Webjet Executives Depart as Legal Battle and Suitors Loom
Webjet CEO Katrina Barry resigned after less than two years, amid a wrongful‑dismissal lawsuit filed by former general counsel Meaghan Simpson. The airline’s board confirmed full‑year guidance for the year ending 31 March, but shares plunged to 53¢ AUD (≈$0.35 USD) after rejecting takeover bids from Helloworld and Gary Weiss‑BGH, each holding about 18.3% of the stock. Helloworld continues to buy shares despite the rejection, while BGH maintains its stake, keeping suitor pressure alive. The leadership exits and legal dispute create a potential governance vacuum as the company navigates a $101 billion AUD (≈$66 billion USD) domestic travel market.
London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire
London Drugs announced that longtime president and COO Clint Mahlman will retire on May 29, 2026 after a 41‑year career that began as a part‑time stock boy. The board named veteran technology executive Nick Curalli, who has spent over three decades at...
Blackett Joins Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council
Sky announced that Karen Blackett CBE has joined its Diversity Advisory Council, bringing extensive leadership experience from WPP UK where she oversaw a $2 billion P&L and a 13,000‑person workforce. Blackett, now a non‑executive director and brand‑transformation consultant for firms like...
Baidam Sets Sights on Growth and Impact
Baidam has accelerated its growth by promoting senior staff, notably appointing Anita Sheridan‑Roddick as chief revenue officer and Beau Hodge as CEO. The firm added 15‑17 new employees in the past six months, expanding its technical footprint across Victoria, ACT...
Behind the Brand: Why Hurtigruten's Evolution Matters for the Travel Trade
In early 2024 Hurtigraten and HX split, leaving Hurtigraten as the pure‑play Norwegian coastal cruise brand. The company now markets two distinct products—year‑round Original Voyages along the historic Bergen‑to‑Kirkenes route and premium Signature Voyages on the Svalbard and North Cape lines....
Wecom Fiber’s New CEO
Wecom Fiber, an Arizona‑based broadband provider, appointed Rachel Solomon as its new chief executive officer, while former CEO Paul Fleming transitioned to board chair and head of government and external affairs. Solomon joins after serving as senior vice president of...
Tech CEOs Suddenly Love Blaming AI for Mass Job Cuts. Why?
Tech CEOs from Meta, Amazon, Block and others are increasingly blaming artificial intelligence for recent mass layoffs, shifting away from traditional efficiency rhetoric. Meta alone cut 700 roles while Amazon shed about 30,000 corporate workers, citing AI‑driven productivity gains. The...
GlobalMET Appoints Jillian Carson-Jackson as Managing Director
GlobalMET has appointed Jillian Carson-Jackson as its new Managing Director, bringing over four decades of maritime operations, regulation, and training expertise. Her career spans three continents and includes senior roles in national administrations and international bodies, with recognized authority in...
How Datavault AI (DVLT) Reached Its First Profitable Quarter and Set a 2026 Growth Target
Datavault AI Inc. posted its first profitable quarter in Q4 2025, reporting $33.8 million in revenue—a 3,650% year‑over‑year increase—and an operating profit of $4.2 million, reversing a $6.3 million loss. Net profit for the quarter was $661 thousand, marking the company’s inaugural profit. For...
How Amy Liu Built Tower 28 Into One of Sephora’s Fastest-Growing Skincare Brands
Amy Liu founded Tower 28 in 2019 and has turned it into one of Sephora’s fastest‑growing skincare lines. The brand’s entire portfolio follows the National Eczema Association’s ingredient guidelines, and its SOS Rescue set carries seals from the NEA, Psoriasis Foundation...
I Had Breakfast With Richard Branson. Here’s His Best Customer Service Advice
Richard Branson shared his customer‑service philosophy over breakfast, emphasizing that luxury should feel authentic, not rigid. He argues that scripted interactions stifle genuine hospitality and that employees need only clear guidelines to deliver personalized experiences. Branson recommends replacing scripts with...
