--- title: "Jackie Jantos - Chief Executive Officer | DII" description: "Chief Executive Officer at Hinge. Took over ceo role from justin mcleod in december 2025. Delivering notable coverage in the dating coverage." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Jackie Jantos", "jobTitle": "Chief Executive Officer", "description": "Jackie Jantos became CEO of Hinge in December 2025, succeeding founder Justin McLeod. 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Taking the helm from founder Justin McLeod, who departed to launch Overtone, she brings immediate continuity and strategic momentum to a company that has emerged as a distinctive voice in the relationship-focused segment of the dating market. Her appointment positions Hinge to accelerate its ambitious trajectory toward $1 billion in annual revenue by 2027 while maintaining the brand authenticity that has resonated deeply with younger users seeking meaningful connections. Her ascent to the CEO position follows a distinguished tenure within Hinge's executive ranks, where she previously served as both President and Chief Marketing Officer. During this period, Jantos orchestrated the platform's successful international expansion into Europe and Latin America, demonstrating her capacity to scale operations across diverse cultural markets while preserving brand coherence. Her marketing leadership proved instrumental in strengthening Hinge's appeal among Generation Z users, a demographic increasingly skeptical of superficial swiping culture and drawn to the app's relationship-oriented positioning and innovative features designed to spark authentic conversation. Jantos brings to her CEO role a proven combination of brand-building acumen, market expansion expertise, and operational discipline cultivated through her progressive leadership journey at Hinge. Her strategic value lies in her ability to balance growth imperatives with product integrity, having demonstrated that dating platforms can achieve commercial success without compromising their core mission of fostering genuine human connection. As she guides Hinge through its next growth phase, her track record suggests an executive capable of navigating competitive pressures, evolving user expectations, and international market complexities while steering the thirteen-year-old platform toward its bold revenue milestones. ## Also at Match Group [![](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/764f12e2-a50d-4201-9a8a-cfca724a261c.jpg) Amanda Bradford Founder ](/people/amanda-bradford)[![](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/05ad3153-f6a4-449b-aa13-fd20577371a2.jpg) Ann McDaniel Board Director ](/people/ann-mcdaniel)[![](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/4cccc670-4fdd-4966-a803-393f77c4919a.jpg) Ariel Charytan CEO ](/people/ariel-charytan)[![](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/ff04847b-6f5e-432f-9526-40d0500fc0cf.jpg) Bernard Kim Former CEO ](/people/bernard-kim) ## Jackie Jantos News Coverage [View all coverage →](/news?person=jackie-jantos) [ Technology & AI Lab ![A young person sits alone in a room staring at a smartphone screen displaying an artificial intelligence messaging prompt.](https://images.pexels.com/photos/28708777/pexels-photo-28708777.png?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=340&fit=crop&fm=webp&q=50&dpr=1) ### Hinge's AI Prompts: Solving Social Anxiety or Selling Dependence? Over half of Hinge's monthly active users are Gen Z, with many relying on AI tools to initiate basic romantic conversati… Wednesday 29th July · 1 min read Read → ](/news/hinge-ceo-confidence-dating-ai-usage)[ Technology & AI Lab ![A person holding a smartphone showing an AI chatbot interface generating response options for a dating app profile.](https://images.pexels.com/photos/8067728/pexels-photo-8067728.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=340&fit=crop&fm=webp&q=50&dpr=1) ### AI Chatbots Are Dating's New Normal. Platforms Are Letting It Happen. 26% of American adults now use AI to write dating app messages, with Google search interest in 'chatfishing' up 5,000% D… Wednesday 22nd July · 1 min read Read → ](/news/chatfishing-increasingly-common-among-singles)[ Financial & Investor ![A smartphone user completing a detailed Hinge dating profile with written prompts and voice recordings.](https://images.pexels.com/photos/5083901/pexels-photo-5083901.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=340&fit=crop&fm=webp&q=50&dpr=1) ### Hinge's 'Designed to be Deleted' Strategy: Marketing Genius or Growth Gamble? Hinge deliberately loses 20% of prospective users during onboarding through demanding profile requirements including wri… Tuesday 30th June · 1 min read Read → ](/news/hinge-intentional-dating-onboarding-difference)[ Regulatory Monitor ![A person holding a smartphone displaying a dating app profile interface while sitting at a coffee shop table.](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/media/posts/6c37e361-9d79-4bc7-a05c-499b8e819141.jpg?width=600&height=340&resize=cover&quality=75&format=origin) ### Hinge's Algorithm Denial: Transparency or Just Talk? Jackie Jantos became Hinge CEO in January 2025, taking over from founder Justin McLeod after Match Group announced the s… Tuesday 24th March · 1 min read Read → ](/news/hinge-ceo-refutes-algorithm-bias-claims)[ Daily News Wire ![A smartphone showing a modern dating application profile next to artificial intelligence data visualisations on a desk.](https://images.pexels.com/photos/11216260/pexels-photo-11216260.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=340&fit=crop&fm=webp&q=50&dpr=1) ### Hinge Founder Leaves to Build AI Rival. Match Group Funds Its Own Disruption. Match Group acquired Hinge for over $400M in 2019; founder Justin McLeod is now leaving to build AI dating app Overtone … Thursday 11th December · 1 min read Read → ](/news/hinge-names-jackie-jantos-ceo) ![Dating Industry Insights](/assets/dii-logo-footer-B-hNTbau.webp) B2B intelligence for the online dating industry. 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