Dropbox CEO, Co-Founder Houston to Become Executive Chairman

Dow Jones05-26

By Nicholas G. Miller

Dropbox Chief Executive Andrew Houston will step down from his role after 19 years at the head of the company and become executive chairman.

Ashraf Alkarmi, general manager of the company's "core" business, will become the new CEO.

Houston, a co-founder who also currently serves as chairman, and Alkarmi will serve as co-CEOs for a period of time to facilitate the transition.

Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com.

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May 26, 2026 09:35 ET (13:35 GMT)

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