CEO Opinions

Rick LeLacheur is making a return to the CFL to take up the position of Edmonton Elks president and chief executive officer on an interim basis. LeLacheur recently moved back to Edmonton after his term as president of the B.C. Lions. LeLacheur was approached by Edmonton after parting ways with...

On August 22, 2023, 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced the selection of Bryan C. Hanson as the Chief Executive Officer of the forthcoming independent healthcare company after its spin-off from 3M. Hanson will officially assume the role of CEO of the Health Care Business Group within 3M on September 1. Holding...

The Board of Directors of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Camden National Bank, have announced the selection of Simon Griffiths, aged 50, as the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing the current President and CEO, Gregory Dufour, aged 63. Griffiths' appointment will take effect...

Samuel Hale, LLC, a prominent provider of workforce-related solutions, announced the appointment of George Knowles as the new Chief Financial Officer. Alongside his role at Samuel Hale, George will also assume responsibility for overseeing financial operations for the parent company, EmployInsure, LLC. As a California-based organization founded in 2016, specializing...

DHL Supply Chain has announced a shift in its regional management structure. Terry Ryan, who has been serving as the CEO of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, will be retiring from Deutsche Post DHL Group after more than four decades of working with the company. Taking over from Terry Ryan...

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a distinguished provider of advanced connectivity solutions for the automotive and audio-video sectors, has announced that Dror Heldenberg, who has served as Chief Financial Officer for over eight years, will step down. His departure will be effective starting September 1, 2023. Dror Heldenberg will remain connected...

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering advancements in immuno-dermatology at an early commercial stage, has announced the appointment of John W. Smither as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 31. John previously held the role of Arcutis' inaugural CFO from 2019 to 2021. He will be taking...

Kontoor Brands, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, has announced the appointment of Joe Alkire as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rustin Welton, who is retiring. Welton has served as CFO of the denim retailer since its spin-off from VF Corporation in 2019. Alkire, who is slated to take over...

Following a comprehensive rebranding effort, Happy Socks has chosen Alexander Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, as stated in a press release issued on Monday. Meyer's most recent role was as Chief Customer Officer at The Bay, a Canadian retailer. Meyer's background also includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer...

The CEO and Chairman of the vehicle manufacturer Piaggio, Roberto Colaninno, passed away on Friday at the age of 80. In a news release on Saturday morning, Immsi SpA, his investment firm, announced his death without providing any further details. Colaninno's professional journey began as the CEO of the Italian automotive...