BeLocal Kuala Lumpur Appoints John Wong as Managing Director
BeLocal Global has named John Wong as Managing Director of its Kuala Lumpur operation, expanding the company’s city‑by‑city rollout. Wong arrives with more than three decades of senior roles at Kimberly‑Clark, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Heineken and Shell, giving him deep regional expertise. The appointment underscores Kuala Lumpur’s status as a key cultural hub in BeLocal’s plan to build a global cultural index. The platform curates local “vibes” and authentic experiences, aiming to become the definitive guide for urban discovery worldwide.
CB Hot Suit Takes: Celia Wallace, Founder + Director, Three Are One
Celia Wallace, founder and director of the boutique agency Three Are One, rose to prominence after a Saatchi & Saatchi scholarship and a breakout T‑Mobile "Life for Sharing" campaign that lifted sales 52% during the 2008‑09 recession. The campaign’s brand‑first approach...
Who Decides What News Means?
Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed BBC director‑general, bringing platform and digital‑audience expertise rather than a journalism background. The article argues his tech savvy is crucial as AI and algorithmic news delivery reshape how Britons consume information,...
Minnesota System CEO to Retire
Astera Health CEO Joel Beiswenger announced his retirement effective July 1, ending an 18‑year tenure that began as CFO in 1998 and as CEO since 2008. Under his leadership, the system completed a merger to form Astera Health, partnered with Wadena...
“The Problem Is Sam Altman”: OpenAI Insiders Don’t Trust CEO
OpenAI unveiled a draft industrial‑policy agenda that includes $100,000 research fellowships and up to $1 million in API credits to steer AI toward public benefit. Simultaneously, The New Yorker published an investigation based on over 100 insider accounts that question CEO...
JPMorgan’s Dimon Adds Fresh Twist to Argument for Keeping Teams Small
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon used his annual shareholders’ letter to champion ultra‑small, mission‑focused teams as the engine of innovation. He argues that competitive advantage now hinges on granular segment battles—health‑care pharma, medical devices, or the Chase Sapphire card—requiring dedicated squads...
Startup CEO Says He's Proud His 4-Person Team Racked up a $113,000 Monthly AI Bill
Swan AI CEO Amos Bar-Joseph posted a $113,421.87 Anthropic invoice, calling the six‑figure monthly AI bill a milestone. The four‑person startup says it is already generating seven‑figure ARR and added roughly $200,000 in ARR in a single week. Bar-Joseph argues...
The Customer Survey Question That Led This Company to Scrap a Product Worth Hundreds of Millions
Prezi’s CEO Jim Szafranski discovered that customers were losing to deadlines, not feature gaps, after changing a survey question to ask when presentations were due. The insight explained why hundreds of millions spent on a sophisticated editor saw limited adoption....
Jack Dorsey Says His Employees Have Stopped Bringing Slide Decks to Meetings. Here’s What They Show Up With Instead.
Block CEO Jack Dorsey says employees have stopped using slide decks, now bringing AI‑generated prototypes to meetings. He argues prototypes provide greater realism and can be updated instantly, improving decision‑making. The shift follows Block’s AI‑driven restructuring that cut roughly 4,000...
OpenAI's Safety Brain Drain Finally Gets an Explanation and It's Just Sam Altman's Vibes
OpenAI has dismantled its dedicated AI‑safety teams, prompting a wave of departures that helped spawn rival Anthropic. In a New Yorker profile, CEO Sam Altman attributes the exodus to a cultural mismatch, emphasizing rapid product development over traditional safety caution....
Thai CEOs' Revenue Confidence at 3-Year Low
Thai CEOs' confidence in revenue growth has plunged to just 24%, the lowest level in three years, down from 47% in 2023. Only 34% expect the domestic economy to improve, well below the 55% global average. While AI is generating...
Montreal Port Chief Exits After Just Two Years on the Job
The Montreal Port Authority announced that President and CEO Julie Gascon has stepped down after just two years, citing a transition to a new strategic cycle. Her departure comes as the Contrecouer terminal expansion project faces a cost increase from...
