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Don Gips Steps Down; Marla Blow Named New Skoll CEO

3/8/2025

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Don Gips will step down as CEO of the Skoll Foundation on May 31, 2025, becoming CEO emeritus.
Marla Blow, the current President and COO, will succeed him as CEO on June 1, 2025.
Over 25 years, the Skoll Foundation has supported 400+ social entrepreneurs and invested $1.2 billion globally.
The 2025 Skoll World Forum will showcase notable speakers and performers discussing global issues, with select sessions online.

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Don Gips will step down as CEO of the Skoll Foundation on May 31, 2025, becoming CEO emeritus.
Marla Blow, the current President and COO, will succeed him as CEO on June 1, 2025.
Over 25 years, the Skoll Foundation has supported 400+ social entrepreneurs and invested $1.2 billion globally.
The 2025 Skoll World Forum will showcase notable speakers and performers discussing global issues, with select sessions online.