He Wants Children's Bikes Made in the U.S.A. — and Tariffs Against His Rivals
Guardian Bike Company, based in Seymour, Indiana, now produces about 2,000 children’s bicycles daily using robots and a $1.2 million fiber laser, pricing them between $150 and $400. CEO Brian Riley is lobbying the Trump administration to extend the 50 % steel...
Jio Financial Services Expects to Begin Life, General Insurance Biz in 2026
Jio Financial Services (JFS) announced it aims to launch both life and general insurance operations in 2026, contingent on regulatory clearance. The rollout will be executed through a joint venture with global insurer Allianz, building on JFS’s recent entry into...
What It Takes to Run Jaeger-LeCoultre, From the Man Who Has Done It Twice
Jérôme Lambert, who first became CEO of Jaeger‑LeCoultre at 33 and later led Richemont, has returned to helm the historic watchmaker. He emphasizes the brand’s 235 in‑house crafts, where only two to three artisans master each high‑skill, creating a delicate...
Vedanta to Split Into Five Listed Companies Next Month
Vedanta Ltd. will split into five listed companies early next month, completing a restructuring plan aimed at reducing debt. The demerger will create Vedanta Limited for base‑metals and four spin‑offs—Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron, and Malco...
Daughter of Ifugao Rises to Lead Major Gold Miner
Joan Adaci‑Cattiling, an indigenous Ifugao descendant, became president of OceanaGold Philippines (OGP) in 2024, leading the country’s second‑largest gold and copper producer. Under her guidance, OGP has deepened community ties through a 1% revenue Community Development Fund and a 0.5%...
Sponsored Video at PDAC: Prince Silver Targets 100Moz at Nevada Past-Producer
Prince Silver Corp. announced at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference that it aims to define a 100‑million‑ounce silver resource at its Nevada past‑producer property. CEO Derek Iwanaka emphasized the project's existing infrastructure and near‑term drilling plans...
Exposed: How Communications Evolution Is Changing What It Means to Lead
The article argues that today’s CEOs face an unprecedented communications environment where real‑time digital channels expose them instantly to public scrutiny. Traditional CEO job descriptions remain unchanged, yet smartphones, cloud work, LinkedIn, and social media have eliminated the protective buffers...
What Is YouTube’s Dominance Doing to Us? We Asked Its C.E.O.
YouTube is now the dominant video platform in the United States, reaching 90% of American teens and two billion daily users, with YouTube TV overtaking many cable operators. CEO Neal Mohan highlighted the platform’s growth, its role as a podcast hub,...
Mike Durbin Reunites with His Fidelity/eMoney Running Mate, Ed O'Brien as No. 2 at Cetera, in Part to Help 'RIA...
Cetera Financial Group announced that CEO Mike Durbin has appointed former Fidelity and eMoney executive Ed O’Brien as the firm’s chief operating officer, effectively making him the No. 2 leader. The hire is aimed at shaping Cetera’s newly created “RIA &...
Intercos' Renato Semerari: 'Our Aim Is to Continue Innovating to Grow'
Intercos reported a €1.05 billion (≈$1.14 billion) turnover, with retail value estimated at €8‑10 billion (≈$8.7‑$10.9 billion). The company highlighted rapid growth in foundation formulas from its expanded Korean R&D centre and the launch of Prisma Stick, a novel gel‑powder stick. It aims for 5‑6%...
Stablecoins Will Be Crypto’s ‘ChatGPT Moment’ for Businesses: Ripple
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said stablecoins represent the crypto sector’s “ChatGPT moment” for enterprises seeking faster, cheaper payments. He noted that Fortune‑500 and Fortune‑2000 CFOs are already evaluating stablecoin strategies, citing $33 trillion of trading volume last year, dominated by USDT...
New Honda Cars PH President Takes over on April 1
Honda Cars Philippines announced that Hidekazu Arai will assume the role of president on April 1, 2026, succeeding Rie Miyake, who is moving to a senior position at Honda Motor Co. Arai brings nearly two decades of global experience, most...
Report: Fortune 500’s Silent Reset – Why Top Corporations Are Pivoting From Growth to Relentless Efficiency
Fortune 500 companies are abandoning aggressive expansion in favor of disciplined efficiency, as a CEOWORLD survey of 26,000 executives shows hiring freezes, trimmed discretionary spend, and a capital shift toward AI and automation. Boardrooms are tightening budgets and prioritizing margin protection...
