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

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Ahead of a potential public listing, Instacart has made a second major addition to its leadership team this week with the appointment of Frank Slootman to the companies Board of Directors.

Frank Slootman. Image courtesy of Instacart

Frank Slootman

Instacart Adds IPO Pro To Its Board

The people behind-the-scenes of the Recording Academy's org chart, from chief executive to museum curator to chief advocacy officer.

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards are set to run live from the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Courtesy of the Recording Academy.

Grammy Awards

Who Actually Works for the Grammys?

The New York Times has revealed that Beth Brooke has been nominated as a Director, replacing Robert E. Denham who plans to retire.

beth brooke

The New York Times Nominates New Board Member

This week, Wayfair's marketing chief retired, Nike found a new North American leader, Ant's CEO unexpectedly resigned, and Instacart recruited Uber Eats' product head.

Incoming Shell Chairman Andrew Mackenzie. Image credit: BHP 

Andrew Mackenzie

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

Ant Group CEO, Simon Hu unexpectedly resigned, citing personal reasons. Eric Jing, Ant’s chairman, will take on the additional responsibility of CEO, effective immediately. 

Chief Executive Officer of Ant Group Resigns Unexpectedly. Image Source: Shutterstock.

Ant Group

Chief Executive Officer of Ant Group Resigns Unexpectedly

Online and home goods destination Wayfair has announced that its veteran Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Ed Macri, will retire this summer on June 30, 2021.

Ed Macri. Image credit: Wayfair, Venturefizz

ed macri 

Wayfair’s Product & Marketing Chief Retires After 14 Years

Japanese Automaker Nissan has announced multiple senior leadership changes, as it makes progress on global restructuring plans post the downfall of Carlos Ghosn, the company’s former Chairman.

Stephen Ma, Nissan's current Chief Financial officer, will also assume responsibility for Investor Relations. Image Source: Nissan.

Stephen Ma

Post-Ghosn Nissan Announces Multiple Senior Management Changes and Global Restructuring Plans

Shell is bringing in a mining industry veteran to lead its company toward a shift away from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy. 

Outside of Shell's headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. Editorial credit: DCStockPhotography / Shutterstock.com

Shell HQ

Shell Appoints Former BHP CEO as Next Chairman

In search of digital transformation expertise and further diversity, Petco’s Board of Directors added three new members.

Petco store in Washington, D.C. Image credit: Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock.com

Petco store

Petco Adds Three New Board Members Amid Digital Shift

Getting control back of fishing waters, which would allow British fishermen to have a larger quota of their own catch, was a real selling point during the Brexit campaign. It's thought that almost 92% of fishermen in the UK voted to leave the EU. However, the reality of the deal has left many disappointed. 

A fisherman aboard the FV Mayhem II off the port of Salcombe in the southern UK. Courtesy of South Devon & Channel Shellfishermen's Association. 

Fisherman South Devon

How Brexit Made The British Fishing Industry Political

Dwolla, a payments startup based out of Des Moines, Iowa, has secured a wealth of industry knowledge by hiring Mastercard’s SVP of Global Acceptance Solutions, Dave Glaser, as its President and COO.

Dave Glaser: Image credit: Dave Glaser, Linkedin

Dave Glaser

Mastercard Leader Exits For Midwest Fintech Startup

McKinsey & Company, the largest of the Big Three management consulting firms, announced that Bob Sternfels will become its Global Managing Partner in July after the company’s recent reputational crisis.

Bob Sternfels. Image Source: McKinsey & Company.

Bob Sternfels

Bob Sternfels Named Global Managing Partner of McKinsey Amidst Reputational Crisis

American Express has a fresh face on its Board of Directors following the election of Lisa Wardell, the Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education. 

Lisa Wardell. Image credit: Business Wire, American Express

Lisa Wardell 

American Express Adds Diversity-Minded Board Member

Norway might be more known for its fjords, salmon, and sovereign wealth fund than it is for its startup ecosystem. And while it has taken the entrepreneurial spirit some time to find its footing in this mountainous country, the Norwegian startup ecosystem is now moving from burgeoning to booming.

Business Quarter in Oslo. Image Source: Unsplash.

Norway

Eight Norwegian Startup Teams to Watch in 2021

Despite being a nearly 23-year-old digital wallet company, Paypal launched more products and services last year than any other in its history. With a strong and meticulously-structured public org chart, it’s easy to see how the personnel at the online payments company keep the product evolving year after year.

The entrance to Paypal's corporate headquarters in San Jose, CA. Courtesy of Paypal. 

Paypal San Jose 

 The Team Behind Paypal’s Record-Breaking Year

Charney was the brain behind Progressive’s “network” of advertising content, a strategy that used improvisational actors to bring characters to life with creative and relevant story arcs, plot twists, and humor.

CMO Jeff Charney is responsible for Progressive's network of commercial characters. Courtesy of Progressive Insurance.

Progressive Commercials

Progressive Announces Longtime CMO is Retiring

Josue De Paz received his first computer at the age of 9 -- a large, chunky, grey piece of technology that would change the trajectory of his life forever.

Josue De Paz, co-founder of First Tech Fund, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underprivileged students in New York City by providing them with technology and internet access. Image Source: Josue De Paz.

Josue De Paz

How This Dreamer is Hoping to Close New York's Digital Divide

Sony Pictures Entertainment has a new leader for its domestic and international TV operations which includes over 70 programs worldwide, like Jeopardy!, The Crown, and Shark Tank. 

ravi ahuja

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names New Global TV Head

Daniel Danker, the Senior Director of Product for Uber Eats, confirmed the rumors of his departure from Uber in a tweet today.

An Instacart Shopper in a store. Editorial credit: Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock.com

Instacart Shopper in a store

Uber Eats Loses Product Head To Instacart

Turness is returning back to the network she started her career in. In 2004, she became the UK's first female editor of a news network and the youngest-ever editor of ITV News.