Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes announced today that he plans to step aside, and the company will begin a search for a new CEO.

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Post, Holmes said he plans to continue to serve as executive chairman of the social media management company he started in 2008.

Speaking to the Financial Post, Holmes said he wanted to make it clear that the business is on a solid footing as he prepares to take a step back.

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