Radius Global Names Julian Plumstead CEO to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Growth
Radius Global Infrastructure announced Julian Plumstead as its new chief executive officer, replacing retiring founder Scott G. Bruce. Plumstead brings three decades of finance and telecom infrastructure experience, positioning the company to scale its 13,000+ lease streams across 23 countries. The leadership change signals a push for faster portfolio growth and deeper carrier partnerships.
Gloo Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Gloo Holdings reported Q4 2025 revenue of $33.6 million, a 418% year‑over‑year increase that beat analyst expectations. Fiscal 2025 revenue rose to $94.7 million, up 308% from the prior year, while Adjusted EBITDA narrowed to a negative $18.6 million, slightly better than guidance....
Spok Announces Strategic Realignment and Prioritization Plan to Maintain Long-Term Profitability and Sustainable Growth
Spok Holdings announced a strategic realignment that will cut operating expenses by more than $6 million annually and reduce its workforce by roughly 10%. The plan consolidates the executive team, assigning CFO responsibilities to COO Michael Wallace, and redirects resources toward AI...
CinemaUnited CEO Vows to Block WB‑Paramount Merger
If the #GameOfThrones saying “never attack a guest under your roof” was a real world thing, #CinemaCon 2026 would be our #RedWedding. Even though WB tonight & Paramount on THU are set for panels at the exhibition convention, its organiser, ...
Juan Devis Named President of Film Independent
Film Independent announced Juan Devis as its permanent president, effective April 20, 2026, succeeding interim leader Brenda Robinson. Devis arrives from a public‑media and indie‑studio background, having overseen PBS SoCal and founded Ninety‑Three Media. He will steer the nonprofit through a transitional...
Hilton CEO Argues the Bull Case Despite Iran War and Weak World Cup Signals
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta delivered a bullish outlook at the Semafor World Economy Summit, forecasting that 2026 will outpace 2025 for the hotel sector. He cited a rebound in U.S. mid‑market demand, supportive government policies, AI‑driven pricing, and infrastructure spending...
Southwest CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Why a Top Job Candidate Didn’t Make the Cut
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan disclosed that a senior‑level candidate was turned down after being rude to the company receptionist, despite strong credentials. He said the airline’s "low‑ego, serve‑first" culture demands consistent respect for every employee. Southwest historically hires fewer...
Dow’s CEO Pick Elevates a Seasoned Insider at a Pivotal Moment for the Chemical Giant
Dow announced that chief operating officer Karen Carter will assume the chief executive role on July 1 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling, who will move to executive chair. Carter brings more than three decades of experience, most recently overseeing the packaging and specialty...
The Case Study of Mamdani’s First 100 Days
Zoë Mamdani’s first 100 days as New York City mayor combined a $1.2 billion universal childcare rollout, the launch of five city‑run grocery stores, and an aggressive fiscal‑savings plan that cut the inherited $12 billion deficit by roughly half. The administration secured $1.5 billion...
‘No Way This Is a Fair Fight’: Ford CEO Sends Strong Message About Chinese-Made Cars
Ford CEO Jim Farley told Fox & Friends that Chinese automakers should stay out of the United States, citing national security and economic risks. He emphasized the importance of U.S. manufacturing, pointing to the F‑150’s 49‑year sales streak as proof...
South East Water Chief Executive to Forgo His Bonus over ‘Unacceptable Outages’
South East Water chief executive David Hinton announced he will forgo his performance bonus, taking only his £400,000 salary (about $508,000) after a series of water outages left thousands in Kent and Sussex without tap water. The disruptions in November‑December...
How Starkey Is Staying Ahead of the AI Hearing-Aid Wave
Starkey has been embedding artificial intelligence into its hearing‑aid portfolio since 2017, turning a single‑purpose device into a multi‑function, personalized sound platform. The company claims its AI can tailor audio for each user, giving it a technological edge over newer...
