Musk’s X Loses Key Exec as Brazil Ban Signals Greater Scrutiny
- Global affairs head for X is leaving former Twitter platform
- His departure coincides with growing scrutiny worldwide
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The head of global affairs for X is leaving Elon Musk’s social media service, creating a void within management at a time the former Twitter is grappling with heightened scrutiny around the world.
Nick Pickles, one of the few senior executives who made the transition to X after Musk’s $44 billion takeover, said he made the decision to depart months ago and thanked Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino for her support. “After more than ten years, tomorrow will be my last day at X,” he wrote on X. “It’s been an incredible journey.”