Similarweb Appoints Michael Akkerman as CEO, Succeeding Founder Or Offer

Key Facts

1Similarweb's Board of Directors appointed Michael Akkerman as CEO, effective November 2, 2026.

2Akkerman succeeds Founder Or Offer, who announced his departure in May 2026 after leading the company for nearly two decades.

In a move signaling a new leadership chapter within the digital analytics sector, Similarweb’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Akkerman as the company's new CEO. Effective November 2, 2026, Akkerman will succeed founder Or Offer, who is stepping down after nearly twenty years at the helm following a transition plan first announced in May 2026.

The appointment marks the formalization of a long-term succession strategy aimed at maintaining corporate stability. According to market data, shares of SMWB closed at $8.58 on September 23, 2026, with the stock trading between a day low of $8.37 and a high of $8.64 during that session as the market processed the executive transition.

Investors will be watching for Akkerman’s strategic priorities when he officially takes charge in November. Based on current market levels, SMWB stood at $8.58 (close September 23, 2026), and while the upcoming economic calendar shows no immediate catalysts for the firm, the stock's performance will remain a key indicator of shareholder sentiment regarding the new leadership.