Egyptian Developer Hisham Talaat Moustafa Warns New Fees Could Raise Costs 15%
Hisham Talaat Moustafa, chief executive of Egypt's largest listed developer, warned that a new levy by the New Urban Communities Authority could lift project costs by as much as 15 percent. The fee—up to EGP 1,000 per square metre—arrives amid soaring material prices and a tight housing market, raising questions about the sector's profitability and buyer affordability.
Occidental Appoints COO Richard Jackson as CEO as Vicki Hollub Retires
Occidental Petroleum's board unanimously appointed COO Richard A. Jackson as president, chief executive officer and director, effective June 1, 2026, when Vicki Hollub retires. Jackson will earn a $1.4 million base salary, a target cash incentive equal to 150% of salary...
Revolut Pushes for US Banking Licence and IPO Amid Global Expansion
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky announced the neobank’s bid for a US banking licence, filed in March and expected to be granted within four months, while also confirming plans for an IPO no sooner than two years. The move follows a...
Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Credit Acceptance Corp. announced CEO Brett Roberts’ retirement and named CFO Ken Booth as his successor, emphasizing the firm’s collaborative leadership culture. The earnings call highlighted a 20‑25% rise in collections for March‑April, but quarter earnings were muted due to...
LoanDepot Inc (LDI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
loanDepot reported a 15% rise in pull‑through weighted rate lock volume to $5.4 billion and a 20% jump in adjusted revenue to $278 million, narrowing its adjusted net loss to $25 million. The company’s gain‑on‑sale margin accelerated to 355 basis points, surpassing guidance,...
Manitowoc Company Inc (MTW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Manitowoc reported a record $803 million fourth‑quarter order intake, up 56% YoY, and a 22% rise in year‑end backlog to $794 million. Net sales grew 14% to $677 million, while adjusted EBITDA reached $40 million after mitigating roughly 85% of tariff pressure. Free cash...
Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp (IART) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Integra LifeSciences reported Q1 2026 revenue of $392 million, a 2.4% reported increase, and adjusted EPS of $0.54, surpassing guidance. Gross margin rose to 64.1% and adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 19.4%, reflecting favorable product mix, tariff benefits, and transformation...
SSR Mining Inc (SSRM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
SSR Mining announced a definitive agreement to sell the Çöpler mine for $1.5 billion in cash, with closing expected before the end of Q3 2026. The company ended Q1 debt‑free, holding $634 million in cash and $1.1 billion in total liquidity after generating...
Everus Construction Group Inc (ECG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Everus Construction Group reported a record $1.01 billion quarter, up 33% year‑over‑year, and full‑year revenue of $3.75 billion, a 31.5% increase. EBITDA surged 45% in the quarter to $84.8 million and 37.7% for the year, lifting the margin to 8.4%. The company’s backlog...
Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Accel Entertainment reported a record Q1 2026 with revenue of $352 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $54 million, also a 9% increase. The company expanded its footprint, adding locations and terminals in Nevada after the Dynasty Games acquisition and...
Allo Fiber’s New CEO
Allo Fiber announced Shane West as its new chief executive effective June 1. West joins with over 25 years in telecom, most recently serving as COO of TDS Telecommunications. He replaces founder Brad Moline, who will stay on as President...
PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
PayPal announced a leadership change, with Enrique Lopez becoming president and CEO on March 1, 2026, to address execution gaps rather than strategic flaws. The company reported strong growth in Venmo, BNPL and enterprise payments, each delivering double‑digit volume increases, while...
Why AI Governance Is Now a Core Leadership Skill
Artificial intelligence has moved from a back‑office tool to a strategic decision‑maker, making AI governance a core responsibility for CEOs and senior executives. The article argues that leaders must shift oversight from IT to the boardroom, focusing on visibility, materiality,...
Paramount Will Keep Licensing Some Content To Third Parties; CEO David Ellison Says Strategy Makes Company “Much More Desirable” To...
Paramount announced it will continue licensing select TV properties to third‑party platforms under new CEO David Ellison. The strategy, which dates back to Bob Bakish’s tenure with deals for Yellowstone and South Park, is framed as a talent‑attraction tool rather than...
CIM Connect: Teck Chief Pushes Permits, Power Lines as Canada’s Mining Bottlenecks
Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price warned that Canada could miss the next wave of critical‑minerals investment unless permitting timelines are shortened, shared power‑line infrastructure is built, and strategic‑metals projects receive public‑private backing. He highlighted the contrast between fast‑moving data‑center demand...
Arthur Ryan Kurek: Designing Outcomes Where Others See Problems
Arthur Ryan Kurek positions himself as an “Outcome Architect,” fixing broken business systems rather than chasing headline growth. Over a 30‑year career spanning sports, media and technology, he has rebuilt revenue engines at Kornit Digital, ENE Group and Rentametrix, turning...
