Executive leadership is undergoing a transformation across sectors, as top companies appoint new Chief Executive Officers to lead through growth, innovation, and change. Chief Executives Council will focus on 10 CEOs that accepted new roles in June 2025.
Aldi Names Atty McGrath as New CEO
Atty McGrath, currently chief operating officer, has been named the ALDI U.S. CEO role. McGrath brings a wealth of ALDI experience and expertise to her new role as CEO. McGrath has spent her entire 20-year career with ALDI, holding a variety of positions ranging from district manager, director of operations, division vice president and most recently chief operating officer.
DHL Supply Chain Names Mark Kunar as New CEO
DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced a change in leadership for DHL Supply Chain North America. Mark Kunar, current Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer will assume the role of North America CEO. Mark Kunar joined DHL Supply Chain in 1996 as a Financial Analyst. In his nearly 30 years with the company he has grown to become a knowledgeable and respected leader holding various operational, finance, commercial and functional management positions.
College Sports Commission Names Bryan Seeley as New CEO
Major League Baseball executive Bryan Seeley was named CEO of the new College Sports Commission. Seeley is MLB’s executive vice president, legal & operations, and he brings investigative experience, which will be key in this role.
PGA Tour Names Brian Rolapp as New CEO
The PGA Tour is hiring NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp as its CEO to work alongside commissioner Jay Monahan. Rolapp had spent the last 22 years with the NFL, most recently as the league’s executive vice president, chief media and business officer.
Tailored Brands Names John Tighe as New CEO
Tailored Brands, Inc. announced that John Tighe will become its new chief executive officer. Mr. Tighe joined Tailored Brands in May 2021 as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer and became President in March 2022. He will now take on the role of CEO at a time when the Company is poised for growth.
Stella & Chewy Names Jay Thompson as New CEO
Stella & Chewy’s, the category leader in the freeze-dried raw pet food space, is excited to announce the appointment of Jay Thompson as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Thompson brings a wealth of experience from his previous leadership roles at Generous Brands, Utz Quality Foods, Chobani, and PepsiCo, including a strong foundation in finance and strategic growth.
Incyte Names Bill Meury as New CEO
Incyte announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Bill Meury as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Meury is a proven enterprise leader with expertise in organizational strategy, pipeline and commercial execution and capital allocation.
Stanley Black & Decker Names Christopher Nelson as New CEO
Power tools maker, Stanley Black & Decker, has appointed operations chief Christopher Nelson as its next CEO and President. Nelson joined the tool maker in June 2023 as its COO prior to which he was president of Carrier Global’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning segment.
Lacoste Names Éric Vallat as New CEO
Éric Vallat will succeed Thierry Guibert, who has served as CEO of Lacoste since 2015. A graduate of HEC Paris, Éric Vallat brings over 30 years of solid experience within global groups, gained in demanding environments across fashion, luxury, and spirits. He has held various leadership roles within LVMH Group, at Louis Vuitton in Europe and Christian Dior Couture in Japan, among others.
Kizik Names Gareth Hosford as New CEO
Footwear brand Kizik and its parent company, HandsFree Labs, are announcing a new Kizik CEO, Gareth Hosford, who will help lead the company as it seeks to become a more omnichannel brand. Hosford brings more than 20 years of retail experience to Kizik, including over a decade at Nike as the vp and gm of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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