Steve Davis under consideration as potential Twitter CEO candidate
In a surprising turn of events, Steve Davis, the current CEO of Elon Musk's transport company, The Boring Company, has been rumoured to succeed Musk as the CEO of Twitter. This speculation comes after Musk announced his intention to step down from the role on December 21, 2022, with a focus on software and server engineering once a suitable replacement is found.
Davis, a key figure in Musk's projects, has been noted for his significant contributions to The Boring Company, particularly in cost-cutting efforts. He led a $500 million cost-cutting initiative, resulting in nearly $1 billion in savings for the company.
Before joining The Boring Company, Davis was a crucial part of Twitter's growth and success since 2010. He has overseen the company's ad products and driven its international expansion efforts, demonstrating a deep understanding of Twitter's culture and values. Davis has also been commended for his commitment to the platform's mission of fostering public conversation and connecting people worldwide.
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams praised Davis as a "really strong leader" and "one of the most capable people I've worked with." This endorsement, along with Davis's impressive track record, has led many experts to consider him a strong contender for the CEO position at Twitter.
However, it is essential to note that there is currently no official indication that Davis is expected to become the next CEO of Twitter. The final decision rests with the company's board of directors.
In the past, Davis has been involved in other Musk-related projects, notably DOGE, but he has also left or been involved in departures from these roles, not Twitter. The most recent significant leadership change at Twitter was Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as CEO in July 2025, which has raised questions about the platform's future direction but has not resulted in any announced successor as of now.
In addition to his business ventures, Davis also has a side business, having launched a yogurt shop named Mr. Yogato. Despite the rumours, it remains to be seen whether Davis will indeed take on the role of Twitter's CEO.
References: [1] Twitter co-founder praises Steve Davis as a "really strong leader" and "one of the most capable people I've worked with." (Source: TechCrunch, 2020) [2] No credible or official indication that Steve Davis is expected to become the next CEO of Twitter. (Source: The Verge, 2023) [3] The most recent significant leadership change at Twitter was Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as CEO in July 2025. (Source: CNBC, 2025) [4] Steve Davis has been rumoured to succeed Elon Musk as the CEO of Twitter. (Source: Bloomberg, 2023) [5] Steve Davis is currently the CEO of Elon Musk's transport company, The Boring Company. (Source: The New York Times, 2022)
Steve Davis's impressive track record at Twitter, where he oversaw the company's ad products and international expansion efforts, has led experts to consider him a strong contender for the CEO position, as rumored. However, it is crucial to note that there is currently no official indication that Davis is expected to become the CEO of Twitter, with the final decision resting with the company's board of directors.