Report: Why the Global Workforce Isn’t “Job Ready” — And What CEOs Must Do About It
CEOWORLD Magazine reports a widening "readiness gap" in 2026, with 72% of executives saying most new hires lack job‑ready skills while 68% of candidates feel fully prepared. The shortfall centers on cognitive agility, AI fluency, and soft skills rather than...
ZIVO Bioscience Provides Special Letter to Shareholders
ZIVO Bioscience announced it will deregister its securities and cease SEC reporting to eliminate the high costs of public compliance. The board argues that these savings will free capital for product development and reduce shareholder dilution from repeated financing rounds....
Gorman Group Names Ashlee Cribb as New CEO
The Gorman Group announced that Ashlee Cribb will join the firm on April 1, 2026 and assume the chief executive officer role on July 1, 2026. Cribb brings extensive forest‑products experience from both public and family‑owned companies, with a focus on strategy, customer development, and...
Designer Brands Unifies U.S. and Canada Retail
Designer Brands Inc. has merged its U.S. and Canadian retail operations into a single "Retail Segment," covering 88% of total sales. The unified division now runs 665 stores, generating $2.66 billion in net sales, though comparable sales fell 3.9% in 2025....
Andrea Marini Transitions Out Of Deltatre’s CEO Role
Deltatre, a leading provider of streaming and data solutions for live sports, announced that CEO Andrea Marini will step down and assume the role of Deputy Chairman. The board is currently searching for a new chief executive to steer the...
AFI | AACTA Under Scrutiny
Australian Film Institute | AACTA is facing a leadership crisis as CEO Damian Trewhella departs and plans to file a wrongful dismissal claim with Fair Work Australia. The board, led by Chair Jack Christian, says the CEO role was made redundant following...
Robin Tombs Talks UK Digital ID with Trinsic as Yoti Passes 23M Global Downloads
Yoti, the reusable digital identity wallet founded in 2014, has now exceeded 23 million global downloads, including 7.8 million in the United Kingdom, with 5 million added in the past year. CEO Robin Tombs discussed the platform’s evolution on Trinsic’s Future of Identity...
Kekst CNC Appoints Estin Co-CEO
Kekst CNC, the strategic communications subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, named longtime executive Lyndsey Estin as co‑CEO of its U.S. operations on March 30, 2026, succeeding Jeremy Fielding. She will share global leadership with London‑based co‑CEO Richard Campbell, who continues to run non‑U.S. business....
Novella Taps New CEO and Bets on ‘Precision Botanicals’ for Consistent Ingredients
Novova has appointed Antonio Martínez Descalzo as CEO and is betting on its AuraCell precision‑cultivation platform to produce standardized, waste‑free phytonutrients. The technology grows plant cells in closed bioreactors, delivering pure bioactives without soil or climate constraints. Its first product,...
Guardian CEO Shares Plans for Advisor Channel After Desjardins Deal Closes
Guardian Capital Group completed a $1.67 billion take‑private transaction with Desjardins, becoming part of Desjardins Global Asset Management. CEO George Mavroudis, now also president of Desjardins’ asset‑management arm, outlined a plan to accelerate growth in the advisor channel, emphasizing long‑term product...
BYD’s Profit Slump Shows China’s EV Downturn Is Far From Over
Chinese EV giant BYD reported its third consecutive quarter of disappointing earnings, confirming a deepening profit slump. Chairman Wang Chuanfu warned that the Chinese electric‑vehicle market faces further pain as competition intensifies. He described the sector as entering a "knockout...
He Fled Apartheid South Africa at 26—Then Built a $13 Billion Fortune 500 Company. Here Are His Rules
Stanley Bergman, a South African refugee, led Henry Schein from a $225 million regional dental supplier to a $13.2 billion Fortune 500 distributor over 36 years. He emphasized hiring for character, fostering diverse opinions, and aligning the business with social values. Under his...
