October brought several notable CEO transitions across technology, energy, healthcare, automotive services, and consumer businesses. Established companies and emerging organizations alike announced new leadership appointments as they position themselves for continued growth, operational improvement, and evolving market opportunities.
Here are 10 CEO appointments announced or taking effect during October 2026.
Clorox Appoints Fabian Garcia as CEO
Clorox appointed Unilever executive Fabian Garcia as its new chief executive officer. Garcia, who brings more than four decades of experience in consumer products leadership, currently serves as president of Unilever Personal Care and is a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive team.
Boston Dynamics Names Rohit Prasad as CEO
Boston Dynamics appointed Rohit Prasad Chief Executive Officer. Prasad previously led major AI initiatives at Amazon, including Alexa and the Amazon Nova foundation model family. He will lead Boston Dynamics as the company advances its Physical AI strategy and expands the commercialization of intelligent robotics.
Expand Energy Appoints Danny Brown as CEO
Expand Energy appointed Daniel E. Brown President and Chief Executive Officer. Brown brings extensive experience in the energy industry and a background in leading organizations through transformation. He succeeds interim CEO Michael Wichterich.
ManpowerGroup Names Becky Frankiewicz as CEO
ManpowerGroup named Becky Frankiewicz as chief executive officer. She becomes the company’s first female CEO and the fifth chief executive in its nearly 80-year history. She joined ManpowerGroup in 2017 as North America President, with prior leadership experience at PepsiCo (Quaker Foods North America), Deloitte, Arthur Andersen, and Procter & Gamble.
Chord Energy Names Michael Lou as CEO
Chord Energy appointed Michael Lou President and Chief Executive Officer. Lou previously served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, as well as CFO. He brings more than 25 years of oil and gas industry experience.
Shutterstock Founder Jon Oringer Returns as CEO
Shutterstock announced that founder Jon Oringer returned as Chief Executive Officer. Oringer previously served as CEO until 2020 and will continue as Chairman of the Board. The leadership change comes as Shutterstock focuses on its long-term strategy, strategic investments, and generative AI opportunities.
Q2 Holdings Appoints Jonathan Price as Co-CEO
Q2 Holdings appointed Jonathan A. Price co-chief executive officer and a director. Mr. Price has served as Q2’s Chief Financial Officer since November 2024. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Strategy & Emerging Businesses, and has held roles of increasing responsibility across corporate development, business development, and emerging businesses since joining Q2 in 2018.
Jackson Hole Airport Announces Kevin Bumen as CEO
Jackson Hole Airport will have a new face at the helm. Kevin Bumen will take over as chief executive officer after a career in California airports. He most recently served as chief commercial officer at San Francisco International Airport.
Turning Point Brands Names David Glazek as CEO
Turning Point Brands appointed Executive Chairman David E. Glazek Chief Executive Officer. Glazek succeeds Graham Purdy and will lead the branded consumer products company through its next phase of business development.
ModMed Names Joe Harpaz as CEO
ModMed named Joe Harpaz Chief Executive Officer. Harpaz previously shared the CEO role with co-founder Dan Cane. The updated leadership structure positions Harpaz to lead the business while Cane transitions to the company’s newly created Chief AI Officer position.
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