Industrial ERP at a Turning Point: Dean Forbes on Cloud Adoption and Pragmatic AI
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 sits at 114%, underscoring deepening customer relationships. The firm is embedding pragmatic AI that cuts friction and accelerates decision‑making, while targeted acquisitions add analytics and vertical expertise without disrupting users. Looking ahead, Forterro predicts data foundations, automation and agentic AI will dominate industrial technology roadmaps.
Neat Appoints Javed Khan as CEO to Lead AI Transformation
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...
Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to Exit After Five-Year Turnaround on March 19
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 CEO Scott Kirby Says Buying JetBlue Is Up To Them — As Government Travel Falls 50%
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 Stores Closing Update: CEO Reveals What Happens Next After Dozens of Locations Shuttered Last Year
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 Expects Move to Longer-Term Chip Contracts
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...
'I'm Not Political': Tim Cook Responds to Backlash Against His Relationship with the Trump Administration
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 Hires Wendy Liu as CEO Global Benefits and Partnerships
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...
MD of The Stafford Collection McLean Steps Down
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,...
The Best Way for CEOs to Keep Bonuses in a Downturn: Lower Expectations
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,...
Reliance Jio Boss Has Picked an AI Fight He Must Win
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 CEO Erik Hånell to Step Down After 14 Years
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...
From CEO to Chief Scientist: Vembu’s New Tech Vision
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...
MS NOW Chief Teases Major Dayside Schedule Overhaul
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 Reveals 622 BTC Treasury, Cash Holdings at 161% of Market Cap
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 Names Amit Mathradas CEO, Unveils OneVUE AI‑Driven Contact‑Center Dashboard
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...
Messari CEO Eric Turner Steps Down as Firm Accelerates AI-First Strategy
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...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Announces ‘Inference Inflection’ and Token‑Based Hiring to Fuel AI Boom
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...
SOFI CEO's $1M Stock Purchase Signals Confidence
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...
SOFI CEO Noto Buys $500K of Stock Post‑short Report
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 WAIO Boss Brandon Craig to Replace Henry at BHP
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....
BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth
BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV
Following: OpenAI Wrestles with Business Strategy (and Adult Content)
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...
Aptar Announces Gael Touya as Its Next Chief Executive Officer; Stephan B. Tanda to Retire by the End of the...
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...
★ Squashing
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 Appointed Woodside CEO
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...
‘Time of Crisis’: Nursing Home Giant PACS’ CEO on Emerging Stronger From a Federal Investigation
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....
Dow Jones Targets $1B EBITDA, Intros $7,499 Super Consumer Bundle
Dow Jones aims for $1 billion EBITDA within five years, a 70% increase from 2025, according to CEO Almar Latour. To reach the target, the company is rolling out a $7,499 “super consumer” bundle and accelerating direct‑to‑consumer products, while expanding high‑margin...
Political Firestorms at Work Are Surging — Here’s Why CEOs Are Quietly Turning to Mediation
CEOs are increasingly turning to professional mediation to defuse workplace political conflicts before they become legal or reputational crises. The rise of employee activism, generational expectations, and digital communication platforms has turned identity‑based disputes into routine operational risks. Mediation offers...
Omnevo Appoints Jan Christoph Meyer as Chief Executive Officer
Omnevo announced Dr. Jan Christoph Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April. Meyer brings over 20 years of leadership in aviation, transport, and food‑service, previously holding senior roles at Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn. He will steer Omnevo’s profitable...
UgoWork Appoints David Mucciacciaro as Chief Executive Officer
UgoWork announced David Mucciacciaro as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026, while co‑founder Philippe Beauchamp shifts to the chief technology officer role. Mucciacciaro brings senior commercial experience from automotive, clean‑tech, and material‑handling sectors to accelerate the company’s...
Chip Bergh Joins Lululemon Board of Directors
Lululemon announced that former Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh has joined its Board of Directors, replacing departing director David Mussafer. This marks the fifth independent director added in five years, reflecting a strategic board refresh. Bergh brings extensive brand‑building and retail transformation...
Tim Cook Squashes Retirement Rumors, Says He ‘Can’t Imagine Life without Apple’
Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to dismiss circulating retirement rumors, stating he has never indicated an intention to step aside. Cook emphasized his deep love for his role, recalling his 28‑year tenure at the company....
CEO Cuts 20% Staff, Stock Jumps 8% Today
When the CEO lays off 20% of the workforce and the stock jumps 8% by close
US Postal Service on Brink of Financial Collapse, Chief Tells Congress
The U.S. Postal Service warned Congress it will run out of cash and be unable to deliver mail within 12 months unless its $15 billion statutory borrowing limit is lifted and key regulatory constraints are eased. A 20‑year decline in mail...
