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AI Guru Stela Solar Is Stone & Chalk’s New CEO
NewsMar 26, 2026

AI Guru Stela Solar Is Stone & Chalk’s New CEO

Stela Solar, former head of Australia’s National AI Centre and ex‑Accenture managing director, has been appointed CEO of startup hub Stone & Chalk, replacing Chris Kirk after a decade of growth. Solar brings deep experience across government, corporate AI, and...

By Startup Daily (ANZ)
Scoop: Altman Told Staff He Tried to "Save" Anthropic in Pentagon Clash
NewsMar 26, 2026

Scoop: Altman Told Staff He Tried to "Save" Anthropic in Pentagon Clash

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff he was trying to "save" rival Anthropic as Pentagon negotiations faltered, while privately venting that Anthropic’s founder Dario Amodei had long tried to undermine him. Altman engaged Defense Under Secretary Emil Michael, helped draft...

By Axios – General
At Age 24, He Ditched Becoming a Lawyer to Open a Coffee Shop. Last Year It Brought In $40 Million.
NewsMar 26, 2026

At Age 24, He Ditched Becoming a Lawyer to Open a Coffee Shop. Last Year It Brought In $40 Million.

Gregory Zamfotis left a budding law career at 24 to launch Gregorys Coffee on Park Avenue in 2006. The brand has expanded to 53 locations across the United States, with each store typically surpassing $1 million in annual sales. Revenue hit...

By Entrepreneur
Veritone Reports Preliminary, Unaudited Q4 2025 Results and Announces Strategic Deal with Oracle
NewsMar 26, 2026

Veritone Reports Preliminary, Unaudited Q4 2025 Results and Announces Strategic Deal with Oracle

Veritone reported preliminary Q4 2025 revenue of $18.1 million to $30.0 million and a GAAP net loss ranging from $25.1 million to $37.0 million. The company highlighted a strategic multi‑year agreement with Oracle to run its AI solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, aiming to...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
EnerSys to Host 2026 Investor Day
NewsMar 26, 2026

EnerSys to Host 2026 Investor Day

EnerSys announced it will host an Investor Day on June 11, 2026 at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. CEO Shawn O’Connell and CFO Andrea Funk will present the company’s EnerGize strategic framework, technology roadmap, and growth...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
BitGo Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
NewsMar 26, 2026

BitGo Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

BitGo Holdings reported a blockbuster fourth quarter and full‑year 2025, with total revenue soaring 424% to $16.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA jumping 904% to $32.4 million. The company posted a net loss of $14.8 million but expanded its client base to 5,322 institutions...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
Cupra's Dream of Selling Cars In the United States Isn't Dead Quite Yet
NewsMar 26, 2026

Cupra's Dream of Selling Cars In the United States Isn't Dead Quite Yet

Volkswagen Group’s Cupra brand initially announced a U.S. launch by 2030, but froze the plan in July 2025 citing industry volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. CEO Markus Haupt told Edmunds the brand still intends to sell vehicles in the United States,...

By Road & Track
Marketing Movers: Adswerve, Apollo.io Have New CEOs; 33Across, DemandScience, PubMatic, TECH B2B Marketing
NewsMar 26, 2026

Marketing Movers: Adswerve, Apollo.io Have New CEOs; 33Across, DemandScience, PubMatic, TECH B2B Marketing

The marketing technology sector saw a wave of senior appointments, with Adswerve and Apollo.io each naming new CEOs to steer AI‑driven growth, PubMatic adding a CMO to scale its AI‑powered ad platform, and 33Across hiring a CPO to broaden its...

By Demand Gen Report
Port of Savannah’s Container Stevedore Picks New President
NewsMar 26, 2026

Port of Savannah’s Container Stevedore Picks New President

The Port of Savannah’s container stevedore, Gateway Terminals, announced Bryan Blalock as its new president effective April 13, succeeding Kevin Price, who will become the Georgia Ports Authority chief executive in mid‑2027. Blalock brings a diverse background in maintenance, repair and...

By Journal of Commerce (JOC)
War Adding $40-$50 Million per Week to Hapag-Lloyd's Costs: CEO
NewsMar 26, 2026

War Adding $40-$50 Million per Week to Hapag-Lloyd's Costs: CEO

The Middle East conflict is inflating Hapag‑Lloyd’s operating costs by roughly $40 million to $50 million each week, according to CEO Rolf Habben Jansen. The surge stems primarily from higher bunker fuel prices, with insurance, container storage and inland transport also adding millions....

