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 and decade‑long mine development, urging regulators, Indigenous governments and industry to treat permitting certainty as economic policy. Price also cited Teck’s planned $53 billion merger with Anglo American as proof that Canada can still attract global mining capital if it resolves these bottlenecks.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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...
Precision Digital Health Appoints Connie Pearcy as Chief Executive Officer
Precision Digital Health announced Connie Pearcy as its new chief executive officer. Pearcy joins from CREO, where she drove a 55% average annual revenue growth and helped position the firm for a 2023 private‑equity acquisition. As CEO, she will oversee...
To Save Xbox, Asha Sharma Doesn't Have to Defeat PlayStation or Steam — She Has to Defeat Microsoft Itself.
Microsoft’s post‑Activision‑Blizzard strategy forces Xbox to chase a 30% profit‑margin target by 2030, a level unprecedented in gaming. The push for higher margins has led to deliberate under‑stocking of Series X|S consoles, a 50% Game Pass Ultimate price hike (later rolled...
Duncan Painter Leaves Omnicom
Omnicom announced that Duncan Painter, who joined after negotiating the $835 million Flywheel acquisition and later led the combined commerce capabilities post‑IPG merger, is leaving the agency for a role in the United Kingdom. Christine Gambino, previously COO of Omnicom’s global...
Rack Room Taps Former Famous Footwear Exec Mike Edwards as CEO
Rack Room Shoes announced Mike Edwards, former president of Famous Footwear, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding retiring long‑time CEO Mark Lardie. The search was conducted by Spencer Stuart with input from Deichmann Group’s vice‑chairman, Manfred Kroneder. Edwards brings...
GameStop Is Making a Bid to Buy eBay in a Deal Its CEO Admits Could Be ‘Totally, Totally Foolish’
GameStop, the $12 billion meme‑stock retailer led by Ryan Cohen, has announced a bid to acquire eBay for roughly $46 billion, a valuation about four times its own market cap. The proposal would rely on substantial debt financing as GameStop seeks to...
Top Medtech Executive Moves in 2026
The medtech sector saw a wave of executive reshuffles in early 2026, highlighted by José Almeida moving from Baxter to lead Hologic after the women’s‑health firm went private in an $18.3 billion deal. Teleflex tapped longtime Medtronic executive Jason Weidman as CEO while...
Paladin Artists Appoints Rick Levy As CEO; Agency Acquiring Entourage Talent Associates
Paladin Artists, an independent booking agency, appointed veteran executive Rick Levy as chief executive officer, signaling a new growth phase. Levy brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, including a key role in ICM Partners' strategic expansion and...
5 Top Grocery Executive Changes in April
April saw a wave of senior‑level appointments across regional grocery chains. New England’s Market Basket installed longtime insider Chuck Casassa as president while interim CEO Donald Mulligan moves to an advisory role. Fresh Value announced CEO Terry Stanley’s exit, naming...
Allan Swan Appointed New CEO of ACC
Allan Swan, former Panasonic Energy USA president, takes over as CEO of the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) on May 1, 2026, succeeding founder Yann Vincent. Swan is tasked with accelerating output at ACC’s sole operational gigafactory in Douvrin, France, after the plant missed...
MCo Beauty Parent Company Appoints Global CEO
DBG Beauty, the Australian parent of MCo Beauty, has named former Stila CEO Michelle Kluz as its global chief executive. Kluz will oversee a portfolio that includes MCo Beauty, Nude by Nature, Esmi Minerals and Poni, and drive a platform strategy of acquisitions and brand incubation....
Traliant Appoints Evan Kramer as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation in HR Compliance
Traliant announced the appointment of Evan Kramer as its new chief executive officer, bringing a background in education technology and SaaS growth. The leadership change is timed with Traliant’s push to modernize HR compliance training through immersive, outcome‑driven experiences. The...
How Whatnot Goes Beyond Dogfooding to Instill a Consumer Focus
Whatnot, the live‑shopping platform launched in 2019, mandates that all 1,000+ employees buy, sell, and handle support tickets on the app each quarter, receiving $150 in credits for purchases. This rigorous dogfooding policy is tied to performance reviews, ensuring staff...
Epigamia Names Ritesh Gauba as CEO
Epigamia announced Ritesh Gauba as its new chief executive officer, while elevating Ankur Goel to co‑founder and chief operating officer. The leadership shift follows a record FY26 in which the brand posted more than 50% growth and strong profitability. Backed by private‑equity...
Air India to Cut International Flights Due To Rising Costs, CEO Shortlist Narrows
Air India announced it will trim its long‑haul international schedule between May and July as jet fuel prices surge and mandatory reroutes inflate costs. The airline cited airspace closures linked to the Iran conflict, which add distance and fuel burn...
Credit Crunch: Shorecliff’s Nachman on Market, Managing Growth
Shorecliff Asset Management’s CEO and CIO Grant Nachman appeared on Bloomberg Intelligence’s Credit Crunch podcast to outline the firm’s “full‑cycle credit” strategy. He highlighted the need to stay large enough to be market‑relevant while remaining nimble enough to avoid over‑concentration. The...
