Tag: CEO succession
Succession planning: Alibaba works its magic
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has revealed plans for succession, the culmination of decade-long preparation. How can other companies follow his example?
Board moves at Fiat Chrysler/Ferrari; GAME Digital; and Smiths
Sergio Marchionne’s death leaves Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari to reshuffle boards; and finance executive Claire Urmston takes board roles at GAME.
FTSE 100 looks beyond UK for CEOs
Survey finds that an increasing number of FTSE 100 companies are appointing chief executives from outside Britain.
Sir Martin Sorrell investigated by WPP over alleged misconduct
Board of advertising agency WPP appoints independent counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by founder and CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.
Olisa lined up for Interswitch; Whitman to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Ken Olisa is set to lead African digital payments firm Interswitch, as it allegedly considers an IPO, while Meg Whitman is to leave HPE after six years.
LSE row prompts demand for CEO confidentiality waiver
Shareholder The Children’s Investment Fund demands that London Stock Exchange chief executive Xavier Rolet be permitted to speak out about his departure.
Investors head for showdown with LSE board over CEO’s departure
Senior figures from The Children’s Investment Fund are set to meet the London Stock Exchange board next week to discuss the departure of chief executive Xavier Rolet.
LSE clashes with shareholders over governance of CEO departure
London Stock Exchange defends the departure of chief executive Xavier Rolet, saying it followed “proper governance process”.
Telit’s governance tidy-up includes financial review and cost-cutting
Following the departure of CEO Oozi Cats, Telit seeks a new chairman and non-executives; an external review of finances; and cost-cutting, as covenant test looms.
Paddy Power Betfair CEO Corcoran to leave, while non-exec steps up
Long-standing executive Breon Corcoran stands down after steering the group through its merger, while Peter Jackson departs his Worldpay CEO role after just six months to take the Paddy Power Betfair position.