By Journal of Commerce (JOC)
A Sticky Business: Csquare CEO Spencer Mullee on the Colo Firm's Future Plans
NewsMar 26, 2026

A Sticky Business: Csquare CEO Spencer Mullee on the Colo Firm's Future Plans

Csquare, the Dallas‑based colocation arm of Brookfield, announced a $1 billion cash purchase of ten data‑center sites across the United States and Canada, expanding its footprint in key metros. The company completed the merger of Evoque and Cyxtera assets in just...

By Data Center Dynamics
Lee to Step Down as DART President and CEO
NewsMar 26, 2026

Lee to Step Down as DART President and CEO

Dallas Area Rapid Transit President and CEO Nadine S. Lee announced she will not seek an extension of her contract, ending her tenure that began in July 2021. During her nearly five-year leadership, Lee guided DART through a challenging period,...

By Railway Age
How Elon Musk Redefined Power
NewsMar 26, 2026

How Elon Musk Redefined Power

In 2025 Elon Musk was appointed to lead a new federal entity called the Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed “Doge.” The agency set out to overhaul government operations by importing Silicon Valley speed, data‑driven decision‑making, and meme‑centric communication. Musk’s unconventional...

By New Statesman — Ideas
Founder Mode vs Scaling CEO: The Right Mindset for Navigating Successful Growth
NewsMar 26, 2026

Founder Mode vs Scaling CEO: The Right Mindset for Navigating Successful Growth

The article argues that moving from founder‑mode to a scaling‑CEO mindset is essential for sustainable growth. It outlines five critical shifts—identity, communication, talent, metrics, and trust—that CEOs must adopt to transition from personal heroics to team‑driven execution. Drawing on two...

By Irish Tech News
Brands for a Better World: Scale with Distinction with Karl Strovink of Blue Bottle Coffee
NewsMar 26, 2026

Brands for a Better World: Scale with Distinction with Karl Strovink of Blue Bottle Coffee

Karl Strovink, CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee, outlined the brand’s evolution toward premium quality and deep sustainability commitments. He highlighted the company’s recent achievement of carbon neutrality in 2024 and its push into alternative coffee varietals to counter climate risks....

By Print Magazine
Rising Tide Capital Appoints Dr. Joynicole Martinez as Chief Executive Officer & President
NewsMar 26, 2026

Rising Tide Capital Appoints Dr. Joynicole Martinez as Chief Executive Officer & President

Rising Tide Capital announced Dr. Joynicole Martinez as its new Chief Executive Officer and President, marking a planned succession as the nonprofit scales its mission to empower entrepreneurs. Co‑founders Alfa Demmellash and Alex Forrester are moving into innovation‑focused roles—Chief Impact...

By SalesTech Star
South Korea’s Kakao Entertainment Appoints JungHee Ko as Co-CEO Alongside Joseph Chang in Leadership Restructure
NewsMar 26, 2026

South Korea’s Kakao Entertainment Appoints JungHee Ko as Co-CEO Alongside Joseph Chang in Leadership Restructure

Kakao Entertainment announced JungHee Ko as co‑CEO and Chief Platform Officer, joining Joseph Chang who will now lead a newly created Global Growth Center. Ko will oversee the platform unit that houses music‑streaming service Melon, web‑novel and webtoon platform KakaoPage,...

By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
How I Started in Fashion: Paul Hayes, CEO of Seasalt
NewsMar 26, 2026

How I Started in Fashion: Paul Hayes, CEO of Seasalt

Paul Hayes has led UK‑based apparel brand Seasalt since 2013. Under his tenure the company grew from a regional £20 million (~$25 million) operation to a £150 million (~$190 million) international business. Hayes emphasizes sustainability as core to the brand’s DNA and credits high‑performing...

By TheIndustry.fashion
Harlalka to Takeover as AM/NS India CEO as Oommen Retires
NewsMar 26, 2026

Harlalka to Takeover as AM/NS India CEO as Oommen Retires

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India announced that CFO Amit Harlalka will assume the role of CEO on July 1, succeeding Dilip Oommen, who retires after a 22‑year tenure. Oommen, 68, will remain on the board and serve as Vice‑Chairman of ArcelorMittal India, preserving...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
Robert Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller Chairman and Advocate of People-Centric Leadership, Dies at 80
NewsMar 26, 2026

Robert Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller Chairman and Advocate of People-Centric Leadership, Dies at 80

Bob Chapman, former CEO and chairman of Barry‑Wehmiller, died at 80 after steering the St. Louis‑based firm from a $20 million brewing‑supplier to a $3.6 billion global manufacturing and services conglomerate. Over a 50‑year tenure he championed a people‑centric "Truly Human Leadership" philosophy...

