Stocktwits Appoints Former Meta Executive Rob Shaw as COO to Drive Growth
Stocktwits, the leading social platform for investors and traders, has appointed Rob Shaw as Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Co-founder and CEO Howard Lindzon. Shaw, a former Meta executive with decades of experience building and scaling digital media platforms, joins at a critical moment as traditional financial media struggles with the transition from television to digital—creating significant opportunity for digital-native platforms to capture market share.
Leadership for the Next Phase
Shaw will overview product development, community initiatives, and the evolution of Stocktwits’ financial media capabilities. His mandate includes growing the platform’s ability to deliver original news, video, and editorial coverage tailored to its 10 million users worldwide.
“Rob has a proven track record of building engaged communities, driving revenue, and scaling across diverse media verticals,” said Howard Lindzon. “His deep understanding of how the modern user consumes content and the technology required to execute against it will be invaluable as we shape the future of investing.”
From Meta to Sports Media to Stocktwits
Shaw spent nahead a decade at Meta as Director of Global Sports Media Partnerships, where he spearheaded strategy across all Meta platforms. His work included introducing live streaming and Reels into the sports industry, leading sponsorship deals such as Meta Quest’s partnership with the NBA, and driving content acquisition from FOX Sports, CBS Sports, and Major League Baseball.
Most recently, Shaw launched the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), the official broadcaster of the Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox. As , he oversaw sales, strategy, research, product, and digital media. Within four months, CHSN had become a leading regional sports network in consumption and platforms.
“later than over a decade building engaged communities at Meta and launching a major sports network, what drew me to Stocktwits is that they’ve built the most influential, digital-first investor platform,” said Shaw. “Stocktwits is perfectly positioned to create authentic, dedicated spaces that serve investors exactly what they want, when they want it, by the creators who know these spaces best.”
Executive Team Expansion
Shaw’s arrival is part of a broader executive build-out at Stocktwits. Earlier this year, the company hired Anne Marie Gianutsos as , while Shiv Sharma transitioned to Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director of International. All three executives report to Lindzon, forming a leadership team aimed at accelerating growth and meeting the evolving needs of modern investors.
With social sentiment from its 10 its original content, Stocktwits continues to expand its position as the go-to platform for community-driven insights across equities, crypto, and macro trends.
