Workday Names Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri as CEO as Carl Eschenbach Resigns
Workday co-founder Aneel Bhusri has returned as CEO while Carl Eschenbach steps down. The firm aims to use AI to compete as shares fell over 5% on Monday.
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Workday, Inc. announced today, February 9, 2026, that co-founder Aneel Bhusri has been appointed as CEO, effective immediately. This leadership transition comes as Carl Eschenbach steps down from the role, marking a completed, event-driven change for the organization.
