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Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire

Riccio's exit marks one of the most significant departures from Apple's management team- though it's been in the making for quite some time now

Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 8:25 AM IST

The expendables: Is the COO position becoming redundant in India?

The COO position is being reassessed as leadership roles get recalibrated and leaders and boards want to keep their structure flat and nimble to make decisions faster than ever before

The expendables: Is the COO position becoming redundant in India?
Updated On : 05 May 2024 | 11:51 PM IST

PM Modi courts top global executives for investment in oil, gas sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday courted top oil and gas executives, showcasing opportunities the world's fastest growing economy offers and the reforms that his government has made particularly in exploration and production. Modi met about 20 top executives of firms ranging from ExxonMobil and BP to QatarEnergy and French giant TotalEnergies, discussing energy scenarios as well as investment opportunities, sources in know of the development said. He referred to the recently launched exploration licensing round to seek global giants to invest in finding and producing oil and gas in the country. The sources said he spoke on reforms in the oil and gas sector, including a shift from purely revenue-based bidding for oil and gas areas to a exploration-focussed bidding. India is the world's third largest energy consumer and imports 85 per cent of its needs. The government wants to increase the domestic production to cut imports. Indian CEOs attending the meeting included Vedanta

PM Modi courts top global executives for investment in oil, gas sector
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 7:35 PM IST

Addicted to Disney: Why former executives find it hard to stay away

In his book, The Hero's Farewell: What Happens When CEOs Retire, Yale University professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld chronicled several personality types who find it hard to leave

Addicted to Disney: Why former executives find it hard to stay away
Updated On : 16 Dec 2023 | 7:16 AM IST

Senior executives at NDTV quit, company says putting new team in place

Group president Suparna Singh, chief strategy officer Arijit Singh and chief technology officer Kawaljit Singh Bedi exit firm

Senior executives at NDTV quit, company says putting new team in place
Updated On : 13 Jan 2023 | 7:24 PM IST

A matter of governance: When independent directors call it quits midway

Most independent directors who quit do not explain why they are leaving before the end of their terms

A matter of governance: When independent directors call it quits midway
Updated On : 12 Jan 2023 | 4:30 PM IST

Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder

Executive has been associated with Practo since its inception and has been a driving force behind the technology, growth and business strategy.

Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 8:07 PM IST

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to head FedEx as founder-CEO quits

Subramanian would replace Frederick W Smith, chairman and CEO, who will step down on June 1. He will now be its executive chairman

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to head FedEx as founder-CEO quits
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 11:54 PM IST

Gagan Banga steps down from board of Dhani Services

Dhani Loans and Services, formerly known as Indiabulls Consumer Finance, is a non-deposit taking NBFC

Gagan Banga steps down from board of Dhani Services
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 1:37 AM IST

Prabha Narasimhan to join Colgate-Palmolive India as MD and CEO

This comes after Colgate Palmolive (India)'s current MD and CEO Ram Raghavan was elevated to the position of president of enterprise Oral Care for Colgate Palmolive Company

Prabha Narasimhan to join Colgate-Palmolive India as MD and CEO
Updated On : 11 Mar 2022 | 12:40 AM IST

OnlyFans appoints Mumbai-born Amrapali Gan as CEO

OnlyFans, which is known for hosting adult content, allows creators to monetise the content they want to share

OnlyFans appoints Mumbai-born Amrapali Gan as CEO
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 5:48 PM IST

Parag Agrawal joins a long list of Indian origin execs leading tech firms

Agrawal worked with Microsoft and Yahoo! before his stint with Twitter

Parag Agrawal joins a long list of Indian origin execs leading tech firms
Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 11:11 PM IST

Yezdi Nagporewalla appointed KPMG India CEO; to take charge from Feb 2022

The company, which in a departure from the past, has split the roles of chairman and CEO with this appointment, said it will announce the chairman in the next few months

Yezdi Nagporewalla appointed KPMG India CEO; to take charge from Feb 2022
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 11:06 PM IST

Axis Bank to elevate Rajiv Anand as Deputy Managing Director

Anand, an Executive Director in charge of wholesale banking at present, has been with the Axis Group for 12 years

Axis Bank to elevate Rajiv Anand as Deputy Managing Director
Updated On : 27 Oct 2021 | 8:24 PM IST

Delhivery names 3 top execs from finance and mfg as independent directors

Career banker and former IndusInd Bank MD-CEO, Ramesh Sobti, and Marico Industries chief Saugata Gupta join former JP Morgan India CEO Kalpana Morparia on the supply chain firm's board

Delhivery names 3 top execs from finance and mfg as independent directors
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 3:26 PM IST

Pinterest co-founder steps down to join Jony Ive's design firm

The departure comes at a complicated time for Pinterest, which is dealing with a number of accusations from former employees that the company discriminated against female workers

Pinterest co-founder steps down to join Jony Ive's design firm
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 2:37 PM IST

Search for CXO level roles in India grows 80-100% in Sept quarter: Report

About 69 per cent of senior-level executives have stated they will look for new job opportunities this year: Report

Search for CXO level roles in India grows 80-100% in Sept quarter: Report
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 7:46 PM IST

Procter & Gamble appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as the global COO

Procter & Gamble (P&G) on Friday announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as the global Chief Operating Officer (COO), making him the first Indian to do so. This is in line with the change at the Chief Executive Officer level with Jon Moeller taking over from David Taylor. "In October, Shailesh Jejurikar will become P&G's Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Shailesh will have profit/loss responsibility for P&G's Enterprise Markets (Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe)," P&G said in a statement. He will also lead Information Technology, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, New Business, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution efforts for the company, the company added. Currently, Shailesh is the Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble's largest business sector, Fabric and Home Care, which includes brands such as Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze, Swifferand represents about one-third of ..

Procter & Gamble appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as the global COO
Updated On : 31 Jul 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

Paytm president Amit Nayyar, other top executives quit ahead of IPO

Paytm is headed for a $2.3-billion IPO by the end of 2021

Paytm president Amit Nayyar, other top executives quit ahead of IPO
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 1:40 AM IST

Shareholders oust Toshiba board chairman in major win for Japan governance

For many, the result at the annual general meeting marks a new watershed moment for corporate governance in Japan

Shareholders oust Toshiba board chairman in major win for Japan governance
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 3:01 PM IST