Raina Moskowitz is leaving her post as chief operating and marketing officer of Etsy to join The Knot as president and CEO.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a leading marketplace that powers celebrations worldwide and plays a key role in life’s most meaningful moments,” said Moskowitz, in a statement. “In a world of increasing automation and isolation, bringing people together to celebrate milestones is more important than ever. I can’t wait to seize the opportunity to connect consumers across the globe with local businesses and bring celebration planning from inspiration to action with a joyful product experience. I have tremendous admiration for all that Tim has built, and I’m looking forward to working with the exceptional team at The Knot Worldwide to expand our community, empower small businesses and drive long-term sustainable growth.”
Moskowitz will take her new position on January 21, 2025. Moskowitz will succeed CEO and founder Tim Chi. Chi founded WeddingWire in 2005, after planning his own wedding to make wedding planning less stressful. He led the global expansion of WeddingWire and was named CEO of The Knot Worldwide following the merger of XO Group Inc. and WeddingWire, Inc.
“For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading this incredible company, driving innovation in the wedding industry and championing the spirit of celebration,” said Chi, in a statement. “Stepping down as CEO has been a deeply personal and difficult decision, but it’s the right moment for me to focus on my family while continuing to serve the company as a member of the Board…This is an exciting time for the company, as we are on track to achieve record revenue in 2024 and embark on a transformative new chapter. The Board and I are confident that Raina’s tenacity, vision and deep experience in building scaled marketplaces will successfully guide The Knot through this next chapter of growth.”
During her seven years at Etsy, Moskowitz is credited with shaping strategy and scaling the business.