US Sushi Sushirrito Chain Shuts Down
Sushirrito, the San Francisco‑born sushi‑burrito chain, announced it will wind down operations after 15 years, despite the U.S. sushi market expanding to roughly $22 billion. Founder Peter Yen, who trademarked the Sushirrito name in 2008 and claims to have invented the sushi...
Exclusive: Kalshi Announces Steps to Keep Kids Off Prediction Market
Kalshi announced a suite of new safeguards aimed at keeping minors off its prediction‑market platform, including mandatory facial‑recognition checks, selfie verification for high‑risk users, two‑factor authentication, and login‑alert tools. The company also plans to suggest personalized deposit limits when it...
When the CEO Leaves, What Happens Next?
New research from Robert Walters shows only 14% of UK firms have formal succession plans. CEO turnover is accelerating, with tech CEOs leaving 50% faster than the six‑year average and record resignations in 2022. 39% of organisations lack any plan,...
How Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Uses Square to Power 103 Stores
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has expanded to 103 brick‑and‑mortar locations in 15 states, crediting Square’s integrated suite of loans, flat‑fee processing, reporting and marketing tools. The fintech partnership gave the company predictable cash flow, real‑time sales visibility and data‑driven menu...
Eataly Is Looking for a Second CEO Following the “Initial Transition Phase”
Italian food marketplace Eataly announced that CEO Andrea Cipolloni will step down after three and a half years. The firm is splitting the top role, naming former HR director Gabriele Belsito as head of Europe while it searches for a dedicated U.S....
Marjan Group Appoints Senior Executives as It Advances Major Projects in Ras Al Khaimah
Marjan Group announced senior executive appointments across its Development, Hospitality, Lifestyle, and communications units to support its major projects in Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saqr bin Omar Al Qasimi, Alison Grinnell, Donald Bremner and Omar Mohammed Al Muzakki were named CEOs or head of communications. The hires blend local...
The Kitchen: 25 Years of Serving Innovation
The Kitchen marks its 25th anniversary, having grown from a three‑person startup to a global localization powerhouse that serves major studios such as NBCUniversal, Paramount and the BBC. The company’s early software suite earned two Primetime Emmy Awards, cementing its...
SVG Sit Down: NEP America’s Mike Werteen on How Great Tech, Better People Drive Success
Mike Werteen, president of NEP Americas and global chief commercial officer, discussed how the company balances cost‑effective production with heavy capital investment amid a packed event calendar that includes the Super Bowl, Olympics, NBA All‑Star Weekend, World Cup and the...
Moving up the Funnel
Agoda’s CEO says the company is shifting higher up the travel funnel, adding a generative‑AI‑driven itinerary‑planning layer between inspiration and booking. He predicts AI will let a single engineer do the work of ten within two to three years, though...
CEO of BNP Paribas Switzerland: «AXA IM Is a Gamechanger for Us»
BNP Paribas Switzerland’s CEO Enna Pariset announced that the AXA Investment Managers merger, completed on May 1 2026, has become a fourth business pillar for the bank, bolstering its asset‑management franchise. The combined unit now oversees roughly $82.5 bn in Swiss client assets, including $22 bn...
“The Right Person:” SEC Names New Leader to Replace Long-Serving CEO John Grimes
The Smart Energy Council (SEC) announced that David McElrea, its chief advocacy officer, will succeed long‑time CEO John Grimes on May 15. Grimes, who has led the independent Australian renewables body for almost 18 years, will move to head the newly created Renewable...
Tata Electronics Aims to Be $30 Billion Business with Fab Play: CEO & MD Randhir Thakur
Tata Electronics, the Tata Group’s semiconductor arm, has surged from a ₹400 crore base to a ₹1.3 lakh crore (≈$15 bn) revenue run‑rate in four years and now aims to double that to $30 bn by 2031. The company is building India’s first fab in...
Avanade CEO Carla Ramchand Joins Cognizant to Head up A/NZ
Carla Ramchand, former Avanade CEO, joins Cognizant as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing more than 1,500 technology professionals and the firm’s AI Builder strategy. She replaces Rob Marchiori, who departed for a senior data‑AI role at Westpac. Ramchand...
WPP Boss Cindy Rose Faces Pay Fight over A$20.7m Deal
WPP chief executive Cindy Rose has proposed a remuneration package worth up to A$20.7 million (about $13.7 million USD), prompting proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis to recommend a vote against it at the upcoming annual meeting. The opposition stems...
Medifast Inc (MED) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Medifast reported Q1 2026 revenue of $76 million, a 34.3% year‑over‑year decline driven by a 44.9% drop in active earning coaches. Despite the shrinkage, average revenue per coach rose 19.2% YoY, the strongest increase in five years, and SG&A expenses fell...
OSI Systems Inc (OSIS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
OSI Systems reported record Q1 revenue of $344 million, a 23% year‑over‑year increase, driven primarily by a 36% surge in its Security division. Non‑GAAP adjusted EPS hit a record $1.25, while backlog climbed to $1.8 billion, all attributable to Security contracts. The...