All articles tagged with #leadership shake up
Bill Maher discussed Bari Weiss’s appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief and praised her push for a fairer perspective, recounting her claim that some staff feel liberated despite critics; the leadership shake-up followed Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Global and included major 60 Minutes departures.
Vijay Kumar, acting director of FDA’s Office of Therapeutic Products that reviews cell and gene therapies, is stepping down and not renewing his detail. His departure comes amid broader leadership turnover at the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, where the cell-and-gene-therapy office is housed. Kumar had been promoted to lead the office by Vinay Prasad after Verdun’s ouster a little over a year ago, highlighting continuing leadership shake-ups within the FDA.
Truth Social is undergoing a leadership shake-up with Kevin McGurn stepping in as chief to steer the platform through a stock-price collapse.
Microsoft has reshuffled Xbox leadership, naming Asha Sharma as the new Xbox Gaming CEO after Phil Spencer’s departure and Sarah Bond’s resignation, with Matt Booty moving to Chief Content Officer. Sharma has been engaging with fans on social media, emphasizing the importance of exclusive games and signaling a renewed focus on key franchises like Halo, Forza, Gears, and Fable, including a direct message to fans that “we hear you.” Analysts say it’s early to judge any strategic shift beyond maintaining the existing “Xbox Everywhere” approach, while fan reactions range from cautious optimism to skepticism.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the NIH, will serve as acting director of the CDC until a permanent appointee is named, as part of a White House leadership shake-up at HHS; experts warn that one person leading both agencies could complicate public health amid funding cuts and staff turnover at the CDC.
Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas after a year of financial struggles tied to its merger; former Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck has taken over as CEO and is spearheading a leadership overhaul, while the company secures a $1.75 billion financing package to support restructuring. Stores remain open, but the company plans to reject several leases and vendors face strained relationships, signaling a multi-year turnaround ahead.
Milwaukee-based Fiserv reported third-quarter earnings significantly below expectations, leading to a major leadership shake-up including the appointment of two co-presidents and a new CFO, as the company aims to improve performance and drive sustainable growth.
The Trump administration plans to reassign senior ICE officials across the country to boost deportation efforts, including replacing some leaders with Customs and Border Protection officials, amid frustrations over arrest and deportation levels and expanding operations beyond the U.S.-Mexico border into Democratic-led cities.
Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry is leaving Microsoft after 26 years, triggering a shake-up within the Xbox teams. Microsoft is evaluating strategy changes for its gaming division, including the potential for Xbox-exclusive games to come to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The company is also working on next-gen Xbox hardware and considering further big changes to its overall Xbox strategy, with a big summer Xbox showcase planned for June 9th, featuring announcements of new games like Gears of War, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and a new Call of Duty.
Boeing announced a major executive shakeup with the departure of its CEO, chair of the board, and head of commercial airplanes, signaling a significant change in leadership. The company's struggles with quality control and production issues have impacted its cash flow and stock valuation. The new leadership team will be crucial in addressing these challenges and restoring Boeing's position in the aviation market, with a focus on increasing production levels and maintaining high-quality standards to drive consistent cash flow and potentially improve stock performance.
Microsoft has undergone a leadership shake-up, reuniting the Windows and Surface divisions under a new leader, Pavan Davuluri, and appointing Mustafa Suleyman as the CEO of Microsoft AI. The move comes after frustrations with the previous split and signals a renewed focus on AI-powered features in Windows and a push for "AI PCs." The company aims to clarify the significance of AI PCs and is expected to launch Arm-powered versions of its Surface devices, potentially marking a significant transition for Windows laptops.
Bungie has replaced Christopher Barrett with former Valorant director Joe Ziegler as the game director for their upcoming revival of the classic shooter Marathon. Reports suggest that the studio is undergoing another creative leadership shake-up in an effort to release Marathon before the summer of 2026, with the game's direction already shifting under Ziegler's leadership. This comes after Bungie's recent layoffs and delays in both Marathon and Destiny 2's expansion, The Final Shape.
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank has replaced Stephanie Linnartz as CEO, with analysts expressing surprise at the move. Plank, who previously faced operational mishaps during his tenure, now has "a lot to prove" as he reassumes the CEO position. The company's stock is under pressure following the leadership shake-up, with uncertainty surrounding Plank's strategic direction and a lack of trust in his leadership.
Boeing is shaking up its leadership in the commercial airplanes unit following an incident where a piece fell off a 737 Max 9 jet in flight, leading to the departure of Ed Clark, the head of the 737 Max program. The company has been under pressure to demonstrate its commitment to making safe planes and has announced leadership changes and an overhaul of its quality control process, including increased inspections at the factory in Renton, Wash., where the Max jets are produced.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has removed Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, the top general leading the nation's war effort, in a significant leadership shake-up amid intensified Russian attacks and tensions between civilian and military leadership. Zelensky praised Zaluzhny but emphasized the need for urgent changes to ensure victory, appointing Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky as the new head of Ukraine's Armed Forces. The move comes at a critical moment in the war, with Ukraine facing skepticism over aid and ongoing bloody, inconclusive fighting against Russian forces.