Executive Moves

Petco Revamps Leadership Team with Three Key Executive Appointments

 

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Zhao Steps Down as Honor CEO, Jian Li Takes the Helm in Buildup to IPO

George Zhao, CEO of Chinese smartphone maker Honor, has officially stepped down, citing personal reasons. Announced on January 20, 2025, the leadership transition follows Honor’s recent restructuring and IPO preparations. Jian Li, a veteran executive and key architect of Honor’s strategic transformation, has been appointed Zhao’s successor.

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Can New Communications Chief Ann Schmidt Steer Boeing Through Turbulence?

Struggling aircraft manufacturer Boeing has appointed interim Chief Communications and Brand Officer Ann Schmidt to the role permanently. This comes amid a larger executive restructuring at the company as it navigates intense scrutiny and works to rebuild its reputation.

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Richard Holtum To Take the Helm as Trafigura's New CEO

Global commodities giant Trafigura has announced the appointment of Richard Holtum as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Holtum, currently head of Trafigura’s gas, power, and renewables business, will replace Jeremy Weir, who will assume the role of Chairman. 

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OpenWeb Founder Refuses to Step Down After New CEO Announcement

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.

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Centrica Announces New Chairman: Kevin O'Byrne to Succeed Scott Wheway

Centrica plc, the FTSE-100 energy giant, announced today that Scott Wheway will step down as Chairman of the company on December 16, 2024, after nearly nine years on the Board and five years as Chairman. Kevin O'Byrne, the current Senior Independent Director, will succeed Wheway as Chair.

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Hailo Appoints Rakefet Russak Aminoach as Chairwoman of the Board

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