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Xbox reshapes Arkane with MachineGames co-founder taking the helm
gaming10 days ago

Xbox reshapes Arkane with MachineGames co-founder taking the helm

Xbox is undertaking a leadership reshuffle: Arkane Studios’ president Leonard Bendel resigns while MachineGames co-founder Jerk Gustafsson takes over Arkane’s operations, a move that could signal closer ties or a merger between Arkane and MachineGames. Blade development reportedly continues, even as Microsoft pursues a broader studio reset and cost-cutting that has spurred negotiations and potential restructurings across several studios within its gaming division.

via Windows Central|
#arkane-studios#blade-marvel#gaming
Quentin Dolan Takes the Reins in Family-Led Rangers Transition
sports11 days ago

Quentin Dolan Takes the Reins in Family-Led Rangers Transition

James Dolan is handing control of the New York Rangers to his son Quentin, who will serve as president, COO and alternate governor, marking a family-led leadership transition. Quentin says he’s ready to prove himself and pursue a championship, while Chris Drury’s hockey-operations duties remain unchanged. The Rangers have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and face the task of upgrading the club despite existing talent like Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox, Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault, with the leadership shift hoped to energize the franchise.

via Bleacher Report|
#james-dolan#leadership-change#madison-square-garden-sports
Kunal Shah named to helm WhatsApp as Meta reshapes leadership
technology21 days ago

Kunal Shah named to helm WhatsApp as Meta reshapes leadership

Meta will have Will Cathcart step down after more than seven years as head of WhatsApp to take a new role building products, appointing Cred founder Kunal Shah to run WhatsApp; Meta is investing $900 million in Cred (valued at about $4.5 billion post-money) as WhatsApp surpasses 3 billion monthly users and Meta tests subscriptions for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram to diversify beyond ads and offset AI costs.

via CNBC|
#cred#kunal-shah#leadership-change
Burnham tipped as Labour's next PM as Starmer steps down
politics22 days ago

Burnham tipped as Labour's next PM as Starmer steps down

Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation accelerates Labour’s leadership race, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner after Wes Streeting endorsed him; Burnham’s popularity in Greater Manchester and a lack of detailed policy plans prompt questions about his governance, cabinet options (including Reeves’ fate) and foreign policy, as Well as the potential for rivals like Darren Jones or Streeting to mount a challenge as a swift transition looms.

via BBC|
#andy-burnham#keir-starmer#labour-party
Minghella to Head Netflix Animation as Goldberg Expands Live-Action Family Films
entertainment22 days ago

Minghella to Head Netflix Animation as Goldberg Expands Live-Action Family Films

Netflix reshuffles its animation leadership, naming Hannah Minghella Head of Netflix Animation Studios to oversee animation across three facilities and more than 1,000 employees, while Kira Goldberg expands into live-action family films. Minghella will drive the animation slate and franchises across divisions, with projects including Steps, Ray Gunn, The Buried Giant, a Mitchells vs. the Machines sequel, In Waves, and an animated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory planned for 2027. Goldberg will oversee live-action family titles in addition to her current duties. Both remain in Netflix’s brain trust led by Dan Lin as animation continues to be a growth engine for the company.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#animation#entertainment#hannah-minghella
Fiserv Slumps After Lyons Departure as New CEO Pledges Turnaround
business29 days ago

Fiserv Slumps After Lyons Departure as New CEO Pledges Turnaround

Fiserv shares fell after CEO Mike Lyons stepped down to lead Truist, with Takis Georgakopoulos named as his replacement; the company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance of 1%-3% organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $8.00-$8.30, while Morningstar calls 2026 a reset year and activist Jana Partners pushes for portfolio reshaping—retail sentiment around FISV is mixed and the stock was down about 7%.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#fiserv#leadership-change
Meta Refreshes Metaverse Leadership Amid AI Pivot
technology1 month ago

Meta Refreshes Metaverse Leadership Amid AI Pivot

Meta has shuffled its metaverse leadership again, with Gabriel Aul retiring after a brief tenure and Saxs Persson taking over Horizon, as the company winds down certain metaverse initiatives and shifts billions into AI. The move follows prior exits and a broader Reality Labs downturn, and Meta emphasizes that the metaverse strategy extends beyond Horizon while continuing to invest heavily in AI.

via Business Insider|
#horizon#leadership-change#meta
Netflix Alters its Comms Team as Emily Feingold Exits
business1 month ago

Netflix Alters its Comms Team as Emily Feingold Exits

Emily Feingold is leaving Netflix after eight years, having joined as communications director in 2017 and been promoted to VP of Communications in 2022. Her departure, reported by Puck, comes as Netflix reshapes its communications leadership with new hires (Dani Dudeck as chief communications officer and Kelly Pakula as VP of global corporate communications) and expands the team amid shifts in advertising, gaming and live events, plus ongoing talks around Warner Bros. acquisition.

via Variety|
#business#emily-feingold#leadership-change
MSU president exits amid board strife and a looming $2M pay debate
education1 month ago

MSU president exits amid board strife and a looming $2M pay debate

Michigan State University is losing its president, Kevin Guskiewicz, who will depart for Clemson after less than 2½ years. The board had just doubled his pay to $2 million and enacted an ethics policy amid governance tensions and concerns over board conduct. The move has sparked questions about MSU’s next leader and broader debates on how university boards should be appointed, with Governor Whitmer criticizing the board’s actions as the university begins its search for a new president.

via Bridge Michigan|
#board-of-trustees#education#higher-education-governance
business1 month ago

S&P Global to Unify Data and Tech After Leadership Change

S&P Global announced that Saugata Saha, President of Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, will depart on July 30, 2026, staying to ensure a smooth transition. The Enterprise Data Organization will move into the Chief Technology & Transformation Office under Firdaus Bhathena, unifying data and technology to accelerate AI integration and innovation, while the company reiterates its 2026 guidance.

via S&P Global|
#business#enterprise-data#leadership-change
PGA of America Replaces President After Ryder Cup Controversy
sports1 month ago

PGA of America Replaces President After Ryder Cup Controversy

The PGA of America has ousted president Don Rea Jr., suspending him for the remainder of his two-year term and naming vice president Nathan Charnes as acting president during a leadership transition, following criticism over his delayed response to unruly fan behavior at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage Black. The move comes as golf watchers note LIV Golf's funding questions and look ahead to two remaining majors this year (U.S. Open and Open Championship).

via Bleacher Report|
#don-rea-jr#leadership-change#ouster