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Audible has hired Zola Mashariki as Head of Studio Operations. In her new role, Mashariki will oversee original content, manage studio operations and implement content strategies. She reports directly to EVP and Head of U.S. Content, Rachel Ghiazza, a former Spotify executive who joined Audible in 2019.

Audible has hired Zola Mashariki as the new Head Of Studio Operations. Image Source: Shutterstock.


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Zola Mashariki Named Head Of Studio Operations at Audible

Last year, Netflix shocked the business world by promoting Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos to co-CEO. But Netflix’s model might just be the success story of dual chief executives. Take a look at Netflix’s org chart and how the sprawling entertainment company breaks down business operations and content under two different leaders.

The outside entrance to Netflix's Los Angeles office. Courtesy of Netflix. 

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Diving Into Netflix’s Dual Org Charts

Icahn Enterprises, the conglomerate owned by billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, has named a new CEO to replace Keith Cozza, who will part ways with the company after 7 years.

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GE’s Ex-Investment Chief Takes Over As Icahn’s CEO After Florida Move

This week, Facebook announced the departure of its revenue chief, GameStop lured another leader from Amazon, and Waymo announced its new Co-CEOs.

Outgoing Waymo CEO John Krafcik. Image credit: Waymo

John Krafcik

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

In a surprise Friday announcement, Alphabet’s self-driving car business, Waymo, revealed that John Krafcik will step down as CEO and replaced by Co-CEOs Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov.

Waymo's new Co-CEOs Dmitri Dolgov (left) and Tekedra Mawakana (right). Image credit: Waymo

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Waymo Alters Its Leadership Structure With New Co-CEOs

Video hosting and sharing platform Vimeo has revealed the 11 board members the company plans on electing following its split from parent company IAC.

Anticipated Board Member Spike Lee. Editorial credit: Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com

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Vimeo Announces Anticipated Board Members Ahead of Spin-Off From IAC

On Tuesday, Spotify announced it is acquiring Betty Labs, the creators of the live audio app for sports lovers, Locker Room. This will place the audio streaming giant in direct competition with other live audio-based social networks including Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, and Discord.

Popular audio streaming platform, Spotify, is acquiring Betty Labs, the creators of the live audio app for sports lovers, Locker Room. Image Source: Spotify.

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Spotify is Joining the Live Audio Trend, Here Are The Key Players Running The Show

For as long as she can remember, Alison Eastaway has wanted to work in HR. Always one to be interested in the behind-the-scenes inner workings of things and not just the final shiny product, this career dream has been deeply rooted in Alison since childhood. 

Alison Eastaway, the VP of People at Sqreen. Courtesy of Alison Eastaway.

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Questions, Novels, and Mental Frameworks: HR Tips from Sqreen's VP of People

Clifton formerly worked as EVP of 3BD Networks at 3BlackDot studio, where he oversaw all direct-to-consumer content initiatives as well as 3BlackDot’s branded content studio. 

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Apple TV+ Brings on Zennen Clifton as a Creative Executive

Veteran retail banker Tara Latini will be the new Head of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC USA. She will replace Pablo Sanchez, and report directly to Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC USA and Juan Parma, Regional Head of HSBC’s Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) Americas. 

Tara M. Latini Executive Vice President, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, US, HSBC. Image Source: Business Wire.

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HSBC Bank USA Announces New Head of Wealth and Personal Banking

Coinbase has tapped veteran Morgan Stanley lawyer Ian Rooney to take on the role as its new Head of Enterprise Compliance, according to a report by Bloomberg Law.

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Coinbase Finds Enterprise Compliance Head as It Plans to Go Public

Last year, amidst the pandemic and economic rollercoaster, one stand out success was IPO listings. How does gender diversity stack up on the boards of companies that have listed an IPO this year? The Org evaluated boardroom composition of the 29 companies that have gone public in 2021 with an IPO price of $20 or more.

Companies who have IPO'd in 2021 with the most women on their boards 

Of 2021’s Most Valuable IPOs, These Are The Companies With the Most Women on Their Boards

Through collection and analysis, helped by a $4.2M seed round in April, Biobot has been able to work with over 500 communities in North America on maps of their coronavirus concentrations, helping to shape policy and lockdown decisions. In one year, the company generated data representing 44 million people in 42 states, over 13% of the U.S. population.

Mariana Matus, Biobot co-founder and CEO, on the left next to Newsha Ghaeli, Biobot co-founder and president, in the lab. Courtesy of Biobot.

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Here's How Biobot's Newsha Ghaeli Will Rebuild Your City 

The NBA is a tight-knit group, particularly for respected players who have retired. The better a teammate and the more respected a former player is, the more likely they are to land a coaching or organizational job. And in an NBA front office, no position seems to embody this mutual respect more than a Special Advisor.

Former Atlanta Hawks great and current VP of Basketball and Special Advisor to the CEO, Dominique Wilkins. Courtesy of nba.com. 

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The Five Most Important Special Advisors in the NBA

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a record-breaking year for venture capital. But out of the $143 billion of VC funds that U.S. startups raised last year, only 2.3% ($3.2 billion) went to startups led by solely women, a 22% drop from last year. 

The percentage of all venture capital went up in 2020, but the percentage that went to women founders decreased. 

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A Record-Breaking Year for Venture Capital Still Falls Short for Women Founders

Well known for its incredible historical sites, to the likes of Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines, and perhaps even more for its sensory-overwhelming cuisine and pisco sour, Peru, Latin America’s fifth-most populous country, is only just starting to dip its toes into the regions’ massive startup revolution. 

Downtown Lima, the Capital of Peru, Latin America’s fifth-most populous country. Image Source: Christian Vinces, Shutterstock. 

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Five Startups Leading Peru's Entrepreneurial Push

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.

Adam Selipsky (left). Courtesy of Tableau

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The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

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.

Amanda Kozlowski. Courtesy of Amanda Kozlowski, LinkedIn.

Amanda Kozlowski

The Biggest Moves in Media 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.

Jennifer Roberts. Courtesy of JPMorgan Chase

Jennifer Roberts

The Biggest Moves in Finance This Week

Facebook’s Chief Revenue Officer, David Fischer, has decided to part ways with the social media and tech titan after over a decade of service.