All articles tagged with #executive shakeup
A Puck article paints Bari Weiss as tightening control at CBS News, with Nick Bilton taking over 60 Minutes and reporting to Weiss, who in turn reports to David Ellison, while CBS News president Tom Cibrowski oversees her counterpart. The piece portrays internal tensions, a high-stakes power struggle, and whispers of further upheaval, including potential layoffs and a broader cleanup to stabilize the unit.
Microsoft is reshaping its gaming leadership as Phil Spencer retires after 38 years, with Asha Sharma named incoming Microsoft Gaming EVP and CEO to lead the next chapter; Sarah Bond resigns and Matt Booty is promoted to EVP and Chief Content Officer, while Spencer remains in an advisory role through the summer. The moves come as Microsoft refocuses Xbox strategy beyond hardware and continues pursuing cross‑platform growth and major acquisitions.
Walt Disney's President of Production, Sean Bailey, has stepped down after 15 years, transitioning to a producer role as Disney merges its film divisions amid an ongoing board proxy battle. David Greenbaum will replace Bailey, taking on the role of president of live action and 20th Century Studios. The shakeup comes as Disney faces pressure from activist investors and struggles within its film business, with CEO Bob Iger aiming to address the challenges in 2024.
Boeing removed the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, following ongoing safety incidents, including a midair blowout and a recent door plug issue. The National Transportation Safety Board found that missing bolts caused the door plug to blow out on a Boeing 737 Max flown by Alaska Airlines. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun took responsibility for the incident, and the company announced a shuffling of executives in its Boeing Commercial Airplanes unit. The problems have also led to the postponement of certification for new versions of the jet, and the CEOs of major Boeing customers have expressed doubts about receiving their orders anytime soon.
Boeing removed the head of its 737 Max program, Ed Clark, following ongoing safety incidents, including a midair blowout and a recent door plug issue. The National Transportation Safety Board found that missing bolts caused the door plug incident, prompting Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to take responsibility. In response to Clark's departure, Boeing announced a reorganization of executives in its Commercial Airplanes unit, creating a new position for quality oversight and shuffling responsibilities among senior leaders.
Kyle Vogt, co-founder and CEO of Cruise, has resigned from his position, according to an email sent to employees. The resignation comes after the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise's permits to operate self-driving vehicles following an incident where a pedestrian was hit and dragged by a Cruise robotaxi. Mo Elshenawy will serve as president and CTO for Cruise, while Craig Glidden and Jon McNeill will continue in their roles. Vogt expressed gratitude for the past 10 years and believes Cruise has a great future ahead. Employee morale has been low, with concerns about poor management and safety prioritization.