Mozilla appoints new CEO Anthony Enzor-Demeo

Source: Hacker News

A New Chapter at Mozilla

Today, I step into the role of CEO of Mozilla Corporation. It is a privilege to lead an organization with a long history of standing up for people and building technology that puts them first. The internet is changing fast, and so are the expectations people bring to the products they use every day. Mozilla has a critical role to play at this moment.

Thank You, Laura Chambers

I want to thank Laura Chambers for her exceptional leadership. As interim CEO, Laura guided Mozilla through a defining moment in the web’s history—navigating AI’s arrival, a major antitrust case, double‑digit mobile growth in Firefox, and the early success of our revenue‑diversification strategy. She brought clarity, stability, and focus to the organization. I’m grateful for her leadership through this transition, and I’m glad she’ll continue to be part of Mozilla, returning to her role on the Mozilla board of directors.

Why Trust Matters

When I joined Mozilla, it was clear that trust would become the defining issue in technology, and the browser would be where this battle plays out. AI is already reshaping how people search, shop, and make decisions—often in ways that are hard to see and even harder to understand. People can lose their footing in experiences that feel personal but operate in opaque ways. This is especially true in the browser, where decisions about privacy, data, and transparency originate.

People want software that is fast, modern, and honest about what it does. They want to understand what’s happening and have real choices. Mozilla and Firefox can be that choice.

Our Strengths

• Trusted brand: People trust Mozilla.
• Global reach: Firefox gives us a worldwide audience.
• Independent engineering: Our teams build reliable software at scale.
• User‑first business model: Our revenue approach puts the user first.

A Direction, Not a Slogan

As Mozilla moves forward, we will focus on becoming the trusted software company. This direction guides how we build and how we grow, and it means three things:

1. Agency for Users

• Every product must give people control over how it works.
• Privacy, data use, and AI must be clear and understandable.
• Controls must be simple.
• AI should always be a choice—people must be able to turn it off easily.
• Users should know why a feature works the way it does and what value it provides.

2. Trust‑Aligned Business Model

• Grow through transparent monetization that people recognize and value.

3. Expanding the Firefox Ecosystem

• Firefox remains our anchor but will evolve into a modern AI browser.
• It will support a portfolio of new, trusted software additions, turning Firefox into a broader ecosystem of trusted software.

Measuring Progress

We will measure our progress against a double bottom line. Our work must advance our mission and succeed in the market. In the next three years, this means:

• Investing in AI that reflects the Mozilla Manifesto.
• Diversifying revenue beyond search.

Success means Firefox grows across generations, Mozilla builds new revenue engines, and our principles become a differentiator.

Moving with Urgency

AI is changing software. Browsers are becoming the control point for digital life. Regulation is shifting defaults. These shifts play to Mozilla’s strengths.

If we stay focused, Mozilla will grow in relevance and resilience. Firefox will reach new audiences. Our portfolio will strengthen our independence. Our approach to building trusted software will set a high standard for the industry.

Looking Ahead

Mozilla is ready for this moment. I am excited for the work ahead and grateful for the trust placed in me.