Leadership News and Headlines

Australian Podcast on Leadership and Workplace Culture Joins iHeartRadio

Culture Capital, an Australian podcast exploring leadership, accountability and workplace culture, has joined the iHeartRadio network. Co‑hosted by human‑rights lawyer Prabha Nandagopal and BlackCard CEO Mundanara Bayles, the series blends legal, executive and First Nations perspectives to expose the gap...

NFLPA Selects JC Tretter as New Executive Director

The NFL Players Association elected former center JC Tretter as its new executive director, ending an eight‑month interim period. Tretter, a two‑term former NFLPA president with a Cornell labor‑relations background, replaces Lloyd Howell Jr., who resigned amid financial and ethical...

Space Force Overhauls Buying Structure with New Mission Portfolios

The U.S. Space Force is introducing Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) to manage groups of systems tied to specific missions rather than individual programs. Four initial portfolios—infra­structure, battle management, satellite communications/positioning, navigation and timing, and missile warning and tracking—will give PAEs...

Bluebox Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Bluebox Aviation Systems announced two senior leadership changes on March 17, 2026. Kevin Birchmore was appointed to the board as Chief Commercial Officer, consolidating sales, marketing, account management and partnerships under a single commercial strategy. Simultaneously, Dougie Brown was promoted...

Political Firestorms at Work Are Surging — Here’s Why CEOs Are Quietly Turning to Mediation

CEOs are increasingly turning to professional mediation to defuse workplace political conflicts before they become legal or reputational crises. The rise of employee activism, generational expectations, and digital communication platforms has turned identity‑based disputes into routine operational risks. Mediation offers...

Gen Z Isn’t Harder To Manage – Leadership Just Hasn’t Caught Up

The Media Federation of Australia’s new whitepaper, *The Gen Z Effect*, shows that Gen Z now comprises roughly 48% of the Australian media workforce. Having started many careers during COVID‑driven remote onboarding, they expose weaknesses in leadership, communication and career development. Rather...

Omnevo Appoints Jan Christoph Meyer as Chief Executive Officer

Omnevo announced Dr. Jan Christoph Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April. Meyer brings over 20 years of leadership in aviation, transport, and food‑service, previously holding senior roles at Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn. He will steer Omnevo’s profitable...

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...

Don’t Be a René Redzepi — a Demanding Work Culture Is No Defence for Mistreating Employees

René Redzepi’s Noma faced intense scrutiny after former staff alleged physical violence, intimidation and unpaid overtime, prompting protests, sponsor withdrawals and Redzepi’s resignation. The New York Times investigation described the kitchen as a war‑like environment where abuse was routine. Canadian legal experts warn...

Changemaker Awardee: Innovation Starts with Listening to Care Teams

Kassaundra McKnight‑Young, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Zebra Technologies, urges emerging healthcare leaders to partner directly with bedside clinicians. She stresses that understanding clinicians’ day‑to‑day technology needs is essential for creating people‑centered solutions. By listening to care teams, leaders can design...

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...

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...

This CEO’s Storytelling Strategy Helps Turn Messy Situations Into Big Brand Wins

Sam Bakhshandehpour, former Global CEO of the José Andrés Group, leveraged spontaneous restaurant moments—like a rain‑soaked paella—to craft authentic brand stories that span dining rooms, TV series, and product kits. He positioned storytelling as the core of the company’s identity,...

The Children’s Place Refines Supply Chain Leadership Roles

The Children’s Place promoted Kristin Clifford to senior vice president, head of sourcing and product operations, expanding her remit to include international and technical design. The move is part of a broader executive reshuffle that also elevated Aleksandra Kinney to global planning...

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...

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...

Howden Announces Leadership Changes for Regional Restructuring

Howden announced a series of senior appointments and regional realignments effective April 1, positioning Mike Parrish as CEO of the Americas and Sonia Caamaño as CEO of Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Growth Markets (IGM) unit, which has posted 16%...

Omnicom Media Appoints New OMD Global Leader

Omnicom Media has appointed Ellen Griffin as the new global leader of OMD, succeeding George Manas. Manas has been elevated to chief growth and solutions officer for the Omnicom group. The reshuffle places Griffin at the helm of OMD’s worldwide...

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...

Extreme HR: People Management in the Antarctic

British Antarctic Survey’s head of HR, Mariella Giancola, oversees people management for three Antarctic and two sub‑Antarctic stations, where crews live and work in confined, isolated environments. The HR function recruits a wide mix of roles—from scientists to chefs—focusing on...

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...

Northern Trust Appoints Alyssa Quinlan as Head of Advisor Relationships & Strategic Partnerships

Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Alyssa Quinlan as Head of Advisor Relationships & Strategic Partnerships, reporting to Global Head of Sales David Albright. Quinlan will oversee collaborations with professional advisors, law and accounting firms, and investment consultants, emphasizing services...

One Decision-Maker per Team: Inside Pfizer’s Cross-Functional Operating Model

Pfizer accelerated its COVID‑19 vaccine development by overhauling its traditional operating model. The company compressed four‑level approval chains and shifted decision authority from committees to a single leader per cross‑functional team. This one‑decision‑maker approach enabled rapid iteration and alignment across...

Frontline Leadership Under Pressure: Strengthening Supervisor Support to Improve Safety and Performance

A national survey of over 600 U.S. construction supervisors reveals mounting pressure to meet tight schedules while maintaining safety, with 45% admitting they prioritize deadlines over safety. Many supervisors lack clear protocols, and 67% have made safety decisions without company...

Bridge the Intergenerational Leadership Gap

The global workforce is now dominated by Millennials and Gen Z, who together comprise over 60% of employees and are projected to reach 74% by 2030. Meanwhile, CEOs and board members at S&P‑listed firms are aging, with average CEO age climbing...

Casella Appoints Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer

Casella Waste Systems announced Christopher A. Rains as senior vice president and chief revenue officer. Rains brings more than two decades of senior commercial, operational and customer‑focused leadership across Fortune 300, private‑equity‑backed and founder‑led firms. He will oversee and integrate all...

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...

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...

Creating Self-Aware Teams: Worth the Effort?

Vince Kellen, CIO of Texas A&M University System, proposes a "three Ts" framework—together, improve teammate, tighten up—to build self‑aware, high‑functioning IT teams. He argues that radical transparency and multilateral performance reviews break entrenched silos and shift managers from ownership to...

Strand-Owned Antler Appoints Kirsty Glenne as CEO

The Heifetz International Music Institute Seeks Executive Director.

The Heifetz International Music Institute, located at Mary Baldwin University, is partnering with Aspen Leadership Group to find a new Executive Director. The role reports to the Board and works closely with Artistic Director Nicholas Kitchen to align operations with...

Wokiva Hires Kristen Pimpini to Push APJ Growth

Workiva announced the hiring of Kristen “KP” Pimpini as Vice President of Sales and General Manager for its Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Pimpini joins after two years leading Neo4j’s APAC business and nearly three decades at firms such as...

Eric Felsberg Discusses AI's Role in Leadership Talent Strategies

Eric Felsberg, a partner at Jackson Lewis, discusses how AI is reshaping leadership talent strategies in an InformationWeek feature. He emphasizes that IT, HR, and business leaders must collaborate to integrate AI tools that assess potential team leaders while staying...

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...

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...

Wells Fargo Advisors Shuffles Southeast Divisional Leaders

Wells Fargo Advisors promoted veteran Michael W. McLaughlin to lead its Southeast division, overseeing Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. He replaces Alberto González Saint Geours, who will transition out by May. The appointment follows a 2023 consolidation that reduced...

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...

Elevating the Voice of the Practitioner at Ragan

Ragan Communications has appointed Rachel Salis‑Silverman as its inaugural chief communications officer, a role designed to embed the practitioner’s perspective into the company’s programming, community, and learning initiatives. Salis‑Silverman brings more than 25 years of strategic communications experience, most recently...

Atlantic Council Names John E. Waldron of Goldman Sachs to Lead Its International Advisory Board

Goldman Sachs president and COO John E. Waldron has been named chairman of the Atlantic Council’s International Advisory Board, succeeding former national security adviser Stephen J. Hadley. Waldron becomes the fourth chair in the board’s history, which convenes CEOs, former...

8 Strategies for Conflict Management in the Digital Age

The rise of remote work has moved conflict from boardrooms to inboxes, video calls, and chat apps, demanding a digital‑first approach to resolution. Eight tactics are outlined, from crystal‑clear messaging and empathetic listening to selecting the right channel and establishing...

The Modern CIO Is No Longer a Technologist - They’re an Architect of Enterprise Decisions

The chief information officer’s mandate has moved beyond managing servers and applications to shaping the decision frameworks that drive enterprise transformation. Modern CIOs now design governance, trade‑off mechanisms, and operating models that align strategy with execution. Boards are looking for...

Australia's Universities Have Found Themselves in Crisis. But It Has Been Decades in the Making | Hannah Forsyth

Australian universities are in a deep crisis marked by governance failures, opaque finances, and relentless staff cuts. Decades of globalization‑driven expansion created bloated managerial structures that turned education into a metric‑focused business. Rising student debt, unaffordable housing, and AI‑induced job...

Doctomatic Appoints Bill Josko as Head of Americas to Scale AI-Driven RPm

Doctomatic, an AI‑native remote patient management platform, has named Bill Josko as Head of Americas to accelerate its expansion across North and Latin America. Josko brings more than 25 years of digital‑transformation experience, including senior roles at IBM. The move...

CMOs Are Driving Growth, So Why Aren’t More Becoming CEOs?

Chief marketing officers are increasingly credited with delivering top‑line growth, yet their ascent to the CEO role remains limited. A NewtonX survey of 500 senior marketers shows that while 56 % believe they possess the necessary skills, only 26 % consider themselves...

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...

5 Leadership Lessons From Tesla’s Turbulent Growth Strategy

Tesla’s growth strategy has swung between bold vision and operational turbulence, marked by aggressive price cuts, AI investments, and frequent restructurings. Early success stemmed from a mission‑driven brand that attracted talent and capital, but market maturity now demands disciplined execution....

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....