Wayne-Sanderson Farms Elevates Two to Executive Posts
Wayne‑Sanderson Farms announced the elevation of two senior leaders to executive positions, strengthening its management team amid a competitive poultry market. The promotions place a seasoned operations veteran as chief operating officer and a finance specialist as chief financial officer. Both executives bring decades of industry experience and will oversee supply‑chain efficiency and capital allocation. The moves signal the company’s focus on scaling production and enhancing profitability as consumer demand for protein rises.
Hershey’s CEO Stays ‘Hungry’ for Growth as Snack Giant Outpaces Rivals
Hershey reported 2025 sales of $11.7 billion, up 4.4 % as it outpaces rivals like Conagra and Kraft Heinz. CEO Kirk Tanner emphasizes the "next‑generation of snacking," blending legacy brands such as Hershey’s and Reese’s with newer better‑for‑you products like SkinnyPop and...
Episode Six CFO on Scaling a Fintech with Discipline
Episode Six co‑founder and CFO Chermaine Hu explains how her 14‑year Morgan Stanley M&A background shapes the fintech’s capital allocation and growth strategy. She emphasizes disciplined, goal‑driven expansion—building local reference clients before hiring en masse, especially in the U.S. market....
Your Job Title Doesn’t Define Your Work
Melissa Puls, Ivanti's CMO and senior vice president of customer success, argues that titles no longer dictate impact. She describes a shift from departmental silos to company‑wide accountability, overseeing the entire customer journey—from awareness to renewal. The piece highlights how...
HIG Co-Founder Sami Mnaymneh Steps Back, Firm Veteran Brian Schwartz Named CEO
HIG Capital announced that long‑time executive Brian Schwartz will assume the role of chief executive officer, succeeding co‑founder Sami Mnaymneh who is stepping back from day‑to‑day operations. Schwartz has been with the firm for more than two decades, most recently...
AI Is Reshaping Cyber Risk. Boards Need to Manage the Threat.
AI‑enabled cyber attacks now cost an average $4.88 million per breach and have surged 44% in a single year, while 77% of organizations still lack basic AI security practices. The article argues that traditional VUCA thinking no longer fits; instead, a...
Decision-Making by Consensus Doesn’t Work in the AI Era
AI is forcing companies to abandon the consensus‑driven decision model that dominated the last half‑century. Traditional committees slow action and filter reality, creating “Success Theater” where leaders make choices on sanitized data. The article proposes autonomous scrums—small, cross‑functional teams with...
Gearbox Appoints Kees De Jonge as Head of Commerce
Gearbox, the Dutch horticultural automation specialist, has appointed Kees de Jonge as Head of Commerce. De Jonge arrives with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, including a stint as Director Food & Agri at Rabobank, bringing a deep network across the sector. His...
The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms
In a recent HBR IdeaCast, professor Stefan Volk explains how human circadian rhythms—natural 24‑hour cycles that create distinct chronotypes—shape alertness, mood, and decision‑making. He argues that traditional nine‑to‑five schedules ignore these variations, causing productivity dips and heightened conflict when employees...
T&T Appoints New Africa Boss Following Profica Purchase
T&T has announced the appointment of a new Africa regional head shortly after completing its acquisition of Profica. The new leader will oversee integration of Profica’s operations and drive expansion across the continent. The move signals T&T’s commitment to strengthening...
Jungle Creations Appoints Kepler Chief as New CEO
Jungle Creations, the global social and influencer agency behind brands such as PepsiCo and Disney, announced Mallory Simmonds as its new chief executive. Simmonds arrives from Kepler Group, where she led the EMEA and APAC operations and built the firm’s...
People & Appointments: Atkin Joins Board of Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Andrew Atkin has been appointed to the board of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI), bolstering its governance with deep ESG expertise. The move comes as the institute pushes to embed sustainable finance standards across Australia’s capital markets. Simultaneously, ERM’s...
Jungle Creations Hires Chief Executive From Kepler
Jungle Creations announced the appointment of Mallory Simmonds as its new chief executive, succeeding Melissa Chapman who exited in February. Simmonds arrives from Kepler Group, where she oversaw the digital agency’s rapid growth and data‑centric strategy. The leadership transition is...
What Human-Centered Leadership Really Looks Like Right Now – Webinar Recap
Dr. Chrissy Roth‑Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, led a webinar on what human‑centered leadership looks like in practice. She highlighted three core themes: defining leadership as personal connection, making adaptability the primary skill, and protecting the manager‑direct‑report bond...
Meet the… Managing Director
Noreen Connolly, managing director at XR, describes a day that blends project oversight, AI‑first workflow innovation, and team mentorship. She highlights how XR leverages artificial intelligence to streamline ad delivery and improve collaboration with agencies and broadcasters. Connolly’s 40‑year journey...
Air India CEO Steps Down Early as Losses Mount
Air India’s chief executive Campbell Wilson announced his early resignation, stepping down before his 2027 contract ends. The airline, under Tata Group ownership, has been grappling with a roughly $1 billion loss in the 2024‑25 fiscal year and heightened scrutiny after...
New Leadership for Stellantis UK Vans Business
Stellantis UK has appointed Charles Martin as director of its LCV Pro One division, overseeing the commercial van lineup from Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Martin joins with over two decades of experience across sales, parts, servicing and logistics within...
7 Reasons IT Always Gets the Blame — and How IT Leaders Can Change That
When business performance falls short, IT often becomes the default scapegoat. The article outlines seven common reasons—poor communication, mismatched goals, underinvestment, focus on symptoms, unclear ownership, scapegoating, and the cost‑center label—that drive this perception. It also offers practical strategies for...
Bango: From a 300-Square-Foot Acai Shop to Leading a 'Better for You' Movement
Ryan Thorman turned a 300‑square‑foot açaí shop into Bango, a "better‑for‑you" food franchise now operating ten locations with two more under construction. The company is shifting to a franchise model that’s gaining traction along the East Coast. Thorman attributes the breakthrough...
The Founder Myth Is Wrong: The Best Leaders Fail Early, Often—And Plan for It
The article debunks the myth that successful founders never fail, arguing that early and frequent setbacks are common and valuable. It emphasizes that the real competitive edge lies in surviving failures, extracting lessons, and iterating quickly. The author shares personal...
BP's New All-Female Top Two Means the Renewables Dream Team Is History
BP has installed an all‑female leadership duo, naming veteran Carol Howle as deputy chief executive and Meg O’Neill as chief executive. The appointments replace the former “green dream team” that had steered BP toward offshore wind, solar and green‑hydrogen projects....
Cisco Appoints Pete Shimer as Board Member
Cisco announced that former Deloitte executive Pete Shimer has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. Shimer, who spent four decades at Deloitte—including stints as COO, CFO and interim CEO—will serve on the company's Audit Committee. The hire...
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns, Leaving Behind A Mixed Legacy
Air India confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson will step down after four years, having signaled his intent as early as 2024. A search committee has been formed to appoint a successor, with Wilson remaining until the transition is complete. During...
I Run a Business with My Husband. We Put Our Marriage First and Don't Let Our Egos Get in the...
Susie Moore and her husband Heath have built a thriving life‑coaching firm by treating themselves as copreneurs rather than just spouses. Their formula centers on putting the marriage ahead of any business decision, carving out crystal‑clear roles, and keeping egos...
The SB Podcast: IWD 2026 – the Power of Mentorships
The Spirits Business hosted an International Women’s Day panel in London, gathering about 75 women to discuss mentorship’s role in the drinks sector. Speakers including Ingrid Smith, Cleo Farman, Raissa de Haas and Roberta Mariani shared informal mentorship experiences, scholarship...
