Management ChangeJun 10, 2026, 08:56 AM
Sprout Social Names Founder Aaron Rankin as New CTO
AI Summary
Sprout Social, Inc. announced a Chief Technology Officer transition. Aaron Rankin, a company founder and current board member, will assume the CTO role effective August 3, 2026. Current CTO Alan Boyce resigned, effective the same date, after nearly 16 years of service, with no disagreement cited. Rankin's return is driven by his vision for AI transforming business software and social intelligence, aiming to redefine the market.
Key Highlights
- Aaron Rankin, a founder and board member, appointed Chief Technology Officer.
- Alan Boyce resigned as Chief Technology Officer, effective August 3, 2026.
- Mr. Rankin will assume the CTO role on August 3, 2026.
- Mr. Boyce served the company for nearly 16 years.
- Rankin's return is to accelerate Sprout's vision in AI-powered intelligence.
- The company's proprietary AI agent, Trellis, will be integrated across the ecosystem.
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