Dude Perfect's first CEO is out after disagreeing with the board about the company's next phase
Andrew Yaffe was hired to grow Dude Perfect beyond YouTube. He and the company's board said they had 'different perspectives' on the path forward.
Andrew Yaffe, the first CEO of YouTube group Dude Perfect, has departed from the company after approximately two years in the role, reported Business Insider. The board and Yaffe mutually agreed to part ways, citing differing views on the company's future trajectory. Yaffe will be succeeded by Patrick Hurley, a BP Capital Fund Advisors principal who will serve as interim CEO.
The company has enlisted a firm to commence the search for a permanent CEO. Yaffe, a former NBA executive, expressed pride in the progress made during his tenure, including the addition of top talent and the establishment of a mission to "Inspire Play." Dude Perfect, founded in 2009 by five college roommates, has experienced significant growth, amassing over 62 million YouTube subscribers and securing nearly $100 million in funding. The company is also set to open a theme park, though no recent updates have been shared.
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