New Brittin, New BBC?
Matt Brittin, a former senior European Google executive, has been appointed Director‑General of the BBC. Lacking editorial experience, he is expected to run the corporation in a CEO‑style while delegating editorial authority to a separate Editor‑in‑Chief. The appointment comes as the BBC faces a funding crisis, with the licence fee increasingly viewed as unsustainable and about one in eight households refusing to pay, eroding revenue by over $500 million. Brittin will need to navigate both governance reforms and a search for new revenue streams.
Alyssa Henry to Join PayPal’s Board of Directors
PayPal announced that Alyssa Henry, the former CEO of Square within Block, has joined its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 12 members with 11 independents. Henry brings over three decades of experience scaling payments, commerce, and cloud platforms,...
Meta Aims to Be a $9 Trillion Stock, New Executive Pay Package Shows. It’s Trying to Out-Tesla Tesla.
Meta Platforms announced a new executive compensation plan that links pay to achieving a $9 trillion market capitalization by 2031. The package is designed to accelerate the company’s AI talent acquisition and development. By tying incentives to AI milestones, Meta signals...
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud Shares How to Navigate the Trickiest Leadership Choices
Anjali Sud, CEO of streaming platform Tubi, discussed how leaders can navigate the toughest choices, from balancing risk with innovation to managing uncertainty in a rapidly evolving market. She highlighted the importance of leveraging the creator economy and an ad‑supported...
Inside Reddit: Steve Huffman Gets Candid About Leading the Internet’s Wildest Community
Reddit co‑founder Steve Huffman, now chief executive, sat down with Fast Company to discuss the leadership principles that have guided the platform’s evolution. He highlighted how early experiences as a junior programmer taught him humility and a problem‑solving mindset, and...
The Truth About Being a CEO, According to Alex Cooper
Fast Company’s "The Truth About Leadership" series spotlights Alex Cooper, the former Call Her Daddy host who founded wellness brand Unwell and now serves as its CEO. In a candid video, Cooper strips away corporate buzzwords to describe the day‑to‑day...
Google’s CEO Shares His Leadership Philosophy in an AI World
Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined his leadership philosophy as the company deepens its AI push. He stresses a dual focus on rapid innovation and responsible, ethical deployment of machine learning. Pichai highlighted internal governance, cross‑team collaboration, and user‑centric design as...
The Hidden Cost of First-Time CEOs
A Korn Ferry analysis shows companies that appoint first‑time CEOs generate far lower stock returns than those led by veteran CEOs. First‑time CEOs delivered an average 16.3% annual return versus 36.3% for experienced leaders, while firms that kept their CEOs...
The Recalibration: A CEO-to-CEO Letter on How to Think About the Rest of 2026
In a candid CEO‑to‑CEO letter, Rafat Ali warns that the core assumptions underpinning 2026 travel‑industry plans—stable Gulf hubs, falling fuel costs, and a rebound in Chinese outbound travel—have been upended by geopolitical turmoil, soaring energy prices, and regulatory shifts. The...
UM UK Names PHD's Sarah Nugent as CEO
UM UK announced that Sarah Nugent, PhD, will take over as chief executive officer, succeeding Kara Osborne who departed in October 2025. Nugent’s appointment was confirmed in a press release earlier this week. The leadership change comes as UM UK...
WuXi Biologics Reports Record 2025 Annual Results, Operational Excellence Driven by Digital-Native Architecture
WuXi Biologics reported record 2025 results, with revenue up 16.7% and IFRS gross profit climbing 30.9%, lifting its gross margin to 46%. The growth was driven by expanding research, development and manufacturing contracts and tighter cost control across its global...
The Youngest-Ever Female Fortune 500 CEO Is Reinventing the Largest Medicaid Insurer Amid Funding Cuts and Rising Costs
Sarah London has become the youngest-ever female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, taking the helm of Centene, the nation’s largest Medicaid insurer. She is steering the firm through steep federal Medicaid cuts and rising health‑care costs by trimming non‑core...
