SiriusXM has announced Anjali Sud will become its chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Jennifer Witz, who is stepping down after nearly 25 years with the company.
Witz will remain in an advisory capacity through the end of 2027. Sud, who has served as an independent director on the SiriusXM board since March 2025, will continue in that role after assuming the CEO position.
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“I am honored to lead SiriusXM in its next chapter,” said Sud. “Premium audio experiences will be more important than ever to the future of entertainment, and I believe SiriusXM can evolve to lead that future. Since joining the Board, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the company’s strengths and potential. I look forward to working with the team to execute with ambition and expand value for our subscribers, advertisers, artists, creators, talent, partners and shareholders.”
Greg Maffei, chairman of the SiriusXM board, said Sud has experience building major consumer entertainment platforms and has worked with both advertising- and subscription-supported businesses. “As a member of our board, she has intimate knowledge of our business and strategy,” Maffei said.
Greg Maffei, chairman of the SiriusXM board, said Sud has experience building major consumer entertainment platforms and has worked with both advertising- and subscription-supported businesses. “As a member of our board, she has intimate knowledge of our business and strategy,” Maffei said.
“With her digital media experience, CEO-level success, and board perspective, we are confident Anjali will hit the ground running and build on our momentum.”
Sud said she is “honored to lead SiriusXM in its next chapter,” adding that premium audio experiences will remain central to the future of entertainment and that she believes the company can evolve to lead in that space.
Witz described her tenure as “the most meaningful experience of my career.” She highlighted the company’s progress in strengthening the subscriber experience, expanding its advertising business, and unlocking greater value across its broader portfolio.
Sud said she is “honored to lead SiriusXM in its next chapter,” adding that premium audio experiences will remain central to the future of entertainment and that she believes the company can evolve to lead in that space.
Witz described her tenure as “the most meaningful experience of my career.” She highlighted the company’s progress in strengthening the subscriber experience, expanding its advertising business, and unlocking greater value across its broader portfolio.