IBM: CEOs Have a New Top Priority (and HR Is Key)
IBM’s 2026 CEO Study shows a decisive shift in executive focus toward productivity, now ranked as the top priority alongside profitability. The report notes that productivity rose from fourth place in 2024 to the leading concern in 2026. CEOs view productivity as the primary engine for sustaining profit margins in a competitive landscape. The study highlights HR as the critical function to unlock these gains.
IBM: CEOs Have a New Top Priority (and HR Is Key)
IBM’s 2026 CEO Study shows productivity and profitability now top priorities for CEOs, overtaking other concerns. AI and technology modernization follow closely, prompting CEOs to restructure the C‑suite and elevate HR’s role, with 60% expecting greater CHRO influence. IBM recommends...
Dentsu Promotes Annette Male Amid EMEA Job Cuts
Dentsu announced the promotion of Annette Male to a senior leadership role as the agency accelerates its EMEA restructuring. The move comes alongside a wave of executive exits, most notably the departure of EMEA chief executive André Andrade. The cuts...
Ebay Rejects $56bn GameStop Bid as ‘neither Credible nor Attractive’
GameStop offered to acquire eBay for roughly $56 billion, but eBay’s board rejected the proposal, calling it neither credible nor attractive. The bid, which would have been the largest merger in the e‑commerce sector, was dismissed despite GameStop’s push to diversify...
Atari Secures Exclusive Rights to First Five Wizardry RPGs, Aiming for Retro Revival
Atari announced it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five games in the classic Wizardry RPG series, positioning the company to launch remastered editions, physical releases and cross‑media projects. The deal separates the early titles from...
Wizeline Names Inés Casares CEO to Accelerate AI-Native Strategy
Wizeline announced the appointment of Inés Casares as chief executive, effective immediately. The former CSO brings over two decades of tech services experience to lead the firm’s AI-native growth and worldwide expansion.
Pearson Airport CEO Defends Current Ownership Model as Multibillion-Dollar Upgrade Begins
Toronto Pearson Airport’s CEO Deborah Flint defended the existing public‑not‑for‑profit ownership model while acknowledging the federal government’s interest in private‑sector enhancements. She highlighted the airport’s growth from 24.7 million passengers in 2003 to 47.3 million in 2025 and outlined a $3 billion (≈$2.2 billion...
ACC Approves Extension of Robert J Ravi’s Tenure as BSNL CMD by Six Months
India’s Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended Robert J. Ravi’s additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited for another six months, starting April 15, 2026. The extension follows a notable turnaround, with BSNL’s average...
GitLab Unveils Restructuring, Layoffs as It Targets ‘Agentic Era’ of AI‑Driven Software
GitLab said it will reshape its organization and cut an unspecified number of jobs by June 1, citing a shift to an “agentic era” where AI agents handle much of the software‑development workflow. The announcement knocked the stock 7% in after‑hours...
There's a New AP Business Course. College Board's CEO Explains Why (Opinion)
College Board CEO David Coleman announced the launch of AP Business with Personal Finance, a new Advanced Placement course debuting this fall. The curriculum blends core undergraduate business subjects—finance, accounting, marketing, strategy—with personal‑finance skills, giving students practical tools for entrepreneurship...
Does the Spirits Industry Have a Short-Term Problem?
CEO Zak Oganian of Origen X warned that the spirits sector is trapped in a short‑term brand‑building mindset, urging a shift to 15‑ or even 30‑year visions. He traced the problem to post‑World War II mass‑market expansion and the later influx...
On Holding Continues to Post Strong Results Despite CEO Shifts
On Holding reported a record Q1 2026, with net income up 82% to CHF 103.3 million (≈$112 million) and sales climbing 14.5% to CHF 831.9 million (≈$908 million). Apparel revenue surged 45% and direct‑to‑consumer sales exploded 164% to CHF 322.3 million (≈$351 million), while Asia‑Pacific sales rose 44% and...
Duolingo’s Battle for Learning in an AI World, with Luis Von Ahn
In this episode, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn discusses how the company balances fun, engagement, and effective learning, emphasizing that entertainment drives user retention across ages. He reflects on the backlash from an internal AI memo, clarifying that the intent...
Swiss Re Appoints Trent Thomson as Head of Global Specialty
Swiss Re announced that Trent Thomson will assume the role of Head of Global Specialty on July 1, 2026, succeeding Anne Lohbeck. Thomson, currently CEO of Swiss Re’s Australia & New Zealand division, brings nearly three decades of underwriting experience from Swiss Re,...
CEO Reflects on ‘Transformational’ Year for Fraport AG
Fraport AG’s CEO Stefan Schulte called 2025 a transformational year, highlighting the completion of Terminal 3 at Frankfurt and capacity expansions in Lima and Antalya. The airport operator posted its first positive free‑cash‑flow since 2018 and reduced its net‑debt‑to‑EBITDA ratio to...
Jollyes Appoints Adam Dury as CEO, Unveils Five-Year Growth Plan
Jollyes Pets has appointed Adam Dury as its permanent chief executive, cementing a leadership transition that began in October 2025. Dury, formerly Card Factory’s chief commercial officer, will steer a five‑year expansion plan that targets more than 160 new UK...
