Hostinger appoints Giedrius Zakaitis as new CEO

Giedrius Zakaitis has been appointed the new CEO of Hostinger, the Lithuania-based global web hosting company. Zakaitis, who previously served as Chief Product and Technology Officer, takes the helm from Daugirdas Jankus. Jankus will transition to focus on strategic projects within the company, continuing to contribute to its growth.

This leadership change is part of a larger transformation at Hostinger. The company is evolving from its traditional role as a hosting services provider to become a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) products. Its mission is to empower small and medium-sized businesses to establish and grow their online presence with greater ease.

Zakaitis, who joined Hostinger 14 years ago as a customer service specialist, highlighted the company's shift. "Today, AI performs much of the work that was once complex and costly," he stated. "As technology evolves, my goal remains the same: to ensure that anyone with a good idea has the best tools to implement it and grow their business."

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As technology evolves, my goal remains the same: to ensure that anyone with a good idea has the best tools to implement it and grow their business.

Hostinger has recently launched several AI-powered products, including "Hostinger Horizons" for website and app creation without coding, and "Reach," a digital marketing tool. The company's AI customer service agent, "Kodee," has also expanded its capabilities to handle over 500 tasks, projected to save the company approximately 14 million euros in 2026.

Jankus expressed confidence in Zakaitis's leadership, stating, "Giedrius's leadership in growing and developing new Hostinger products at an incredible pace speaks for itself. I believe he is the right person to unlock a new stage of growth."

Hostinger, founded in Lithuania in 2004, now employs nearly 900 people and serves over 5 million users in more than 150 countries. Its largest markets include India, Brazil, Indonesia, the United States, and France.

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Giedrius's leadership in growing and developing new Hostinger products at an incredible pace speaks for itself. I believe he is the right person to unlock a new stage of growth.