UgoWork Appoints David Mucciacciaro as Chief Executive Officer
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 global go‑to‑market strategy. The firm, which supplies lithium‑ion batteries and an energy‑management platform for lift‑truck fleets, is targeting rapid expansion, especially in North America. UgoWork will showcase its solutions at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta.
Chip Bergh Joins Lululemon Board of Directors
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...
US Postal Service on Brink of Financial Collapse, Chief Tells Congress
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 Appoints Jennifer Lussier as CEO
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 Memphis Port Chief Richardson Retires
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....
SAIC's CEO Highlights Mission IT, Engineering Work as Priorities
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 Named Puig CEO
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 Named President and CEO of Jhpiego
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 Says It’s ‘Laughable’ to Say AI Like Google Project Genie Can Create Hit Games at the Press of...
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...
Former PHD Exec Toby Hack Joins Kepler as APAC and EMEA CEO
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 North America Names Ashby CEO
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...
Facing Suit From Former Employer, Parrish Appointed Howden CEO, Americas
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...
Brands Briefing: Inside Cotopaxi’s Plans to Double Its Store Count by 2029
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 Exec Shannon Gallagher: ‘Give Your Employees Life’
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...
Executive Interview Series: Petru Metzger, CEO at Payforge
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...
Matt Young Named CEO of UMG’s Bravado, as Dan Goldberg and Eric Mackay Join Amy Zaglauer & Rachel Redfearn on...
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...
Help Us Write Electric Literature’s Next Chapter
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’s CEO Is Betting AI Will Change How Teams Work
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...
Meet the… CEO and Founder
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...
Tewungwa Named CEO of UKTV
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...
What Happens to Middle Management when AI Flattens Your Organization?
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...
Woolmark Appoints New CEO as Demand for Merino Wool Ramps Up
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 Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer
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...
Strand-Owned Antler Appoints Kirsty Glenne as CEO
Brooki Bakehouse Appoints CEO to Lead Expansion
Qfin Holdings Inc (QFIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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...
Another Billionaire Confirms California Exit: Uber Co-Founder Kalanick
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...
Strategic Lessons From Trump’s 10 Commandments
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...
Kroger CEO Focused on Bananas, Among Other Things
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 CEO Bob Ragusa to Retire
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...
Strategy Pivot Hits GoodRx
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...
Conquer Risk Podcast
The Conquer Risk Podcast featured Potomac CEO Manish Khatta discussing how he scaled the firm from $140 million to $3 billion. He attributes the growth to relentless reinvestment, rapid execution, and a content strategy centered on authenticity rather than pure tactics. The...
Qlaris Bio Appoints New CEO Fred Guerard
Qlaris Bio announced that Fred Guerard, PharmD, will serve as its president and chief executive officer, succeeding co‑founder Thurein Htoo. The biotech is moving its lead candidate, QLS‑111, into Phase 3 trials for open‑angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Guerard arrives with...
Alibaba Consolidates AI Divisions to Power the Agent Economy
Alibaba announced the creation of the Alibaba Token Hub (ATH) Business Group, consolidating its Tongyi Laboratory, MaaS, Qwen, Wukong, and AI Innovation units under a single AI umbrella. Led by CEO Eddie Wu, the group will focus on token‑driven AI...
Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington’s Pay Dips 3.5% for 2025
Edward Jones cut CEO Penny Pennington’s 2025 compensation by 3.5% to $28.04 million, reflecting a 4% decline in profit margin despite a 6% rise in net income to nearly $2.1 billion. The reduction contrasts with pay hikes for other senior leaders, notably...
MTN Initiates Share Buyback Programme
MTN Group announced a R6 billion share‑buyback programme targeting 1.7 %‑2 % of its equity over the next three years. The initiative is part of an enhanced shareholder remuneration framework that also guarantees a minimum 40 % free‑cash‑flow dividend, with a potential additional 20 %...
Ferrero Joins the Big F&B CEO Shake-Up
Ferrero has dismantled its traditional chief executive role, installing a dual‑leadership model that splits responsibilities between Alessandro Nervegna, who will run Ferrero Core, and Lapo Civiletti, who will head the fast‑growing ice‑cream and WK Kellogg businesses. Both executives report directly to...
