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Schneider Electric announced the second Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa in Abu Dhabi on April 28‑29, 2026, drawing more than 2,000 business leaders and a 100‑member CEO Forum with Forbes Middle East. The event spotlights AI‑enabled electrification, automation and digital intelligence as the region’s electricity demand is projected to rise 3‑4% annually through 2035.
Jane Lu, founder and CEO of Australian fashion brand Showpo, grew the company to a $100 million global business by rejecting the long‑hour hustle and building systematic, automated workflows. Early 15‑hour days became a bottleneck, prompting her to prioritize repeatable processes...
Australian fashion retailer Showpo’s founder Jane Lu describes herself as a “lazy CEO,” a label she uses to champion systems‑driven growth over endless hustle. Starting the business from her parents’ garage, Lu has scaled Showpo to more than $100 million in...
Robert Allbritton, the former owner of Politico, announced a major expansion of his political news startup NOTUS. He plans to double the company’s workforce from 50 to 100 employees within the year. The first hires include three reporters recently recruited...
Massimiliano Gioni, artistic director of the New Museum, emphasized the institution’s non‑collecting model, focusing on producing 24 new works co‑created with international partners. The museum’s strategy ensures artists retain ownership of the pieces, reinforcing its mission to champion new art...
Elavon, the U.S. Bank‑owned payments processor, has appointed Wally Mlynarski as its new chief executive. Mlynarski arrives from Bank of America, where he oversaw merchant services and receivables, and previously spent seven years at U.S. Bank supporting Elavon in roles...
Bob Iger leaves The Walt Disney Company $DIS with a giant database—or “monolith”, like the "Mad Men" episode from Season 7—at the center of its business. The newly announced reorg splits that database in two—one for streaming, one for theme parks. Nobody...
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, has joined the board of Ukrainian drone‑software firm Swarmer and is championing its sale to the U.S. military. Swarmer raised $15 million in a Nasdaq offering, saw its shares jump roughly 500 % and claims its platform...
KPMG International announced that Gary Wingrove will assume the role of global chairman and CEO on October 1, 2026, succeeding Bill Thomas. Wingrove, currently the firm’s global chief operating officer, previously led KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2021, nearly doubling...
Josh D’Amaro has officially taken the helm as Disney’s chief executive, inheriting a company split between two distinct data‑driven units. The recent reorganization places streaming, games and digital content under Dana Walden’s Entertainment division, while the Experiences segment—responsible for parks, resorts...
Rolls‑Royce has abandoned its 2030 all‑electric target, opting to keep V12 internal‑combustion models in its lineup as client demand persists. The company’s Spectre EV, launched in 2022, has underperformed its projected sales share, and no current EV contribution to total...
SharkNinja has earmarked $1 million for a new internal AI‑innovation program called “Jailbreak.” Each week a cross‑functional panel awards winning employees cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, with a $100,000 grand prize at year‑end. The initiative joins a growing wave...
Peter Cuneo, former Marvel CEO, outlines a repeatable playbook for rescuing underperforming businesses. He stresses that cultural misalignment is often the hidden cause of failure and that diagnosing problems requires listening to insiders. Successful turnarounds hinge on assembling a decisive...
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said Waymo is clearly ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, citing Waymo’s proven sensor suite, lower hardware costs and 400,000 weekly rides across ten U.S. cities. He contrasted this with Tesla’s vision‑only approach, which...
Apple didn’t start in a garage—and that’s just the beginning. @poguester joins me to unpack the real stories behind Apple: The First 50 Years—from Ron Wayne’s $800 exit to Steve Jobs’s complicated genius. We talk myths, mission-driven leadership, and why Apple...
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths speaking to CNN's Becky Anderson: the key to keeping flights moving at DXB during the recent suspension was the outstanding teamwork from all parties... airport, airlines, ground handlers, emergency services. IMO: it’s easy to criticise when...
FLSmidth & Co. announced that Toni Laaksonen has been appointed chief executive officer. In the same wave of change, Qasim Abrahams was named president of the products business line, succeeding Julian Soles. Alanas Kraujalis will serve as interim president of the services business line....
J.H. Fletcher & Co. announced that longtime CEO Greg Hinshaw is retiring. The board promoted President Rod Duncan to chief executive officer, while Vice President of Sales Ben Hardman will serve as chief operating officer. Julia Fletcher, formerly VP of...
Fintech SaaS firm Perfios has named former State Bank of India deputy managing director Nitin Chugh as its managing director and group CEO. The leadership change is aimed at strengthening the company’s global expansion, AI‑driven technology platforms, and its foothold...
Forterro’s CEO Dean Forbes says the company’s 2025 momentum stems from a decisive shift to cloud‑based ERP, which has unlocked confidence, stability and faster upgrades for mid‑market manufacturers. Recurring revenue now accounts for 74% of sales and net revenue retention...
Neat announced Javed Khan as its new chief executive officer, positioning the video‑technology firm for an AI‑driven transformation. Khan arrives from Aptiv and Cisco, where he led intelligent edge and collaboration platforms, and will steer Neat’s global expansion and public‑market...
Aloke Singh will step down as Managing Director of Air India Express on March 19, ending a five‑year stint that transformed the carrier from a niche state‑run airline into India's third‑largest narrow‑body operator with over 100 aircraft, 14 international destinations...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told investors that government travel is down roughly 50%, eroding about 4‑5% of the carrier’s revenue. United is responding by retiring 21 aircraft early, cutting redeye flights and shifting its yield‑management system to fill seats...
