The founder of IMDb has stepped down as CEO almost 35 years after launching the online database for entertainment information. Col Needham will be succeeded by Nikki Santoro, who has been IMDb’s chief operating officer since 2021. Variety earlier reported the news.

The exec, who created the Internet Movie Database in 1990, will step aside as CEO and will be succeeded by Nikki Santoro.

IMDb founder Col Needham is stepping aside as CEO of the Amazon-owned site and COO Nikki Santoro is stepping up to replace him as chief executive.

IMDb founder and CEO Col Needham is stepping down after launching the website 35 years ago, the Amazon-owned company announced on Tuesday. Needham will now serve as executive chair. IMDb chief operating officer Nikki Santoro will take over as CEO.

Col Needham, the founder of IMDb and its CEO for its entire 35 year existence, will transition to a new role. Nikki Santoro has been named CEO.

Amazon-owned IMDb, a longtime digital repository of movie, TV and celebrity information, is shuffling its top exec, with founder Col Needham passing the CEO baton to Nikki Santoro. Needham will segue to the role of founder and executive chair.

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IMDb Founder Col Needham has announced his decision to step down as CEO after an incredible 35 years at the helm. He will continue to play an important role at IMDb as the executive chair, where he will offer guidance and serve as the global ambassador for the company.

Col Needham, the founder and long-time CEO of the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), is stepping down after an illustrious 35-year tenure.