Alibaba CEO to Lead New AI Business Group
Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu announced he will personally lead the newly formed Alibaba Token Hub, a business group focused on building AI work platforms for enterprise customers. The hub will bring together existing AI assets such as Tongyi Laboratory,...
Convey Health Solutions Announced the Appointment of Michael DiSimone as CEO
Convey Health Solutions announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Michael DiSimone has been elevated to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. DiSimone succeeds Dan Finke, who will stay on the board as an advisor after a successful tenure....
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin on Turning AI Into a Competitive Advantage
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin outlined a three‑part artificial‑intelligence strategy aimed at turning AI into a core competitive advantage. The plan focuses on enhancing travel products, streamlining operations, and equipping employees with AI‑driven “superpowers.” Gorin highlighted how generative models can personalize...
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[Industry News] Pim Holfve Appointed CEO of Combined Effect While Continuing Leadership of Raw Fury
Combined Effect announced that Pim Holfve, currently CEO of Raw Fury, will also serve as its chief executive while continuing to lead Raw Fury. In 2025 Holfve guided Raw Fury to launch Blue Prince, ROUTINE and The Seance of Blake...
Global Experience Gave CEOs Like Expedia’s Ariane Gorin Essential Leadership Traits
A recent Modern CEO newsletter argues that boards should prioritize agility over résumé credentials, citing international experience as a reliable proxy. Heidrick & Struggles research shows one in five Fortune 500 firms will appoint CEOs with cross‑border experience by 2025, and...
PropertyLimBrothers Tightens Corporate Rules After Co-Founder Melvin Lim’s Alleged Cheating Scandal
PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) announced a tightened governance framework after co‑founder and former CEO Melvin Lim resigned amid allegations of an extramarital affair with a senior executive. The firm will roll out a formal code of conduct covering workplace relationships, professional behaviour...
#242 Inside XJet's New Product & Market Strategy with CEO Guy Zimmerman
XJet, a pioneer of NanoParticle Jetting, unveiled two new printers—the high‑throughput Carmel 5000X and the cost‑effective Carmel Pro—while also entering the precious‑metal additive market. CEO Guy Zimmerman explained the product evolution, highlighted key factors for building a compelling AM business...
CEO Will Hayward Leaving Private Media
Private Media announced that CEO Will Hayward will depart within weeks to launch a new media venture that does not compete with the publisher. Hayward, who has led Private Media’s portfolio—including Crikey, The Mandarin and Smart Company—for five years, will...
Chinese E-Grocer Dingdong Names Song Wang as CEO
Dingdong, a Chinese fresh grocery e‑commerce platform, has appointed Song Wang as its new chief executive officer following the resignation of founder Changlin Liang, who will remain chairman of the board. Wang, who joined Dingdong in 2023, previously served as...
The Big Interview: Peter Foster, CEO, Air Astana
The latest content roundup highlights several key developments across travel and hospitality. Avios Shop doubled its redemption limit to 50%, offering greater flexibility for frequent flyers. A boutique hotel review of The Hoxton Shoreditch underscores the growing demand for experiential...
Kyntra Bio Inc (KYNB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Byrna Technologies reported Q4 2025 revenue of $35.2 million, a 26% increase year‑over‑year, and full‑year revenue of $118.1 million, up 38% driven by aggressive brick‑and‑mortar expansion. Gross margin fell to 60% as dealer and chain‑store mix and startup costs weighed on profitability,...
VinFast Auto Ltd (VFS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Visteon reported 2025 net sales of $3.77 billion, a 3% decline, but achieved record adjusted EBITDA of $492 million (13.1% margin) and strong free cash flow. Displays revenue grew roughly 20% while new business wins hit $7.4 billion, a 20% increase, with displays...
Fonterra to Appoint New CEO in Major Leadership Reshuffle
Fonterra announced that long‑time CEO Miles Hurrell will step down after eight years, entering a six‑month notice period. His tenure saw the co‑op shift from loss‑making to profitability through a series of high‑profile divestments, culminating in the NZ$3.2 billion sale of...