Executive Moves

In the world of corporate services and facilities management, strategic leadership appointments often signal a company's future direction. 

In a year of incredible growth, Miu Miu has appointed Silvia Onofri as its new CEO. Onofri, known for her success in repositioning heritage brands, steps in during a critical period for the luxury house. What prompted this decision, and how might it shape Miu Miu’s future as Prada Group accelerates its digital and creative evolution?

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind groundbreaking technologies like ChatGPT, has significantly strengthened its corporate governance and strategic direction by announcing Sarah Friar's appointment to its Board of Directors. 

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.

In the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, leadership changes often signal transformative shifts. This January, Srini Rajamani was appointed CEO of Opus Technologies, a leader in banking and payments technology. Known for leveraging advanced AI and digital solutions, Opus is poised to address critical industry challenges and drive innovation under Rajamani’s stewardship.

Model N’s appointment of Bret Connor as CEO ushers in a new chapter for the revenue optimization leader. With a proven track record and ambitious vision, Connor is set to drive innovation, strengthen customer partnerships, and expand the company’s market leadership in life sciences and high-tech industries.

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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