Zoom Fires President as Company Struggles to Maintain Pandemic Boom

Zoom, the popular video conferencing platform, has fired its President, Greg Tomb, just months after he joined the company. Tomb, a former Google executive, had been appointed in June 2022 to help drive growth as the company dealt with increased demand during the pandemic. However, the company has struggled to maintain its pandemic boom, leading to layoffs and a need to diversify its offerings.

Zoom became a household name during the pandemic as people around the world relied on the platform for remote work, education, and socializing. However, the company has faced increasing competition from rivals such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack.

Despite tripling its head count during the pandemic, Zoom was forced to lay off 1,300 people in February due to waning demand. CEO Eric Yuan admitted that the company had not taken enough time to assess its teams and priorities.

In an effort to diversify, Zoom announced plans last year to integrate email and calendar features and a chatbot to help users troubleshoot issues. The company is also working on Zoom Sports.

Following the termination of Tomb’s contract, a Zoom spokesperson stated that the company is not looking for a replacement. It remains to be seen how the company will navigate the challenges ahead and whether its efforts to diversify will be successful in the face of increased competition.