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Mathrani named a new chief operating officer on Thursday, and more executive shakeups are likely on the way. Arik Benzino joined WeWork in August 2017, per his LinkedIn profile. A friend of 's from Israel, Benzino was one of the few executives who stayed long after the controversial founder's September ouster. It's not immediately clear if anyone will replace him.
"We are grateful to Arik for his contributions to the company. He has graciously agreed to help with the transition, and we wish him well in his future endeavors," a WeWork representative said in a statement. New York-based Benzino was also on the board of Laird Superfoods. In January 2019, WeWork led a $32 million funding round for the health foods company, which was founded by a professional surfer. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment about its board.