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technology4 days ago•17 min saved

Nadella Unveils Xbox Leadership Shakeup, Elevates Sharma to Run Microsoft Gaming

Microsoft Gaming is undergoing a major leadership restructuring: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving, with Asha Sharma named Executive Vice President and CEO, Microsoft Gaming, and Matt Booty becoming Chief Content Officer. Spencer will retire in 2025 but will assist the transition through 2026; Sharma, former President of Microsoft CoreAI, brings platform-building and scale experience, while Booty will oversee content across nearly 40 studios. Nadella praised Spencer's impact and stressed Microsoft's ongoing commitment to gaming, signaling a next era of growth and innovation for Xbox.

via Pure Xbox|

#asha-sharma #leadership-change #microsoft

world8 days ago•61 min saved

Peru’s Congress ousts seventh president in a decade, signaling ongoing political volatility

Peru’s Congress voted to remove President José Jeri, marking the country’s seventh president in about ten years and underscoring persistent political upheaval.

via AP News|

#congress #leadership-change #peru

business9 days ago•2 min saved

Hyatt chair steps down over Epstein ties, sparking leadership shift

Hyatt executive chair Thomas Pritzker resigns after revelations of his contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, apologizing and ceding the chair to Mark Hoplamazian; the move comes amid a broader wave of resignations linked to Epstein files affecting various prominent figures.

via The Guardian|

#business #epstein #hyatt

technology16 days ago•6 min saved

Anthropic safety chief exits to pursue integrity-driven work and poetry

Mrinank Sharma, who led Anthropic’s safeguards research, is leaving the company to pursue work aligned with his integrity, including interests in poetry and courageous speech, amid a wave of exits at the AI-safety firm and ongoing development of Claude Opus 4.6.

via Business Insider|

#ai-safety #anthropic #departure

business16 days ago•15 min saved

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis to step down amid layoffs

Will Lewis, publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, has announced he will step down just days after the paper announced a large round of layoffs, a move that coincides with protests and questions about leadership during a turbulent period for the newsroom.

via AP News|

#business #layoffs #leadership-change

business21 days ago•2 min saved

Paul, Weiss chair resigns after Epstein emails come to light

Brad Karp resigns as chairman of Paul, Weiss after public emails with Jeffrey Epstein prompt backlash; Scott Barshay becomes the new chair, effective immediately, while Karp remains at the firm focusing on client service. The move follows DOJ-released Epstein documents, and the firm reiterates it did not represent Epstein.

via CNBC|

#brad-karp #business #epstein

business21 days ago•2 min saved

Paul Weiss appoints new chair after Epstein email saga forces Brad Karp to resign

Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss after DOJ-released emails reveal extensive communications with Jeffrey Epstein; Scott Barshay is named successor. Karp, who led the firm since 2008, faced scrutiny over Epstein ties, including attending dinners and helping Epstein’s son land a film-industry job; the firm had previously drawn attention for a pro bono deal with the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|

#business #jeffrey-epstein #law-firm

sports26 days ago•1 min saved

Vikings Part Ways With GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah After Four Seasons

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons, signaling a move to new leadership of football operations; interim GM Ron Brzezinski will run the department while the team searches for a replacement after April's draft. Adofo-Mensah presided over a 43-25 record with two playoff appearances but no postseason wins, amid scrutiny of his draft results and analytics-driven approach. The 2025 club went 9-8 and missed the playoffs, and the executive had signed a contract extension in May 2025.

via theScore.com|

#general-manager #kwesi-adofo-mensah #leadership-change

culture27 days ago•12 min saved

Kennedy Center leadership shift as Kevin Couch steps down

Kevin Couch, a Kennedy Center official, is stepping down, signaling a leadership transition at the Washington, D.C.-based performing arts venue.

via AP News|

#culture #kennedy-center #kevin-couch

arts-and-entertainment28 days ago•24 min saved

Kennedy Center's top programming executive steps down shortly after joining

Kevin Couch, named the Kennedy Center’s senior vice president of artistic programming in mid‑January, resigned less than two weeks after the hire was announced, with the center first announcing the appointment Jan. 16 and posting the development on X Jan. 22.

via The Washington Post|

#artistic-programming #arts-and-entertainment #kennedy-center

media1 month ago•3 min saved

Letterman calls CBS News a wreck under new leadership amid merger shakeup

Former late-night host David Letterman blasts CBS News as a "wreck" under newly installed leadership, lambasting the newsroom amid Paramount’s merger with Skydance and a wave of upheavals — from Bari Weiss’s chaotic editorship to anchor reshuffles and a shelving decision — arguing the network’s historic integrity has been trampled even as industry tensions and politics swirl around it.

via The Guardian|

#cbs-news #david-letterman #leadership-change

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Zelensky Appoints Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov as New Presidential Chief of Staff

Ukrainian President Zelensky appointed defense spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new presidential chief of staff to strengthen security and military efforts amid ongoing conflict with Russia, replacing the scandal-hit Andriy Yermak, in a move aimed at restoring trust and focusing on strategic security.

via CNN|

#kyrylo-budanov #leadership-change #security

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Limited Run Games Co-founder Josh Fairhurst Exits After Decade

Josh Fairhurst, co-founder and former CEO of Limited Run Games, is stepping down from his role after 10 years to pursue new opportunities, while remaining involved as president until March and supporting the company's future.

via My Nintendo News|

#business #company-departure #gaming-industry

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Indiana Senate Judiciary Chair Removed Amid Redistricting Dispute

Senator Liz Brown was removed as chair of the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee after her support for a redistricting plan that was rejected by the Senate, leading to a leadership reshuffle with Cyndi Carrasco replacing her. Brown expressed that the change reflects ongoing tensions from the redistricting debate, while the Senate leadership did not specify reasons for her removal.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|

#indiana #leadership-change #liz-brown

space2 months ago•1 min saved

Tory Bruno Resigns as ULA President and CEO

Tory Bruno resigned as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance after nearly 12 years, during which he led the company through significant milestones including the Vulcan rocket's debut; John Elbon has been appointed interim CEO as ULA searches for a permanent replacement.

via Spaceflight Now|

#leadership-change #space #space-launch