Dodge CEO: Affordable Sports Cars Still Have A Future
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear told The Drive that a sub‑$30,000 performance car still makes sense for the brand, citing a clear market gap for affordable sports models. He emphasized Dodge’s responsibility to its customers but stopped short of confirming any...
OpenAI's Ambitions Are Easy to See. So Are the Doubts About Its CEO.
New Yorker profile scrutinizes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, highlighting longstanding distrust among former colleagues and board members. The article revisits his 2023 board ouster, subsequent reinstatement, and tensions with CFO Sarah Friar amid an anticipated 2026 IPO. It also references...
KAST CEO Michael Neal Builds Teams and Careers
Michael Neal, CEO of KAST Construction, has transformed the firm from a $50 million revenue operation into a $1 billion enterprise. His leadership emphasizes a healthy culture, employee empowerment, and strong client relationships. Under his tenure, KAST delivered the tallest buildings in...
JPMorgan’s Dimon Bemoans Parts of Basel, G-SIB Proposals
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized the latest Basel III and G‑SIB capital proposals, calling parts of them "nonsensical" and arguing they would unfairly penalize the bank’s success. He noted the revised G‑SIB surcharge would fall to about 5%, still requiring JPMorgan...
Succession Creates Vulnerability, Opportunity for C-Suites, Boards: The Conference Board
The Conference Board reports that CEO ages are climbing, with over 11% of S&P 500 CEOs now 65‑69, while board turnover has slowed to 8.6% new directors in 2025. Succession planning has risen to a top governance priority, as 61% of...
Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire After Go-Private Deal
Hologic announced that CEO Steve MacMillan will retire as the company completes a Blackstone‑TPG go‑private transaction valued at $18.3 billion. The deal, which received all regulatory approvals, will close Tuesday and delist Hologic from Nasdaq, paying shareholders $76 per share plus...
Buru CEO Quits on Health Reasons
Buru Energy Ltd announced that CEO Thomas Nador will step down on May 8 for personal health reasons, with chairman David Maxwell and director Joanne Williams taking interim leadership. The board reaffirmed its focus on the Rafael Gas Project, which holds a...
Numeros Motors Name Arun Srivastava as Chief Executive Officer
Numeros Motors, the Bengaluru‑based electric two‑wheeler maker, announced Arun Srivastava as its new chief executive officer effective April 2, 2026. Srivastava succeeds founder Shreyas Shibulal, who will stay on the board to co‑steer strategy and expansion. The appointment brings more than two...
Ohio Grocers Association’s Mullins Leaves Legacy Of Fighting The Impossible
Kristin Mullins is retiring after a 36‑year tenure at the Ohio Grocers Association, rising from receptionist to president and CEO. She steered the trade group through the COVID‑19 pandemic and secured a historic increase in the state liquor commission from...
EPC’s CEO Analyzes GaN’s Move Into Robotics and Data Centers
Over the past few years GaN HEMTs have moved beyond consumer chargers into high‑performance markets such as AI data‑center servers and humanoid robotics. EPC’s CEO Alex Lidow explained that the material’s low on‑resistance, ultra‑fast switching and high power density make it...
Fidus Systems Appoints Stan Lequin Chief Executive Officer
Fidus Systems announced that Stan Lequin will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on April 6, 2026, succeeding Alan Coady who will stay on the board as Vice Chairman. Lequin brings three decades of experience in professional services, most recently leading Insight Enterprises'...
Jamie Dimon Warns Private Credit Losses Will Be Larger than Feared
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that losses in the private credit market are likely to exceed earlier estimates, suggesting a potential 5‑10% hit to the asset class rather than the previously feared 2% range. He highlighted that the sector now...
After Zuckerberg, Every CEO Could Have an AI Deputy
Mark Zuckerberg is developing a personal AI assistant to handle routine executive tasks, signaling a broader shift toward AI‑augmented leadership. AI entrepreneur John Margerison predicts that within three years CEOs will offload roughly a third of their workload to intelligent agents....
