Elliot Management and Swedish activist investor Cevian are pushing for Thyssenkrupp to continue on its path of “structural evolution”, a change in its overall strategy as well as appointing a permanent CEO. In a move that is aimed at changing… Read More ›
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David Solomon to become Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s next CEO
A formal announcement is likely to be made as soon as today, if not later this week. As per a report from the New York Times, Goldman Sachs Group Inc is likely to name David Solomon as its next chief… Read More ›
Volkswagen names Thomas Sedran as head of its commercial vehicles division
Thomas Sedran, who currently is head of strategy at VW, will assume his new job on September 1, 2018. On Tuesday, Volkswagen named Thomas Sedran as head of its commercial vehicles division. Sedran, who currently is head of strategy at… Read More ›
Martin Sorrell’s departure from WPP leaves the advertising giant in a hazy mess
Although rumors of a 3-way split are doing the rounds, analysts from Goldman Sachs opine, given the preference of clients who choose ad agencies with integrated services over others, divestments and sales of assets are unlikely to be considered in… Read More ›
Credit Suisse strengthens its Southeast Asia businesses with key changes in HR
The move underscores Southeast Asia’s growing importance for churning out more profits for the bank. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Credit Suisse’s franchise in Southeast Asia, Credit Suisse Group AG appointed Felicity Chan and Yvonne Voon in… Read More ›
Domino’s Pizza Group’s CFO leaves company for greener pastures
No reason was given for Rachel Osborne’s departure from Domino’s Pizza Group. The U.S. group was however quick to take control of the flow of conversation by stating that the company was on track to meet its guidance outlook for… Read More ›
Stacey Cunningham appointed first female CEO of the New York Stock Exchange
The development is significant in two ways: Cunningham’s appointment as NYSE’s first CEO and Thomas Farley’s departure from NYSE to head Far Point, a SPAC, that has the backing of Third Point LLC. In a first of its kind, the… Read More ›
Jeff Holden, Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer leaves ride services firm
Jeff Holden’s departure is the latest in a series of senior executives leading the company. A spokesman for Uber Technologies Inc stated, Jeff Holden, its Chief Product Officer will be leaving the company. The development marks the latest departure of… Read More ›
Japanese HR services provider Recruit Holdings Co acquires Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion
The acquisition will enable Recruit to expand its reach in the U.S. job market. On Wednesday, Recruit Holdings Co, a Japanese HR services provider disclosed it will acquire Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion. The move will enable Recruit to tap… Read More ›
Uber Technologies wants VMWare’s Zane Rowe as its CFO
Uber needs to fill the post of the CFO before it launches its IPO in 2019. As per a Bloomberg report, Uber Technologies Inc has selected VMware Inc’s Zane Rowe as its top candidate for the post of chief financial… Read More ›