Korea Seven Names New CEO to Drive 7-Eleven’s Local Revival
Korea Seven, the operator of 7‑Eleven in South Korea, appointed Daeil Kim as CEO on April 1, 2026. Kim brings 28 years of experience in fintech, digital services, and marketing technology, most recently leading SPC Group’s Secta9ine. He pledged to rebuild and regrow the 7‑Eleven brand amid intensifying competition. The hire signals a strategic push for digital transformation and market share recovery.
Rajesh Jain Appointed Group CPO, Vishvaraj Environment
Vishvaraj Environment, the ESG‑focused water utility aiming to reshape India's water sustainability, has appointed Rajesh Jain as Group Chief People Officer. Jain arrives from Welspun Living, where he served as CHRO, and brings more than three decades of HR leadership...
‘Changing Of The Guard’: CMO & Two Execs Depart The Trade Desk Amid Leadership Shakeup
Three senior leaders, including CMO Ian Colley, have left The Trade Desk amid a broader leadership shakeup. Their departures follow a contentious audit dispute with Publicis Groupe, which alleges fee overcharges and unauthorized client enrollments. At the same time, major...
Up the Ranks: Accor Strengthens Its Global Leadership with Appointment of Laurent Choain as Global Chief People & Culture Officer
Accor announced the appointment of Laurent Choain as its Global Chief People & Culture Officer, effective 1 April 2026, adding him to the Group Management Board and the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee. Choain brings more than three decades of international...
Case Study: Inside Kerry’s Playbook for a Real‑life, Globally Consistent Employee Experience
Kerry Group is redefining its employee experience (EX) by rejecting a one‑size‑fits‑all model and adopting a "globally aligned but locally activated" framework. The approach anchors on three principles—simplicity, responsiveness, and focus on critical moments—while giving regional teams the freedom to...
Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran May Not Seek Third Term
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran may forgo a third term as Tata Trusts question the profitability of recent acquisitions. While the conglomerate has posted solid overall growth, loss‑making units such as Air India, Tata Digital, Tata Projects and Tata Electronics have...
Macquarie Academics Question Redundancies
Macquarie University announced cuts of 60‑70 full‑time arts and science academic positions to save about $15 million annually, replacing them with casual staff despite rising enrolments in popular majors. Lecturers in media, communications and international studies say courses are being downsized...
Rob Halpin Named ACTRA Toronto Executive Director
Rob Halpin has been appointed executive director of ACTRA Toronto, effective April 20, succeeding Alistair Hepburn. Halpin arrives from the Ontario Federation of Labour, where he spent over a decade in senior roles including general secretary. He also lectures on public...
Jamie Dimon Has Warning for America Before Its 250th Anniversary
Jamie Dimon opened JPMorgan’s 2025 annual shareholder letter by celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, then shifted to a stark warning about under‑appreciated risks. He highlighted geopolitical flashpoints such as the Iran war, ongoing China tensions, and trade realignments as potential disruptors...
Better Leadership, Work-Life Balance Draw Back ‘Boomerang’ Employees
A new report shows that two‑thirds of workers would consider returning to a former employer if leadership improves and work‑life balance strengthens. Boomerang hires accounted for 35% of all new hires in 2025, and 55% view a return as a...
Search Begins for New CEO of Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health announced that interim CEO Karen Oldfield will remain in place while a multi‑month search for a permanent chief is launched. Health Minister Michelle Thompson said the government will not reinstate a governing board during the transition and...
Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade Welcomes New Chief Fire Officer Rob Grayson
Rob Grayson has been appointed chief fire officer of the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade, succeeding John Oliver after a 32‑year tenure. Grayson, a 17‑year firefighter and former deputy chief, now oversees day‑to‑day operations for the 17‑member volunteer unit. He highlighted...
People News: Stantec, RSI, Bohr Electronics, STV
Stantec appointed Arliss Szysky as Executive Vice President of its North American Infrastructure business, a unit that generates 26% of regional revenue. RSI announced an inclusive search for a new President following Jim Riley’s departure, with Ashley Shelton serving as...
The Anatomy of a Public Breakdown
A recent public outburst by top U.S. leaders has been identified as classic narcissistic rage, marked by extreme anger, profanity, and threats. The behavior stems from a psychological defense called “splitting,” which polarizes the world into all‑good versus all‑evil and...
Musk Seeks Ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as Trial Looms
Elon Musk has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to remove OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman from their leadership roles. The suit aims to reverse OpenAI’s recent conversion from a nonprofit to a capped‑profit entity and restore its...
How Leadership Changes Impact Radiologist Well-Being
A recent Academic Radiology report shows that changing divisional leadership can swiftly improve radiologist well‑being. Survey data from a large academic institution revealed the Physician Well‑Being Index fell from 1.83 in 2023 to 0.89 in 2024, with the steepest gains...
Why Smart Leaders Do Less
Smart leaders are increasingly embracing a "do less" mindset, recognizing that constant decision‑making drains mental energy and degrades judgment. Research shows that repeated choices impair the prefrontal cortex, leading to poorer self‑control and lower decision quality. By standardizing routines, delegating...
AI Sales Coaching Vs. Human Sales Coaching: The Hybrid Approach That Drives Results
Sales leaders face a coaching crisis: limited time, distributed teams, and complex cycles. A hybrid model that blends AI‑driven conversation analysis with human emotional intelligence is emerging as the solution. Research from ValueSelling and Aberdeen shows organizations using both achieve...
Sam Altman Promised Billions for AI Safety. Here’s What OpenAI Actually Spent.
The New Yorker’s 18‑month investigation reveals a stark gap between Sam Altman’s public pledge to spend billions on AI safety and OpenAI’s actual allocation, which was limited to a fraction of its compute resources. While Altman once warned about hallucinations,...
Italian Government Poised to Replace Leonardo’s CEO Who Oversaw Order Surge
The Italian state is preparing to replace Leonardo’s chief executive, who has steered the defence and aerospace group through a sharp surge in orders last year. Under his tenure, Leonardo secured multi‑billion‑euro contracts from European, U.S. and Middle‑East customers, boosting...
NAHREP Installs 2026 President; JPAR Promotes Industry Veteran
Edwin Acevedo, founder of Century 21 LOTUS, was sworn in as NAHREP’s 2026 national president, continuing a streak of Century 21 leadership within the Hispanic real‑estate association. His tenure emphasizes expanding homeownership access and mentoring agents across the United States. Meanwhile, Tony Delgado,...
Purge at the Pentagon: Politicization or Business as Usual?
In early 2025 the Trump administration dismissed 21 senior flag officers, including the Joint Chiefs chairman and top service lawyers, sparking a wave of concern over politicized personnel moves. An analysis of the replacements shows that, in most cases, successors...
Shepherding in a Digital Age: Presence, Boundaries, and Care
Digital shepherding demands intentional presence, clear boundaries, and structured care pathways to avoid burnout and superficial ministry. Leaders are urged to establish predictable online rhythms—weekly check‑ins, encouragement messages, and designated office hours—to signal availability without being constantly on call. Explicit...
Carrie Healey Joins NAB as VP of Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) appointed Carrie Healey as Vice President of Communications, making her the organization’s primary spokesperson. Reporting to Chief of Staff Michelle Lehman, Healey will direct media relations and advocacy messaging aimed at Congress and the...
CEOs Are Making Billion-Dollar Decisions Based on AI-Generated Data They Can’t Verify — and That’s a Huge Risk
CEOs are increasingly turning to artificial‑intelligence tools to streamline boardroom analysis, but many of these systems operate as opaque black boxes. The rapid pace of AI adoption has outstripped the development of governance frameworks, leaving leaders to make billion‑dollar decisions...
Adam Grant on How AI Reshapes Work: Why Agility Beats Ability
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant told Atlassian’s Teamwork in an AI Era event that the key to thriving with AI is agility, not static ability. He urges leaders to treat AI as a thought partner, run continuous low‑risk experiments, and embed...
Airline CEOs Are Under Fire – and Walking Away
Airline chief executives are departing at an unprecedented pace, with recent exits at Air India, IndiGo, Air Canada and flyadeal highlighting mounting pressures. CEOs now grapple with operational crises, heightened regulatory scrutiny and intense public scrutiny, often compounded by personal...
Califia Farms Wasn't Supposed To Be Milk - Now It's An Empire
Califia Farms, originally a struggling juice startup, pivoted to almond milk and now occupies over 20,000 U.S. stores as a leading plant‑based beverage brand. Under CEO Dave Ritterbush—formerly of Quest Nutrition—the company is betting on organic, nutrient‑dense lines and a...
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Says the Most Underrated Leadership Skill Is Listening More and Talking Less
Starbucks chief executive Brian Niccol told Fast Company that the most underrated leadership skill is listening more and talking less. He argues that truly hearing employees drives higher engagement, sharper customer service, and faster innovation across the coffee chain. Niccol...
Mediawan Appoints Ignacio Soto Pérez as CEO of Boomerang TV
Ignacio Soto Pérez has been appointed CEO of Boomerang TV, the Spanish production powerhouse within the Mediawan group, reporting to Group Chief Content Officer Elisabeth d’Arvieu. Soto brings a blend of broadcast, production and digital experience from roles at Cuatro,...
Executive Turnover Slows, but AI Strategy Remains Unclear
Executive turnover has slowed dramatically, falling to 19 % from 43 % a year ago, according to LHH’s *View From the C‑Suite* report. While longer tenures give firms the chance to leverage seasoned leaders, the report warns that experience must be used...
Silicon Valley's Hottest AI Financial Metric Is Also Its Least Trusted
Cluely CEO Roy Lee publicly admitted he exaggerated the startup’s annual recurring revenue, first claiming a $7 million ARR and later correcting it to $5.2 million. The confession highlights a broader pattern where AI‑focused startups manipulate ARR, a metric that has become...
Leadership Skills Brené Brown Wishes She Learned Earlier
Brené Brown, the research professor behind "Daring Greatly," shares a candid video on Fast Company where she outlines the leadership skills she wishes she had mastered earlier in her career. She highlights the power of vulnerability, the discipline of active...
Why Your People Managers Are the Weakest Link in Learning and Development
Career development is now a strategic priority, yet LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report finds that 50% of organizations view managers as the biggest barrier because they lack support. Managers juggle performance, delivery, and people duties, leaving little time for structured career...
Emma Grede’s Unfiltered Take on Modern Leadership
Emma Grede, co‑founder of Good American and former CFO of Spanx, shares a blunt take on modern leadership in a Fast Company video. She argues that true leadership hinges on a relentless mindset of excellence rather than trying to satisfy...
Staples Appoints Chief Growth Officer
Staples elevated long‑time executive Chris Powers to chief growth officer, signaling a renewed focus on sustainable expansion. Powers, who has spent roughly 18 years at the retailer across revenue management, pricing and investor relations, will steer growth strategy from the...
Why Organisations Pick the Wrong Leaders
Organizations frequently promote managers who appear confident, articulate, and visible, even when they fail to lead effectively. Research shows that visible cues like charisma are often mistaken for competence, leading to the elevation of leaders who lack essential skills such...
Chad Doerge Named President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Round Hill Music
Round Hill Music, which oversees a $1.1 billion portfolio of over 200,000 song copyrights, has appointed Chad Doerge as President and Deputy CEO. Doerge joins from AI‑driven financial platform Aiera after more than 30 years in institutional finance, investment research and...
Narmi Appoints Fiaz Sindhu as SVP of Strategy and Operations
Narmi, a digital‑banking platform for community banks and credit unions, has hired Fiaz Sindhu as senior vice president of strategy and operations. Sindhu will steer strategic planning, operational execution, and cross‑functional initiatives as the company scales its AI‑driven solutions. He...
So… What Are We Doing with AI? Innovating in an Age of Caution
CEOs are under intense board pressure to justify AI spending, yet 56% report no meaningful financial returns and only 12% see both cost cuts and revenue gains. Confidence in revenue growth for 2026 has slipped to a five‑year low of...
The Team Elevates Kevin Shivers to Music Group Co-President
THE TEAM has elevated Kevin Shivers to co‑president of its global music group, joining president Lee Anderson in overseeing strategy, operations, and growth across the live‑music business. Shivers, who joined the agency in early 2025, brings a roster that includes...
Workplace Conflict: Three Paths to Peace
Workplace conflict can be addressed through three primary systems: law‑based, management‑based, and participation‑based. Law‑based approaches focus on clear policy violations and neutral adjudication but often suffer from perceived unfairness and power imbalances. Management‑based methods broaden the scope to interpersonal issues...
German Doner Kebab Appoints Former Costa and Chipotle Exec as Chair
German Doner Kebab (GDK) announced the appointment of John McCarthy, a former senior executive at Costa Coffee and Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chair. McCarthy brings a track record of scaling fast‑casual concepts, digital transformation, and franchise development. The...
EXCLUSIVE: Three Top Executives Including Ian Colley Are Leaving The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk announced the departure of three senior executives, most notably chief marketer and executive vice president Ian Colley, who leaves after more than seven years. Colley will be succeeded by Anna Sayre, a longtime marketing leader at the firm. The...
Alteryx Appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer to Accelerate AI-Driven Transformation and Enterprise Scale
Alteryx announced the appointment of Julie Irish as chief information officer, tasked with leading the global IT organization and accelerating AI‑driven transformation. Irish will focus on modernizing internal technology, scaling data engineering, and strengthening security to support Alteryx’s expanding analytics...
Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All
In a recent Washington Post interview, former Tesla president Jon McNeill disclosed that Elon Musk’s top priority at Tesla is to trim his involvement to roughly one day a week so he can devote more time to rockets. The revelation...
PharmaForce Appoints Industry Leader Lynn Eschenbacher to Lead Next Phase of 340B Strategy and Execution
PharmaForce has named Lynn Eschenbacher, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, as its new Chief Pharmacy and Strategy Officer to steer the company’s 340B program strategy. Eschenbacher brings over 25 years of pharmacy leadership across major health systems, most recently at Quva Pharma. The...
Sandpiper Hospitality Promotes John Barrar
Sandpiper Hospitality announced the promotion of John Barrar to senior vice president of technology strategy and innovation after more than three years leading its IT infrastructure and systems integration. In his new role, Barrar will steer the company’s enterprise technology...
Urban Engineers Taps William Brooks for SVP, Director of Strategic Operations
Urban Engineers announced the appointment of William Brooks, PE, as Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Operations. Brooks brings nearly forty years of executive leadership in transportation infrastructure, most recently as SVP of Capital Delivery at NJ Transit. He...
Apparel,Leather Exporter Bhartiya International Appoints Dr G N Venkatesha Babu as Group CEO
Indian apparel and leather exporter Bhartiya International Limited announced the appointment of Dr. G.N. Venkatesha Babu as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 6, 2026. Babu brings more than three decades of experience leading large‑scale manufacturing and export operations at...