Musk faces another tech talent exit as X Ad chief quits

Elon Musk‘s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has lost another senior executive, as its global head of revenue operations and ad innovation, John Nitti, has resigned less than a year after joining the company. His resignation marks another exit from the billionaire’s team, sparking endless debates among individuals.

Nitti, who was appointed in January 2025, played a central role in shaping Xs advertising and monetization strategy during a critical period for the platform. He was

exit marks the latest in a growing string of high-level departures across Musks businesses, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.

Advertising remains X‘s largest revenue source, but it has struggled to recover since Musk’s 2022 takeover. Several advertisers paused spending amid concerns about looser content moderation and brand placement. While Musk has introduced subscription tiers and AI tools to diversify income, ad sales remain central to Xs financial health.

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