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Leadership changes at Dropbox, Inc. (2026)

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  • Note: Layoff plan disclosed Oct 2026 (filing)
  • Note: Layoff notice filed Oct 2026 (about 57 employees in CA) (state notice)

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Who joined and who left Dropbox, Inc. (DBX)? 2 appointments and 1 departure reported from 2026-05-26 to 2026-10-28, each cited to the company's own filing.

Ali Dasdan's departure as Chief Technology Officer of Dropbox, Inc. was reported, effective November 18, 2026; the filing names no successor. As of November 6, 2026, Dropbox, Inc. has reported 2 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from May 26, 2026 to October 28, 2026, naming 2 appointments and 1 departure (Form 8-K, October 28, 2026).

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Latest filing2026-10-28

Dropbox, Inc. reported changes in 2 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-05-26 to 2026-10-28. They name 3 people, with 2 appointments and 1 departure. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Dropbox, Inc. files it.

Layoffs on record: about 57 jobs, latest 2026-10-28 (layoff filings and notices).

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DateRecordFigureOur pageSource
October 30, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Vanguard Portfolio Management6.21% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 6, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT7.3% of the class5%+ stakesSource
July 31, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Vanguard Capital Management4.87% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 15, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership5.4% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 1, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Andrew Houston35.3% of the class5%+ stakesSource
April 29, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Vanguard Capital Management5.01% of the class5%+ stakesSource
April 29, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Vanguard Portfolio Management7.46% of the class5%+ stakesSource
March 26, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group—5%+ stakesSource
February 12, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Renaissance Technologies LLC4.58% of the class5%+ stakesSource
November 7, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT6% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 14, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Ameriprise Financial, Inc.3.3% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 13, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Renaissance Technologies LLC5.29% of the class5%+ stakesSource

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FiledIn / outPersonRoleEffectiveSource
2026-10-28OutChief Technology Officer2026-11-188-K, 2026-10-28
2026-05-26InChief Executive Officer2026-05-268-K, 2026-05-26
2026-05-26InChief Product Officer2026-07-078-K, 2026-05-26

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Filed 2026-10-28 · 8-K

Departing: Ali Dasdan, Chief Technology Officer, effective 2026-11-18

On October 28, 2026, the Company announced that Ali Dasdan, Chief Technology Officer of Dropbox, will step down from the Company effective on November 18, 2026.

Also stated in this filing

  • In connection with his departure, Mr. Dasdan will be entitled to severance benefits under his previously disclosed change in control and severance agreement.
  • In addition, pursuant to the separation agreement (the "Separation Agreement") entered into between the Company and Mr. Dasdan, Mr. Dasdan will receive a pro rata bonus equal to $515,000 as well as a lump sum cash payment equal to approximately $1.3 million, as well as certain additional benefits consistent with those received by other departing employees.
  • Further information on risks that cause actual results to vary from expectations is included in our filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports that we may file with the SEC from time to time.
  • Additionally, the financial measures presented herein are preliminary, subject to final review, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end adjustments.
Filed 2026-05-26 · 8-K

Appointed: Ashraf Alkarmi, Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026-05-26

On May 21, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Dropbox, Inc. ("we", "our", the "Company", or "Dropbox") appointed Ashraf Alkarmi, our General Manager, Core, as Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective May 26, 2026.

Appointed: Michael Torres, Chief Product Officer, effective 2026-07-07

In addition, the Company announced that, on May 21, 2026, Michael Torres, 49, was appointed as our Chief Product Officer by the Board, effective July 7, 2026.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Alkarmi will serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer with Andrew Houston, our Chief Executive Officer, co-founder, and Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Houston will remain as Co-Chief Executive Officer for a period of time following Mr. Alkarmi's appointment to ensure a smooth transition, following which Mr. Houston is expected to move into the role of Executive Chairman, with Mr. Alkarmi remaining as our sole Chief Executive Officer and continuing as a member of our Board.
  • "I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead Dropbox," said Ashraf Alkarmi.
  • "Since joining, I've been energized by the trust customers place in us as a home for their most important work, and by how much further we can take that.
  • AI is changing what's possible, and our customers are going to see a very different Dropbox - faster, smarter, and built around the way they actually work.
  • I couldn't be more excited about what's ahead." "Ashraf has transformed our core business," said Andrew Houston.
  • "He's made courageous calls, placed smart bets, and the business continues to get stronger every quarter.
  • He's the leader I trust most to guide Dropbox through our next chapter, and I look forward to working alongside him as co-CEO." "Ashraf brings strong judgment, deep product and operating experience, and a clear focus on customers," said Karen Peacock, lead independent director on Dropbox's Board.

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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.

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