What changed
Dolby Laboratories appointed Marc Whitten President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 27, 2026. Kevin Yeaman is retiring after nearly two decades with the company and will stay on as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition. The Board said the leadership change follows a long-term succession process and comes from a position of strength and opportunity. Whitten previously held leadership roles at Meta, Cruise, Unity, Amazon, Sonos and Microsoft.
Why it matters
Dolby Laboratories appointed Marc Whitten President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 27, 2026. Kevin Yeaman is retiring after nearly two decades with the company and will stay on as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition. The Board said the leadership change follows a long-term succession process and comes from a position of strength and opportunity. Whitten previously held leadership roles at Meta, Cruise, Unity, Amazon, Sonos and Microsoft.