Match Group Chief Operations Officer Hesam Hosseini took to LinkedIn early on Thursday to announce his departure from the company after nearly 20 years.

“After 18 incredible years, I’m moving on from my roles as COO of Match Group and CEO of our E&E brands,” Hosseini said, with “E&E” referring to Match Group property Evergreen & Emerging Brands.

The dating app giant is eliminating the position of COO altogether, with Hosseini agreeing to leave the position — and the company — effective June 2.

Although he’s worked in leadership positions at Match Group for almost two decades, Hosseini stepped into the role of COO less than one year ago, on April 1, 2025. Before that, he helped guide Match Group’s internal team, including Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, through the dating app heyday of the 2010s.

Hosseini knows he witnessed a unique cultural phenomenon during his time at Match Group. “I’ve had a front row seat to seeing our category grow into the number one way people find meaningful connection,” he said. “Navigating that shift, from a novel way to meet to a staple of digital life, taught me a lot.”

Hosseini Leaves as Match Group Attempts to Adapt

“I leave with confidence in where this company is headed and look forward to seeing where Spencer and team take it from here,” Hosseini added. He’s referring to Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff, who took on the role in February 2025 after Bernard Kim stepped down following a drop in earnings.

On LinkedIn, Rascoff called Hosseini’s 18 years at Match Group “an extraordinary run”:

“Thank you for your leadership, steady hand and deep belief in this category and company,” Rascoff wrote. “You helped take online dating from the margins to the mainstream and built teams and brands that will have a lasting impact.”

As Hosseini plans his departure, Match Group is facing an unfamiliar dating landscape where singles reject unnecessary tech, complain of swiping fatigue, and experience dating app burnout. Rather than leaving a void, Hosseini’s departure may be intended to streamline the company’s operations.

Match Group has made similar C-suite level cuts before, including former Match Group President Gary Swidler in March 2025. Swidler’s departure was part of a 13% workforce reduction that aimed to save Match Group $100 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.

On LinkedIn, Hosseini said he will be staying on until June to make sure the transition is a smooth one, before he moves on to spend time with family and “contribute to companies I believe in,” he said.

He closed the message with gratitude: “Thank you, Match Group. What a run.”