**[MongoDB CEO Resigns to Join Meta, Stock Price Plummets]** Odaily Planet Daily News: Database company MongoDB announced that its President and CEO, Chirantan "CJ" Desai, has resigned effective immediately to take an executive position at Meta Platforms. The company's board of directors has reappointed Dev Ittycheria as interim President and CEO. Ittycheria previously held these roles from 2014 to 2025. The board has initiated the process of finding a permanent successor to Desai. Board Chairman Tom Killalea stated in a press release: "MongoDB's business remains strong, and Dev Ittycheria is the best choice to serve as interim President and CEO. He is deeply familiar with the company and has been an actively engaged executive board member over the past year. He will step in immediately to ensure a smooth transition." Following the announcement, MongoDB's stock price plunged 15% in pre-market trading.