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

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Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, will begin trading on Nasdaq today. Its shares got a reference price of $250 each, with an implied valuation of over $65 billion. We look at the team behind the massive success.  

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Meet the Team Behind Coinbase, the Crypto Unicorn Bringing Bitcoin to Masses

Climate tech investment has grown at five times the venture capital market rate over the past seven years. The Org rounded up five French startups tackling urgent environmental issues that have successively proved it’s possible to make money while protecting the environment. 


The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Credit: Pénélope Romand-Monnier

Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.

Five French Startups Fighting for Sustainability

Disney-owned ABC News has made history by appointing Kimberly Godwin as the broadcast news network's President, making her the first Black woman to lead a major broadcast news division.

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ABC News Officially Names a New President

Mastercard has created a new position among its c-suite, a Chief Administrative Officer, which will be filled by the company’s General Counsel, Tim Murphy.

Mastercard's new CAO Tim Murphy (left) and new General Counsel Richard Verma (right). Image credit: Mastercard, Business Wire

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Mastercard Veteran Promoted to New Chief Administrative Officer Role

The CEO of online fast-fashion company SHEIN, Chris Xu, is known to be a mysterious billionaire. A quick Google search of his name in English will reveal little to no information about him. 


SHEIN's online shopping app. Image Source: Shutterstock.

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What We Know About Chris Xu, CEO of  $15B Fast Fashion Retailer SHEIN

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.

Bernard T. Gugar. Image credit: Fox News Media

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.

Juho Sarvikas. Image credit: Juho Sarvikas, Twitter

Juho Sarvikas

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.

Tricia Trester, Managing Director and Principal in JLL's Corporate Solutions business. Image credit: JLL


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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. 

John Stern, U.S. Bank. Image Source: Business Wire.

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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. 

Renee LaRoche-Morris

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.

Fox News is a basic news channel for American cable and satellite television owned by Fox Corporation. Image Source: Shutterstock.

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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.  

Jeanie Buss, President & Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during an interview with Lakers.com. Courtesy of nba.com/lakers.