Kohl’s announced the closure of 27 underperforming stores and its San Bernardino e‑commerce fulfillment center in early 2025, completing the shutdown by April. The closures spanned 15 states and followed a slump in comparable store sales during 2024. In November, Michael...
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Jun Young-hyun announced plans to shift from quarterly or annual memory‑chip deals to three‑ to five‑year contracts, aiming to stabilise supply amid a shortage projected to last until 2030. The move aligns with the rise of custom...
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended his political neutrality while highlighting the company’s $600 billion U.S. manufacturing investment. He disclosed a $1 million donation to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee and emphasized his focus on policy rather than partisan politics. The Trump administration has...
Generali CARE announced the appointment of Wendy Liu as CEO of Global Benefits and Partnerships. In her new role, Liu will oversee the employee benefits division led by Ludovic Bayard and the insurance‑distribution partnerships unit headed by David Cadoux. She...
John McLean has resigned as managing director of The Stafford Collection after a 20‑month tenure, having been promoted from general manager in January 2025. During his brief leadership, the flagship Stafford London completed a high‑profile repositioning with chef Michael Caines,...
CEOs are increasingly protecting their compensation by setting modest performance targets, a tactic highlighted by Apple’s 2025 bonus plan that guaranteed Tim Cook a $12 million payout. An analysis of 50 public firms by Compensation Advisory Partners shows boards lowered targets,...
Mathew Oommen, CEO of Jio Platforms, told MWC Barcelona that telecom operators must shift from charging per gigabyte to monetising AI tokens, positioning Jio as a large token‑value generator. Jio posted a $2.4 billion net profit for the first nine months...
Stena Bulk announced that long‑time chief executive Erik Hånell will step down in December after 14 years at the helm and 27 years with the Stena group. He will remain on the board to aid the transition. Philip Eriksson, currently...
In conversation with @Zoho's co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu. I had the opportunity to sit down with Zoho's Sridhar Vembu. Sridhar co-founded Zoho, is their former CEO and current Chief Scientist. I ask Sridhar about moving from the CEO role to...
Scoop: MS NOW boss Rebecca Kutler is on the precipice of announcing some major dayside programming changes. Details on what is in store for the network in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/ms-now-programming-changes-alicia-menendez-rebecca-kutler
Hyperscale Data announced today that it holds a treasury of 622.4378 Bitcoin and that its combined cash and Bitcoin assets equal roughly 161.23% of the company’s market capitalization, according to a press release issued on March 18, 2026.
Five9 announced on March 18, 2026 that Amit Mathradas will assume the role of chief executive officer while simultaneously launching OneVUE, an AI‑driven, persona‑based contact‑center reporting dashboard. The dual announcement was made on the company’s website and marks a strategic...
On Monday, Messari announced that interim CEO Eric Turner is stepping down and handing the reins to longtime CTO Diran Li, signaling the firm’s shift to an AI‑first model. The leadership change follows a 15% staff reduction and comes as Messari...
On March 16, 2026 in San Jose, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled an “Inference Inflection” phase for AI and introduced a token‑based recruitment model that would grant engineers bonuses equal to roughly half their annual salary. He forecasted a $1 trillion...
After a brutal price drop and fresh short-seller attacks... SoFi CEO Anthony Noto just stepped up and bought $500K–$1M worth of SOFI stock. That’s not noise — that’s a loud vote of confidence in the fundamentals. If you’ve been following me for a...
I never seen a CEO so bullish … $SOFI CEO Anthony Noto bought 28,900 shares at $17.32 for $500K today after the Muddy waters short report
Former Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) boss Brandon Craig has been appointed to succeed Mike Henry as chief executive of BHP, effective July 1. Craig, currently president of BHP Americas, brings extensive experience in iron‑ore operations and recent turnaround successes....
Unpopular opinion: Zuck demonstrates superhuman levels of guts in his willingness to bet the company on entirely new directions, even though (especially since) this bet failed.
ICYMI, last week’s No Priors: Notion founder @simonlast on the company’s expanded vision, given rapidly growing ai capabilities
OpenAI’s leadership is grappling with strategic direction as CEO Sam Altman and President Fidji Simo appear misaligned on product focus and risk management. The debate intensifies around the company’s approach to adult‑content moderation, a contentious area that could affect user...
Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff. D'Amaro stresses to investors that, unlike some media co. rivals, Disney is "operating from a place of strength." w/ @smasunaga @latimes https://t.co/32Tp2humwh
Josh D’Amaro, on His First Day as Disney CEO, Tells Employees ‘Creative Excellence Will Remain Our North Star’ https://t.co/BqHmrp80dk via @variety
AptarGroup announced that Gael Touya, a 30‑year veteran who has led Aptar Pharma to about 82% top‑line growth, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, succeeding Stephan B. Tanda, who will retire from the board by...
BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV
CNBC ran a sensational headline claiming Tim Cook "squashed" retirement rumors, yet the Good Morning America interview showed Cook merely denying any public statement about stepping down and offering a vague, non‑committal response. The piece also revisits a wave of...
Liz Westcott has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, succeeding Meg O’Neill who left in December 2025. Westcott, who has acted as CEO since the departure, joined Woodside in June 2023 as Executive Vice President...
PACS Group reported a $5.29 billion revenue in 2025, marking almost 30% year‑over‑year growth and expanding to 323 facilities in 17 states. CEO Jason Murray said the internal billing investigation is closed, while a federal probe continues without adding new risks....
