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After growing Stitch Fix from an idea to a viable business with around 4 million clients across the US and UK, founder Katrina Lake announced she would step down as CEO in August 2021. In her place, Elizabeth Spaulding will lead the e-commerce clothing business as its chief executive.

Outgoing Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake. Image courtesy of Stitch Fix

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Stitch Fix’s CEO Steps Down After Rough Year

The technology is here. So too are the bad actors. And companies building in the synthetic media space are so acutely aware of this dynamic that it is actively shaping how they grow their teams.

D-ID’s Live Portrait, the tech behind MyHeritage's viral Deep Nostalgia tool. Courtesy of d-id.com. 

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Why Team Building is Vital for Synthetic Media Companies and the Future of Deepfakes 

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the media community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's People on the Move.

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Bernard T. Gugar

The Biggest Moves in Media This Week

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the US tech community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's People on the Move.

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The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the finance community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's People on the Move.

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The Biggest Moves in Finance This Week

U.S. Bank has named John C. Stern as president of its Global Corporate Trust and Custody business, effective May 17. Stern will be succeeding Joseph Giordan, who announced his plans to retire this summer. 

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U.S. Bank Names John C. Stern as President of Global Corporate Trust and Custody

Reuters has promoted Alessandra Galloni to serve as the first female Editor-in-Chief in the news outlet’s 170-year history.

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Reuters Names its First Female Editor-in-Chief

In her new role, LaRoche-Morris will be responsible for leadership oversight for COO Lou Maiuri, as well as a more centralized administration role at the organization working across multiple business areas. 

Renee LaRoche-Morris spent nearly 20 years at BNY Mellon in Pershing and Investment and Wealth Management. Courtesy of State Street. 

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Former BNY Mellon COO Joins the Leadership Team at State Street

Fox News Media has named  Bernard T. Gugar as EVP of Corporate Development & General Counsel. He will be reporting to Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Channel.

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Bernard T. Gugar Appointed as EVP & General Counsel of FOX News Media

Known locally in Peru as a highly-accomplished and well-respected innovation expert and internationally as a breakout film director, Alvaro has often been mistaken for being two different people. For many, it was difficult to fathom that the co-founder and CEO of BREIN, the innovation hub of one of Peru’s leading conglomerates, Grupo BRECA, with an annual revenue of $5 billion, was also a rising film director during his ‘spare’ time. 

Alvaro Delgado Aparicio speaking at the 2019 Breca Innovation Festival. Courtesy of Breca.

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How BAFTA-Nominated Director Alvaro Delgado Successfully Created Peru's Largest Innovation Hub 

BMO Financial Group has announced the election of Madhu Ranganathan and Stephen Dent to its Board of Directors.

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BMO Names Two New Board Members

Electric truck maker Nikola has lost Jesse Schneider, the company’s EVP of Technology in charge of hydrogen and fuel cells, according to Automotive News. 

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Nikola Loses Key Fuel Cell Development Leader

Ubisoft, the video game company behind popular titles like Assasins Creed and Far Cry, has announced the appointment of Anika Grant as its new Chief People Officer.

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Ubisoft Appoints a New Chief People Officer

GameStop has announced that it intends to elect activist investor and Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen as its next Chairman.

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GameStop Selects Activist Investor as Chairman

Now, in an era where the league's strategic expansion into both basketball and non-basketball initiatives has never been more lucrative, many of the most successful teams in the NBA employ high-ranking female executives. Using exclusive org chart data, The Org has identified seven of the most powerful women in NBA front offices.  

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Seven of the Most Powerful Female Executives in the NBA

Jason White is joining ViacomCBS as MTV Entertainment Group’s new CMO, replacing Jacqueline Parkes who stepped down from the position last year. White will report to President of Entertainment & Youth Brands, Chris McCarthy.

MTV Entertainment Group hires Jason White as CMO. Image Credit: IgorGolovniov, Shutterstock. 


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Jason White will be CMO of MTV Entertainment Group

Alongside this C-suite shuffle, Brandon Gayle and Steve Johnson will also join the company’s Board of Directors

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Zendesk Gets a New CMO and Adds NBA, Netflix Execs to its Board 

Juho Sarvikas has been confirmed as chipmaker Qualcomm’s new VP and President of North America. 


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Qualcomm Hires HMD Exec To Lead North American Business

Manchester has made its mark as a cultural hub in the UK but more recently, the 2.7m-person city has been at the forefront of tech innovation.

Manchester is home to over 10,000 digital and tech businesses. Image Credit: Will McCue, Unsplash.

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How Manchester Became a Springboard for British Tech Startups

When the pandemic halted the travel industry, Airbnb was forced to pivot. The company reported losses of hundreds and millions of dollars and paused its ambitions to launch a flight service and TV production studio, laying off and furloughing 1900 employees. It is reported that Brian Chesky, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, cried in front of his camera during this time.

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