Col Needham, the founder of IMDb, has announced his resignation as CEO after 35 years, handing over the reins to Nikki Santoro, the former COO. Santoro, who joined IMDb in 2016, is the first woman to hold the CEO position. Needham will transition to executive chair, praising Santoro's strategic vision and track record in driving growth. Under her leadership, IMDb has expanded its database and improved membership offerings. Santoro previously held key roles at Amazon and Microsoft, positioning her well to lead the company into its next chapter.