On September 24, 2026, MongoDB, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing a leadership transition. The filing states that Chirantan “CJ” Desai, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, notified the Board of his intent to resign effective September 28, 2026. The filing notes that Mr. Desai’s departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
On September 26, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed Dev Ittycheria as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2026. Mr. Ittycheria, age 59, previously served as MongoDB’s President and CEO from September 2014 to November 2025. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since September 2014 and will continue to serve on the Board in his interim capacity.
According to the filing, Mr. Ittycheria currently serves as a Partner and Senior Advisor at Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, a position he has held since September 2026. Prior to this, he was a Managing Director at OpenView Venture Partners and a Venture Partner at Greylock Partners. He also previously served as the lead independent director of Datadog, Inc.
The filing also references an advisory agreement between Mr. Ittycheria and the Company, dated October 29, 2025, which remains in full force and effect during his interim service. Additionally, the Company announced it will host an Investor Day in New York City on September 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
