TikTok is undergoing another significant restructuring, this time merging its Core Product division with its Trust & Safety unit. The move is designed to unify product development with safety oversight, ensuring that innovation and user protection are more closely connected. Leadership believes this will help the platform move faster in building the next generation of safety technology.
As part of the shake-up, several executive roles have shifted. Adam Presser, previously head of Operations and Trust & Safety, has been promoted to General Manager of TikTok USDS, the company’s independent entity responsible for U.S. data security and national security compliance. Andy Bonillo, who formerly ran TikTok USDS and played a role in establishing its framework, will now serve as Senior Advisor reporting directly to Presser. Sandeep Grover will step in as Global Head of Trust & Safety, taking over responsibility for platform integrity across international markets. Jenny Zi will lead TikTok LIVE, overseeing both the growth and security of the platform’s live-streaming feature.
By integrating the product and safety organizations, TikTok aims to streamline its operations and improve coordination between feature rollouts and safety mechanisms. According to an internal memo, the company believes this structural change will allow it to “move faster as we develop the next generation of safety technology.”
The timing of this reorganization is critical. TikTok continues to face scrutiny in the United States, where regulators remain concerned over national security and data privacy. The platform has been granted another extension to remain operational, with the new deadline now set for September 17. With political uncertainty looming, TikTok is accelerating internal changes to strengthen trust and regulatory compliance.
This merger could mark a turning point for TikTok. By bringing product and safety leadership under one roof, the company may be able to deliver stronger protections while continuing to innovate. Still, the ultimate test lies ahead — proving to regulators and users alike that TikTok can balance growth, creativity, and safety in a highly challenging environment.