San Francisco, CA - In a historic move, Twitter has announced its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino. She is the first woman to hold this position in the social media giant's 15-year history.

Yaccarino brings with her over three decades of experience in the media industry, most recently serving as Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal. Her appointment comes after the resignation of former CEO Jack Dorsey, who had been in the role for a combined total of six years.

In a statement, Yaccarino said, "I am thrilled to join the incredibly talented team at Twitter. This is a company that has revolutionized the way people connect and share ideas, and I am honored to have the opportunity to help guide its continued growth and success."

Yaccarino faces several challenges as she takes over the helm of Twitter. The company has been under scrutiny for its handling of misinformation, hate speech, and other harmful content on its platform. It has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity, with only 15% of its workforce being women.

Yaccarino has already signaled her commitment to addressing these issues, stating, "We have a responsibility to our users and to society to ensure that Twitter is a platform for healthy and constructive dialogue. And we must continue to prioritize diversity and inclusion, both in our workforce and in the content we amplify on our platform."

Yaccarino's appointment has been met with enthusiasm by many in the tech industry, who see her as a visionary leader with a track record of driving growth and innovation. Twitter co-founder and board member, Biz Stone, tweeted his congratulations, saying, "We're excited to have Linda Yaccarino as our new CEO. She brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this role, and we can't wait to see where she takes Twitter next."

Yaccarino's appointment marks a significant step forward for women in the tech industry and serves as a reminder of the progress that can be made when companies prioritize diversity and inclusion at the highest levels of leadership.