Leaders Reveal Unfiltered Ambitions on Standing Table
Pull up a chair while Dan and Guy, co-founders of RiskReversal Media and contributors to CNBC’s “Fast Money,” break bread with founders, CEOs, and creators in this season of Standing Table. These guests have built empires, disrupted industries, and dominated...
BofA Shareholders Vote Not to Separate CEO, Board Chair Roles
Bank of America shareholders voted overwhelmingly—nearly 70%—to retain CEO Brian Moynihan as both chief executive and board chair, rejecting a proposal for an independent chair. The 32.6% support for separation mirrors a similar 31% vote two years earlier, indicating steady...
Uber CEO Says Travel Rivals Like Expedia Can’t Match Its On-the-Ground Edge
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company’s on‑the‑ground presence in more than 70 countries gives it a distinct advantage in travel, especially for airport‑to‑city trips. He highlighted that over 100 million riders book airport rides each year and that 1.5 billion trips...
GTA 6 Not Coming to PC at Launch because Console Gamers Are the ‘Core Consumer,’ CEO Says
Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC version at release. Take‑Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explained the decision by labeling console players as the “core consumer” that must be served...
For FreightCar America 1Q26, ‘Continued Aftermarket Revenue Growth’
FreightCar America posted first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $64.3 million, a 33% drop from a year earlier, but achieved its highest gross margin in over a decade at 16.8%. The company recorded a net income of $41.6 million after a $49.1 million non‑cash warrant...
Tropical North Queensland Promises 2,500 Winter Adventures for New Zealand Travelers
Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, announced that the Australian region offers roughly 2,500 bookable experiences for winter travelers, targeting New Zealanders seeking a sunny alternative. The push highlights the area's diverse attractions—from reef snorkeling to rainforest drives—while...
Publix Executive Chairman Jones To Retire After 46 Years Of Service
Publix announced that Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire effective May 31, after a 46‑year career that began as a front‑service clerk in 1980. Jones will stay on as chairman of the Publix board of directors, preserving his influence on governance....
Radius Elevates Jonathan Haseler to Global Fuel & EV Divisional CEO
Radius has promoted Jonathan Haseler to Divisional Chief Executive Officer of its global Fuel and EV business, positioning the company to accelerate its mixed‑fleet strategy. The move comes as fleet operators worldwide grapple with cost pressures, emissions targets and the...
IRobot’s Co-Founder Just Took His New Venture Out of Stealth Mode
Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle has emerged from stealth with Familiar Machines & Magic, unveiling the first “Familiars” robot—a bear‑dog hybrid designed to build lasting human relationships. The pet‑like AI robot features a touch‑sensitive coat, audio and vision sensors, and...
Omnicom Appoints Christine Gambino as Omni CEO, Alex McCord Takes Commerce Lead
Omnicom Group announced Christine Gambino as chief executive of its Omni platform and Alex McCord as head of Omnicom Commerce, while data chief Duncan Painter departs for a senior role in the UK. The moves come as the firm integrates its...
Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann Retires as HLTA CEO, Ending 12-Year Tenure
Mufi Hannemann announced his retirement as president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) during the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk in Waikiki. The 71‑year‑old, who has led the group for more than a decade, will remain...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Defends Pentagon AI Deal Amid Employee Protest
Google CEO Sundar Pichai publicly defended the company's latest artificial‑intelligence contract with the U.S. Defense Department, even as more than 600 employees signed a letter urging the firm to halt military work. The dispute underscores a broader realignment of Silicon...
Former MARAD Deputy Administrator Sang Yi Appointed AAPA President, CEO
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that former MARAD Deputy Administrator Sang Yi will assume the role of President and CEO effective May 4. Yi brings extensive experience from the U.S. Department of Transportation, a 15‑year tenure in the House...
Marketing Leadership for CEOs: An Executive Guide to Growth
Chief Outsiders has introduced a new CEO‑focused series that redefines marketing as a company‑wide growth system rather than a support department. The guide notes that once a firm reaches roughly $40‑$50 million in revenue, marketing must be governed at the C‑suite...
Former Wipro Executive Named Group President of Sedgwick
Sedgwick has appointed former Wipro executive Rajesh Kumar as its new group president, overseeing claims, technology, and client services. Kumar brings more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation and insurance technology, most recently leading Wipro’s global insurance solutions...
Nueva Network CEO, CIO To Exit Following MLC Moves
José Villafañe, founder and CEO of Nueva Network, announced his exit after selling his 65% stake to Carlos Moncada, who now holds full ownership. Chief Information Officer René Alegría is also leaving, and several advertising sales executives are departing. Villafañe...
GameStop CEO’s CNBC Cameo: Vague, Awkward eBay Acquisition Answers
💥GAMESTOP CEO’S CAMEO ON CNBC WAS NOTHING BUT AWKWARD When asked about the potential acquisition of eBay, Ryan Cohen gave blunt replies Host and interviewer Andrew Sorkin prodded for more information regarding how GameStop planned to finance the purchase Cohen gave the same...
