Apple appoints Sabih Khan as new COO amid Jeff Williams' retirement
Apple has appointed a new chief operating officer, marking a significant leadership change within the company.
Tag
Coo
All articles tagged with #coo
Apple COO Jeff Williams to Retire After 27 Years, Role to Be Passed to Lieutenant
Apple's COO Jeff Williams is stepping down later this month to retire and spend more time with family, with Sabih Khan appointed as his successor. Williams, who has been with Apple for nearly 30 years, will continue to oversee the design team and Apple Watch until his departure, after which the design team will report directly to CEO Tim Cook.
Uber Appoints New COO to Lead Autonomous Driving and Strategy
Uber appointed Andrew Macdonald as its first COO since 2019, consolidating leadership of its core mobility and delivery units to boost customer engagement and streamline operations, amid broader executive changes including the departure of a top delivery executive.
"Pete Guelli Appointed COO of Buffalo Bills and Sabres"
Pete Guelli has been named the chief operating officer for both the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, overseeing business operations for both organizations. With extensive experience in the sports business landscape, including roles with the New York Giants and the Charlotte Hornets, Guelli will be taking on big projects such as the Bills' new stadium construction and the Sabres' upcoming renovations to KeyBank Center. His appointment follows the firing of former COO John Roth and SVP Kathryn D'Angelo, and he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the community again.
"Mythical Entertainment Appoints Jacob Moncrief as COO, Brian Flanagan as President"
Mythical Entertainment, founded by YouTube creators Rhett & Link, has appointed Jacob Moncrief as COO and promoted Brian Flanagan to president. Moncrief, returning from Westbrook Media, will oversee content production, distribution, and more, while Flanagan will focus on diversifying revenue and overseeing brand management. The company, known for its popular talk show "Good Mythical Morning," has also completed its first significant M&A transaction and sold back the Smosh comedy brand.
"OpenAI's Copyright Challenges: Navigating Legal Hurdles in AI Industry"
OpenAI's COO is working to persuade publishers that the startup will be a more cooperative partner compared to other tech companies they have had conflicts with in the past.
Raiders' COO Mike Newquist Departs
The Las Vegas Raiders have "parted ways" with their Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mike Newquist, just months after his arrival, with reports suggesting he was fired. The move adds to the growing dysfunction within the organization under owner Mark Davis, as the hiring and subsequent dismissal of a key employee in such a short period of time is seen as abnormal.
Buffalo Bills and Sabres Terminate Top Executives Over Unethical Relationship
The Buffalo Bills have fired their Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jon Roth, and team general counsel, Kathryn D'Angelo, due to their involvement in a romantic relationship. The situation came to light during the team's recent trip to England, causing internal problems as D'Angelo reported to Roth. Interim replacements have been appointed as the Bills seek permanent hires to fill the vacant positions.
"Nikola Stock Skyrockets as Mary Chan Takes Over as COO"
Nikola's stock price surged by 25% after the electric truck start-up revealed the appointment of Mary Chan as its new Chief Operating Officer.
GameStop Executives Cash Out Amidst Stock Concerns
GameStop's Chief Operating Officer, Nir Patel, sold $2.8 million worth of stock to cover withholding taxes, while Chief Financial Officer Diana Saadeh-Jajeh proposed selling 10,484 shares. The sales were not discretionary trades and did not represent a significant portion of their holdings. GameStop's stock has seen a 27.2% rally this year.
TikTok's COO V. Pappas Resigns Amid Executive Changes
TikTok's COO, V. Pappas, is leaving the company after almost five years amid staff reshuffling.
TikTok's COO and Top Executive Depart from Company
TikTok's COO, V. Pappas, has resigned from their position, stating that it is the "right time to move on and refocus." Pappas will remain at TikTok in an advisory role. The news comes as TikTok faces renewed government scrutiny over its parent company's ties to China. Adam Presser will become TikTok's head of operations, while Zenia Mucha will join as the chief brand and communications officer.
Insights from Salesforce's CEO and COO in Q&A Session.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has announced a shake-up that brings back several former executives to the company and shifts more responsibility to President and COO Brian Millham. The changes come after a challenging 18-month period for the company, which saw activist investors circling and thousands of job cuts. Benioff and Millham discussed the changes and the importance of focusing on the company's culture. While Millham's new role expands his responsibilities, he will not be named co-CEO at this time.
David Leavy appointed as CNN's new COO amidst ratings decline.
David C. Leavy, a top executive at Warner Bros. Discovery, has been named COO of CNN Worldwide. Leavy will oversee commercial, operational and promotional activities across the network. CNN Worldwide CEO Chris Licht’s strategy has been to focus more on the network’s newsgathering, rather than opinion personalities, and he’s been in the midst of retooling the nighttime lineup.