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Messari has carried out mass layoffs and replaced its CEO as part of its transition to AI

17 Mar, 2026byDropsCapital
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The analytics platform Messari has announced a leadership change and staff reductions as part of the company’s strategic transition to an AI-first model.

Management changes:

  • CEO Eric Turner has stepped down but will remain as an advisor
  • CTO Diran Lee has been named the new CEO following consultations with the board of directors
  • A round of layoffs has taken place (the exact number has not been disclosed)

"This transition involves a difficult decision: we have parted ways with many colleagues who helped make Messari what it is today," Lee wrote on X.

The restructuring aims to position Messari as an AI-first company serving institutional clients through research and AI products.

Continue reading this article on source: theblock.co