Platform Calgary Appoints Jennifer Lussier as CEO
Platform Calgary announced Jennifer Lussier as its new chief executive, confirming her appointment after serving as interim CEO since October 2025. Lussier previously held the roles of vice‑president of growth and chief operating officer, bringing more than three decades of...
Longtime Memphis Port Chief Richardson Retires
Longtime Executive Director Randy Richardson will retire from the Memphis & Shelby County Port Commission on Dec. 31, 2026 after joining the port in 1993 and leading it since 2010. During his tenure the port solidified its status as the fifth‑largest U.S....
SAIC's CEO Highlights Mission IT, Engineering Work as Priorities
Jim Reagan, now SAIC's full‑time CEO, is steering a strategic reassessment that emphasizes mission‑focused IT and engineering over traditional, cost‑plus enterprise contracts. The shift leverages the recent $205 million SilverEdge acquisition to embed artificial‑intelligence capabilities into defense and national‑security solutions. SAIC...
Jose Manuel Albesa Named Puig CEO
Jose Manuel Albesa, long‑time deputy CEO and president of Puig’s beauty and fashion divisions, has been appointed chief executive officer, while founder Marc Puig shifts to executive chairman. The leadership change separates the CEO and chairman roles, aligning Puig with best‑practice...
Audit Your Day: Stop Firefighting, Build Scalable Engines
There's a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being busy on the wrong things. Being stuck in tasks that don't compound is one of the worst things that can happen to a founder/CEO. Before I stepped down as CEO, I tracked...
Three Bold Moves Needed to Revive Disney Stock
Will Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Do What Iger and Chapek Would Not? $DIS We believe there are three bold moves that D’Amaro must make to reinvigorate Disney’s lackluster stock price performance over the past decade… https://t.co/caZGmSaw6j
Commercial P&C Pricing Environment Textured and Nuanced, Says Chubb CEO
Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg told shareholders that the commercial property‑and‑casualty pricing environment is softening, but the shift is "textured and nuanced" rather than binary. He emphasized that underwriting discipline remains the cornerstone of Chubb’s ability to navigate both hard and...
AWS Projected to Grow ~7% Annually for Decade
Amazon's AWS growth is expected to be ~7% over the next decade according to CEO. probably should get short... $AMZN
Sarandos Stands Firm on Final December Offer
Ted Sarandos (Politico interview): "We had a price where we thought this was good for our business. We made our best and final offer back in December and it was our best and final offer. So that’s all."
"We're Not Going to Be a Niche Insurer", Says CEO of UK's Newest Life Underwriter
Certua Life has entered the UK market as the first protection‑focused life insurer launched in nearly two decades. CEO Tom Williams announced that the company will pursue a mass‑market strategy rather than remain a niche player. The firm plans to...
Cook's Loyalty Fuels Investor Confidence in Apple
Thrilled to hear Cook’s update that he “can’t imagine life without Apple”, and has no plans to step down. As an $AAPL investor, I can’t imagine owning the stock without Cook.
Allyson Bear Named President and CEO of Jhpiego
Allyson Bear, a Bloomberg School of Public Health alumna with more than 25 years of global‑health leadership, has been appointed president and CEO of Jhpiego, effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds Leslie Mancuso, who led the Johns Hopkins‑affiliated organization for over two...
Take-Two CEO Says It’s ‘Laughable’ to Say AI Like Google Project Genie Can Create Hit Games at the Press of...
Take‑Two CEO Strauss Zelnick dismissed the idea that AI tools such as Google’s Project Genie can produce hit video games at the press of a button, calling the notion laughable. He emphasized that while development tools proliferate, blockbuster titles remain...
Christopher Berlet on Stakeholder Gold and the Infrastructure-Driven Revival of Yukon’s White Gold District
At PDAC 2026, Stakeholder Gold Corp highlighted its strategic position in Yukon’s revitalizing White Gold District. The company has staked claims along a planned $70 million road corridor and secured a Class I permit for a 2,000‑meter, multi‑target drill program slated for...
Former PHD Exec Toby Hack Joins Kepler as APAC and EMEA CEO
Toby Hack, a veteran media executive from PHD, has been appointed CEO of Kepler’s APAC and EMEA operations, succeeding Mallory Simmonds. Hack brings over two decades of experience in programmatic buying, data‑driven planning, and agency‑client partnership development. Simmonds’ departure marks...