry and LinkedIn specifically. Weiner credits Roslansky with successfully steering the company through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.
“From Covid through the AI era, he successfully led LinkedIn through one of the most tumultuous periods in recent corporate times.”
Despite these formidable challenges, Weiner asserts that Roslansky not only met but exceeded expectations, making the CEO role uniquely his own. He highlights Roslansky’s ability to continue building a high-caliber team and driving the company to new heights across all key performance indicators.
Setting the Stage for Future Success
Weiner concludes his post by expressing confidence in LinkedIn’s future, emphasizing that Roslansky has laid a strong foundation for continued growth. He acknowledges the capable hands into which the company is now being passed, referring to Daniel Shapero, the incoming CEO.
Jeff Weiner extends his congratulations to Roslansky on his remarkable tenure and expresses his gratitude for their professional relationship and friendship. He anticipates their continued connection in the future.
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This article is based on insights shared by Jeff Weiner on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on April 22, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →