City Veteran Ian Cheshire Chosen to Be New Chair of Ofcom
Ian Cheshire, former Channel 4 chair and former Kingfisher chief, has been named the government’s preferred candidate to lead the UK media regulator Ofcom. He will serve a four‑year term pending approval in a parliamentary hearing. The appointment arrives as Ofcom grapples with broadband rollout, spectrum allocation and heightened scrutiny of media ownership. The government hopes Cheshire’s corporate experience will guide the regulator through a critical digital transition period.
Spain’s Last Tour on Scaling without Compromising Values
Last Tour, the Bilbao‑based live‑music promoter, has renewed its B Corp certification, placing it in the top 10% of over 10,000 certified companies worldwide and near the top 30 in Spain after a 40% score boost. The firm, which runs...
United Airlines at 100: A Century of Leadership, Scale and Unmatched Global Impact
United Airlines celebrated its 100th anniversary on April 6, 2026, highlighting a century of growth from a single airmail route to a global aviation leader. The carrier now operates nearly 1,100 aircraft, serves over 350 destinations across six continents, and...
Is Your Company Suffering From Initiative Overload?
Harvard Business Review’s leadership podcast reveals that many firms are drowning in initiative overload as leaner staffing meets a surge of new projects. Executives launch signature initiatives to prove value, while functional silos prioritize independently, creating “impact blindness” for frontline...
DDN Hires Chief Revenue Officer
DDN announced Kevin Delane as President and Chief Revenue Officer, bringing experience from Salesforce, Cohesity and Everpure. The hire follows a $300 million Blackstone investment and a wave of senior appointments in product, finance and operations. Delane will oversee global revenue...
Caroline Beasley: ‘A Year of Meaningful Transformation’ Concludes
Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group, announced the conclusion of a year‑long transformation aimed at reshaping the company’s cost structure and balance sheet. The firm executed strategic divestitures in the Fort Myers‑Naples and Tampa‑St. Petersburg markets, trimming its asset...
Top Destination CEOs Meet in California to Tackle the Future of Tourism Leadership
Destinations International hosted its 2026 CEO Summit in Newport Beach, drawing nearly 300 CEOs and senior destination leaders to explore “EXPLORE: The Mindset of Modern Leadership.” Sessions tackled AI, sports tourism, funding alignment, and leadership amid “constant chaos,” featuring Harvard’s...
Three Executives Depart Amid ‘Changing of the Guard’ at The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk confirmed that three senior executives—Melinda Zurich, Ian Colley and Matthew Henick—have left the company as part of a broader "changing of the guard" initiative. The departures come amid a period of heightened market volatility, competitive pressure, and...
Vitaquest International Appoints Tim Condron as Chief Executive Officer
Vitaquest International LLC named Tim Condron as chief executive officer effective April 1, 2026. Condron arrives with more than two decades of leadership in regulated manufacturing, most recently as President and COO of BestCo, where he steered a transition to full FDA...
From Deliveroo To Sessions: Meet The Man Rewiring How Food Brands Grow
Dan Warne, former Deliveroo UK MD, founded Sessions, a platform that now generates roughly $87 million in sales and grows about 70% year‑on‑year. The company taps under‑utilised kitchen space across 400+ partners, allowing proven restaurant brands to scale digitally without opening...
Nomad Foods Makes Exec Changes in Europe
Nomad Foods announced two new European presidents to boost commercial execution. Jon Fernandez de Barrena will lead Southern Europe operations covering France, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. A yet‑to‑be‑named president will later oversee Central Europe, including the Nordic and DACH...
The Best Medicine
The article argues that workplace laughter is a measurable indicator of business health, citing academic research that links humor to higher performance, job satisfaction, and team cohesion. Studies from 1999 and a 2012 meta‑analysis show a positive correlation between humor...
