Mayer resigned after Verizon acquired Yahoo!
On June 13, 2017, following the acquisition of Yahoo's core internet assets by Verizon, Marissa Mayer resigned as CEO. Her departure marked the end of a challenging five-year tenure during which she attempted to reinvigorate Yahoo!. Mayer's efforts to reshape the company met with mixed results, but highlighted her as a transformative figure in the dynamic tech sector.