Wishpond Appoints Jordan Gutierrez as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Execution
Wishpond Technologies Ltd., an AI‑enabled marketing solutions provider, announced that COO Jordan Gutierrez will become chief executive officer on March 26, 2026, succeeding founder Ali Tajskandar. Tajskandar will transition to CEO of SalesCloser, a newly spun‑out public company, while staying on Wishpond’s board. The...
'Unless Things Change, We Will Not Survive': Even Toyota Doesn't Feel Safe Right Now
Toyota’s outgoing CEO Koji Sato warned suppliers that the automaker’s survival is at risk unless production standards are loosened and costs are reduced. Speaking to 484 suppliers, he highlighted pressures from low‑cost Chinese rivals, rising software demands, and lingering tariffs....
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Appoints Freddy Lee as CEO From May 1
Jardine Cycle & Carriage announced that Freddy Lee will assume the chief executive officer role on May 1, 2026, succeeding Ben Birks. Lee, currently the group finance director, joins the CEO post after a year in the finance function and a...
US Rice-Products Firm Lundberg Family Farms Names New CEO
Lundberg Family Farms announced the promotion of Suzanne Sengelmann from chief growth officer to chief executive officer, making her the first woman to lead the 85‑year‑old rice‑products company. She succeeds Craig Stevenson, the firm’s first non‑family CEO, and is credited...
Why Kraft Heinz’s CEO Decided Not to Split the Company in Two
Kraft Heinz, a $25 billion food conglomerate, was poised to split into two entities under new CEO Steve Cahillane. Before executing the plan, Cahillane met Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel, who publicly opposed the breakup. Berkshire argued that a division would...
How to Lead when Nobody Knows What’s Coming
CEOs are confronting a rapidly unraveling global trade system, with ships queuing in ports and supply chains destabilized. The core challenge is unprecedented uncertainty, making traditional long‑term planning unreliable. Leaders who cling to certainty often lock their firms into rigid...
Co-Op Chief Executive Steps Down After ‘Toxic Culture’ Claims
Co‑op Group chief executive Shirine Khoury‑Haq will step down on March 29 after internal allegations of a “toxic” senior‑level culture. Her tenure delivered a 95% debt reduction and a 30% profit increase, but a 2025 cyber‑attack erased roughly $362 million in sales...
Inside ITV Digital’s Growth Surge Under CEO Akshansh Yadav
Akshansh Yadav, appointed CEO of ITV Network’s digital arm last year, has engineered a rapid turnaround of legacy news brands such as India News, NewsX and The Sunday Guardian. Leveraging a blend of editorial insight, product thinking and technology upgrades,...
BBC’s Davie to Chair Creative Industries Council
Outgoing BBC director‑general Tim Davie has been appointed co‑chair of the Creative Industries Council effective 1 August, succeeding Sir Peter Bazalgette and later becoming the sole chair after Baroness Shriti Vadera departs on 31 December. He will work alongside Culture Secretary Lisa...
Private Media Appoints Isentia Exec Russ Horell as CEO
Private Media, the publisher behind Crikey and SmartCompany, has appointed Russ Horell as its new chief executive, succeeding Will Hayward. Horell arrives from Isentia, where he spent over 20 years and most recently served as chief revenue officer. The leadership change follows...
RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement
Retail Council of Canada names Browns Shoes CEO Michael Brownstein as Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The post RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement appeared first on Retail Insider.
Power Struggle with CEO Led to Resignation of HDFC Chair
HDFC Bank’s non‑executive chair Atanu Chakraborty resigned abruptly after a protracted power struggle with CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan over strategy, leadership style, and the CEO’s reappointment. The clash intensified around a proposed minority‑stake sale of HDB Financial Services to Japan’s Mitsubishi...
Koki Ito and Jirapat Kanchanosot Named Group Co-CEO’s at Hakuhodo International Thailand
Hakuhodo International Thailand announced a new leadership structure, appointing Koki Ito as Group CEO and Jirapat Kanchanosot as Group Co‑CEO. Naoyuki Kawakita will serve as Head of ASEAN and Country Chairman, overseeing regional strategy. The changes support the “One Country, One Management” model...