Instabug Welcomes Jim Douglas as CEO to Lead the Future of AI-Powered Mobile Observability

We’re thrilled to announce that Jim Douglas has joined us as our new CEO. With a track record of scaling game-changing companies, Jim joins Instabug to redefine mobile app performance and AI-powered observability. 

The world of mobile development is evolving fast, and apps today need to be faster, smarter, and more reliable than ever. This transition marks an exciting new chapter in Instabug’s mission to make that happen with real-time insights and AI-driven tools that take the stress out of mobile app maintenance.

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Instabug Co-founder Omar Gabr has been at the helm for 13 years, shaping the company into what it is today—a leader in mobile observability that helps mobile teams deliver top-notch app experiences. While Omar is passing the CEO torch, he remains deeply involved in Instabug’s growth as Co-founder and President, where he’ll continue to drive Instabug’s vision and innovation forward.

Reflecting on this transition, Omar shared his excitement: “Mobile apps are the new frontier for brands to engage with their users, and our AI-powered platform is leading that transformation. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jim Douglas, whose leadership and experience will propel us into a new era of zero-maintenance mobile apps.”

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Jim Douglas is no stranger to leading high-growth companies. With a resume that includes leadership roles at Armory and Wind River, he’s a five-time CEO with a passion for building innovative tech solutions. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to Instabug to help push the boundaries of what AI can do for mobile app development.

“I am honored to join Instabug at such a pivotal moment,” Jim shared. “The mobile app landscape is expanding at an incredible pace, and our AI-powered platform is setting new standards for app performance. I’m excited to help shape the future of zero-maintenance mobile apps — where AI takes the hassle out of keeping apps running smoothly so developers can focus on building amazing experiences.”

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With Jim’s leadership and Omar’s continued vision, we’re doubling down on our commitment to innovation. Our goal is simple: empower brands with the insights and tools they need to build apps that run flawlessly — without the headache of constant maintenance.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue pushing the boundaries of mobile observability. And if you’re as excited as we are about the future of AI-driven app performance, we’d love to hear from you!

Welcome to the next chapter of Instabug. Let’s build the future of mobile apps together!