IAB Australia’s Gai Le Roy Says Industry Must Create New Jobs To ‘Supplement AI’
IAB Australia CEO Gai Le Roy told a Cairns panel that the media and advertising sector should focus on creating new roles that work alongside AI rather than replacing staff. She warned that many firms are already cutting teams while AI tools...
Croud Brings On Former Assembly North America CEO to Lead US Expansion
Croud, the UK‑based digital marketing agency, has named former Assembly North America CEO Valerie Davis as its first U.S. chief executive. Davis previously tripled Assembly’s U.S. revenue, securing major accounts such as Anthem, T. Rowe Price and Brooks Running. The hire is...
The CEO Playbook for Talent: Great People Stay Where the Team Is Strong
The CEO Institute’s talent series argues that retaining top performers hinges on the strength of the team rather than just compensation or benefits. CEOs often mistake turnover as a role issue, when in reality people leave because of inconsistent standards,...
Globus Family of Brands Moves APAC MD Into Advisory Role
Globus family of brands announced that Chris Hall will move from Managing Director, Asia Pacific to a newly created Chairman and Strategic Advisor role, effective 15 July 2026. Hall has overseen the APAC region since March 2025, steering a refreshed strategy that reshaped...
Rapha's Fran Millar: 18 Months in, the Hard Part Is Just Beginning
After 18 months at Rapha, CEO Fran Millar says the brand is finally clarifying its purpose around community, tightening a sprawling product range, and reshaping its internal culture. She acknowledges the turnaround is slower than hoped, but metrics such as...
Morse Steps Down At 'Atlanta Journal-Constitution'
Andrew Morse is leaving his role as head of The Atlanta Journal‑Constitution after the paper’s digital‑only strategy stalled at 101,000 subscribers, far short of the 500,000 target for 2026. The shortfall highlights the difficulty legacy newspapers face in fully monetizing...
Lockheed Martin Appoints OJ Sanchez Jr. As Aeronautics President, Overseeing $30B Business
Lockheed Martin announced that Orlando “OJ” Sanchez Jr. will become president of its Aeronautics division on June 1, succeeding Greg Ulmer after more than three decades. The unit employs over 35,000 people and generates roughly $30 billion in annual revenue, positioning...
Disney+ Repositions as Digital Centerpiece, Targeting Lifetime Value Over Subscriptions
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro announced that Disney+ will become a "digital centerpiece," integrating theme parks, games, advertising and licensing into a single super‑app. The shift coincides with a Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue beat of $25.2 billion and an 8% share‑price surge,...
Quantum Machines Acquires QHarbor, Opens Delft Office to Boost European Quantum Software
Israeli quantum‑control firm Quantum Machines has acquired Dutch startup QHarbor and opened a research office in Delft, expanding its software capabilities and European footprint. The move integrates QHarbor’s automation tools into Quantum Machines’ orchestration platform, signaling deeper consolidation in the...
Buzzfeed Sold to Late Night Host and Media Mogul Byron Allen
Byron Allen, the CBS late‑night host and owner of Allen Media Group, has purchased a 52% majority stake in Buzzfeed for $120 million, becoming its chairman and CEO. The transaction, funded by $20 million in cash and a $100 million promissory note due...
Roll up, Roll Up: Australian Indie Seeks New CEO
Timor Resources, a privately‑owned explorer in Timor‑Leste, is seeking a new chief executive to steer a 2026 appraisal drilling programme. The company holds two on‑shore production‑sharing contracts (Blocks A and C) and has drilled three wells between 2021 and 2023. An independent...
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet Warns AI Investment Surge Outpaces Corporate Execution
Accenture chief executive Julie Sweet told Fortune at the Great Place to Work summit that while corporate America is accelerating AI spending, many firms cannot translate that spend into measurable transformation. She said Accenture is reshaping its own operating model...
Volvo Cars Appoints President and CEO of Greater China
Volvo Cars announced that Yuan Xiaolin is stepping down as President and CEO of Greater China after a 16‑year tenure, citing a desire to spend more time with family. Duan Jianjun, a veteran with over three decades in luxury automotive...
Cheniere Energy Boosts 2026 Outlook After Record LNG Exports in Q1
Cheniere Energy lifted its full‑year 2026 EBITDA guidance to $7.25‑$7.75 billion after reporting Q1 adjusted EBITDA of more than $2.3 billion and a record 187 LNG cargoes. The company said geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East have tightened global LNG markets, reinforcing...
Under Armour Inc (UAA) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Under Armour reported Q4 2026 revenue of $1.3 billion, a 5% decline driven by a 10% drop in North America sales, while EMEA grew 6% and Latin America surged 20%. Gross margin fell 310 basis points to 44.4% due to higher...
Lotus Offers Lifeline to Troubled UK Car Plant
The Financial Times reports that Lotus is extending a rescue proposal to a struggling UK car manufacturing plant, aiming to safeguard jobs and keep production capacity alive. While the article is behind a paywall, it signals Lotus’s willingness to intervene...
