Category Archives: Corporate Appointments

The hidden cost of slow CEO succession—from a guy who became president in a weekend

June 10, 2026 The hidden cost of slow CEO succession—from a guy who became president in a weekend BY Josh Block When I became president at 29, it happened over a weekend. On Friday, I was a regional sales rep. On Monday, I was running a $ 30 million company. There was no five-year training plan. … Continue reading The hidden cost of slow CEO succession—from a guy who became president in a weekend →

Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next

April 26, 2026 Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next BY Michael Grothaus   Earlier this week, Apple made its biggest announcement of the year, and no, it wasn’t about a new iPhone. The company announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook would be stepping down as … Continue reading Apple’s CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here’s what comes next →

John Ternus named new CEO of Apple, will replace Tim Cook in September

April 20, 2026 John Ternus named new CEO of Apple, will replace Tim Cook in September BY Morgan Clendaniel   John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, has been named the new CEO of Apple, the company announced. In a letter posted on the company’s website, current CEO Tim Cook wrote that he will … Continue reading John Ternus named new CEO of Apple, will replace Tim Cook in September →

OpenAI’s head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense

  OpenAI’s robotics hardware lead resigns following deal with the Department of Defense Caitlin Kalinowski, who oversaw the company’s hardware for robotics, said that, “the announcement was rushed without the guardrails defined.” Jackson Chen   UpdatedSun, March 8, 2026 OpenAI OpenAI‘s robotics hardware lead is out. Caitlin Kalinowski, who oversaw hardware within the robotics division … Continue reading OpenAI’s head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense →

World Economic Forum CEO steps down after appearing in the Epstein files, marking another scandal for WEF

    February 26, 2026 World Economic Forum CEO steps down after appearing in the Epstein files BY Jude Cramer Yet another powerful person has stepped down after being named in the Epstein files. Børge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), best known for hosting an annual summit of world leaders in … Continue reading World Economic Forum CEO steps down after appearing in the Epstein files, marking another scandal for WEF →

Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal

Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     A popular Australian poker player has taken to social media to apologize after cheating at a recent event, with the Southern Poker Tour also confirming he is no longer a brand ambassador. Chris Skinner, … Continue reading Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal →

Lululemon founder adds three new board members

December 29, 2025 Lululemon founder adds three new board members span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Lululemon Athletica‘s founder Chip Wilson said on Monday he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company’s board, just over two weeks after the apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald without a clear successor. Lululemon shares have … Continue reading Lululemon founder adds three new board members →

Exclusive: Hinge CEO Justin McLeod steps down

December 09, 2025 Exclusive: Hinge CEO Justin McLeod steps down span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>  Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of dating app Hinge, is consciously uncoupling from his app. Hinge’s president and chief marketing officer Jackie Jantos—recently named one of Fast Company’s CMOs of the year—will succeed him in the role of CEO, effective immediately. McLeod will stay … Continue reading Exclusive: Hinge CEO Justin McLeod steps down →