Former Instagram CEO Speaks out on Leaving Facebook Kevin Systrom spoke for the first time since leaving the social giant last month. The former Instagram CEO was asked why he stepped down from his position. Kevin Systrom, via
Wired 25th anniversary summit Systrom said he has zero regrets about leaving Instagram and hopes to see them succeed. Both Systrom and his co-founder Mike Krieger announced they were leaving the company in late September 2018.