Aramco CEO Says Demand 'Rationing' Will Continue
Saudi Aramco reported a 26% jump in first‑quarter adjusted net income, reaching $33.6 billion. The profit increase came amid heightened geopolitical risk as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit chokepoint. CEO Amin H. Nasser said...
Interview: TinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik Talks Past Successes, Lessons Learned, and Future Plans
tinyBuild celebrated its 15th anniversary as CEO Alex Nichiporchik outlined the publisher’s data‑driven, collaborative approach to indie games. He highlighted a core success metric—doubling the investment within the first launch month—and cited the free giveaway of the original *Graveyard Keeper* that...
The Best CEOs Say These 3 Words: ‘I Don’t Know’
Healthcare CEOs are embracing humility, openly saying “I don’t know,” to navigate mounting financial, workforce and regulatory pressures. Corewell Health’s decision to partner with Quest Diagnostics in a 51%/49% lab joint venture exemplifies this shift from ownership to collaboration. Leaders...
Byron Allen Is Buying BuzzFeed, Will Become CEO
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen is acquiring a majority stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, giving him roughly 52% ownership and the role of chairman and CEO. Founder Jonah Peretti will step down as CEO and assume a new position as president...
Nadella Says the Attempt to Remove Altman From OpenAI Was ‘Amateur City’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the board’s 2023 effort to remove Sam Altman from OpenAI as an "amateur city" move. He highlighted that the abrupt ouster threatened the deep partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, which includes a multibillion‑dollar investment and...
Cloudflare Cuts 1,100 Jobs as AI Adoption Triggers Workforce Reset
Cloudflare announced the termination of more than 1,100 employees, roughly 20% of its global staff, after internal AI usage jumped 600% in three months. The move follows a record $639.8 million first‑quarter revenue and signals a new management model built around...
Ford Unveils $30,000 Electric Pickup Aimed at Mass Market
Ford Motor Co. introduced a $30,000 electric pickup built on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform, promising a lower‑cost alternative to premium EV trucks. The launch comes as Ford battles a 70% plunge in first‑quarter EV sales and $19.5 billion in...
SEIA Names Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as President and CEO
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as its new president and CEO, effective June 15, succeeding interim leader Darren Van’t Hof. Pawlenty brings experience in state governance, a $50 billion budget, and federal financial‑services advocacy....
Nadella’s Calm Testimony Masks Blindness to Altman’s Lies
🚨 In his testimony just now, at the Musk-OpenAI trial, Satya Nadella came off as shrewd, calm, and (mostly) honest, an impressive leader – but also selectively blind. How? He seemed unable to believe that the board doubted Sam’s candor, or...
Douglas Elliman Eyes ‘Long-Term Strategy’ After Q1 Revenue Dip
Douglas Elliman reported Q1 2026 revenue of $214.3 million, a 15% decline from the same period last year, and posted a net loss of $16.3 million after a profitable Q4. The brokerage highlighted its international expansion into Canada, France, Monaco, the Caribbean...
30 Notable IT Executive Moves: April 2026
April 2026 saw a wave of senior IT leadership changes across major tech firms. OpenText appointed former IBM Americas president Ayman Antoun as CEO, while Insight named Accenture veteran Jack Azagury as its new president and CEO. Oracle promoted Hilary Maxson, previously Schneider...
Cricket Australia Hoping Private Owners Can Make BBL a Cricket 'Grand Slam'
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatizing the Big Bash League is inevitable if the competition is to stay competitive amid a crowded global T20 market. He envisions the BBL joining the IPL and The Hundred in a cricket...
JPMorgan Elevates AI to Executive Level for Cultural Alignment
JPMorgan Chairman Jamie Dimon made a bold organizational move. "We took Al/Data out of the technology function. It's too important. We put it at the management table. The executive running Al & Data now reports to me and our president." Successful organizations...
SEIA Hires Former Republican Governor as President
SEIA appoints former Republican governor as new group president #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/UEkJTGncMT
Tomáš Spurný: Steering MONETA Money Bank’s Transformation with Discipline and Scale
Tomáš Spurný, chairman and CEO of MONETA Money Bank, has guided the Czech lender through a decade of disciplined expansion, digital transformation and strong profitability. Since its 2016 IPO, the bank’s assets have risen from CZK 149 bn to CZK 505 bn (≈$23 bn) and...
Nvidia CEO Seals 10-Year DRAM Deal over Korean Dinner
Jensen securing a decade of DRAM/HBM while crushing Korean fried chicken and chugging Soju and beer with the Chairman of Samsung in Seoul last year may be the most lucrative Happy Hour work dinner in history https://t.co/Clcf11PdNX
Kraft Heinz CEO Says Low‑Income Consumers Running Out of Money as Gas Prices Hit $4.56
Kraft Heinz chief executive Steve Cahillane warned that low‑income Americans are literally running out of money at the end of each month, a sentiment echoed across retail and food‑service firms. The warning comes as gasoline prices average $4.56 a gallon,...
Anchorage Is Stepping Back From Robinhood and Kraken-Backed Stablecoin Group
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, announced it will step back from a front‑line role in the Global Dollar stablecoin (USDG) consortium, which includes Robinhood and Kraken. The firm will adopt a more neutral...