Shutterstock Founder Jon Oringer Returns as CEO

Oct 29, 2026
Shutterstock founder Jon Oringer returns as CEO, while Envato CEO Hichame Assi becomes president and chief operating officer.

Shutterstock appointed founder and board chairman Jon Oringer as CEO, effective October 28, the company announced in a press release. Hichame Assi, CEO of Shutterstock division Envato, became president and chief operating officer on the same date.

Oringer previously served as CEO from the company's founding in 2003 until 2020. He will remain board chairman and oversee long term strategy, investments and future opportunities, while Assi will manage daily operations and operational performance.

Rik Powell, who had served as interim CEO since July 2026, leaves the role. Shutterstock also canceled its third quarter earnings call scheduled for November 5 while it reviews its strategic direction, but will report financial results under applicable requirements.

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