By IndustryWeek
Nokia Is Cutting Thousands More Jobs This Year
NewsMar 26, 2026

Nokia Is Cutting Thousands More Jobs This Year

Nokia announced it will cut roughly 4,100 jobs this year, aiming to shrink its workforce to about 70,000 and save €1.2 bn (≈$1.4 bn) in personnel costs. The cuts follow a steep decline in 5G spending, which fell from $45 bn in 2022...

By Light Reading
Hyundai Plots US Model Expansion, Doubled Sales in China
NewsMar 26, 2026

Hyundai Plots US Model Expansion, Doubled Sales in China

Hyundai announced a $26 bn investment to launch 36 new models in North America by 2030, up from the current 25, and to localise production of a midsize pickup and long‑range EVs exceeding 600 miles. The automaker also aims to more...

By Automotive World – Autonomous Driving
Co-Op CEO to Step Down as the Group Swings to a Loss in 2025
NewsMar 26, 2026

Co-Op CEO to Step Down as the Group Swings to a Loss in 2025

Co‑op Group CEO Shirine Khoury‑Haq will step down after four years, with interim successor Kate Allum appointed. The change follows an underlying pre‑tax loss of £125 million (about $160 million) for the year to 3 January 2026, after revenue fell 2.3% and a...

By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Keventers Names Shaurya Prabhat as CEO to Drive Next Growth Phase
NewsMar 26, 2026

Keventers Names Shaurya Prabhat as CEO to Drive Next Growth Phase

Heritage milk‑shake chain Keventers appointed long‑time executive Shaurya Prabhat as CEO, targeting rapid expansion with 70 new outlets this year and a plan to triple its footprint in three years while courting Gen Z through a refreshed menu. Prabhat, who...

By IndianTelevision.com
FTE Founder Update: A Heartfelt Goodbye as FTE Enters an Exciting New Era in Our 20th Anniversary Year
NewsMar 26, 2026

FTE Founder Update: A Heartfelt Goodbye as FTE Enters an Exciting New Era in Our 20th Anniversary Year

Future Travel Experience (FTE) marks its 20th anniversary as founder Daniel Coleman steps back from daily operations, handing the reins to new Managing Director Max Gosney. Coleman praised the global platform that connects thousands of aviation leaders and highlighted its...

By Future Travel Experience
Elkann Calls 2025 a “Year of Reckoning” For Stellantis
NewsMar 26, 2026

Elkann Calls 2025 a “Year of Reckoning” For Stellantis

Stellantis chairman John Elkann labeled 2025 a “year of reckoning” after the automaker posted a $25.8 bn loss, driven by $28.9 bn of balance‑sheet charges tied to an over‑ambitious electrification push. The losses exposed misaligned product strategy, strained dealer relations and costly...

By Automotive World – Autonomous Driving
Vail Resorts CEO Says It’s Time to Think Beyond the $1,000 Ski Pass that Helped Build the Empire
NewsMar 26, 2026

Vail Resorts CEO Says It’s Time to Think Beyond the $1,000 Ski Pass that Helped Build the Empire

Vail Resorts endured a harsh 2025‑26 season as Colorado snowfall fell 60% below normal, driving an 11.9% drop in visits and a 4.7% revenue decline despite its $1,000‑plus Epic Pass model. Returning CEO Rob Katz says the company must revamp...

By Fortune
Keventers Appoints Shaurya Prabhat as CEO
NewsMar 26, 2026

Keventers Appoints Shaurya Prabhat as CEO

Keventers has promoted long‑time executive Shaurya Prabhat to chief executive officer, succeeding founder Agastya Dalmia. Prabhat, who joined the dairy‑drink chain in 2017 and most recently served as director and chief strategy officer, brings experience from The Smart Cube and...

By afaqs! (India)
Deltatre Appoints Watson as CEO
NewsMar 26, 2026

Deltatre Appoints Watson as CEO

Deltatre announced that long‑time CEO Andrea Marini will step down after five years and transition to Deputy Chairman, while Marc Watson has been appointed the new chief executive. Watson, a former BT TV Group head and DAZN chief commercial officer, brings deep...

By Advanced Television
This Ex-Google, Ex-Anka Founder Is Building Shopify but for Social Sellers in Francophone Africa
NewsMar 26, 2026

This Ex-Google, Ex-Anka Founder Is Building Shopify but for Social Sellers in Francophone Africa

Yelen, a Côte d’Ivoire‑based startup founded by ex‑Google executive Ibrahima Sylla, launched in June 2025 as an all‑in‑one platform for African social sellers. The service lets merchants create storefronts, accept card and mobile‑money payments, and manage orders from WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook...

