Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank
Oracle has recently made some significant changes to its leadership team. Two key figures, Clay Magouyrk and Michael Sicilia, have been appointed as presidents. This move has sparked discussions about the company's future direction, especially in the cloud computing arena. The appointments were qui
The leader of a major US bank, Jamie Dimon, has a warning for investors. He thinks markets and central banks are not paying enough attention to serious risks. These risks include huge government deficits, trade tensions, and the possibility of higher inflation. Dimon shared his thoughts during a mee
Tesla's board has been quietly looking for a new leader. This news came out after a report was published. The report said that the board started this search about a month ago. They did this while Elon Musk was busy in Washington. Musk was trying to cut government spending. Meanwhile, Tesla was deali
Daniel Pinto, who has been with JPMorgan Chase for over four decades, will step down as Chief Operating Officer and President in June. He plans to retire by the end of 2026. This move has sparked discussions about succession planning for current CEO Jamie Dimon. Jennifer Piepszak, the co-head of the
Thinking about retiring? If you own a small business, it's smart to start planning early. Mike Roach, who started Paloma Clothing in Portland, Oregon, knew he had to think about the future when he turned 74. His manager, Traci Burnes, had been crucial in navigating the pandemic, so he decided to off
In Saudi Arabia, the path to academic leadership is not always clear, especially for women. While gender gaps are common in many places, the higher education system in Saudi Arabia has some unique challenges. Leadership development and succession planning could help level the playing field, but thes
Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes
In a move to secure its future leadership, Disney has appointed Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman to lead its succession planning committee. Gorman, who joined Disney's board earlier this year, brings a wealth of experience in succession planning, having overseen the process at Morgan S