Sovato’s New CEO Explains the Plan to Scale Telesurgery and Take It Worldwide
Sovato has appointed former Intuitive executive Brian Miller as CEO to accelerate its telesurgery platform worldwide. Miller argues that surgeon shortages, geographic variability in outcomes, and proven remote‑surgery technology create a ripe market. Sovato’s strategy focuses on integrating with large...
Adam Grant Just Endorsed Ben Franklin’s 200-Year-Old Advice on How to Win Over Skeptics
Adam Grant and Brené Brown reconcile their long‑standing feud on the new podcast The Curiosity Shop, crediting a 200‑year‑old tactic popularized by Benjamin Franklin. The method—asking a skeptic for help—turned a hostile interaction into a collaborative opportunity, allowing Grant to secure...
Head of Talent, CHG | Workers Are 'Job Hugging' Because of This Leadership Blind Spot
Amanda Hall, Head of Talent at Clermont Hotel Group, identifies a new workforce trend called "job hugging," where employees stay in roles out of caution rather than ambition. Deloitte data shows 42% of hospitality workers are staying put until conditions...
ACES Institute Research Examines True Cost of Doing Right in Business
The ACES Institute released a new research report titled “Doing Things Right, Doing the Right Things,” which examines the clash between operational efficiency and ethical conviction in modern corporations. It introduces the 4Cs leadership framework—Creativity, Conscientiousness, Constancy, Collaboration—to embed ethical...
Ben Cohen Is Fighting to Free Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s co‑founder Ben Cohen is publicly confronting Magnum Ice Cream, the firm that acquired the Vermont‑based brand in 2025. Cohen claims Magnum is suppressing the company’s long‑standing social commentary on issues such as the Gaza conflict, racial justice and student...
Virgin Money Swallowed up by Nationwide as Top Boss Exits
Nationwide completed its £2.9bn ($3.6bn) acquisition of Virgin Money, creating the UK’s second‑largest retail bank behind Lloyds. The deal netted Nationwide about £2.3bn ($2.9bn) in synergies and gave Sir Richard Branson a £724m ($905m) windfall. Virgin Money CEO Chris Rhodes,...
Tayo Oviosu Transitions to Group CEO as Paga Names Acting Nigeria Head
Tayo Oviosu is moving from day‑to‑day management of Paga Nigeria to the Group CEO role, while Opeyemi Oyinloye steps in as Acting CEO of the Nigerian unit pending CBN sign‑off. The shift enables Oviosu to focus on pan‑African market entry,...
British Land’s Head of Development Delivery Leaves
British Land’s head of development delivery, Alan Bunting, has left the company after a decade of service. Bunting, who joined in 2016 from Ramboll and was promoted to lead development delivery seven years ago, oversaw project procurement and contractor selection....
The 2026 Agencies Vanguard Awards: Defying the Odds to Make Work That Resonates
The 2026 Agencies Vanguard Awards spotlight a new generation of agency executives who are reshaping the advertising landscape. Leaders such as Nadja Bellan‑White at M+C Saatchi, Jared Belsky at Acadia, and Abbey Klaassen at Dentsu Creative reported double‑digit revenue growth, successful turnarounds,...
Air India Chief Quits Early After Turbulent Tenure
Campbell Wilson, chief executive of Air India, announced his early resignation, ending a turbulent tenure marked by operational setbacks, labor unrest, and financial pressure. Wilson departs after less than two years, leaving Tata Group to install interim leadership while searching...
Major Grantmaker Restructures Staff to Better Deliver Upcoming Strategy
A leading charitable foundation announced a comprehensive staff restructuring to align its workforce with a forthcoming multi‑year strategic plan. The reorganization consolidates program teams, creates a new impact‑measurement unit, and adds senior roles focused on partnership development. Executives say the...
BeLocal Kuala Lumpur Appoints John Wong as Managing Director
BeLocal Global has named John Wong as Managing Director of its Kuala Lumpur operation, expanding the company’s city‑by‑city rollout. Wong arrives with more than three decades of senior roles at Kimberly‑Clark, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Heineken and Shell, giving him deep regional...
Little Village Creative Appoints Gemma Browne as General Manager to Support Continued Growth
Little Village Creative announced the appointment of Gemma Browne as its new General Manager, a part‑time role designed for flexibility. Browne brings more than 14 years of digital marketing and agency‑operations experience, including a 60% cut in reporting time through...
Samantha Saunders Appointed CMO Of Dreamworld Parent Company
Coast Entertainment Holdings Group, owner of Dreamworld and related attractions, has returned to positive EBITDA after a multi‑year restructuring. To capitalize on this momentum, the board appointed Samantha Saunders as chief marketing officer and Luke Ingles as chief strategy officer....
Early Retirement, Tough Choices: Ottawa’s ERI Not an Easy Option
The Canadian federal government launched the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI), letting eligible public servants retire up to five years earlier without the usual 5% pension reduction. Applications are open until July 24, 2026, and the program runs from March 26,...
CB Hot Suit Takes: Celia Wallace, Founder + Director, Three Are One
Celia Wallace, founder and director of the boutique agency Three Are One, rose to prominence after a Saatchi & Saatchi scholarship and a breakout T‑Mobile "Life for Sharing" campaign that lifted sales 52% during the 2008‑09 recession. The campaign’s brand‑first approach...
Who Decides What News Means?
Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed BBC director‑general, bringing platform and digital‑audience expertise rather than a journalism background. The article argues his tech savvy is crucial as AI and algorithmic news delivery reshape how Britons consume information,...
Minnesota System CEO to Retire
Astera Health CEO Joel Beiswenger announced his retirement effective July 1, ending an 18‑year tenure that began as CFO in 1998 and as CEO since 2008. Under his leadership, the system completed a merger to form Astera Health, partnered with Wadena...
This President Defended Taking Pride Flags Off Faculty Windows. Now She's Paused the Practice.
Boston University announced it will pause the removal of pride flags and other signs from faculty windows after intense campus and public criticism. President Melissa L. Gilliam said the issue merged policy discussions with core values, prompting a need for...
“The Problem Is Sam Altman”: OpenAI Insiders Don’t Trust CEO
OpenAI unveiled a draft industrial‑policy agenda that includes $100,000 research fellowships and up to $1 million in API credits to steer AI toward public benefit. Simultaneously, The New Yorker published an investigation based on over 100 insider accounts that question CEO...
Survey: Manufacturing Workers Are Skeptical of Adopting AI
A PwC‑Manufacturing Institute survey of over 100 manufacturing leaders reveals deep skepticism toward AI on the shop floor. While 48% rate frontline leaders as effective, 54% lack confidence in those leaders’ ability to steer AI change, and 62% of workers...
Survey: Manufacturing Workers Are Skeptical of Adopting AI
The panel of automation leaders highlighted rapid advances—autonomous mobile robots, AI‑driven vision, digital twins, and predictive maintenance—yet manufacturing workers remain skeptical of AI adoption. Companies are prioritizing quick ROI, data accuracy, and interoperable solutions over technology for its own sake,...
Controversy over Kara Ford Pay Raise Highlights Risks of Perceived Nepotism
Ontario’s premier Doug Ford’s daughter, Kara Ford, received a 33.9% salary increase at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, rising from $157,884 CAD (~$116,800 USD) to $211,468 CAD (~$156,500 USD) within a year. The raise, disclosed in the provincial Sunshine List, ignited a wave of criticism online,...
Marybeth Sprows Returns To Hallmark Media; Tatiana Erasme Promoted
Hallmark Media has bolstered its leadership team by rehiring Marybeth Sprows as senior vice president of Original Series and promoting Tatiana Erasme to vice president of Casting and Talent. Sprows, who previously led Sony Pictures Television’s faith‑and‑family division, returns to...
Bulls Finally Pull Plug on Karnišovas–Eversley Era
The Chicago Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley six days before the regular season ends, ending a six‑year tenure that produced only one playoff appearance. The decision follows mounting fan frustration,...