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The HR exec from the Coldplay kiss cam incident is headlining a crisis PR conference
Kristin Cabot, the HR exec at the center of last year’s Coldplay kiss cam scandal, is headlining a crisis communications conference that’s…
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Business
TikTok U.S. Joint Venture Deal Closes, Former Warner Bros. Exec Adam Presser Named CEO
ByteDance has closed a deal to form TikTok U.S., a joint venture that is majority-owned by American investors — finally bringing the…
Business
Comcast Extends Michael Cavanagh’s Contract Through 2029, Grants Exec Stock Worth $35 Million
Michael Cavanagh, as he’s set to assume the role of Comcast‘s co-CEO on Jan. 2, extended his employment contract with the cable and media…
Business
Will Money Talk? Elliott Takes $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon, Pushes for Ralph Lauren Exec to Be Next CEO
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott…
Lifestyle
Keen Taps Former Nike Exec and Climate Scientist Ann Radil to Lead Sustainability Innovations
Keen is working to advance its sustainable innovation and social impact with the addition of a new hire. The footwear brand has tapped…
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Trump Pardons Sports Exec Tim Leiweke in Texas Bid-Rigging Case
President Trump has granted a pardon to Tim Leiweke, the live entertainment executive accused of rigging a bid to build an arena on the…
Business
Meta hires away Apple’s top design exec
Apple just lost a top design talent. Meta has hired Alan Dye, who was the head of Apple’s human interface design team. The company is…
Culture
‘Harry Potter’ Series Is ‘Such a Delightful Adaptation,’ HBO Max Exec Says: ‘When People Watch It’ They Will Think, ‘These Are the Books’
HBO‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series is shaping up to be “such a delightful adaptation” of J.K. Rowling’s books, according to HBO Max head…
Culture
Ciarán Hinds Boards Short Film ‘Three Keenings’ as Exec Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Ciarán Hinds, the Oscar and BAFTA nominated Northern Irish actor and star of films including “Belfast” and “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,”…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Malone Souliers Taps Former Manolo Blahnik Exec Andrew Wright for CEO Post
Malone Souliers is turning to a proven footwear executive to help fuel growth at a pivotal time. The London-based brand — founded by Mary…
Lifestyle
Longtime Wolverine Worldwide Exec Tom Kennedy Retires, Justin Cupps Named President of Work Group
Wolverine Worldwide longtime executive Tom Kennedy has retired after 10 years with the Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company. According…
Business
Disney and YouTube Settle Lawsuit Over Poaching of Exec Justin Connolly
Disney has settled its differences with YouTube over the departure of Justin Connolly, a high-level exec who now oversees YouTube’s media…
Business
You’ve landed an interim exec job. How to make it permanent
The announcement came suddenly on Thursday. A Fortune 500 technology client needed an interim CFO immediately. Its previous executive had…
Business
Mediawan Shifts Global Distribution Arm to London and Taps Former All3Media International Exec Sally Habbershaw to Run Division
Mediawan Group, the thriving European studio behind Plan B, See-Saw Films and Drama Republic, is relocating its distribution business to…
Fashion
StockX Hires Former Chanel and Lululemon Exec to Lead Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts
To further its efforts against counterfeiting, StockX has appointed a director of Brand Integrity. Pilar Toro steps into the role with a…
Lifestyle
Former Nike Exec Patraic Reagan Named Incoming CFO at Crocs
Crocs Inc. is in CFO-transition mode. The firm said on Thursday that Patraic Reagan is its new CFO, taking over for Susan Healy, who…
Business
HR exec caught on Coldplay kiss-cam resigns after viral moment
The female executive who was caught on camera embracing the CEO of her company at a Coldplay concert in a moment that went viral has…
Business
I’m an HP exec: I believe employees should have the right to work multiple jobs
The controversy surrounding Soham Parekh, the software engineer accused of secretly holding multiple jobs, has sparked a predictable…
Celebrity
Ex-Paramount Pictures Exec Accused of Sexual Assault, Harassment in Lawsuits Filed by Two Former Employees
Paramount Pictures and a former studio executive have been sued by two women who are former employees. One of the plaintiffs alleges the…
Business
Apple’s next CEO: A new look at Tim Cook’s potential successors after latest exec shakeup
Yesterday, Apple unexpectedly announced the most radical shakeup to its C-suite in years. The company revealed that Jeff Williams, its…
Celebrity
‘Extra’ Exec Producer Theresa Coffino Set to Depart After 26 Years (EXCLUSIVE)
“” exec producer Theresa Coffino is exiting the syndicated entertainment news strip after 26 years, she told staffers on Tuesday. Coffino…
Business
PepsiCo and Wendy’s exec Kirk Tanner to become Hershey’s next CEO
Longtime food and beverage exec Kirk Tanner was appointed as The Hershey Company’s new CEO early on Tuesday. Tanner will be replacing…
Culture
Netflix Board Rejects Jay Hoag’s Resignation and Taps Ellie Mertz, Airbnb CFO and Former Netflix Exec, as New Director
Netflix‘s board has decided to keep venture-capitalist Jay Hoag as a director — after shareholders had voted to oust him — and is adding a…
Celebrity
Former 20th Century Fox Creative Exec Mike Southerly Sets Directorial Debut With Indie Romcom ‘Where We Meet’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Former 20th Century Fox creative executive Mike Southerly will make his feature film writing and directorial debut with “Where We Meet.”…