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Took Pay Cut in 2025 After 2 Big Years
Booking Holdings chief executive Glenn Fogel saw his 2025 total compensation drop 21% to $35.4 million, primarily because stock awards were reduced after two exceptionally lucrative years. The decline was not tied to performance lapses; the company still outperformed revenue and...
How Growing Up on a Grape Farm Prepared Me to Lead a Tech Company
The PhoneBurner CEO recounts how growing up on a 700‑acre grape farm shaped his approach to leading a tech company. He draws parallels between vineyard cycles and product development, emphasizing deliberate, seasonal investment over constant feature churn. Risk management lessons...
US C-Suites Taking Action, but Mostly Stick to Similar Playbooks: PwC
PwC’s latest survey of 633 U.S. CEOs and senior executives shows a sharp rise in confidence, with 90 % believing their firms are stronger than two years ago. Yet 73 % report taking only one to three of the same strategic actions—such...
Speed Wins Early, Not a Sustainable Moat
"Speed should get you to somewhere that has more long-term advantages." At $4.5B-valued Decagon, speed is an advantage, not a moat. "If everyone is at the same starting line in the early days, it's just, how fast can you go?"...
Byline Bank CEO Discusses Approaching $10B Threshold
Byline Bank, a Chicago‑based lender with $9.65 billion in assets, is closing in on the $10 billion threshold that will trigger new regulatory scrutiny. CEO Alberto Paracchini explained that the bank has been preparing for this milestone since it was $2‑$2.5 billion smaller, focusing...
He Bought a Business for $22,000 and Scaled It to 235 Locations. This Simple Strategy Made His Employees Millionaires.
Eddie Flores Jr. bought a single restaurant for $22,000 and grew L&L Hawaiian Barbecue into a franchise network of more than 235 locations. The company’s model hands ownership to employees, turning many franchisees into millionaires. By anchoring the brand in...
Jamie Dimon Warns Private‑credit Risks, Backs Regulatory Rollbacks in JPMorgan Letter
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon used his 2026 annual shareholder letter to flag growing risks in the private‑credit market and to argue for rolling back recent bank‑regulation reforms. The remarks, dissected on a Motley Fool Money podcast, are already influencing...
Novaworks Adds Former SAP SuccessFactors CEO Meg Bear to Board as AI Workforce Platform Grows
Novaworks, the AI‑native HRTech startup built on ServiceNow, announced the appointment of Meg Bear, former President of SAP SuccessFactors, to its board of directors. The move underscores the company’s strategy to expand a unified platform that manages employees, contractors, gig...
Bloober CEO Says Relying on One Title Creates 'Too Much Risk' In Today's Market
Bloober Team announced a refreshed executive lineup and reaffirmed its two‑project development model to mitigate market risk. CEO Piotr Babieno said the studio will maintain exactly two first‑party productions, balancing ambition with quality oversight. The company also highlighted its co‑development...
AstroNova Posts 5.6% Revenue Drop in Q4 2025, CFO Flags Higher Expenses and Goodwill Hit
AstroNova (ALOT) posted net revenue of $37.4 million for Q4 2025, a 5.6% year‑over‑year decline, while CFO Tom DeByle highlighted a $13.4 million goodwill impairment and rising operating costs. The company issued FY 2026 guidance of $160‑$165 million revenue and an adjusted EBITDA margin of...
Denny’s Installs Christopher Bode as CEO, Launches 24‑Month Turnaround
Denny’s promoted longtime executive Christopher Bode to president and CEO and announced a 24‑month turnaround plan covering menu innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence. The move follows a period of same‑store sales declines and the closure of more than 100...
JPMorgan Blasts Capital Proposals, Estimates 4% Increase
JPMorgan Chase says the latest Basel III and U.S. G‑SIB surcharge proposals would force the bank to hold roughly $20 billion more capital, translating to a 4% rise in its common equity tier 1 ratio. Executives argue the G‑SIB surcharge is miscalibrated, inflating...
