Support independent journalism that matters — become a Vox Member today. The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met by many people online with a morbid sense of inevitability. The often callous nature of the US health care system has long been a point of wide discussion, with evidence piling up that the way […]
New CEOs often face challenges when working with their board of directors, having “bosses” who have … [+] never worked for the company or even in the industry. Universal Images Group via Getty Images As they are promoted to become the CEO, many senior leaders view this long-awaited step as the pinnacle of their careers. […]
(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is visiting China for at least the third time this year, showing up at a suppliers’ conference on the same day a top Beijing official convened an important meeting with a group of foreign CEOs. Most Read from Bloomberg Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to […]
Instead of sending government relations executives or lobbyists, Cook would appeal to Trump directly through phone calls and meals, said people familiar with the interactions. Cook then developed a meeting strategy with Trump where he would bring one data point to home in on a single issue in a meeting, the people said. That approach […]
This summer, Polish bakery group Putka started offering English classes to ease communication among its swelling international workforce. Located on the western outskirts of Warsaw, the company has struggled to attract locals and has turned to workers from countries as diverse as Senegal, India and Colombia, who now account for half its 500-strong production team. Chief […]
Nathan Christensen, former CEO of Mineral and advisor to Mitratech. getty CEOs and business leaders are navigating a complex and highly charged environment today. Political tensions are high, and trust in democratic institutions is low. These dynamics are closely linked and, when coupled with a presidential race, create risks for businesses and society alike. Despite […]
Trump’s relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the most congenial the former president has shared with a Silicon Valley leader. Cook maintained a relationship with Trump during his time in office, often meeting with the president and serving on advisory panels influencing policy decisions that affect Apple’s business, such as tariffs and […]
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s decision to preannounce disappointing earnings is no reason to sell the stock, Jim Cramer said Wednesday. “I find it surprising that anyone thinks [these results are] surprising,” Jim said. “If you sell the stock today, you’re only selling it because you’re reacting to the press reports and the analysts, who are backward […]
By Joe Brock, David Shepardson and Tim Hepher (Reuters) – Boeing said on Friday the head of its troubled space and defense unit is leaving the company immediately, in the first management change under new CEO Kelly Ortberg. Ortberg who took over in August said Ted Colbert would be leaving and Steve Parker, the unit’s […]
