Executive Moves

Mahmoud Reza Banki’s appointment as CFO of X Corp. comes at a tumultuous time for the social media giant. Since Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition in 2022, X has faced a staggering 80% drop in valuation, with Fidelity estimating its worth at just $9.4 billion in 2024. 

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Trustly, a global leader in open banking payments, has appointed Adam Miller as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in October 2024. This strategic move comes during a period of significant expansion for the company. 

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Nadav Shoval, founder of OpenWeb, is resisting his replacement as CEO by Tim Harvey following a controversial board decision. The power struggle erupted publicly in September 2024, raising concerns and sowing confusion about corporate governance at the Israeli-based unicorn.

In a significant leadership change, Starbucks has announced that Brian Niccol, the current Chairman and CEO of Chipotle, will take over as its new Chairman and CEO, effective September 9, 2024. This move comes as Laxman Narasimhan steps down from his role after a challenging tenure that saw the coffee giant face declining sales and increasing pressure from activist investors.

Arch Insurance International has announced the appointment of Marie Penberthy as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), pending regulatory approval. Penberthy takes over from Kurt Kittinger, who has held the position since 2020. This strategic appointment is seen as a move to enhance the company’s financial management and support its ambitious growth plans.

CIM Group has announced a significant expansion in its European footprint through a strategic partnership with Michael Bickford to establish Round Hill Capital Ventures. This newly formed investment platform is set to manage a $2.1 billion portfolio, focusing predominantly on high-quality investment and development real estate in Europe.