Tag: CEOs
News round-up: this week in governance
FRC’s record audit fines; ‘absolutist’ views on ESG; BlackRock votes for fewer E&S resolutions; climate reporting; narcissistic CEOs.
Asos appoints new chief executive and chair
José Antonio Ramos Calamonte has been made CEO and Jørgen Lindemann takes over as chair at the online fashion retailer.
Santander nominates Héctor Grisi as CEO
Grisi, currently head of the group’s North America region, succeeds José Antonio Álvarez, who will remain as non-executive vice chair.
Foxtons Group appoints Guy Gittins as chief executive
Gittins is currently chief executive of estate agency Chestertons, and will take up his new role on 5 September.
B&M names Alex Russo as its next chief executive
Russo is the group’s chief financial officer and has held senior leadership positions at retailers including Asda, Tesco and Kingfisher.
JD Sports appoints interim CEO and non-executive chair
Kath Smith has been named interim chief executive, while Helen Ashton takes on the role of interim non-executive chair.
Is there a Machiavellian CEO in your boardroom?
While being Machiavellian is generally seen as a negative characteristic, a study shows that it can offer important advantages for leaders.
New leadership team takes the helm at M&S
Stuart Machin has taken over as chief executive, with Katie Bickerstaffe as co-CEO and Eoin Tonge as chief strategy and finance officer.
News round-up: this week in governance
CEOs embrace podcasts; Blanc hits back over sexism; ESG proposals need ‘new momentum’; good looks? check the books; CEO pay defies crises.
Company credit ratings ‘negatively associated with CEO narcissism’
Research suggests credit rating agencies perceive companies led by narcissistic chief executives as riskier propositions.