VF Corporation, one of the world's largest active-lifestyle companies, founded in 1899, has announced the appointment of Paul Vogel as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024. Vogel, an experienced finance executive with extensive operational, financial planning, and capital markets expertise, will bring a wealth of knowledge to...

Galaxy Gaming has announced the appointment of Steve Kopjo, formerly with Everi Holdings, PlayAGS, and Wynn Resorts, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Kopjo will officially assume the CFO role on May 28, succeeding Harry Hagerty, who will transition to a strategic advisory role after serving as CFO for seven years....

Embracer Group has announced significant leadership changes, with Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer Johan Ekström stepping down. Ekström, who joined the company in 2019, will remain until March 31, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition before leaving for personal reasons. Starting June 1, Phil Rogers will assume the role of Deputy...

Vodafone Group and Liberty Global have appointed Stephen van Rooyen as Chief Executive Officer of VodafoneZiggo, effective September 2024. Until van Rooyen assumes his position in September, VodafoneZiggo’s Chief Financial Officer, Ritchy Drost, will serve as interim CEO. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Utrecht. Van Rooyen’s...

European luxury hotel company Kempinski Hotels has appointed Barbara Muckermann as its new CEO, effective immediately. Muckermann, who has extensive experience in the cruise industry, previously served as President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, a division of Royal Caribbean. Her 25-year career also includes leadership roles at MSC Cruises and...

Arrowhead Game Studios has announced Shams Jorjani as its new CEO, with Johan Pilestedt, the company founder, stepping down from the role. Pilestedt will remain as Chief Creative Officer and Chairman. This leadership change follows the massive success of Helldivers 2, which has sold 12 million copies since its February...

Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), a 141-year-old producer of engineered components, has announced that Karl Glassman has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Glassman, who will also continue to serve as Board Chairman, takes over following Mitch Dolloff's resignation from his role as CEO and Board member. Dolloff...

Despite heavy corporate losses, some CEOs on the S&P received high compensation packages with three of them earning $15 million or more. For instance, Pfizer and Moderna, leading healthcare companies, experienced a decline in performance due to reduced demand for COVID-related vaccines, resulting in financial losses and weaker overall performance....

In 2024, Lagos, Nigeria, had an estimated population of around nine million, making it the most populated city in Africa. Kinshasa, Congo, and Cairo, Egypt, followed with approximately 7.8 million and 7.7 million residents, respectively. Africa has a rich and varied urban history going back centuries, with some countries and...