Sal Khan will become the public face of the TED conference

Between the lines: Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, will be the public face of TED, with Logan McClure Davda taking over as CEO.

• Davda, who previously served as the organization's head of impact and was the co-founder of its fellows program, will run day-to-day operations. Khan remains CEO of Khan Academy while joining TED's board.
• Jay Herratti, who has served as CEO since 2021, will remain on TED's board.
• TED announced in February it was seeking new leadership and structure and put out an open call for proposals. The company held dozens of discussions, including some that would have transformed the organization into a for-profit venture.
• The organization's flagship conference is also headed for a big change, with 2026 being its last year in Vancouver, with plans to hold future events somewhere in California.

What they're saying: "From the start, our goal was to find a way for TED to grow its impact while preserving its soul," Anderson said in a statement. "Sal Khan embodies the spirit of generosity and curiosity that defines TED. He's a visionary who has proven that technology and learning can serve humanity at scale — without losing integrity or heart."