Dodge CEO Floats Radio-Free Cars as AM Act Remains in Limbo
At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Dodge and Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear suggested eliminating radios from entry‑level vehicles, urging a “back‑to‑the‑basics” design with analog gauges and Bluetooth speakers only. His remarks echo a broader industry shift, highlighted by...
He Survived Working for Elon Musk. Here’s How.
Jon McNeill, before officially starting as Tesla president, called Elon Musk to admit he’d bypassed authority and urged immediate follow‑up with test‑drive customers, sparking a sales lift. Musk’s silent pause turned into approval, illustrating his tolerance for rapid, reversible decisions. McNeill describes...
Traveler's View | Time To Pass The Torch
National Parks Traveler founder and editor-in-chief Kurt Repanshek announced he will step away after more than two decades at the helm. Over his 21‑year tenure, the outlet has become a leading watchdog on National Park Service management, exposing policy shifts...
Indonesian Minimart King Alfamart Boosts Quick Commerce to Reverse Slowdown
Alfamart, Indonesia’s largest convenience‑store chain, is accelerating its quick‑commerce push through the Alfagift app to counter slowing same‑store sales and a 7% net‑income decline in 2024. The app now has 25 million members, drives 8% of revenue, and the retailer is...
The Agentic Web Is Coming—And Sooner than You Think: Dr. Tom Leighton, Co-Founder & CEO, Akamai
In an interview, Akamai CEO Dr. Tom Leighton says the rise of AI agents will reshape the web into an "agentic" model that relies on massive, distributed compute at the edge. He highlights Akamai’s 4,000 points of presence across 700...
Podcast: Port Everglades CEO & Port Director Joseph Morris
Port Everglades CEO Joseph Morris highlighted record cruise traffic and robust cargo volumes, noting 4.77 million cruise guests last year and FY 2025 movement of over 130 million barrels of fuel and 1.17 million TEU. He announced a $3.8 billion, 20‑year capital program to upgrade...
Faraday Future Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update: FF to Establish the First Scaled EAI Education System...
Faraday Future (FFA) announced that its net equity turned positive after completing roughly $100 million of debt optimization, reversing a prior $130 million impairment charge. The company also reported its first‑quarter EAI robotics products achieving a positive gross margin, marking a key...
Telco Chief Champions AI-Enabled Customer Innovation, Organizational Transformation
Globe, one of the Philippines' largest telcos, announced a sweeping AI‑driven transformation at Mobile World Congress 2026. It became the first Philippine operator to create a Chief AI Officer role and launched an AI Innovation Hub aligned with the GSMA...
I Founded Culture Pop in My 50s, but My Youngest Hires Keep It Relevant and Fresh
Tom First, 59, launched probiotic soda brand Culture Pop in 2020 and has expanded it to all 50 states, with revenue doubling year‑over‑year and a target of $100 million soon. He leans heavily on Gen Z and millennial employees to keep the...
Former Co-Op Boss Was Paid Almost £2m Before Leaving After Group’s Difficult Year
Former Co‑op Group chief executive Shirine Khoury‑Haq left in March after four years, taking a total 2025 remuneration of almost £1.9 million (about $2.4 million). The package included a £165,000 ($211,000) “rewarding growth” bonus and a pending £682,000 ($873,000) performance bonus that...
New National Concert Hall Boss: ‘I Hope to Be Here for the Grand Reopening’
Nigel Flegg, the new chief executive of Dublin’s National Concert Hall, says the Irish government has removed funding obstacles for a €78 million ($85 million) redevelopment slated to begin in 2026, with the building vacated by 2028 and a target reopening in...
Barclays Reverses Branch Cuts as Bank Managers Return to High Street
Barclays has halted its aggressive branch‑closure programme and announced plans to add new locations beyond its current 206 UK branches. CEO Vim Maru said the bank will revive the traditional "bank manager" role to blend digital services with face‑to‑face support...