Investors Should Judge CEOs by Their Future Reputation
Buffett met Gianni Agnelli once. One line changed how he thought about people: "When you get old, you've got the reputation you deserve." Here's what that means for investors: 1️⃣ The market is short-term forgiving, long-term honest. 2️⃣ Management track records are lagging indicators...
Making Moves: New Packaging Leaders Appointed in 2026
In 2026 a wave of executive changes swept the packaging sector. Dow elevated longtime COO Karen Carter, a 30‑year veteran of its packaging and specialty plastics unit, to CEO. Georgia‑Pacific, Aptar, Stephen Gould, US Plastics Pact and Sonoco also announced new CEOs,...
Autism Charity Unveils Next Chief
Autistica, the UK autism research and support charity, has named Elizabeth Archer as its next chief executive, succeeding James Cusack who left for the PSP Association. Archer currently leads the PDA Society and brings experience from Ambitious About Autism, SENDirect,...
Dow Names Former Packaging Leader as CEO
Dow announced that Chief Operating Officer Karen Carter will become CEO on July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling who will move to executive chair. Carter brings over 30 years at Dow, most recently leading the packaging and specialty plastics unit, which...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Lies on His Office Floor and Takes 20-Minute Naps—And He Says It Doesn’t Mean He’s...
United Airlines chief Scott Kirby says a daily 20‑minute floor nap keeps him sharp and fuels his decision‑making at the $30.1 billion carrier. He caps his calendar at four hours of meetings, using the freed time to think and read roughly...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Downplays Private Credit Concerns: 'Not Particularly Worried'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts he isn’t worried that the private‑credit sector poses a systemic threat to banks, noting its size relative to the broader financial system. He added that a broader credit slowdown could push some lending...
In-N-Out’s Owner Says the Chain Will Never Offer Online Ordering. Here’s Why.
In‑N‑Out’s owner Lynsi Snyder‑Ellingson reaffirmed the chain’s refusal to adopt online ordering, emphasizing that real‑time customer interaction and ingredient freshness are core to the brand. She explained that digital platforms would erode the personal experience that defines the company’s culture....
Instacart Acquires Instaleap to Expand Its Enterprise Platform Internationally
Instacart announced the acquisition of Colombia‑based grocery‑tech firm Instaleap, a move aimed at extending its enterprise platform beyond North America. Instaleap, founded in 2019, provides a fulfillment‑solutions platform used by retailers in roughly 30 countries across Latin America, Europe and...
LucidHealth Appoints David Grau as Chief Executive Officer
LucidHealth announced that David Grau will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2026, while founder‑CEO Steve Corbeil moves to Executive Chairman. Grau, who joined the company in 2020 as Chief Strategy Officer and became COO in...
PVH Expects Improved Tariff Mitigation Results in 2026
PVH Corp., the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, expects $195 million in gross tariff costs for 2026 and plans to offset 60% of that impact, double the mitigation achieved in 2025. The company’s guidance assumes a 15% duty rate that the...
‘Sports Cars Are the Core of What We Are as a Company,’ Nissan CEO Says
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa told The Drive that sports cars are the core of the company’s identity, hinting at a possible revival of the classic Silvia. He emphasized that the immediate priority is finalizing the Re:Nissan turnaround plan,...
Oracle?The 100-Year Plan
Oracle bought Sun Microsystems and its Java platform in 2009, yet it postponed direct monetization of Java for years. The acquisition fueled the creation of Exadata, marking Oracle’s move into hardware while it continued to chase enterprise‑application dominance over rivals...
Starr Names Vichai Laotrakul as CEO of Thailand
Starr, a regional insurance and investment firm, announced Vichai Laotrakul as CEO of its Thailand operations. Laotrakul brings more than two decades of underwriting experience and most recently served as Chief Distribution Officer at Allianz Ayudhya. He previously held senior...