By Techpoint Africa
Cleanfarms Announces Retirement Plan for Executive Director Barry Friesen
NewsMar 26, 2026

Cleanfarms Announces Retirement Plan for Executive Director Barry Friesen

Cleanfarms announced that founding Executive Director Barry Friesen will retire on April 2 2026 after more than a decade of leadership. Under his guidance the organization grew from a single‑person startup to a national stewardship body operating ten agricultural‑waste programs. Cleanfarms now recycles...

By Financial Post — Deals
WPP Elevates Japan CEO to Lead Creative APAC
NewsMar 26, 2026

WPP Elevates Japan CEO to Lead Creative APAC

WPP has promoted its Japan CEO, Kyoko Matsushita, to lead WPP Creative across the Asia‑Pacific region. The move is part of a leaner regional leadership structure designed to streamline the company’s creative operating model. Matsushita will oversee a portfolio that...

By Marketing-Interactive
Reeve Benaron Shaping the Next Wave of Technology Companies
NewsMar 26, 2026

Reeve Benaron Shaping the Next Wave of Technology Companies

Reeve Benaron, co‑founder and co‑CEO of Intrivo Diagnostics and chairman of digital‑media firm AUDIENCEX, has built businesses at the nexus of technology, data and real‑world impact. He pioneered AUDIENCEX’s data‑driven advertising platform in 2012 and later launched Intrivo’s Diagnostics‑as‑a‑Service model,...

By CEOWORLD magazine
Nikolay Grebentsov: Entrepreneur Turning Real-World Needs Into Innovation
NewsMar 25, 2026

Nikolay Grebentsov: Entrepreneur Turning Real-World Needs Into Innovation

Nikolay Grebentsov, president of Nikovit Inc., is scaling a clean‑energy venture that sells affordable heat‑pump and mini‑split systems through its EZCOOL brand. Recent accolades—including the Best Entrepreneur in HVAC award and a Small Business Breakthrough Award—coincide with a push to...

By CEOWORLD magazine
Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt Retiring
NewsMar 25, 2026

Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt Retiring

Fathom Entertainment announced that CEO Ray Nutt will retire later this year after nine years at the helm. Nutt, who joined as CEO in 2017 following a long tenure at Regal Entertainment Group, will assist the board in finding his...

By Media Play News
'Less Is More' – Nicola Rosin on Turning Colnago Into Cycling’s Most Desirable Brand
NewsMar 25, 2026

'Less Is More' – Nicola Rosin on Turning Colnago Into Cycling’s Most Desirable Brand

In 2020 Abu Dhabi‑based Aurora Vision Group bought a majority stake in Italy’s heritage bike maker Colnago and installed Nicola Rosin as CEO. Rosin refocused the brand on ultra‑luxury cyclists, launching limited‑edition models tied to the Tour de France that...

By Escape Collective
Prologis CEO Sees Prolonged AI, Data Center Tailwinds
NewsMar 25, 2026

Prologis CEO Sees Prolonged AI, Data Center Tailwinds

Prologis CEO Dan Letter says AI‑driven data‑center demand will sustain growth, with a 5.7 GW power pipeline—1.8 GW secured and 3.9 GW in advanced stages—under lease discussion for the next three years. The company recorded its second‑largest leasing year in 2025 and expects...

By Bloomberg – Technology
Adam Silver: No ‘Discussions Yet’ on Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA Future
NewsMar 25, 2026

Adam Silver: No ‘Discussions Yet’ on Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA Future

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who secured a new seven‑year collective bargaining agreement and nearly $1 billion in expansion fees, remains in charge as the league heads into its 30th season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that no discussions have taken place...

By Front Office Sports
‘I Didn’t Want Anybody Shooting Me’: Five Guys CEO Gave Away $1.5 Million Bonus to Employees over Botched BOGO Burger...
NewsMar 25, 2026

‘I Didn’t Want Anybody Shooting Me’: Five Guys CEO Gave Away $1.5 Million Bonus to Employees over Botched BOGO Burger...

Five Guys founder and CEO Jerry Murrell distributed a $1.5 million bonus—$1,000 per store—to roughly 1,500 frontline employees after a botched 40th‑birthday BOGO promotion. The promotion, launched on Feb. 17, drove a 130% sales surge, causing severe supply shortages, long lines, and...

