Tag: CEO
UN challenges CEOs for paying ‘poverty wages’
United Nations’ expert on extreme poverty names and shames profitable US giants Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash.
Pearson announces next CEO
Microsoft’s Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird in early 2024 as chief executive officer of the global learning company.
Direct Line finds next CEO
Aviva’s Adam Winslow is expected to take over the role of chief executive officer of the insurance group early next year.
Allison Kirkby appointed CEO of BT Group
Telia CEO will take over from Philip Jansen to lead the telecoms giant, where she has been a NED since 2019.
Corporate ethics fail to win people’s confidence
Public trust in UK businesses is six points down on last year, research by the Institute of Business Ethics finds.
Unilever appoints new CEO
Hein Schumacher, who joined Unilever as a non-executive director in October last year, will replace Alan Jope as chief executive officer.
Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO
Iger, who led Disney from 2005 until 2020 as its chair and CEO, takes over from Bob Chapek, who has stepped down.
PUMA promotes Arne Freundt to CEO
Currently chief commercial officer, Freundt will take over as chief executive and chair of the management board.
Comptoir appoints CEO
Nick Ayerst joins the Lebanese restaurant chain owner from LEON, taking over from interim CEO Jean-Michel Orieux.
De Beers Group announces co-chair and new chief executive
Al Cook will replace Bruce Cleaver as CEO at the global diamond corporation, while Cleaver moves to the role of co-chairman.