#leadership-change

#leadership-change

Leribault's priority will be to strengthen the safety and security of the building, the collections, and people, to restore a climate of trust, and to carry forward, together with all the teams, the necessary transformations for the museum, the culture ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

The firm's Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen and Chief Legal Officer Tyler Meade are all leaving the company effective immediately, New York-based Gemini said in a filing on Tuesday. Beard, who has also stepped down from Gemini's board of directors, has not resigned as a result of any disagreement with the firm, it added. Gemini does not intend to appoint a successor to Beard at this time, it said. Instead, President Cameron Winklevoss will assume several of his duties.

José Andrés Group CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour is stepping away from the top role in the company's hospitality and media empire. Andrés tells Washingtonian his longtime friend and board member David Strasser-a managing director in venture capital firm Swan & Legend and former board member of Cava-will become the next CEO. The change is a "good next phase for all!," Andrés says in a text message.

Upstart Holdings ( NASDAQ: UPST) has dropped 19.77% over the past week, falling from $38.24 to $30.68 as of February 13. That's a sharp decline for a stock that Wall Street still sees climbing to $51.67, implying 68% upside from current levels. The AI-powered lending platform reported fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 10, beating revenue estimates but triggering a selloff that has now erased 33.95% of its value over the past month.

The shock departure of Saltzman, who became director of arts and participation at the Barbican in February 2024, comes two years after her arrival and months after she unveiled a five-year creative vision for the venue. Saltzman was named recently as one of the 40 most influential women working in the arts in the UK, and described as the driving force behind the organisation. The Barbican refused to confirm the exit, with a spokesperson telling the Guardian it would be unable to comment on individual staffing matters.

Sulayem's lengthy tenure at the helm of the logistics giant came to an end in a firestorm of controversy over his links with the disgraced financier, after recently declassified documents showed the pair had exchanged messages for years before and after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution. The friendly exchanges between the two include discussions about deals and also mention bin Sulayem visiting Epstein's private island while sharing contacts in business and politics.

Toyota has a new boss. Koji Sato, who was appointed CEO in January 2023, will step down on April 1. His replacement is Kenta Kon, the company's current chief financial officer, who is widely regarded as one of the main forces behind the automaker's impressive profits. The move marks the beginning of a regime change at the top of the world's largest automaker, as this is the first time since 2009 that Toyota has appointed someone who is not a car guy at the helm.

The company has come under pressure in recent months. Its sales in the Americas have slid, and analysts say the brand has veered from its yoga roots and become more generic. Its stock price has sunk 53% in the past year. Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, has also become increasingly vocal in his criticism of the athleisure company. At the end of last year, he launched a proxy battle to change the leadership of Lululemon's board.

Ellison is taking his data-focused strategy to a new level by elevating Jason Kim, Paramount's EVP of data and insights, to oversee data for the entire company, instead of just the direct-to-consumer division. The change was announced by Domenic DiMeglio - who heads up marketing as well as data and insights for Paramount's streaming division - in a Thursday afternoon staff meeting, a recording of which was obtained by Business Insider.

Century 21 New Millennium has always been more than a business to me. It is part of my DNA, Hetherington said in a statement. I've been incredibly fortunate to build this company alongside exceptional agents and leaders. While my role is changing, my commitment to NM and its people is not. Serving as chairman allows me to stay actively involved and support Kim as she leads the company forward.

Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself in the increasingly competitive upscale market after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments. The New York-based private company that owns retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus said in a release Wednesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. The company's top executive, Marc Metrick, stepped down earlier this month as the firm struggled with debt it took on for its $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024.

Richardson succeeds Lynn Blashford, who is retiring after working at White Castle for 15 years, including the past six years as CMO, according to a press release emailed to Restaurant Dive. Richardson has worked at the fast food chain for more than 27 years in various marketing roles with increased responsibility, according to his LinkedIn profile. He will report to White Castle President Anthony Joseph. Prior to his promotion, Richardson served as vice president of marketing and public relations,

The Professional Fighters League today announced that Peter Murray, CEO of PFL international leagues, will be departing the organization. As founding CEO of PFL, Peter played an integral role over the last eight years in the league's growth and evolution, helping to strength the organization's business operations, expand its global footprint, and establish PFL as a force in the sport of MMA. His leadership and commitment were instrumental during a period of significant development for the company.

Much of the front half of the year for Target was defined by the company's decision in January to pull back on some diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as the Trump administration took power. That led Black-owned brands and employees to question Target's commitment to the progressive values that once defined its brand. In May, Target's CEO finally addressed the topic, somewhat, saying its values of inclusivity, connection and drive "are not up for debate."

Eleven months into 2025, $55 billion hedge fund Viking Global sits in an underwhelming position. The long-running Tiger Cub - a nickname for the group of firms connected to the late Julian Robertson's Tiger Management - is up just 5.8% through November in its flagship stock-picking hedge fund after a 0.5% gain last month, a person close to the manager told Business Insider.

According to a report by an outside law firm, Monaghan was approached on Sept. 17, 2024 by Sheriff Corpus' right-hand-man, Victor Aenlle, who wanted to know if Monaghan had been interviewed by retired judge LaDoris Cordell, who was investigating the sheriff's office. When Monaghan confirmed he was interviewed, Aenlle asked, "When were you going to tell us this?" Two days later, Corpus fired Monaghan.

Coupang chief executive officer Park Dae-jun resigned over his failure to prevent South Korea's largest-ever data breach, which set off a regulatory and political backlash against the country's dominant online retailer. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that Park had stepped down over his role in the breach. It appointed Harold Rogers, chief administrative officer for the retailer's U.S.-based parent company Coupang Inc., as interim head.

"going to get the message or they're going to get voted out."

Though official results have yet to be released, the NDP's likely victory is slated to end the Unity Labour Party's 24 years in power. The party addressed its constituents in St Vincent and the Grenadines, sometimes known by the acronym SVG, in a social media post after Thursday's election. We love you, SVG, and we will keep working and advocating for you, the Unity Labour Party said. This is not the end, it is the beginning.

Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the best engineers in Formula One history, will become Aston Martin team principal next season. Newey committed his long-term future to Aston Martin in September 2024 after his departure from Red Bull sparked a bidding war for the Brtion's services. Pressure has built on current team principal and chief executive, Andy Cowell, amid a disappointing season and reported disagreements with Newey, the team's managing technical partner.

Since its merger with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company last year, Six Flags has upset some parkgoers with its cost-cutting efforts, including moving to a regional management model where park presidents at Knott's Berry Farm and Magic Mountain were laid off. At some parks, live entertainment was reduced or mostly canceled, and some seasonal events did not return this year, such as WinterFest and Tricks and Treats at California's Great America in Santa Clara.