Bumble Inc. strengthens leadership with new executives

AUSTIN, Texas - Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL), the parent company of the Bumble dating app and other social networking platforms, announced the expansion of its executive team with three key appointments as part of its strategic growth plan leading into 2025. The company, currently valued at $656 million, has seen its stock decline by over 57% in the past year, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment.

Vivek Sagi has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer, tasked with spearheading the technology team’s innovation and scaling efforts. With a background in engineering, product management, and user experience, Sagi’s extensive experience in growing global product portfolios is expected to bolster Bumble’s international technology initiatives. The appointment comes as the company maintains strong financial fundamentals, with a current ratio of 2.47 indicating healthy liquidity and the ability to meet short-term obligations.

Julie Radford, who joined the company in April 2025, takes on the role of Chief Communications & Corporate Affairs Officer. Radford’s two decades of experience span the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including roles at the White House and Goldman Sachs Foundation. Her responsibilities at Bumble encompass global communications, employee engagement, public policy, and external affairs.

The company has also welcomed Deirdre Runnette as its Chief Legal Officer. Runnette’s 25-year career in legal, risk, and compliance, advising companies from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises like T-Mobile, positions her to support Bumble’s global operations and its trajectory of continued growth.

Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble’s Founder and CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the appointments, highlighting the trio’s wealth of experience and leadership qualities as integral to realizing Bumble’s vision for 2025.

These leadership team additions come as Bumble continues to focus on its long-term strategy, aiming to expand its influence in the social networking space. The company’s portfolio includes Bumble Date, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva, alongside Badoo – one of the early pioneers of web and mobile dating products. With revenue of $1.07 billion in the last twelve months and a strong free cash flow yield, InvestingPro analysis reveals 10+ additional exclusive insights about Bumble’s financial health and growth potential, available to subscribers.

The forward-looking statements in the press release, as per the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflect the company’s current expectations regarding its senior leadership changes and strategic direction. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could affect actual outcomes. While analysts project profitability for the current year, investors seeking detailed analysis can access Bumble’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, one of 1,400+ deep-dive reports available exclusively on InvestingPro.

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In other recent news, Bumble Inc. has been the focus of several analyst revisions and strategic updates. The company is introducing ID verification as a new feature to enhance user safety, a move seen as appealing to younger, safety-conscious users. This feature is now available in 11 markets, including the US, UK, and Australia, and will be expanded further. Meanwhile, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd has returned as CEO, following a series of executive changes. Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and Stifel have all adjusted their price targets for Bumble, citing various concerns about revenue and growth prospects. Morgan Stanley reduced its target to $5.50, while Jefferies and Stifel lowered theirs to $5.00 and $6.00, respectively. These adjustments reflect cautious outlooks on Bumble’s financial performance amid strategic shifts and competitive pressures. Fitch Ratings has revised Bumble’s outlook from positive to negative, maintaining a ’BB-’ rating, due to execution risks related to a strategic product refresh. Despite these challenges, Bumble’s strong liquidity and free cash flow generation offer some resilience in the face of industry competition.

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