Walter Kolm’s Blueprint for Latin’s Global Domination
Walter Kolm, CEO of WK Entertainment, is redefining Latin music management by blending data analytics with global touring and brand partnerships. He recently launched a joint‑management deal with Massivo Entertainment to expand Puerto‑Rican star Farruko’s international presence using a 360°...
Manulife Wealth Appoints New President and CEO
Manulife Wealth & Asset Management announced a reshuffle of its Canadian leadership, appointing Brett Marchand as president and CEO of Manulife Wealth and naming Erica Hall as interim head of Canada Retirement. Marchand, a 30‑year veteran of the firm, succeeds Richard McIntyre and...
What AI Can’t Do: The New Job of Leadership
Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks hosted an HBR Executive Masterclass on April 8, 2026, examining how AI reshapes senior leadership. The session argues that AI has already transformed work, shifting the leader’s role from problem‑solving to stewarding purpose, ethics, and human connection....
Jeff Shell Reportedly Out as Paramount President
Jeff Shell has been removed as president of Paramount Skydance after allegations and a legal dispute with crisis‑communication specialist RJ Cipriani over a claimed $150 million debt. This follows his 2023 ouster from NBCUniversal amid misconduct allegations. Shell was hired in...
Exit Interview: Adolfson & Peterson’s Outgoing CEO on War Impacts, Construction Costs
Adolfson & Peterson CEO Jeff Hansen announced his retirement effective June 1 after a decade at the helm, during which the firm expanded from roughly $500 million to an anticipated $2.3 billion in revenue. The company posted a 25 % revenue jump from 2020 to 2021, leveraging...
KSE Scores Two Executives to Lead Commercial, Analytics
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced two senior hires: Lacy Ekert will join as Chief Commercial Officer on May 1, and Curran Raclin will serve as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Analytics. Ekert arrives from the Cincinnati Bengals, where she oversaw...
Burton Snowboards CEO John Lacy Departs
Burton Snowboards announced that CEO John Lacy, a 29‑year veteran, will depart the company, remaining until the end of June to aid transition. Founder’s widow Donna Carpenter will step in as interim CEO while the board conducts a search for...
What Propelled Mondelēz to Global Top Employer Status
Mondeléz International and its U.S. unit were named Global Top Employers for the first time, underscoring the snack giant’s people strategy. Chief People Officer Stephanie Lilak attributes the honor to a talent philosophy that blends internal mobility, succession planning and...
Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies
Ken Lloyd’s new book, “Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies,” delivers a hands‑on guide for managers seeking modern appraisal techniques. It highlights continuous feedback, collaborative goal‑setting, and frequent check‑ins as core practices. The volume includes more than 3,300 ready‑to‑use phrases...
The Struggle With Being a First-Time CEO
Korn Ferry’s new research shows first‑time CEOs now make up three‑quarters of all newly appointed leaders, while average CEO tenure has slipped to 6.8 years. The study, based on interviews with 35 CEOs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reveals...
Executive Presence Isn’t Perfomative. It’s Alignment
Executive presence is evolving from a polished performance to a deeper alignment of purpose, authority, and values. Senior HR leaders argue that true presence begins before a leader steps into a room, rooted in consistent actions, clear decision rights, and...
Kontoor Brands Realigns Helly Hansen Leadership
Kontoor Brands announced that Chief Financial Officer Joseph Alkire will also assume global responsibility for the Helly Hansen brand, effective immediately. The move pairs Alkire with Børre Hegbom, who was promoted to Senior Vice President and Global Head of Helly...
CNBC: JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Flags Risks in Geopolitics, AI and Private Markets
JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon told CNBC that 2026’s macro backdrop is fraught with three intertwined threats: escalating geopolitical volatility, the rapid, unregulated expansion of artificial intelligence, and stretched valuations in private‑equity markets. He warned that heightened US‑China tensions and Middle‑East...
