Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z
Tinder-owner Match Group announced on Thursday that it will eliminate the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), which means Hesam Hosseini will be out of a job after 18 years with the dating app giant. The move comes as the dating-app industry is facing burned-out users and losing popularity among Gen Z. Hosseini had been in the COO role since April 1, 2025, after a promotion, and continued to hold his prior role of CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. His elevation at Match Group followed a shakeup in internal leadership, which also saw Match Group President Gary Swidler leave the company amid other layoffs designed to save the company $100 million annually. These changes, including Hosseini’s departure, are taking place under Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff, the…
