For CEOs navigating a career change, the prospect of moving into a new organization or industry can be both exhilarating and challenging. Today, Chief Executive Council will focus on 15 CEOs that made a career change in July 2024.
Aston Martin Names Andy Cowell as New CEO
Aston Martin have signed former Mercedes Power Unit chief Andy Cowell as their Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing Martin Whitmarsh. Cowell oversaw the production of the V6 hybrid power units that won six consecutive double world titles for Mercedes in his role before leaving his role as Managing Director in the summer of 2020.
Richemont Names Louis Ferla and Catherine Renier as New CEOs
Richemont announced major changes to its executive team Tuesday, appointing two of its watch brand CEOs to lead Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will take over as CEO of Cartier. Catherine Rénier, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as Chief Executive Officer of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Julius Baer Names Stefan Bollinger as New CEO
Julius Baer, named Goldman Sachs, Stefan Bollinger as its new CEO, as the Swiss private bank seeks to move on from the multi-million dollar Signa debacle.
Wiley Names Matthew Kissner as New CEO
Publishing company John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has appointed Matthew Kissner as its Chief Executive Officer, following a successful interim period. Last year, the company appointed Kissner as interim CEO after Brian Napack stepped down from his role as CEO.
Burberry Names Joshua Schulman as New CEO
Burberry has named Joshua Schulman chief executive officer, replacing Jonathan Akeroyd who is leaving the company with immediate effect and by mutual agreement with the board. Schulman joins Burberry with a track record of driving transformative growth and value creation as CEO of global luxury, fashion, and retail businesses.
Petco Names Joel Anderson as New CEO
Petco has named former Five Below CEO Joel D. Anderson as its new CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective July 29. This announcement from the pet care retailer comes a day after Five Below said that it had begun a leadership transition, with Anderson stepping down from his roles of president and CEO at the retailer, and from its board of directors, to pursue other interests.
Sesame Workshop Names Sherrie Westin as New CEO
The non-profit that produces Sesame Street has named Sherrie Westin as its new chief executive. Westin will be only the second female CEO in the organization’s history, following Sesame Street creator Joan Ganz Cooney. Westin had been Sesame Workshop’s president since 2021, and was named interim CEO in February following the departure of Steve Youngwood. She joined Sesame Workshop in 1998, overseeing a number of the organization’s key initiatives.
MITRE Names Mark Peters as New CEO
MITRE Corp., the operator of Federally-funded R&D centers that aim to help the U.S. government with a host of scientific and tech research issues, has named Mark Peters as its next president and CEO effective Sept. 3. Peters will succeed Jason Providakes, who is retiring after seven years as president and CEO. He comes to the role with over 25 years of experience at Federally-funded R&D centers. Currently, he is serving as executive vice president of laboratory management and operations at Battelle Memorial Institute.
Paul Fredrick Names Erica Lee as New CEO
Paul Fredrick, a leading direct-to-consumer menswear brand, announced Erica Lee as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lee is a seasoned executive with deep experience in the apparel industry and brings a contagious energy to the brand.
ESG Book Names Justin Fitzpatrick as New CEO
ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, announced the appointment of Justin Fitzpatrick as the company’s new CEO with immediate effect. He will lead the next phase of ESG Book’s growth, and drive the firm’s market differentiation through next-generation sustainability solutions.
Ryan Specialty Names Timothy Turner as New CEO
Ryan Specialty has announced its board of directors has unanimously approved a leadership succession plan effective October 1, 2024. Under the plan, Patrick G Ryan, the company’s founder, chairman, and chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chairman. Timothy W Turner, currently the president of Ryan Specialty and chairman and CEO of Ryan Turner Specialty, will become chief executive officer. Turner joined Ryan Specialty in 2010 and has over 37 years of industry experience.
HSBC Names Georges Elhedery as New CEO
HSBC has named its finance chief, Georges Elhedery, as its new chief executive, handing the reins to an international bank veteran as the global lender steels itself for fresh tensions between the US and China.
Manchester United Names Omar Berrada as New CEO
Manchester United is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new CEO. The Club is determined to put soccer (football) and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do. Omar’s appointment represents the first step on this journey.
Qumulo Names Doug Gourley as New CEO
Clustered scale-out file system provider Qumulo has changed CEO – from eight-year incumbent Bill Richter to ex-Arista VP and software general manager Doug Gourlay – intending to grow in applied AI markets with its scale-anywhere, hybrid cloud filer software.
TymeBank Names Karl Westvig as New CEO
Digital banking group TymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief Executive Officer. Westvig is currently TymeBank’s Chief Executive for Retail and Business Banking. He has been a founder member of various local and international finance companies, including the RCS Group and Retail Capital (now a division of TymeBank).
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