Katie Gillberg Scales Hydrate IV Bar to 25 U.S. Locations, Emphasizing Purpose‑Driven Wellness
Katie Gillberg, CEO of Hydrate IV Bar, has grown the IV‑therapy franchise to 25 operating locations with another 25 in the pipeline. Her “Keeper of the Culture” philosophy and focus on franchisee support are driving rapid national expansion in the...
Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs as New CEO Reshapes TV and Streaming Units
The Walt Disney Company announced plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs, primarily in its newly merged marketing division, under CEO Josh D'Amaro. The move comes as Disney pushes to unify Disney+ and Hulu and confronts a wave of layoffs across...
‘Absolutely No Intention’: Publicis Group CEO Rules Out Building a Trade Desk Rival Amid Ongoing Dispute
Publicis Groupe told clients to pull spend from The Trade Desk after an audit flagged transparency issues, but offered no clear alternative. CEO Arthur Sadoun confirmed on the earnings call that the firm will not build its own demand‑side platform,...
JPMorgan Tops Estimates on Wall Street Results, Dimon Flags 'Increasingly Complex' Economic Risks
JPMorgan Chase reported first‑quarter earnings of $5.94 per share, beating analysts’ forecasts as revenue rose 10% to $50.54 billion. Fixed‑income trading surged 21% to $7.08 billion and investment‑banking fees jumped 28% to $2.88 billion, driving the beat. The bank trimmed its full‑year 2026...
Serial Home‑Service Founder Turns Pool Industry Into Scalable Brand
Here is @jeremyyamaguchi explaining his thesis on why he decided to acquire pool services businesses. So far, he has acquired 10 companies in a short 18 months. Jeremy has previously built, scaled, and exited three home services businesses: 1. Golden Shine (housekeeping)...
United CEO Brings Merger Grudge Match to White House
United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch - “It’s a grudge match to some degree. Robert Isom versus Scott Kirby in the schoolyard after school — brass knuckles." https://t.co/gDjJ6ACVwQ
CARC, Inc. Appoints Tom Hollis as CEO, Leveraging 25+ Years of Operational Expertise
CARC, Inc. announced Tom Hollis as its new chief executive officer, citing his 25‑plus years in finance, operations and strategic planning. The transition aims to sustain the nonprofit’s 50‑year mission while strengthening governance and community partnerships.
Ford Warns Chinese Car Entry Will Devastate U.S. Manufacturing
Ford’s top executive says allowing Chinese automakers to sell their cars in the US would be “devastating” to American manufacturing Bigger question: Why is that the case, now? https://t.co/0BoCuZ9nvf
REPL CEO Skips
$REPL CEO tells me they’re not going to appeal the 2nd CRL but will try to work with FDA - for now, commercial team/other layoffs, cash runway til Q1 of next year, stock price -75% from Fri https://t.co/FLAiOcAAQB
Dealer CEO Shares How Her Firm Grew 1,042%
Designed Wealth Management, an independent dealer founded in 2021, posted a 1,042% revenue surge over the past two years, propelling CEO Kunza to the #3 spot on The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Women‑Led Companies list. The firm now employs...
Washington Post CEO Sets 2026 Priorities: Profit, Excellence, Growth
Washington Post C.E.O. Jeff D'Onofrio emailed employees last week, expressing hope the company will be break-even this year and profitable thereafter. He also cited three priorities for 2026: "journalistic excellence, data, cost mastery & productivity, and disruptive growth." https://t.co/u50IOd3Chk
ML-Driven Chip Design Tackles Chiplets and Multiphysics
https://t.co/hSBxqyOfWZ I spent time with @Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi to ask what the future of chip design is. Actually they're one of the earliest adopters, and ML chips want even more ML to optimize them. Add in chiplets and multiphysics, and...
Crush Security Exits Stealth Seeking To Become AI-Powered Trusted Advisor Of The Future
Crush Security, a Phoenix‑based startup, has emerged from stealth with an AI‑powered cybersecurity‑intelligence platform that catalogs roughly 2,600 security tools. The company raised close to $3 million from individual investors, including several CISOs, to fund its vision of automating the value‑added...