Similarweb Appoints Michael Akkerman as New CEO

Similarweb Ltd. announced a leadership transition, appointing Michael Akkerman as Chief Executive Officer effective November 2, 2026. Akkerman succeeds founder Or Offer, who is stepping down after nearly two decades. Akkerman brings extensive experience in digital advertising, data, and technology, having held senior leadership roles at companies like Digital Turbine, data.ai, Cardlytics, Uber, and Pinterest. The company stated that there will be no change to its strategy, operations, or financial outlook, and Similarweb will continue to focus on scaling its AI-powered data products and accelerating go-to-market execution. Or Offer will remain involved during the transition period to ensure continuity.