Nvidia
Dieter Fox is kicking off a new robotics initiative at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), where he’ll be building a team focused on robotics foundation models. Formerly head of Nvidia’s Seattle Robotics Lab and having spent nearly eight years at the tech goliath, Fox passes the torch to Yash Narang as he steps into a new chapter—powered by language, vision, and embodied reasoning. Read More
Subway
Subway is making a fresh move, naming former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO, starting July 28. He replaces John Chidsey, who retired after steering the $9.6B sale to Roark Capital. Fitzpatrick inherits a hefty sandwich to bite into: with over 19,500 locations, Subway is the largest U.S. restaurant chain by store count—but shrinking sales (down 3.8% last year) and fierce competition mean steering this giant won’t be easy. Read More
Bombas
Bombas, the Shark Tank legend company known for its give-back model and cozy basics has named former [Under Armour] exec Jason LaRose as CEO, with co-founder David Heath moving to executive chair. With $2B+ in lifetime sales, 150M+ items donated, and a 22% sales boost this year, Bombas is stepping beyond DTC and eyeing retail and brick-and-mortar expansion. Read More
CBS
Lights out for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Despite nearly 2 million viewers and a No. 1 spot in its time slot, CBS pulled the plug due to steep ad revenue drops and $40–$50 million in annual losses. While some smell politics and censorship, insiders say it came down to dollars, not digs. With Paramount’s Skydance merger awaiting federal approval—and Colbert no stranger to criticizing Trump—speculation lingers. But come May 2026, it’s curtain call for Colbert. Read More
FEMA
After more than a decade with FEMA, Urban Search and Rescue Chief Ken Pagurek has resigned, citing frustration over red tape and a delayed response to catastrophic Texas flooding. Despite leading a network of 28 elite disaster teams, new cost-control rules requiring high-level approvals slowed FEMA’s response by days—leaving Pagurek feeling boxed in. His exit marks yet another blow to morale as the agency struggles to stay mission-ready while navigating bureaucratic roadblocks. Read More
Bezos Earth Fund
Jeff Bezos’s Earth Fund, backed by a $10 billion pledge to fight climate change, has named Tom Taylor as its new CEO. The fund has awarded $2.3 billion across 270+ grants supporting food conservation, climate tech, and environmental justice. With $7.7 billion still to allocate, Bezos has brought Taylor out of retirement, citing his decades of experience at [Amazon]( where the two worked together. Read More
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder has appointed Aude Gandon, formerly of Nestlé, as its first Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO), starting August 1, 2025. Gandon will spearhead the transformation of the company's digital, marketing, and media ecosystem, focusing on accelerating online performance. With experience at Nestlé and Google, Gandon is set to bring innovative strategies to the luxury beauty giant. Read More
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is beefing up its leadership team with Jamie Griffin, a Raising Cane’s alum, as its new Chief People Officer. With plans to nearly triple its U.S. footprint to 1,500 locations, Griffin’s two decades of HR and hospitality experience will be key to scaling a people-first culture and recruiting top talent. From talent acquisition to team member experience, he’s got the recipe to help Shake Shack cook up serious growth. Read More
Aldi
Aldi U.S. has named 20-year veteran Karla Waddleton as its new COO, while Atty McGrath steps in as CEO. The discount grocer is in the midst of rapid expansion, with plans to open 225 new stores in 2025 and 800 more by the end of 2028. Waddleton’s appointment comes as Aldi sees rising foot traffic—outpacing the broader grocery sector—making strong operational leadership key to sustaining its momentum. Read More
Fedex
FedEx’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, Sriram Krishnasamy, is stepping down following a months-long internal investigation within the IT department. A 27-year company veteran, Krishnasamy will remain as an executive adviser through October while FedEx finalizes his exit terms. His departure comes as the data and tech division transitions to report directly to CEO Raj Subramaniam. Read More
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