Executive leadership changes are unfolding against a backdrop of shifting market conditions and heightened expectations for performance. These Chief Executive Officer appointments reflect a focus on steady leadership, clear direction, and the ability to navigate both immediate challenges and longer-term opportunities with discipline and intent.
Today, Chief Executives Council will focus on 10 CEOs that accepted new positions in April 2026.
Apple Promotes John Ternus as New CEO
Apple named John Ternus as its new chief executive officer. The transition will end Tim Cook’s 15-year run as one of the most successful technology CEOs in modern history. About 15 years Cook’s junior, Ternus has worked on Apple’s design team since 2001, and the company said he was “instrumental” to product lines such as the iPhone and AirPods.
Lucid Announces Silvio Napoli as New CEO
Lucid Group has named the former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, an industrial manufacturer of escalators and elevators, as its new chief executive. Silvio Napoli, who spent nearly 31 years at Schindler, is set to become the all-electric vehicle maker’s second CEO following the abrupt departure of Lucid founder Peter Rawlinson in February 2025.
Dow’s Promotes Karen Carter as New CEO
The Dow Board of Directors has appointed Karen Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Karen Carter brings more than three decades of experience at Dow, with deep operational expertise and a strong track record of delivering results across the enterprise.
LinkedIn Promotes Daniel Shapero as CEO
Microsoft’s LinkedIn named Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero as its new CEO, tapping a veteran of the professional networking site to lead it through an era of AI-driven change. Shapero, who joined LinkedIn in 2008 as a general manager for the LinkedIn Research Network, will replace Ryan Roslansky as CEO.
Lululemon Names Heidi O’Neill as New CEO
Lululemon named Heidi O’Neill as the athleisure company’s new CEO. O’Neill has held multiple roles at Nike, contributing to the sportswear behemoth’s growth. She also held positions at Levi Strauss, Hyatt Hotels and Spotify.
Best Buy Announces Jason Bonfig as New CEO
Best Buy says that Jason Bonfig will replace Corie Barry when she officially steps down at the end of the third fiscal quarter. Bonfig is currently the company’s chief customer, product and fulfillment officer, and he will also join the board.
NASCAR Names Steve O’Donnell as CEO
NASCAR announced Steve O’Donnell as its Chief Executive Officer. Jim France will step away from the CEO role he has held since 2018 but remain as NASCAR Chairman. The move makes O’Donnell the first chief executive outside of the France family in the organization’s 78-year history. It’s the second major appointment in nearly a year for O’Donnell, who has spent 30-plus years in guiding NASCAR’s marketing and later competition departments and was named president on March 31, 2025.
KDP Announces Rafael Oliveira as CEO
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and JDE Peet’s N.V. jointly announced that KDP has acquired 96.22% of the Shares of JDE Peet’s in the Offer. The transaction marks a major milestone in the Company’s strategic transformation and long‑term growth agenda. KDP additionally announced its Board of Directors has named Rafael Oliveira as Chief Executive Officer of its coffee operating unit and as CEO for the future Global Coffee Co. following the planned separation.
Aurora Material Solutions Appoints Renee Havrilla as CEO
Aurora Material Solutions announced the appointment of Renee Havrilla as CEO. In her new position, Havrilla will set Aurora’s strategic direction, oversee capital allocation and finance, manage the top leadership team, and serve as the primary liaison to the board of directors.
Conagra Brands Names John Brase as New CEO
Conagra Brands named J.M. Smucker executive, John Brase, as its new CEO, to steer the packaged food maker through softening consumer spending in the U.S. and a shifting tariff and geopolitical environment.
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