TikTok’s Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

April 8, 2026 - 01:56

Khartoon Weiss, the Vice President and General Manager of Global Business Solutions at TikTok, is departing the company. Her last day will be this Friday, according to an internal memo distributed to the platform's advertising clients.

Weiss has been a prominent figure in TikTok's commercial operations, overseeing the team responsible for building and managing relationships with major brands and advertising agencies worldwide. Her exit marks a significant leadership change for the social media giant as it continues to navigate a complex global market and intense scrutiny over its operations.

The memo did not specify Weiss's reasons for leaving or announce an immediate successor for her role. Her departure comes at a pivotal time for TikTok, which has been aggressively expanding its e-commerce and advertising offerings to compete with established rivals in the digital marketing space. The platform has seen tremendous growth in its user base and advertiser interest, making the leadership of its global business solutions a critical position.

The company is expected to initiate a search for a new head of its global business operations. This transition in leadership will be closely watched by industry analysts and the vast network of brands that have come to rely on TikTok for reaching younger, engaged audiences.