TT Electronics H2 Earnings Call Highlights
TT Electronics reported FY 2025 revenue of £481.4 million (≈ $602 million), a 2.7% organic decline, but adjusted operating profit rose 2.2% to £37.2 million (≈ $46.5 million). Strong cash generation lifted free cash flow 7.9% to £29.9 million and cut net debt by almost £30 million, reducing leverage...
Leonine Studios Extends Kogel’s Contract and Reshapes Board
Leonine Studios announced that CEO Fred Kogel’s contract has been extended to 2028, cementing his leadership of the German‑based production and distribution group. The move follows Leonine’s rapid rise since its 2019 launch to become the largest independent studio in...
Elon Musk Overrules Product Chief Nikita Bier, Pauses X's Controversial Region-Based Payout Strategy
Elon Musk has put a hold on X’s newly announced revenue‑sharing policy that would give creators more weight for impressions from their home region. The plan, unveiled by head of product Nikita Bier, sparked immediate backlash from creators who said most...
CoreWeave's CEO Says Being 'Nerdy' Helped It Pivot From Crypto Into a $43 Billion AI Company
CoreWeave pivoted from a crypto‑mining operation to an AI‑focused GPU provider, now valued at $43.6 billion. CEO Michael Intrator credits the company’s "nerdy" background for its deep GPU expertise that enabled a rapid shift after the 2022 ChatGPT surge. Growth is...
Impatience Isn’t a Growth Strategy—It’s a Brand Risk
The article warns that leaders’ impatience fuels rushed decisions, which first appear as poor customer experiences and erode brand trust. Research shows longer queue times extend service interactions, increasing costs and damaging goodwill, as illustrated by Comcast’s 3.5‑hour cancellation call....
Globe CEO Carl Cruz Champions AI‑Enabled Customer Innovation and Organizational Transformation at MWC 2026
Globe Telecom’s CEO Carl Cruz announced the company’s AI‑driven transformation at MWC 2026, highlighting its appointment of the Philippines’ first Chief AI Officer and the launch of an AI Innovation Hub aligned with the GSMA Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap. The firm...
Kiran Mani Exits JioStar, Joins OpenAI to Lead APAC Expansion
Kiran Mani has left his role as CEO Digital at JioStar to become OpenAI’s Managing Director for the Asia‑Pacific region, starting in June. He will relocate to Singapore, OpenAI’s regional hub, and report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon. The...
Sunil Mittal to Retire as Chair of Airtel Africa in July
Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as chair of Airtel Africa in July 2026, ending a seven‑year tenure that began with the company’s 2019 listing. Gopal Vittal, the executive vice‑chairman of Bharti Airtel and current GSMA chair, will succeed him as non‑executive...
Can New CEO Steer Global Center on Adaptation Back on Course?
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has appointed former Madagascar finance minister Rindra Rabarinirinarison as its new chief executive, tasking her with repairing a damaged reputation and securing urgent funding. The centre is confronting a serious financial shortfall after the...
Crawford & Company Names Swain President & CEO
Bruce Swain has been appointed permanent president and CEO of Crawford & Company after serving as interim since Jan. 1. The promotion follows the firm’s recent launch of a new global operating structure that splits the business into U.S. and International...
Are Media’s CEO Jane Huxley Steps Down
Are Media announced that CEO Jane Huxley will step down after five years at the helm, with director of content Sally Eagle slated to take over in early April. Huxley guided the company’s shift to a multiplatform, women‑focused media group,...
Agency Agenda: Burson APAC’s HS Chung on Resetting Culture for the Future
HS Chung, newly appointed APAC CEO of Burson, made cultural integration the first priority after the agency’s merger, insisting the organization think as one rather than preserving legacy habits. She framed Burson as a two‑year‑old entity, building a collaborative culture from...
