Etsy CEO Josh Silverman to step down, Kruti Patel Goyal to succeed

Etsy (ETSY) announced a leadership transition plan. Etsy’s current president and chief growth officer, Kruti Patel Goyal, will become CEO and will join Etsy’s board of directors effective January 1, 2026. This appointment comes as Josh Silverman has decided to step down as CEO, effective December 31. To provide continuity through this transition, Silverman is expected to serve as executive chair through December 31, 2026. Fred Wilson, who has served as the chair of Etsy’s Board since 2017, will step down as chairman, but will continue to serve on Etsy’s board.