Shutterstock Reinstates Founder Oringer as CEO, Skips Q3 Call
NEW YORK – October 30, 2026 -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) has appointed founder and Chairman Jon Oringer as Chief Executive Officer and canceled its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call, scheduled for November 5, while it evaluates its strategic direction and priorities.
Oringer returns as CEO six years after stepping down
Oringer founded Shutterstock in 2003 and served as CEO until 2020. He remains Chairman of the Board. In the CEO role, he will focus on long-term strategy, strategic investments and future opportunities. Both appointments took effect October 28.
Oringer said that AI is "fundamentally reshaping the creative industry" and that the pace of change is accelerating. He said he sees an opportunity to evolve the business and deliver more value to customers and contributors.