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Dropbox (DBX) CEO Drew Houston Steps Down After 19 Years

Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox Inc. (DBX), will step down after 19 years in his role, transitioning to executive chairman. Under Houston, Dropbox's market capitalization peaked at over $12 billion upon its IPO in 2018 but has since declined to over $6 billion. The company reported more than 18 million paying users and over $2 billion in revenue four years ago, but revenue has remained roughly flat in recent years. With competition from firms like Apple and Google, the company faces challenges in maintaining its market position and growth.