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Jakarta, Gotrade News - Duolingo officially tapped Gillian Munson as its new CFO starting February 23. This move comes as the green owl platform sees a massive spike in user growth.
Key Takeaways
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Gillian Munson replaces Matt Skaruppa as Duolingo's finance chief.
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Daily active users (DAUs) surged by approximately 30 percent year-over-year.
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Total bookings are expected to hit the upper end of the company's annual target.
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Matt Skaruppa is stepping down after a solid six-year run leading the finance department. He played a key role in taking the language-learning giant public back in 2021.
According to Reuters, the IPO valuation reached a staggering 6.5 billion US dollars. Skaruppa will stay on as a transitional advisor until this November.
Munson is no stranger to the company, having served on the board since 2019. She previously held the finance chief title at video platform Vimeo.
This appointment lines up perfectly with the company's continuous positive operational performance. Daily active users (DAUs) officially crossed the 50 million mark in the third quarter.
Preliminary Q4 results show that active users grew by roughly 30 percent year-over-year. This data was shared by Duolingo management through the company's official announcement.
Total bookings are projected to hit the upper limit of the 329.5 to 335.5 million range. This includes Duolingo Plus subscriptions and various in-app purchases.
For the full year, the company expects total bookings between 1.15 and 1.16 billion dollars. These estimates were detailed in the third-quarter shareholder letter.
The leadership transition is seen as a strategic play to maintain operational discipline. The main focus remains on user monetization and operational cost efficiency.
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Full financial results for 2025 are scheduled to drop on February 27. Investors are now waiting to see Munson's plan to keep this growth momentum alive.
Reference:
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CFO Dive, Duolingo names audit chair as next CFO. Accessed on January 14, 2026
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