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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 leadership team, immersing in the numbers, and maintaining relentless, transparent communication. The approach typically delivers measurable results within three to four years.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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....
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, 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...
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 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...
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...
DUAL Group announced Ed Ashby as chief executive officer of DUAL North America, effective March 23. Ashby, formerly chief commercial officer at Axis and a veteran of QBE, brings three decades of U.S. insurance experience. He will report to DUAL Group...
Howden appointed Michael Parrish as CEO of its Americas division, merging its U.S. retail broking operations with a fast‑growing Latin American platform. Parrish, a former Marsh Florida zone head with a 19‑year Aon background, will report to David Howden and...
Cotopaxi, the outdoor‑gear brand known for its socially‑driven products, announced a plan to double its North American store footprint from 20 to 40 locations within the next three years. CEO Lindsay Shumlas said the expansion will push physical‑store sales—currently under...
Gallagher Insurance executive Shannon Gallagher urged leaders to "give your employees life," emphasizing a shift from traditional compensation to holistic wellbeing. She highlighted new flexible‑work policies, expanded mental‑health support, and personalized life‑insurance options for staff. Gallagher argues that engaged employees...
Petru Metzger, CEO of Payforge, emphasized three core convictions shaping his company: deep payments domain expertise, outcome‑driven execution, and AI‑enabled development. He argues that true differentiation comes from unifying strategy, analytics, and engineering rather than siloed modernization projects. The interview...
Universal Music Group’s Bravado division has promoted President Matt Young to CEO, reinforcing its senior leadership with new hires across strategy, digital, and artist services. The team now includes Eric Mackay as General Manager, Dan Goldberg as SVP of Strategy...
Incoming Executive Director and Publisher Denne Michele Norris announced a $35,000 fundraising drive to sustain Electric Literature’s next phase. The nonprofit highlights its 17‑year legacy, including publishing its first book and securing competitive grants. Norris pledges to double down on...
Miro, the browser‑based whiteboard pioneer, is launching an “AI Innovation Workspace” that embeds generative AI directly into its collaborative canvas. The new Sidekicks feature helps teams turn sketches into clickable prototypes and automates workshop outcomes, reaching over 250,000 organizations, including...
Antonio G. Corrado, founder and CEO of MainStreaming, splits his day between shaping long‑term strategy, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, and engaging with customers, partners, and investors. He emphasizes the impact of AI, edge computing and distributed architectures on the future of...
UKTV announced that Sam Tewungwa will assume the role of chief executive on April 1, succeeding his tenure as Managing Director. Tewungwa will steer the broadcaster’s strategic direction, emphasizing growth of its free streaming service U and deepening distribution partnerships. He...
The so‑called Great Flattening sees AI‑driven layoffs targeting middle management, with Amazon leading a corporate streamlining push. Agentic AI tools can execute complex workflows, prompting firms to cut managerial layers to cut costs and speed decisions. Analysts project that by...
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has appointed Bryan Fry, former Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, as its new chief executive. Fry brings a blend of agronomy experience and global brand expertise to lead the Woolmark programme. The move coincides...
AfrexInsure, the specialty insurance arm of Afreximbank, has named Lesley Ndlovu as its new chief executive officer, effective 2026. Ndlovu succeeds Jonas Mushosho at a time when the firm is transitioning from a start‑up to a scale‑up to meet growing...
Triumph Financial (QFIN) reported Q4 2025 results highlighting $6 million annualized expense savings from the sale of a building and an aircraft, now reflected in its ongoing cost base. Load Pay generated $1.5 million in annualized revenue and the company pledged to triple that...
Uber co‑founder Travis Kalanick announced he became a primary Texas resident on Dec. 18, joining a wave of billionaires exiting California ahead of a proposed state wealth tax. He also revealed plans to rename his ghost‑kitchen parent, City Storage Systems, to...
The article distills Donald Trump’s self‑styled "10 Commandments" into actionable strategic principles for CEOs and boards. It highlights how Trump’s focus on branding, media dominance, aggressive negotiation, and loyalty can be repurposed for corporate growth. The piece also warns that...
Greg Foran, Kroger’s new CEO, is already targeting the banana supply chain, labor staffing, and the company’s partnership with Ocado. He plans to shift banana purchases from brokers to direct grower contracts, aiming to tighten margins on the top‑selling fruit....
Grail announced that CEO Bob Ragusa will retire on June 1, 2026, and be succeeded by company president Josh Ofman. Ofman, who joined Grail in 2019 and served as chief medical officer before becoming president, steps into the role amid...
GoodRx Holdings is reshaping its business after CEO Wendy Barnes took over in early 2025, as traditional pharmacy‑transaction revenue shrank amid widespread retail pharmacy closures. The company is accelerating two new pillars—pharma‑direct partnerships and condition‑specific subscription telehealth programs—to offset the...