‘Positive Workplace Culture Starts with Respect, Trust and Communication’
TCS Ireland’s Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre was recently recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, underscoring its commitment to a supportive workplace. HR leader Leeanne Patterson attributes the accolade to a culture built on respect, trust, clear...
GDK Brings in Former Chipotle and Costa Executive as Chair
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has appointed former Chipotle and Costa Coffee executive Jim Slater as Chair and Non‑Executive Director to accelerate its UK and international expansion. Slater helped grow Chipotle to more than 3,500 restaurants and led Costa Coffee into...
Aoife O’Brien on Why People Leave, and What Good Leaders Do Differently
Aoife O’Brien, a former market‑research executive turned leadership consultant, launches her debut book Thriving Talent and the Happier at Work podcast to address why talent leaves and how leaders can retain it. Drawing on a master’s in organisational behaviour, she argues...
M+C Saatchi Middle East CEO Scott Feasey Appointed CEO for Agency’s Europe Business
M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Scott Feasey, currently CEO of its Middle East unit, as CEO of its Europe business, creating a single leader for both regions. Feasey will stay based in the UAE and retain his seat on the global Executive...
What Scaling a Startup Actually Looks Like
At a Canva‑HQ event, female founders dissected the gritty reality of scaling startups. TRIVER, a UK cash‑flow fintech, grew from a single client to 2,000 small‑business borrowers, originating $76 million in 2023 and $254 million in 2024. Deep‑tech firm Brill Power never...
HNGIL Appoints Bharathi Mangaiahgari as CHRO
Hindusthan National Glass & Industries (HNGIL) has named Bharathi Mangaiahgari as its chief human resources officer, bolstering the firm’s leadership amid a post‑ownership‑change transformation. Mangaiahgari brings nearly three decades of HR expertise spanning manufacturing, renewables, and technology, with a focus...
Zain Group Elects New Board, Reports Strongest Financial Results in Over a Decade
Zain Group announced a leadership overhaul, naming Nour Nael Ahmed Al‑Jassim as chair and Bader Nasser Al‑Kharafi as vice‑chair and group CEO. The telecom operator posted its strongest results in 16 years, with 2025 revenue of $7.44 bn (up 14%) and...
Rudy Dendleux Appointed Managing Director of Gravity Media France
Gravity Media has promoted Rudy Dendleux to managing director of its French operations, effective April 2026. Dendleux, who joined the firm in 2003 and most recently led the technology division, will steer growth of the company’s specialist RF capabilities and...
Vistra Appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer to Strengthen Client Experience and Global Connectivity
Vistra has created a new Chief AI & Digital Officer role and appointed Damian Leach to lead its AI‑driven transformation. The position is designed to accelerate a unified digital platform that gives clients a single “pane of glass” view of...
Cabinet Secretary Objectives Published for First Time in a Decade
Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo has published her 2026‑27 objectives, the first such document since 2012. The five‑point plan outlines her role in delivering the prime minister’s agenda, advising on policy, improving cabinet decision‑making, reforming the civil service for innovation...
AppLovin Announces Leadership Succession Plans and Appoints New Independent Chairperson
AppLovin disclosed a comprehensive leadership succession plan, appointing Craig Billings as independent chairperson of its board. CEO Adam Foroughi will stay in his role while senior executives are promoted from within, including Gio Ge moving into the chief technology officer position and...
US Computer Chip Giant Intel Taps Zoom for CLO Replacement
Intel has appointed Aparna Bawa, formerly Zoom’s chief operating officer, as its new chief legal and people officer. Bawa will oversee global legal, ethics, compliance, human resources and culture, reporting directly to CEO Lip‑Bu Tan. She replaces April Miller Boise, who...
Whistles Bolsters Senior Leadership with Ex-Boohoo and Ex-Hobbs Execs
Whistles, the premium womenswear label owned by TFG London, has added two senior directors to its leadership team. James Blacklock, former Chief Product Officer at Boohoo, joins as Commercial Director to boost the brand's commercial momentum. Mo Riach, previously Head...
