CEO Explainers

George Zhao has stepped down from his role as CEO of Honor, effective immediately, according to reports from Chinese media. While the company has not officially commented on the reasons for Zhao’s departure, media sources suggested that health concerns may have influenced his decision. The Honor Board of Directors has...

Atlantic Sea Farms, the leading seaweed farming company in the United States, has secured $3.8 million in equity funding to fuel its ongoing expansion and innovation initiatives. Alongside this milestone, a leadership transition has been announced: Briana Warner, who has served as CEO for the past five years, will take...

Nordnet Fonder has announced the appointment of Niklas Söderström as its new Chief Executive Officer. Söderström most recently served as CEO of Ruth Asset Management, where he has worked since 2021. His career includes senior roles within the Öhman Group and experience as a portfolio manager at the Third Swedish...

The Michaels Companies has announced the appointment of interim leaders to ensure seamless operations as the arts and crafts retailer continues its search for a new CEO. This leadership transition follows the departure of former CEO Ashley Buchanan, who stepped down on January 14 to assume the CEO role at...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) achieved a historic milestone in Central Asia in 2024, injecting $2.33 billion across 121 projects in six regional economies. This nearly doubled the Bank's annual investment in the region compared to 2023. Partnering with co-financiers, the EBRD mobilized an additional $808 million,...

LIV Golf has appointed Scott O’Neil as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter for the league. O’Neil, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in sports and entertainment, will take charge of the league’s strategic growth, global operations, and its unique team-based...

The Board of Directors of Euroclear Sweden has announced the appointment of Hanna Vainio as the new CEO of Euroclear Sweden. In addition to this role, Vainio will continue to serve as CEO of Euroclear Finland, ensuring leadership continuity and furthering the transformation of Euroclear Sweden while fostering collaboration between...

Global commerce media company Criteo has announced the appointment of Michael Komasinski as its chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of its Board. Komasinski will take over from Megan Clarken, who is retiring from her role as CEO and stepping down from the Board. To ensure a seamless transition,...

A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH has announced that Rolf-Dieter Maltzahn will assume the role of CEO, succeeding Jörg Eichler. Maltzahn, a seasoned executive with a strong background in the tourism industry, will officially step into the position in February 2025. Eichler will remain with the company until the end of February to...

iGP, a leading platform and aggregator supplier in the iGaming sector, has appointed Jovana Popovic Canaki as its new CEO. Jovana, who joined iGP in June 2024 as deputy CEO, has quickly made her mark by steering the business toward notable growth and establishing it as a rising star in...