The latest from the frontlines of the world’s fastest growing companies and the teams doing the work. 

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Jorge Gomez’s tenure as Moderna’s CFO came to a close after just one day on the job. 

Moderna headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.

Moderna headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Moderna’s New CFO Out After One Day, Faces Probe From Ex-Employer

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 Iterate's Tech Moves tab.

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The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

New company policies, many instituted in the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, reimburse employees who must cross state lines for abortions and have medical plans covering treatments. But experts say employers can do more to protect abortion rights for the country's most vulnerable populations.

Protestors gathered by the Supreme Court in D.C. last week after Politico published a draft opinion by the court that could overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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With Roe v. Wade in Danger, Big Tech is Rolling Out Abortion Benefits For Employees. Will They Hold Up in Court? 

The online home goods retailer has anointed its Chief People Officer, Kate Gulliver, as its next CFO.


Kate Gulliver. Image courtesy of Wayfair.

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Wayfair Names People Chief as Its Next CFO

Splunk has promoted its SVP of Customer Success, Katie Bianchi, to SVP and Chief Customer Officer.

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Splunk Gets a New Customer Chief

Intel has announced that former AMD executive Matt Poirier has been named SVP of Corporate Development, reporting directly to CEO Pat Gelsinger.

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Intel Names an M&A Boss as Startups Brace For Hard Times

Ian Goodfellow, a Director of Machine Learning in Apple’s Special Projects Group, has reportedly left the tech giant because of its return-to-office policy.

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Apple Loses Senior Machine Learning Director Over Return to Office Policy

The founders of digital lending platform Payhippo are on a mission to build technology that can effectively assess the creditworthiness of African companies, and provide them with funding quickly.

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Meet Chioma Okotcha, a Female Founder to Watch in Africa’s Digital Lending Space 

In July, Tripadvisor will have a new chief executive, ending a six-month search for a leader to guide the travel website’s post-pandemic rebound.

Matt Goldberg. Image courtesy of Tripadvisor.

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Tripadvisor Finds New CEO After Six-Month Hunt

The American billionaire that founded Oracle Corporation is one of the ten richest people on the planet. Take a look at his investment portfolio, which ranges from stock in Tesla to private islands in Hawaii. 

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What Companies Does Larry Ellison Own?

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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows job openings (and quits) spiked to record levels in March.

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U.S. Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs Like Never Before

DocuSign has named Steve Shute as its new President of Worldwide Field Operations to help the company continue its revenue growth.

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DocuSign Names SAP Sales Veteran to Lead It to $5B in Revenue

Headspace has hired Jodi Bryant as the digital mental health service’s first Chief Commercial Officer.

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Headspace Looks to Expand Its Reach With a New Commercial Chief

Coinbase has hired Durgesh Kaushik to lead its growth in emerging markets including its newly launched crypto trading operations in India.


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Coinbase Taps Snap’s India Head to Guide Emerging Markets Growth

UiPath has lured Google Cloud’s second-in-command, Robert Enslin, to help lead the enterprise automation software company as its new co-CEO, effective May 16.

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UiPath Appoints Former Google Cloud's Sales Guru as Co-CEO

Twilio has announced two brand-new C-suite positions, picking Reeny Sondhi as its first Chief Digital Officer and Amy Holcroft to be its Chief Privacy Officer.

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Twilio Names Digital and Privacy Chiefs Amid Profitability Concerns

Twilio's talent partner talks about forging connections, creating a work/life balance and explaining the benefits of her remote role.

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Twilio’s Talent Partner’s Success is Tied to Inner Peace

Two years later a pandemic-induced slump, VC-backed fast-casual brand DIG is focused on growth. The company's newest initiative: offering hourly employees a four-day work week.

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DIG’s Co-Founder on Sustainable Success in The Hospitality Industry 

We have compiled a list of some of the fast-growing and promising health tech startups in China.


BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 15: A staff member (R) introduces intelligent bionic hands at the Care And Rehabilitation Expo China 2021 on Beijing, China. (Photo by Chen Xiaogen/VCG via Getty Images)

Meet The Team

Moderna’s New CFO Out After One Day, Faces Probe From Ex-Employer

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

With Roe v. Wade in Danger, Big Tech is Rolling Out Abortion Benefits For Employees. Will They Hold Up in Court?

Wayfair Names People Chief as Its Next CFO

Splunk Gets a New Customer Chief

Intel Names an M&A Boss as Startups Brace For Hard Times

Apple Loses Senior Machine Learning Director Over Return to Office Policy

Meet Chioma Okotcha, a Female Founder to Watch in Africa’s Digital Lending Space

Tripadvisor Finds New CEO After Six-Month Hunt

What Companies Does Larry Ellison Own?

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

U.S. Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs Like Never Before

DocuSign Names SAP Sales Veteran to Lead It to $5B in Revenue

Headspace Looks to Expand Its Reach With a New Commercial Chief

Coinbase Taps Snap’s India Head to Guide Emerging Markets Growth

UiPath Appoints Former Google Cloud's Sales Guru as Co-CEO

Twilio Names Digital and Privacy Chiefs Amid Profitability Concerns

Twilio’s Talent Partner’s Success is Tied to Inner Peace

DIG’s Co-Founder on Sustainable Success in The Hospitality Industry

Meet China’s Top Health Tech Startups