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United Airlines has added Laysha Ward to its Board of Directors as the company recovers from the impact of COVID-19. 

Laysha Ward. Image credit: PRNewsfoto/United Airlines.

Laysha Ward

United Airlines Adds External Engagement Expert to Its Board

Audi’s Supervisory Board has named Oliver Hoffmann as its new Chief Development Officer. Hoffman replaces Markus Duesmann who will still hold multiple positions at the company, effective March 1st.

Oliver Hoffmann will be Audi’s new CDO. Image Source: Audi.

Oliver Hoffman

Oliver Hoffmann will be Audi’s new CDO

Through exclusive org chart data, The Org identified 613 executive moves in the NFL in January and February, around half of which were in the front office. Here are seven that could have huge impacts not just for their new teams, but for the NFL as a whole.

Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes at his introductory press conference. Courtesy of detroitlions.com. 

Brad Holmes 

The Seven Biggest Front Office Moves of the 2021 NFL Hiring Frenzy

GameStop, the video game retailer at the center of a recent stock market trading frenzy, has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jim Bell, will step down on March 26, 2021.

Jim Bell

GameStop's CFO Resigns After Its Meme-Fueled Trading Frenzy

In times where connectivity, complexity, and accelerated transformation are the new business normal, companies are also facing a growing talent problem. The Org identified five companies in Latin America that are pioneers in the sector and are successfully shaping LatAm’s staff on demand market by facilitating access to the correct pool of candidates and jobs. 

Time Jobs is a Chilean startup created exclusively for part-time job offers. Image Source: Time Jobs.

Time Jobs Employee

Five Startups Reshaping LatAm’s Future of Work

Blackburn was speculated to be a potential successor to CEO Jeff Bezos, after Bezos announced he would be stepping down from the role earlier this month. 

A close-up of one of Amazon's corporate offices in Silicon Valley. Editorial credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com

Amazon

Another Jeff Leaves Amazon

Marriott International’s Board of Directors has decided to promote Anthony “Tony” Capuano to serve as the hotel company’s new CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately.

Anthony "Tony" Capuano. Image credit: Marriott International

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Marriott Promotes From Within To Fill Gap Left By CEO’s Passing

After an investigation, LiDAR manufacturer Velodyne announced it has removed its founder, David Hall, from the head of the company’s Board of Directors. The company also terminated its Chief Marketing Officer, and Dr. Hall’s wife, Marta Thoma Hall.

Velodyne Lidar-equipped electric car at theIAA International Motor Show Auto Exhibtion. Editorial credit: Dmitry Eagle Orlov / Shutterstock.com

Velodyne Lidar

LiDAR Maker Velodyne Ousts Founder and Marketing Chief

Kieran Donahue is the new  Chief Marketing Officer at IHOP. She will be overseeing the company’s marketing and culinary operations and will report directly to IHOP’s President Jay Johns. 

Hospitality Industry Veteran, Kieran Donahue, is named Chief Marketing Officer of IHOP. Image Source: Business Wire

Kieran Donahue

Hospitality Industry Veteran is Named Chief Marketing Officer of IHOP

The executive promotions are part of an organizational re-alignment, as the online real estate company hopes to centralize its product, partner, engineering, and operations teams.

The online real estate marketplace wants to increase focus on end-to-end customer experience. Courtesy of Zillow.

Zillow

Zillow Aims to Streamline Company Structure With Two New Promotions

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and people began spending vastly more time at home, interest in gardening, houseplants, and cooking boomed. Rise Gardens sits at the intersection of all three. 


Hank Adams next to a Rise Gardens product. Image credit: Hank Adams (Rise Gardens)

Hank Adams (Rise Gardens)

Why This Chicago Entrepreneur Thinks the Future of Farming is in Your Home

Subway restaurants has appointed Steve Rafferty as the Senior Vice President of Development for North America. He will be overseeing business development strategy, leading growth initiatives for new and existing restaurants.

Subway Restaurants Names New Senior Vice President of Development. Image Source: Shutterstock.

SUBWAY

Steve Rafferty Named Senior Vice President of Development for Subway Restaurants

Stripe has named Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, to its Board of Directors. 

Mark Carney

Stripe Adds Ex-Bank of England Official to Guide Growth and Climate Efforts

In his new role, Costa Paz will oversee the creative direction for the brand in both the U.S. and the U.K. and help guide Vogue’s approach to content for all brand platforms and formats worldwide.

Vogue names Juan Costa Paz as its new Global Creative Director. Courtesy of Condé  Nast.

Juan Costa Paz

Vogue Appoints New Global Creative Director

American Airlines has elected Adriane Brown to its Board of Directors, where she will serve on the airline’s Audit and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility committees.

Adriane M. Brown. Image credit: American Airlines

adriane brown

American Airlines Adds VC Partner to Its Board

This week, Honda found a new CEO, Google reorganized its ethical AI team, Disney named its first-ever social responsibility leader, and Spotify added a former White House Deputy Chief of Staff to its Board of Directors.

HSBC's new Group Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Celine Herweijer. Image credit: Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Dr. Celine Herweijer

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

In her new role, Icandela will be responsible for overseeing Walmart’s apparel offerings in-store and online.

Denise Incandela has been working in the fashion apparel industry for over 20 years. Courtesy of Yahoo. 

Denise Incandela

Walmart Promotes Fashion Industry Vet to Lead Apparel Team

Cisco has named Anthony Grieco as its new Chief Information Security Officer, according to a report by Insider.

Anthony Grieco. Image credit: Anthony Grieco, Twitter

Anthony Grieco

Cisco Names New Cybersecurity Leader


Mercedes-Benz Vans USA has named Nicolette Lambrechts as it’s new Vice President and Managing Director of Sales and Marketing. Lambrechts will be replacing Robert Veit, who will become the Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK. She will assume the position on May 1st.

Mercedes-Benz Vans USA has named Nicolette Lambrechts as it’s new Vice President and Managing Director of Sales and Marketing. Image Source: Business Wire.

Nicolette Lambrechts

Mercedes-Benz Vans USA Names New Vice President and Managing Director of Sales and Marketing

Boom Supersonic has made a key addition as it races to build the world's fastest and most sustainable commercial airliner, with the appointment of Phil Condit to the Boom Advisory Council.  

Boom Supersonic's Overture commercial airliner. Image credit: Boom Supersonic.