By Fortune
Velera Picks Longtime Exec Brian Caldarelli as CEO
NewsMar 25, 2026

Velera Picks Longtime Exec Brian Caldarelli as CEO

Velera, the credit union service organization serving roughly 4,000 credit unions, announced that Chief Administrative Officer Brian Caldarelli will succeed President and CEO Chuck Fagan on September 30, 2026. Caldarelli, a longtime PSCU veteran who joined as CFO in 2013, replaces Fagan, who...

By PYMNTS
More Changes Ahead for Takeda with New CEO Set to Take Reins
NewsMar 25, 2026

More Changes Ahead for Takeda with New CEO Set to Take Reins

Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that Julie Kim will assume the role of chief executive, continuing the company’s multi‑year restructuring agenda. The board approved a new phase of the transformation, emphasizing the rollout of upcoming product launches and accelerating late‑stage pipeline development....

By Endpoints News
NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the Evolution of Convenience Retail
NewsMar 25, 2026

NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the Evolution of Convenience Retail

NACS president and CEO Frank Gleeson says the convenience‑store sector is shedding its fuel‑and‑tobacco identity in favor of a food‑centric, digitally connected model. He notes that foodservice has become the primary growth engine, while loyalty programs, personalization and enhanced customer...

By Mass Market Retailers
‘Too Much Space,’ Says State Farm CEO on Shuttering Corporate HQ
NewsMar 25, 2026

‘Too Much Space,’ Says State Farm CEO on Shuttering Corporate HQ

State Farm will relocate 13,000 Bloomington employees to its Corporate South campus by the end of 2027, citing that its current headquarters occupies roughly twice the space needed. The move is part of a broader effort to trim excess real‑estate...

By Carrier Management
Minnesota Bank Bolsters C-Suite with Climate First Alums
NewsMar 25, 2026

Minnesota Bank Bolsters C-Suite with Climate First Alums

B2 Bank, a Minnesota community lender owned by fintech entrepreneur Brian Barnes, has appointed three former Climate First Bank executives—Ryan Jaskiewicz as CEO, Chris Cucci as president, and Chris Van Buskirk as chief credit and risk officer. The new C‑suite brings...

By Banking Dive
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Pisses Everyone Off With ‘Out of Touch’ Response To Putting 1,000 Game Makers Out Of Work
NewsMar 25, 2026

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Pisses Everyone Off With ‘Out of Touch’ Response To Putting 1,000 Game Makers Out Of Work

Epic Games announced a second round of layoffs, cutting roughly 1,000 Fortnite staff in March 2026. CEO Tim Sweeney posted a boastful message on X, claiming the departing talent would flood the job market with "once‑in‑a‑lifetime" resumes. The tone was...

By Kotaku
Consertus Names Former Strategy Chief Jennifer Richmond as Chief Growth Officer
NewsMar 25, 2026

Consertus Names Former Strategy Chief Jennifer Richmond as Chief Growth Officer

Consertus, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, has appointed former John Wood Group chief strategy officer Jennifer Richmond as its first Chief Growth Officer. In the newly created role, Richmond will steer a global growth strategy that expands Consertus' integrated...

By Business Wire — Executive Appointments
TCL Zhonghuan Reports 2025 Loss, Launches Executive Reshuffle
NewsMar 25, 2026

TCL Zhonghuan Reports 2025 Loss, Launches Executive Reshuffle

TCL Zhonghuan posted 2025 operating revenue of $4.22 billion, a modest 2.2% rise, but recorded a net loss of $1.35 billion, narrowing the deficit by 5.6% year‑on‑year. The company’s wafer segment kept its market‑share lead, while cell and module revenue surged 60%...

By PV-Tech
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says Remote Work Breeds ‘Rope-a-Dope Politics’ and Stunts Young Workers’ Growth
NewsMar 25, 2026

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says Remote Work Breeds ‘Rope-a-Dope Politics’ and Stunts Young Workers’ Growth

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that remote work hampers learning and creates "rope‑a‑dope" politics, urging young employees to return to the office. He reiterated his stance at the Hill and Valley Forum, citing in‑person interaction as essential for skill development...

By Fortune
AI Filmmaking Tools Company Flawless Names Amit Kapur Co-CEO
NewsMar 25, 2026

AI Filmmaking Tools Company Flawless Names Amit Kapur Co-CEO

Flawless, an AI‑assistive filmmaking platform, appointed longtime tech entrepreneur Amit Kapur as co‑CEO alongside co‑founder Scott Mann. Kapur, who previously helped grow MySpace and sold AI startup Gravity for $100 million, joins the board‑member‑turned‑executive to scale the company. Flawless, founded in...

By Variety (Digital)