OpenAI to End Disney Deal and Sora Video App
OpenAI announced it will end its partnership with Disney and shut down the Sora video generation app. The move comes after mounting regulatory scrutiny and concerns about deep‑fake misuse. Disney will explore other AI vendors while OpenAI refocuses on text‑based...
Oil States Announces CEO Transition, Hajdik to Succeed Taylor in May
Oil States International announced that President and CEO Cindy Taylor will retire on May 1, 2026 after more than 25 years at the helm, with CFO Lloyd Hajdik slated to succeed her. Taylor will stay on as a consultant through October 2026 to...
Uniti’s CEO Says We’re in the Early Innings of an Unprecedented Fiber Build
Uniti projects a $1.5 billion revenue opportunity from hyperscaler fiber deals over the next five years and plans to construct nearly 6,000 miles of fiber within three years, generating about $1 billion in non‑recurring cash revenue. The contracts carry an estimated 28 % internal...
David Zaslav Cashed Out — and Revealed the New Hollywood Dream
David Zaslav exited Warner Bros. Discovery after orchestrating its sale to Paramount at $31 a share, cashing out more than $114 million. The deal slashed WBD’s debt from $58 billion to $37 billion but sparked a backlash from employees who view the transaction as a...
How CEO Mike Tattersfield Is Reshaping Salad and Go’s Growth Strategy
CEO Mike Tattersfield has reshaped Salad and Go by shuttering 72 underperforming Texas and Oklahoma locations, narrowing the footprint to Arizona and Nevada. The chain, which relies on a centralized‑kitchen, drive‑thru‑only model, reported $1.74 million average unit volumes and a 7.4%...
Dimon Warns on AI Job Losses, Calls for Government-Business Incentives
JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon warned that artificial intelligence could trigger a wave of U.S. job losses, potentially outpacing the disruption caused by the internet. He urged a joint government‑business approach, proposing tax‑based incentives for companies that retrain, offer early...
Why the Best Hedge Against Global Chaos Is a Very Large Hotel Company
IHG CEO Elie Maalouf told investors at the Berlin hotel forum that constant uncertainty demands scale and diversification. He noted that Europe continues to generate the bulk of IHG’s travel demand, while the company is chasing faster growth in eastern...
People News: Sasser, Port of Long Beach
Sasser, Inc. announced Michael Kelly as President of its Rail division, overseeing Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services, succeeding retiring veteran Thomas Clark. Kelly brings a track record of sales leadership that helped expand the company’s leasing portfolio. The...
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Staffers, Citing 'Industry-Wide Challenges'
Epic Games announced it will lay off more than 1,000 employees, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025 and broader industry challenges. The company reported $6.01 billion in revenue for 2025 but said spending on the live‑service game...
Abivax in No Rush for a Deal, Confident Key June Trial Data Can Secure Better Terms for Partnerships, CEO Tells...
Abivax plans a June capital raise ahead of a pivotal maintenance trial readout for its lead asset, obefazimod, which targets ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. CEO Marc de Garidel told CNBC the company is in no hurry to sell, believing...
Bouvy Takes Helm as IMCA President
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has named Hugo Bouvy, DEME Offshore Energy managing director, as its new president, succeeding Luca Gentili after a two‑year term. Bruno Pinho of TechnipFMC will serve as vice‑president and take over the presidency in...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Made a Bold AGI Proclamation, But Other Tech Leaders Aren’t So Sure
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on the Lex Fridman podcast that he believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) has already been achieved, at least in a narrow, high‑value output sense. He illustrated the claim with a thought experiment about an AI‑driven...
Aspex Demands Delivery Hero CEO Exit and Audit over 1.5 Billion Euro Legal Risk
Aspex Management, which owns more than 9% of Delivery Hero, has sent a letter to the supervisory board demanding CEO Niklas Östberg’s exit and the appointment of a special auditor to investigate a €1.5 billion (≈$1.6 billion) legal liability. The fund set an...
