# HubSpot Co-Founder Returns as CEO

> Brian Halligan, HubSpot co-founder, becomes CEO to lead major refounding after Yamini Rangan steps down.
- Title: HubSpot Co-Founder Returns as CEO · Inc | Shortify
- Summary: Brian Halligan, HubSpot co-founder, becomes CEO to lead major refounding after Yamini Rangan steps down.
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- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/victoria-salves/hubspot-co-founder-brian-halligan-returns-ceo-lead-major-refounding/91435957
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- Topics: hubspot, brian halligan, yamini rangan, ceo, refounding, co-founder, search marketing
## Leadership Change
Brian Halligan returns as HubSpot CEO after Yamini Rangan steps down.
## Background
Halligan co-founded HubSpot with Dharmesh Shah in 2005 and served as CEO for 16 years during his first stint.
## Previous CEO
Yamini Rangan was CEO since September 2021 and will step down effective immediately.
## Company Growth
HubSpot's customer base grew from 135,000 to 311,000 and revenue increased from $1.3 billion to $3.7 billion.
## Board Statement
Lorrie Norrington, HubSpot board chair, praised Halligan's customer knowledge and AI vision for the company.
## Company Context
The change comes as HubSpot faces a slowdown in growth.
## Key takeaway

HubSpot co-founder Brian Halligan returns as CEO to lead the company's refounding after Yamini Rangan stepped down.