Salesforce's co-CEO Taylor to leave as Benioff takes sole charge


A logo of Salesforce is seen at its exhibition space at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris France June 16 2022. REUTERSBenoit TessierFile Photo

A logo of Salesforce is seen at its exhibition space, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

(Reuters) -Salesforce Inc said on Wednesday that Bret Taylor would step down as co-chief executive officer in January and that co-founder Marc Benioff will become the sole CEO.

The news sent the company's shares down 7% in extended trading as investors shrugged off the annual profit raise.

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