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world9 hours ago•5 min saved

Exiled prince pitches US-backed path to Iran’s post-Khamenei era

Exiled heir Reza Pahlavi argues he is best positioned to lead a post-Khamenei Iran, claiming broad domestic support and military backing for a transitional government, while promoting a plan he calls MIGA (Make Iran Great Again) and suggesting opening Iran to U.S. investment could generate trillions in economic benefits; he says he’s briefing Sen. Lindsey Graham for a bipartisan Senate push, but analysts question his ability to organize a credible ground game inside Iran.

via Politico|

#iran #leadership-transition #regime-change

business3 days ago•1 min saved

Doug Ingram to retire as Sarepta exits turbulent Duchenne era

Sarepta Therapeutics said CEO Doug Ingram will retire by year-end after a decade in which he steered the company to three Duchenne drug approvals and a peak value around $15 billion, followed by a downturn as safety concerns around its gene therapy and the rise of superior rivals weighed on the stock; Ingram cited family health reasons—his wife and son were diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy—and Sarepta is searching for a successor.

via statnews.com|

#business #doug-ingram #duchenne-muscular-dystrophy

gaming7 days ago•15 min saved

Xbox President Sarah Bond Exits Microsoft, Passes Baton to Asha Sharma

Xbox President Sarah Bond has announced her departure from Microsoft, saying it’s the right time to take her next step. In a LinkedIn note, she praises the team’s progress and confirms a leadership transition to Asha Sharma, with Bond staying on as Special Advisor during the handover. She also thanks Phil Spencer and Satya Nadella, and highlights ongoing momentum in cloud gaming and cross-device strategy.

via Pure Xbox|

#asha-sharma #gaming #leadership-transition

business9 days ago•19 min saved

Microsoft Gaming shakes up leadership as Phil Spencer retires

Phil Spencer is retiring as CEO of Microsoft Gaming after nearly four decades with Xbox; Asha Sharma will become CEO, reporting to Satya Nadella, with Spencer remaining as an adviser through the summer. As part of the overhaul, Sarah Bond is leaving Microsoft and Matt Booty is promoted to Chief Content Officer, with Microsoft Gaming overseeing studios like Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, King and Mojang. The leadership shuffle aims to ensure stability and continued growth of Xbox, Game Pass and the broader gaming ecosystem under Sharma’s new tenure.

via Variety|

#asha-sharma #business #leadership-transition

sports11 days ago•11 min saved

Detroit Lions chief Rod Wood to retire, Lions to launch global search for successor

Rod Wood, the Detroit Lions’ president and CEO, will retire before the 2026 NFL season and remain with the team until a successor is hired through a global search led by Russell Reynolds Associates; he praised the Ford family and Lions fans, leaving the organization in the capable hands of Sheila Hamp, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, with the search beginning immediately.

via Detroit Lions|

#detroit-lions #leadership-transition #nfl

business21 days ago•3 min saved

Disney Sets Course for Leadership Shift as D’Amaro Steps Toward CEO Role

Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger and incoming CEO-to-be Josh D’Amaro were photographed at Disneyland as Iger announced D’Amaro’s forthcoming appointment; D’Amaro will become CEO at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting, with a director appointment following, while Dana Walden was named President & Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro has led Disney Experiences and overseen the company’s parks, resorts, and cruise operations among other units during a long tenure.

via WDW News Today|

#bob-iger #business #dana-walden

business26 days ago•16 min saved

Josh D’Amaro to lead Disney as Iger steps into new chapter

Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger as the company enters a leadership transition.

via AP News|

#bob-iger #business #ceo

arts1 month ago•4 min saved

Marsalis to Step Down as Jazz at Lincoln Center Leader, Paving Way for New Leadership

After nearly 40 years, Wynton Marsalis will step down as managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in July 2027, with an advisory role through 2028, as the organization pursues new leadership while expanding its performances and education programs.

via The New York Times|

#arts #arts-education #jazz

business1 month ago•10 min saved

Markets Fight Through Turbulence as Powell’s Fed Pause Looms

Markets look tense as traders expect the Fed to hold rates even as robust mega-cap earnings arrive; a weakening dollar, a record surge in gold, and political risks—including a potential government shutdown and leadership questions at the Fed—keep investors wary and sustain the “sell America” mood.

via Barron's|

#business #fed-policy #gold

business1 month ago•77 min saved

Lucasfilm Appoints Filoni as President, Brennan as Co-President as Kennedy Steps Down

Lucasfilm today announced Kathleen Kennedy will step down after 14 years to return to producing, with Dave Filoni named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan named Co-President. The leadership shuffle aims to guide the studio’s next era as Filoni leads creative direction and Brennan oversees operations; Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman praised Kennedy’s legacy and expressed confidence in the new team. Filoni, known for The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, and Brennan, former head of ILM and Lucasfilm Business, will helm Lucasfilm’s creative and strategic path going forward.

via StarWars.com|

#business #dave-filoni #kathleen-kennedy

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Warren Buffett Retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel Takes Over

Berkshire Hathaway's shares declined following Warren Buffett's retirement as CEO and Greg Abel's assumption of the role, marking a new chapter for the company. Despite the dip, Berkshire remains a strong performer with a 10.9% annual gain in 2025, and Buffett expressed confidence in Abel's leadership and the company's future.

via CNBC|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #greg-abel

business2 months ago•0 min saved

Warren Buffett Retires as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Six Decades of Success

Warren Buffett has officially handed over the leadership of Berkshire Hathaway to Greg Abel, marking a significant transition in the company's management. The article discusses the implications of this change and Buffett's ongoing influence on the company.

via Financial Times|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #greg-abel

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Warren Buffett's Retirement Marks the End of an Era and a Lasting Investment Legacy

On his last day as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett shared timeless investment and life advice, emphasizing cautious investing, ethical standards, the importance of good company, and his unwavering faith in America’s economic potential, while passing leadership to Greg Abel.

via Yahoo Finance|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #financial-wisdom

business2 months ago•0 min saved

Warren Buffett's Departure Sparks Uncertainty Over Berkshire's $300B Portfolio

Warren Buffett's departure raises questions about who will manage Berkshire Hathaway's $300 billion equity portfolio, highlighting uncertainties in leadership transition and investment strategy.

via CNBC|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #equity-management

local-government2 months ago•4 min saved

San Diego County Announces New Leadership to Drive Transformation

San Diego County is undergoing leadership changes across several departments, including appointments of Nadia Privara Brahms as Behavioral Health Services Director, Eric Shiotsugu as Chief Information Officer, and Shawn Brom as Registrar of Voters, with ongoing recruitment for other key roles to support the county's ongoing transformation and service improvements.

via San Diego County News Center|

#behavioral-health #elections #leadership-transition