Musk’s ad chief at X departs after just 10 months

John Nitti has departed from his role as X's advertising chief after a ten-month tenure, according to the Financial Times. Nitti was previously seen as a potential successor to former CEO Linda Yaccarino. His exit follows other high-level departures, including CFO Mahmoud Reza Banki in October and xAI’s CFO and general counsel over the summer. Executives reportedly left due to frustration with Elon Musk's abrupt strategy changes and unilateral decision-making. The pressure on advertising leadership has intensified as Musk invests heavily in AI development. Nitti previously worked at Verizon for nine years and had a long stint at American Express before joining X.