Mozilla names insider Enzor-DeMeo as CEO, looks to add AI features to Firefox

Dec 16 (Reuters) – Firefox developer Mozilla on Tuesday said it has appointed insider Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the company navigates changes in the browser market brought on by artificial intelligence products.

Enzor-DeMeo most recently served as the general manager of Firefox. He takes over from interim CEO Laura Chambers, who has been in charge for the past two years.

The appointment comes as AI-integrated browsers like Perplexity’s Comet try to take market share away from traditional web browsers such as Firefox.

Industry incumbents including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Opera have also rolled out AI features, including “agentic” tools that help users with tasks such as research and planning.

Enzor-DeMeo said he plans to expand Firefox and Mozilla’s product ecosystem with AI-powered features, while reducing the company’s dependence on search revenue over the next three years.

Mozilla’s Firefox browser uses Alphabet’s Google search as its default search engine. Google’s payments to be the default comprise about 85% of Mozilla’s annual revenue.

“Firefox will remain our anchor. It will evolve into a modern AI browser and support a portfolio of new and trusted software additions,” Enzor-DeMeo said in a statement.

Before joining Mozilla in late 2024, Enzor-DeMeo held executive roles at fintech firm Roofstock. He has also held senior positions at furniture retailer Wayfair.

(Reporting by Anhata Rooprai in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)