Mozilla has named Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its new CEO. This leadership change comes as the maker of the Firefox browser works to adapt to a rapidly evolving market. The web browser landscape is currently experiencing a significant revitalization, driven by artificial intelligence which is changing how people interact with the internet.
For over a decade, established browsers like Firefox, Google Chrome, and Apple’s Safari have dominated. Now they face fresh competition from new entrants focused on integrating AI models and agents directly into their browsers. Companies like Perplexity, Arc, OpenAI, and Opera are aiming to bring AI to users at the very first point of contact with the internet: the web browser itself.
Mozilla appears keenly aware of these shifts. The organization consists of several entities, including the Mozilla Corporation, which develops Firefox and other technologies, and the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation, which oversees governance and policy.
The company has faced recent challenges, undergoing a restructuring and laying off thirty percent of its employees last year while also discontinuing its advocacy and global programs. Despite these difficulties, Mozilla sees an opportunity for a comeback in the modern browser wars.
In a blog post announcing his appointment, Enzor-DeMeo stated that Mozilla will be investing in AI and adding AI features to Firefox. However, the company seems intent on not alienating its existing user base, many of whom chose Firefox precisely for its lack of AI integration. Enzor-DeMeo emphasized that AI features will be optional within Firefox and other Mozilla products. He wrote that AI should always be a choice that people can easily turn off, and that users should understand how a feature works and the value it provides.
Beyond AI, Mozilla plans to diversify its revenue streams. Currently, a significant portion of its income comes from its search partnership with Google, which is the default search engine in Firefox. Enzor-DeMeo said the company aims to develop Firefox into a broader ecosystem of trusted software.
Mozilla’s current portfolio already extends beyond the browser. The company also develops the Thunderbird email client, offers a VPN service, and last year launched an AI-powered website creator designed for small businesses.
Prior to his appointment as CEO, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo served as the general manager of Firefox. He takes over from interim CEO Laura Chambers, who held the role for the past couple of years. Enzor-DeMeo’s previous experience includes product roles at companies such as Roofstock, Better, and Wayfair.