Grown Alchemist CEO Steps Down, Is Launching Wellness Brand
Anna Teal, who has led plant‑powered skin‑care brand Grown Alchemist for three years, announced she is stepping down to launch her own wellness label, AFIMA. The departure follows a 2024 sale of Grown Alchemist’s majority stake for €28 million (about $30 million)...
Mike Schnaare Promoted to Lawrence Group CEO/President
Design firm Lawrence Group has promoted longtime president Mike Schnaare to president and CEO, while co‑founder Steve Smith moves to executive chairman. Schnaare, with the firm since 1997 and a leader of its healthcare practice, has driven over $40 million in...
ATTA Appoints Virginia Messina as Group CEO as African Tourism Gains Momentum
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has named Virginia Messina as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. Messina arrives after a ten‑year tenure at the World Travel & Tourism Council, where she led communications. Her appointment coincides with a...
Exclusive: Bettani Farms CEO on Its Acquisitions & Plans to Stretch the Vegan Cheese Category
Bettani Farms, the former Climax Foods, raised $6.5 million and acquired Hungry Planet, Numu and Stockeld Dreamery to create a unified vegan cheese platform. Leveraging its AI‑powered Caseed ingredient, the company unveiled a high‑stretch mozzarella that mimics dairy performance, achieving a...
On the Move: Shore Fire Media Recruits Barkan for CEO Slot
Shore Fire Media announced Angela Barkan as its new CEO, tasking her with day‑to‑day operations and a fresh revenue strategy. Allied Global Marketing promoted Adam Cunningham to global CEO and Kelly Estrella to COO, emphasizing integrated growth and AI‑driven tools....
IGT to Cut 700 Jobs Globally as New CEO Drives Restructuring
International Game Technology (IGT) will eliminate roughly 700 positions, about 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring drive led by new CEO Hector Fernandez. The cuts follow Apollo Global Management and Everi’s acquisition and aim to streamline...
Flyby Appoints Former Talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez as Chairman
Flyby has named former talabat chief executive Tomaso Rodriguez as its non‑executive chairman, signaling a shift from early traction to a scaling phase. The ad‑tech firm, which runs a network of IoT‑enabled smart boxes embedded in last‑mile delivery fleets, is preparing...
ABFRL Appoints Suraj Bahirwani as Pantaloons CEO-Designate
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle, appointing Suraj Bahirwani as CEO‑designate of Pantaloons effective April 1, 2026, with full CEO duties beginning October 1, 2026. Current CEO Sangeeta Tanwani will transition to an advisory role until...
Highlight AI Raises $40 Million Series A to Build the Shared Intelligence Layer for the Agentic Age of Work
Highlight AI announced a $40 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, bringing on former Discord VP of Product Sergei Sorokin as its new CEO. The funding aims to accelerate development of its intelligent operating system that unifies AI agents and...
Rio Tinto Targets Broader Aluminium Footprint, Division CEO Says
Rio Tinto’s aluminium division is accelerating a global diversification strategy, adding projects in Europe, India and Brazil while expanding its low‑carbon AP60 smelter technology. The AP60 system, already operating in Quebec, reduces greenhouse‑gas emissions to about one‑seventh of the industry...
Hackett London and Pepe Jeans Owner AWWG Appoints New CEO
Madrid‑based fashion group AWWG, owner of Hackett London, Pepe Jeans and Façonnable, has promoted its Chief Financial & Business Officer Laura Fernandez Plaza to chief executive officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Marcella Wartenbergh, who steps down after seven years at the helm....
How Juice It Up Leads the Modern Beverage Boom
Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor told the Restaurant Operator Podcast that the brand’s focus on nutrition‑forward, customizable drinks has kept it at the forefront of the fast‑growing beverage franchise market. The company, which has sold cold‑pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and...
N Brown Appoints CEO and Chair to Drive Next Phase of Retail and Financial Growth
N Brown Group has named Dan Joy as chief executive and Malcolm Le May as chair, succeeding Steve Johnson after a decade of leadership. Joy, who led N Brown’s financial‑services division for six years and previously held senior roles at...