Ram Charan: A Manufacturing Playbook For A Turbulent New Era
Renowned advisor Ram Charan has released a manufacturing playbook that leverages AI to unlock immediate cash‑flow improvements. He advises CEOs to first map their entire value chain, identify cash traps, and deploy low‑cost AI tools—such as ChatGPT analyses of vendor...
Devyani International Names New Leaders for Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee
Devyani International announced a leadership overhaul effective April 6, 2026, naming Sandeep Anand as Chief Marketing Officer, Business Head and new CEO of Pizza Hut, while Robinder Singh becomes Business Head of Costa Coffee for airport locations. Anand arrives from Americana Restaurants, where he...
How Delta Uses Tom Brady to Train Its 100,000 Workforce on Leadership and a Winner’s Mindset
Delta Air Lines, a $42.2 billion airline, has enlisted seven‑time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a strategic advisor to reshape its leadership training for more than 100,000 employees. CEO Ed Bastian says Brady’s “playbook” delivers lessons on resilience, continuous reinvention...
Here’s 1 Reason Steve Jobs Was So Successful No One Ever Talks About
Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary by revisiting a 1981 Inc. cover story that highlighted Steve Jobs' unconventional generosity. The article details how Jobs introduced a "loan‑to‑own" program, letting any employee who mastered two applications take home an Apple II Plus, disk drive,...
‘Over the Top and Fun:’ TGI Fridays Boss Insists Time Is Right for a UK Revival
TGI Fridays’ UK arm was rescued by Ray Blanchette’s family firm Sugarloaf after the chain entered administration in 2025. The deal kept 33 restaurants open, shuttered 16 locations and resulted in 456 job losses, while Sugarloaf is injecting more than...
Inside Yum Cha’s Reinvention: How Melody Tan Modernised the Family Dim Sum Business
Yum Cha, a 25‑year‑old Singapore dim sum chain founded by Jack Tan, has been overhauled by executive director Melody Tan. She removed the traditional push‑cart service, halved a 100‑item menu and introduced seasonal dishes, improving food quality and reducing waste....
Montreal Port Chief Gascon Exits Abruptly After Two-Year Tenure
Montreal Port Authority chief Julie Gascon left her role abruptly after a two‑year tenure, with no public explanation. Her departure coincides with the start of a C$1.6 billion (US$1.15 billion) container terminal project that will be operated by DP World. The board announced...
OHSU CEO Out After 3 Months
Oregon Health & Science University announced that CEO Tarek Salaway, who took the helm in mid‑December, has been terminated after just three months. The university said his dismissal stemmed from his concerns about bias and resource waste being dismissed. Chief...
Arkansas System Names CEO
Arkansas’s Mississippi County Hospital System has appointed Lacey Carter, MSN, as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Carter joins from Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri, where she served as chief operating officer, chief nursing officer and executive director of nursing....
OpenAI Executive Shuffle Includes New Role for COO Brad Lightcap to Lead ‘Special Projects’
OpenAI announced a senior leadership reshuffle: COO Brad Lightcap will now head a new "special projects" unit focused on complex deals and investments, reporting directly to CEO Sam Altman. Denise Dresser, former Slack CEO, will inherit Lightcap's commercial duties as...
Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Disney chief Josh D’Amaro that the company is shutting down its AI video generator Sora, effectively canceling a planned $1 billion investment and licensing deal. Altman said the move was driven by compute constraints and a...
How an ‘Incredible Straight Shooter’ Plans to Solve Rather than Manage Our Biggest Crisis
Micah Projects founder and chief executive Karyn Walsh announced her retirement after more than four decades in the community sector. Walsh arrived in South Brisbane in the 1980s, witnessing severe homelessness and moving her family into St Mary’s Catholic Church to...
Professionals on the Move – April 2026 – Part 1
April 2026 saw a wave of senior appointments across the U.S. accounting sector. Kaufman Rossin announced CFO Marc Feigelson will become CEO in June, underscoring its commitment to independence. CohnReznick bolstered its advisory platform by hiring Deirdre Cronin, Nicholas Papke...