Match Group COO released as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z

Tinder owner Match Group announced on Thursday that it is eliminating the position of chief operating officer (COO), meaning Hossam Hosseini will be out of a job after 18 years with the dating app giant. This move comes with the dating app industry Confronting burned-out users And loss of popularity Among Gen Z.

Al-Husseini was in the role of chief operating officer since April 1, 2025, following promotion, and continues in his previous position as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. His promotion at Match Group follows a change in internal leadership, which also led to Match Group CEO Gary Swidler leaving the company Amid other layoffs Designed to save the company $100 million annually.

These changes, including Hosseini’s departure, are taking place under the leadership of Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff, the former Zillow co-founder who joined Match Group in February of last year. No departures or layoffs from other leadership positions were announced today.

In his announcement on LinkedIn, Hosseini celebrated his time at Match Group, saying that he had a “front-row seat to seeing our category grow into the number one way people find meaningful connection,” and that he is confident about the future direction. Reached for comment, Match referred to Rascoff’s comment on Hosseini General function.

“18 years is an extraordinary period, Hossam. Thank you for your leadership, consistency, and deep belief in this category and this company,” Rascoff wrote. “You’ve helped move online dating from the margins to mainstream teams and brands that will have a lasting impact. I’m personally grateful for your partnership.”

A source familiar with Hosseini’s planned exit indicates that Rascoff has been involved in the company’s operations for some time, and the two executives have previously discussed whether or not the COO role is necessary for this separation of the company.

For all Al-Husseini Employment agreementHe received a base salary of $635,000 plus a discretionary cash bonus and other benefits. The one-year agreement was to be automatically renewed on April 1, 2026, unless terminated before that date, suggesting the plan was to re-evaluate the need for the role a year later. At the deadline, Hosseini made the decision to leave.

The move comes after the dating app maker reported Profits exceeding the first quarter, With revenue of $878 million and EPS of 83 cents, above estimates of $871 million and EPS of 70 cents. However, the company’s forecast for next year fell short of estimates, with revenue forecasts ranging from $3.41 billion to $3.54 billion, while Wall Street was estimating $3.59 billion. The company said it also plans to roll out more AI products and features for its flagship app Tinder.

Tinder plans to host First ever product event This month to show off new features and dive into future roadmaps. The event aims to reassure investors that the company has a plan to address the resurgent dating app landscape, which sees many users opting out of dating apps altogether in favor of real-world experiences.

Updated after publication with Rascoff’s statement.