TikTok chief operating officer V Pappas steps down after five years

Key executive at Chinese-owned company says I feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions'

TikTok's chief operating officer, V Pappas, is stepping down after five years with the short-video company.

In an email to staff on Thursday, the Australian said they would be taking on an advisory role for the company during the transition.