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business24 days ago•7 min saved

Doug Parker Emerges as Leading Candidate in American Airlines CEO Succession

Insiders say Doug Parker is the leading candidate to replace American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, with two main theories about Isom’s departure: he could exit by year-end due to profitability concerns, or the board could extend his tenure to avoid admitting past strategic missteps. Parker’s controversial track record—marked by heavy stock buybacks and cost-cutting—sparks debate about whether his return would fix American’s post-pandemic challenges or repeat past missteps, as the board navigates influence from legacy decisions and compares American to Delta and United.

via Aviation A2Z|

#american-airlines #aviation-industry #business

domestic-politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Backlash over hardline MP's post seen as jab at Mojtaba Khamenei

Hardline MP Hamid Rasaei drew sharp backlash after posting a Telegram note many took as an indirect jab at Mojtaba Khamenei, triggering accusations of disrespect toward Iran's Leader; Rasaei says he simply reshared an older piece and has supported Mojtaba's leadership, highlighting ongoing factional tensions over leadership succession and the role of Parliament in Iran.

via ایران اینترنشنال|

#domestic-politics #hamid-rasaei #iran-parliament

business3 months ago•23 min saved

Disney’s Next Chapter: D’Amaro Takes the Helm as Iger Steps Down

Disney is transitioning to a new leadership era as Josh D’Amaro succeeds Bob Iger, capping Iger’s two-decade tenure with marquee deals (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox) and global expansion; Iger’s farewell remarks at the shareholder meeting set the stage for D’Amaro and Walden to steer a refreshed strategy—strong creative, profitable streaming, ESPN’s digital future, and enhanced experiences—while Iger pursues an advisory/investor role rather than an operator position.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bob-iger #business #dana-walden

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. intel questions Mojtaba Khamenei’s fitness to lead Iran

U.S. intelligence circulated to President Trump and aides that Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei doubted his son Mojtaba Khamenei’s fitness to succeed him, citing concerns about his intelligence and personal issues, as Mojtaba was named Iran’s next leader after Ali's death, with the White House viewing Iran as leaderless and the IRGC as now calling the shots.

via CBS News|

#iran #khamenei #leadership-succession

world4 months ago•8 min saved

Survival Over Victory: Iran’s Calculated Escalation in a Regional War

Facing a broader U.S.–Israel confrontation, Iran treats the clash as an existential crisis focused on survival and deterrence, expanding attacks across the region, keeping options open including Hormuz, and weighing leadership succession while aiming for a regional balance of power rather than outright battlefield victory.

via Amwaj.media|

#deterrence #geopolitics #iran

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Brussels Countdown: The Race to Succeed Lagarde at the ECB

As Christine Lagarde’s term nears its end, three ECB executive-board vacancies will surface next year, triggering a high-stakes Brussels horse-trading over the presidency; Knot is widely viewed as the favorite, with Pablo Hernández de Cos as the insider pick, while several German contenders (Isabel Schnabel, Joachim Nagel, Jörg Kukies) vie for the post and Kristalina Georgieva is a potential fallback.

via politico.eu|

#business #european-central-bank #eurozone

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Race to Succeed Mitch McConnell: The Battle for Senate Republican Leadership"

Mitch McConnell announced his intention to step down as the Senate's top Republican, prompting speculation about his potential successors. Likely candidates include Senator John Thune of South Dakota, Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, Senator John Cornyn of Texas, and Senator Rick Scott of Florida. Other potential candidates include Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa and Senator Steve Daines of Montana. The race to replace McConnell will require appealing to different factions within the party, with some seeking a fresh leader following the former president's influence.

via BBC.com|

#john-barrasso #john-thune #leadership-succession

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kim Jong Un's Mysterious 40th Birthday: The Enigma Continues"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turned 40 on Monday, although his birth date has never been officially confirmed by the secretive regime. State media has remained silent on his birthday, in contrast to the national holidays dedicated to his father and grandfather. South Korea's intelligence agency believes Kim's daughter, Ju-ae, may be a potential successor. Kim's government faces heavy sanctions due to its nuclear weapons and human rights abuses.

via NBC News|

#birthday #kim-jong-un #leadership-succession

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Speculation Surrounds North Korea's Kim Jong Un's Age as He Turns 40"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 40th birthday passed without any official mention from the secretive regime, continuing the decades-long silence on his birth date. While the U.S. government lists his birth year as 1984, North Korea has never confirmed the exact date. State media instead showed Kim visiting a chicken farm with his daughter and senior officials, as South Korea's intelligence agency suggests that his daughter, known as Ju-ae, may be a potential successor.

via Reuters|

#birthday #kim-jong-un #leadership-succession

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Leadership Shifts and Lithium Opportunities: BASF Announces CEO Shakeup and Canadian Miner Eyes Chile's Assets"

Markus Kamieth will succeed Martin Brudermüller as Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE in 2024, following a decision by the Supervisory Board. Anup Kothari and Katja Scharpwinkel have been appointed as members of the Board of Executive Directors, effective March 1, 2024, and February 1, 2024, respectively. Melanie Maas-Brunner will not renew her contract beyond 2024. The Supervisory Board has also extended the contract of Michael Heinz until the Annual Shareholders' Meeting in 2026.

via BASF|

#basf #board-of-executive-directors #business

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"North Coast Lawmaker Selected as Leader by California Senate Democrats"

State Senator Mike McGuire, a moderate North Coast Democrat, has been chosen as the next leader of the California Senate, replacing Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins. McGuire's term will be brief, lasting no more than 2 ½ years, as he is termed out in 2026. The decision was made to avoid a divisive and prolonged successor campaign. McGuire's coalition was largely driven by more moderate-leaning senators, but he will likely face pressure to include more progressives, people of color, women, and LGBTQ members in his leadership team.

via POLITICO|

#california-senate #leadership-succession #mike-mcguire

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

ISIS Leader Killed by Militants in Syria, Successor Named

The Islamic State group has announced the death of its leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who had been heading the extremist organization since November. The group did not provide details on when he was killed but stated that he died in fighting with an al-Qaida-linked group in northwestern Syria. The Islamic State named Abu Hafs al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi as its new leader. This marks the fourth leader of the group to be killed since its establishment in 2014. Despite its territorial losses, the Islamic State continues to carry out deadly attacks in Iraq, Syria, and other countries.

via ABC News|

#abu-al-hussein-al-husseini-al-qurayshi #al-qaida #islamic-state-group

terrorism2 years ago•1 min saved

ISIL Announces Death of Leader, Names Successor

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, and announced Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as his successor. Turkey had previously announced the killing of the ISIL leader in April. The group stated that Abu Hussein al-Qurashi was killed in clashes with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group in Idlib province, Syria. ISIL's rule, known for its brutality, collapsed in 2017 in Iraq and 2019 in Syria, but sleeper cells continue to carry out attacks. Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi is the fifth leader of ISIL since its inception.

via Al Jazeera English|

#abu-hafs-al-hashimi-al-qurashi #abu-hussein-al-qurashi #isil

business3 years ago•4 min saved

Anastasiya Pasterick named new CFO of Nikola.

Nikola Corporation has announced that its current CFO, Kim J. Brady, will retire on April 7, 2023, and will be succeeded by Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick, who is currently serving as Nikola’s Vice President, Corporate Controller. Pasterick will be responsible for leading Nikola’s finance and accounting team, including investor relations, strategic finance, and treasury. Brady will remain employed with Nikola through April 28, 2023, as a non-executive officer in an advisory capacity to support the transition.

via Nikola Motor|

#anastasiya-pasterick #business #cfo