Scaling Innovation Without Losing Executional Rigor: Q&A with Mark Thierer
EVERSANA CEO Mark Thierer says pharmaceutical manufacturers have moved past uncertainty and are now focused on scaling execution. He highlights a demand for integrated commercialization models that combine strategy, data, and real‑world performance across the product lifecycle. EVERSANA is investing...
GameStop's CEO Is Annoyed You Don't Understand How He's Buying eBay
GameStop announced a $56 billion bid to acquire eBay, proposing a mix of cash and stock. CEO Ryan Cohen appeared irritated during a CNBC interview when pressed about financing, directing viewers to the company website for details. While GameStop holds a...
Berkshire Analysts Are Still Tepid on the Stock After Annual Meeting. What Abel Can Do to Win Them Over
Wall Street analysts praised Greg Abel’s command of Berkshire Hathaway’s sprawling portfolio at his first annual meeting, but they were disappointed by the modest share‑buyback activity. Despite a cash hoard of nearly $400 billion, Berkshire repurchased only $235 million of stock in...
Michael Haske to Become Isolved CEO as Company Embarks on Next Phase of AI-Led Growth
isolved announced CEO Mark Duffell will retire after six years, succeeded by Michael Haske effective May 4, 2026. Under Duffell, revenue grew nearly fourfold with double‑digit growth, serving over 200,000 employers and 9 million employees. Haske, former Paylocity COO and...
Founders and CEOs: All Company Outcomes Rest on You
If you're the founder or CEO of your company, everything that happens in your company is on you.
7 Regrets Even the Most Successful CEOs Have — and What You Can Learn From Them
Even the most successful CEOs admit to recurring regrets, ranging from neglecting personal presence to making decisions in isolation. The article outlines seven common regrets and shows how top leaders turn each shortcoming into a disciplined habit—such as delegating routine...
Seven Years in, Captain Fresh CEO Utham Gowda Remains Focused on Boosting Seafood’s Image
Captain Fresh, founded in April 2019, has raised billions of dollars and acquired major seafood firms including CenSea and Spain's tuna leader Frime. CEO Utham Gowda says the company is building a downstream distribution engine that now covers 60‑70% of...
Kroll Names Fred Crawford as Executive Chairman
Kroll announced that Fred Crawford will assume the role of executive chairman effective May 18, 2026. Crawford joins the firm after leading AlixPartners as CEO, where he drove international expansion and delivered strong shareholder returns. He will work alongside CEO...
Paramount+ Viewership Stagnates Despite CEO’s Growth Promises
The Four Paramount Questions We Want David Ellison to Answer Tonight Back in August 2025, PSKY CEO David Ellison laid out his vision for Paramount to be “a fast-growing DTC offering that we expect will be a leading, global streaming...
Announces Bid to Acquire eBay, Refuses Questions
I’d like to announce I am bidding to acquire eBay I will take no further questions about the matter.
Finnish Aquaculture Tech Firm Paras Aqua Names New CEO; Lund’s Fisheries Hires New Director of Retail Sales
Finnish aquaculture tech firm Paras Aqua appointed Sondre Høidalen as CEO, emphasizing its modular, prefabricated land‑based systems that promise faster builds, low water use and cost efficiency. In the U.S., Lund’s Fisheries hired Kimberly Moore to lead retail sales, while...
GameStop's eBay Bid Driven by CEO's Market‑cap Incentives
Why is GameStop trying to buy Ebay? A company over 4x the size. As always, follow the incentives... It's a lot easier for a CEO to be in the money on his ginormous options package if it's based mostly on market cap. https://t.co/1xDawEaAzI
Paying for Talk, Not Action, Fuels Exec Salary Hikes
Ah. A classic case of paying for smart talk as a substitute for smart action. I bet there were some recommendations to pay senior execs more money that did get implemented.
People on the Move: PJM, TVA and Westinghouse Mark Leadership Shifts
In early May, PJM Interconnection appointed David E. Mills as its permanent president and CEO, ending a six‑month interim period as the RTO grapples with a record‑breaking capacity auction and a revived interconnection queue of 811 projects. The Tennessee Valley...
Reffkin Steps Back, Elevates Navab at Compass-Anywhere
Now that #RobertRefkin h/conquered #realestate, he is backing off+letting folks like #NedaNavab take higher profiles. How he's letting others run the show at the combined #Compass-#Anywhere megafirm. #realestate #CRE #mortgage #brokerage https://t.co/yaMObh60gK
Leaders Should Speak Last in Meetings
Jeff Bezos: the most senior person at a meeting should speak last (superb leadership advice) https://t.co/l74D0OEF6N
Brockman Confirms Altman Was Not Fully Candid to Senate
Greg Brockman just confirmed what I speculated in December 2023! Sam Altman was not fully candid in his testimony to the US Senate.