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

Meet The Team

This week, Apple made both a key hire and a high-profile cut, Amazon regained a top media exec, and Jay-Z joins Square's board.

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The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

All in one week Apple has hired and fired Antonio Garcia Martinez, who would’ve been a member of its App Store and Apple News Advertising team, after receiving swift backlash from employees.

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Antonio Garcia Martinez

Apple Promptly Fires Ex-Facebook Hire After Employee Backlash

The end of Bill and Melinda Gates' 27-year marriage sent shockwaves through the philanthropy and tech world when it was announced last week. Despite rightful concerns around the foundation's future, the organization has stated that Bill and Melinda will remain co-chairs and trustees of the foundation, and its work will continue. The Org now takes a look into the org chart of one of the world's wealthiest charitable foundations.

Bill and Melinda Gates ended their 27-year marriage last week. Image Credit: Rob Crandall, Shutterstock.

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A Look Into the Org Chart of The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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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Elena Gomez

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

JPMorgan Chase has made the decision to elevate James Reid to serve as the bank’s Chief Information Officer for its new employee experience division.

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JPMorgan Chase Appoints Another CIO

Apple has named Stella Low as its next VP of Worldwide Corporate Communications, a role that had been vacant since Steve Dowling left the company in 2019.

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Apple Taps Tech Industry Veteran to Lead Communications

This week, Warren Buffett named his successor, Apple lured an ex-Google exec to lead AI research, and eBay found its first Chief Business & Strategy Officer.

PepsiCo has picked C.D. Glin to serve as its new VP and Global Head of Philanthropy for The PepsiCo Foundation, effective May 17, 2021.

C.D. Glin, PepsiCo Vice President, Global Head of Philanthropy

PepsiCo Selects a New Global Head of Philanthropy

The Walt Disney Company and Craig Hunegs, the President of Entertainment for Walt Disney Television, have decided to part ways and the end of the month.

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The President of Entertainment for Disney’s TV Unit Departs

NFTs first caught the general public's attention after artist Mike Winkelmann sold his digital artwork as an NFT for $69.3M on Christie's. Since then, many artists, musicians and even sports franchises have jumped on board, digitizing their goods and selling them for a profit. Virtual worlds that are built off the blockchain are also gaining more attention. The Org talked to two companies building a metaverse, to learn more about how it operates.

Virtual worlds powered by the Ethereum blockchain are expanding alongside the NFT boom

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Entering the Blockchain Metaverse Where NFTs Meet Virtual Worlds

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Board of Directors has unanimously selected the brewing giant’s next CEO, Michel Doukeris, who will succeed Carlos Brito on July 1, 2021.

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Michel Doukeris

AB InBev Names New CEO of The World’s Largest Brewer

eBay has appointed Stefanie (Stef) Jay as its Chief Business and Strategy Officer.

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eBay Finds its First Chief Business & Strategy Officer

Philip Morris International has made a significant change at the top of its leadership structure as Jacek Olczak has become its new CEO following the company’s 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

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Jacek Olczak

Philip Morris Gains a New CEO Amid Smoke-Free Transition

A lot of effort has gone into establishing a conducive environment for the venture capital (VC) industry to thrive in South Africa, and there is growing international interest in deploying capital towards early and late-stage investments in Africa. 

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Key Ingredients Needed to Bolster Venture Capital in South Africa 

CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped the bomb in April that teams at Facebook have been building out new audio projects, like podcasts, on the down-low for months now. Take a look at Facebook's org chart to see who's been working on these secretive new projects and where Facebook is taking audio in the future. 

Mark Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Facebook.
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The Team Behind Facebook’s New Audio Product Suite

The pandemic has forced people worldwide to adopt new habits around food, from grocery shopping to cooking to eating. The Org looked into the French foodtech landscape to see which startups have gained traction over the past few years -- reaching millions in revenues or users -- and for whom the pandemic might have been a blessing in disguise.



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How French People Dine in a Post-COVID Era

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Merida will become the third person of color to lead the L.A. Times, which has grown to be the largest news organization in the West with a nearly 500-person newsroom. He will be the 19th editor to take the helm since the paper’s inception in December 1881. 

Kevin Merida will be the 19th editor to lead the Los Angeles Times since 1881. Image Credit: Teresa Kroeger / Getty Images. 

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ESPN’s Kevin Merida to Lead as Top Editor at Los Angeles Times

Warren Buffett has broken his silence on who will lead Berkshire Hathaway after Buffett's tenure. It's the first time the American billionaire has ever publicly mentioned a successor, despite years of speculation. 

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, after an annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska in 2015. Buffett has never publicly mentioned stepping down from his role. Editorial credit: Kent Sievers / Shutterstock.com

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Warren Buffett Name Drops A Successor 

Some of the biggest names in tech have come out of YC: Airbnb, DoorDash, GitLab, and Reddit to name a few. But these startups have also created thousands of jobs and have disrupted entire markets once they get in the game. Take a look at the org charts and origin stories for the top companies to come out of Mountain View.

Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky at a conference in 2016. Airbnb was part of YC's W09 batch. Courtesy of Airbnb. 

Meet The Team

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

Apple Promptly Fires Ex-Facebook Hire After Employee Backlash

A Look Into the Org Chart of The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

JPMorgan Chase Appoints Another CIO

Apple Taps Tech Industry Veteran to Lead Communications

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

PepsiCo Selects a New Global Head of Philanthropy

The President of Entertainment for Disney’s TV Unit Departs

Entering the Blockchain Metaverse Where NFTs Meet Virtual Worlds

AB InBev Names New CEO of The World’s Largest Brewer

eBay Finds its First Chief Business & Strategy Officer

Philip Morris Gains a New CEO Amid Smoke-Free Transition

Key Ingredients Needed to Bolster Venture Capital in South Africa

The Team Behind Facebook’s New Audio Product Suite

How French People Dine in a Post-COVID Era

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

ESPN’s Kevin Merida to Lead as Top Editor at Los Angeles Times

Warren Buffett Name Drops A Successor

The Teams Behind the Top Seven Companies to Come Out of Y Combinator