Duolingo has announced the appointment of Gillian Munson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Munson will succeed Matt Skaruppa, who will step down after nearly six years in the role and remain with Duolingo in an advisory capacity to support continuity. During Skaruppa’s tenure, the company completed a successful initial public offering and delivered six consecutive years of disciplined financial growth. Duolingo’s Co-Founder and CEO, Luis von Ahn, credited Skaruppa with building a strong finance organization and positioning the company for long-term expansion as a public company.
Munson brings extensive financial and governance experience to the role, having served on Duolingo’s Board of Directors since 2019 as Chair of the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee. Her prior roles include CFO positions at Vimeo, Iora Health, and XO Group, along with leadership experience at investment and financial institutions. Luis von Ahn, Duolingo’s Co-Founder and CEO, stated, “Gillian steps into this role with a track record of strong financial leadership and a deep understanding of Duolingo.” He added that he is confident she is the right leader to help the company seize the opportunity ahead and expand access to education for billions of people. Munson noted, “I’m honored to step into the CFO role to help advance Duolingo’s long-term mission to bring the best education to the world.”
