In a significant development a former CEO of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein said, he believes the US economy is at risk of slipping into a recession, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to tackle inflation by hiking interest rates. Blankfein… Read More ›
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VW’s shareholders approve $339M compensation for former executives
Volkswagen’s shareholders have approved a deal to settle claims against four former executives, including long-time CEO Martin Winterkorn, with regard to its emissions cheating scandal. The initial deal, announced last month, sees Volkswagen receive $339 million (288 million euros) in… Read More ›
Willie Walsh to head global airline body IATA
With IAG CEO Alexandre de Juniac set to step down in March 2020, , IATA has picked Willie Walsh to become its Director General, said the global airline body in a statement. De Juniac, a former Air France-KLM CEO who… Read More ›
Swiss EV startup Piëch Automotive AG hires former CEO of VW & Porsche
On Monday, in a statement, Swiss electric car startup Piëch Automotive AG stated, it has appointed the former CEO of Porsche and Volkswagen, Matthias Mueller, as its new chairman. Incidentally, Piëch Automotive is founded by Anton Piëch, who is the… Read More ›
Wells Fargo not complying with terms of settlements related to sales scandal: Congressional report
According to a Congressional report that was released on Wednesday, Wells Fargo is not complying with the terms of multiple settlements related to its sales scandal. The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee released the findings of its year-long… Read More ›
Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO Ralf Speth to step down in September 2020
In a report, the Financial Times said citing sources, Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover’s Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to step down later this year in September when his contract ends; he will continue to remain in the company at… Read More ›
Former PepsiCo CEO Indira Nooyi joins Amazon.com’s board of directors
Indira Nooyi will be part of Amazon’s audit committee on its board. In a development that underscores Amazon’s commitments towards gender neutrality in its board of directors, the world’s biggest online retailer stated it has appointed Indra Nooyi, the former… Read More ›