Sun Life Philippines Leadership Transition Marks Continuity, Growth and People-First Future
Sun Life Philippines announced a leadership change, appointing JJ Moreno as CEO and country head effective April 1, while former chief Benedict Sison will stay on as strategic advisor until the end of 2026. The insurer highlighted its continued dominance...
When a Good Boss Is Bad for Your Career
The piece argues that not all good bosses drive career growth, separating “stretch leaders” who broaden scope and expose employees to senior‑level reasoning from “comfort leaders” who shield teams from politics but limit development. Stretch leaders build judgment, visibility, and...
Why HR Leaders Are Prioritizing Recognition to Retain Skilled Employees
HR leaders are increasingly deploying structured employee recognition programs to combat rising turnover and talent shortages. By moving beyond sporadic praise to systematic, values‑aligned acknowledgment, companies aim to boost engagement, loyalty, and overall performance. The article outlines multiple recognition formats—peer‑to‑peer,...
DroneShield Announces Leadership Transition as Angus Bean Is Appointed Chief Executive Officer
DroneShield announced that longtime engineer Angus Bean will become chief executive officer, succeeding Oleg Vornik who is stepping down after steering a period of rapid growth. At the same time, Chairman Peter James will retire, with media veteran Hamish McLennan...
Luxury Unfiltered: Kering’s 80pc Opportunity Starts with a Question Most Brands Won’t Ask
Kering currently commands roughly 20% of a $380 billion luxury market, leaving an $305 billion opportunity that CEO Luca de Meo aims to capture. De Meo, who turned around Renault’s €8 billion loss with a purpose‑driven brand story, now wants Kering to redefine the emotional...
Ogilvy Taps Carol Reed to Serve as Its First Global Chief Innovation Officer
Ogilvy, the WPP‑owned creative agency, has hired veteran Carol Reed as its inaugural Global Chief Innovation Officer, a role created to centralize AI, technology, and product development. Reed will lead the scaling of new tech products, bolster social, influencer, and...
Euskaltel Appoints Altuna as CEO
Euskaltel announced Jasone Altuna as its new CEO, effective June 1, also overseeing MasOrange operations in the Basque Country and Navarra. Altuna brings over 25 years of consulting and technology experience, having held senior roles at Accenture, PwC, Ibermática and Ayesa....
Can Taxi Rides Decide Careers?
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn revealed that the company’s hiring process starts long before a formal interview, using everyday interactions like a candidate’s treatment of a taxi driver as a litmus test. A CFO candidate who performed well in interviews...
Bollegraaf Announces Executive Hire
Bollegraaf, a Dutch maker of recycling and baling equipment, has appointed Fabrizio Radice as its new chief commercial officer. Radice arrives with more than 25 years of senior‑management experience across industrial, automation, life‑science and high‑tech sectors, most recently serving as senior...
Leadership Programmes Turn to Mindfulness as AI Reshapes Workplace Demands
Leadership development firms are redesigning programmes to emphasize mindfulness, empathy and whole‑brain decision‑making as artificial intelligence automates routine cognitive tasks. Soul Diets launched a 16‑hour residency called ELEVATE in Mumbai, blending vision, action, impact and change, and has already engaged...
Tarun Mathur Exits as CEO of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, Sajja Praveen Chowdary Steps In
Tarun Mathur stepped down as CEO and principal officer of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, effective April 7, citing personal commitments. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India approved Sajja Praveen Chowdary as his replacement, naming him CEO, principal officer and whole‑time director. Chowdary,...
Good on Paper, Wrong in Market: Where Business Doesn't Shy Away From Talking About Failures
Marico’s first foray into healthy baked snacks with Saffola Zest flopped because taste lagged behind health claims, prompting a deep dive into consumer insight. The insight reshaped product development, leading to Saffola Masala Oats, which now commands about 80% of India’s savoury‑oats...