Nikita Bier steps down as X’s head of product

Nikita Bier is stepping down as X’s head of product a little over a year after taking on the role. The serial entrepreneur had described the position as a demanding “24/7 job” overseeing product at the platform.

The departure points to continued leadership churn at X as the company works to reshape its product direction. It also underscores how high-pressure platform roles can be difficult to sustain, especially amid rapid changes in social media strategy.