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The Facebook-backed Libra Association named HSBC exec Stuart Levey as its first-ever CEO.

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Facebook’s Libra Appoints New CEO to Spearhead Roll Out

Video conferencing company Zoom has tapped Josh Kallmer as its Head of Global Public Policy and Government Relations, as the company works to address allegations of security and privacy lapses.

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Zoom Tackles Regulatory Scrutiny With New Head Lobbyist

Nokia has announced that Kathrin Buvac, the President of the company’s B2B unit, Nokia Enterprise, will step down at the end of the month.

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Nokia Announces New President of Nokia Enterprise

A stable economy, some Government support and easy access to capital mean Australia’s startup economy is strong. 

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The Top 10 Startup Teams in Australia

Venture Capital fund Expa, founded by Uber co-founder Garrett Camp has announced David Clark will join the firm as a Partner. Clark will be based out of the UK and responsible for opening the firm's London office as well as growing Expa's European portfolio.

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Expa Taps Former Uber and Virgin Galactic Executive David Clark to Expand Presence Across Europe

AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that Marc Cannon, AutoNation's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer. In this new role, Cannon will oversee AutoNation's Marketing, Communications, and Technology functions and report to both company CEO Mike Jackson and President Jim Bender. 

AutoNation Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer Marc Cannon. Credit: AutoNation

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AutoNation Promotes Marc Cannon as EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer

Expedia has named Peter Kern, its Vice Chairman, as its new CEO, and company veteran Eric Hart as its new CFO. The news comes four months after the travel booking site’s previous CEO and CFO left the company. Expedia has been without a CEO and CFO since Mark Okerstrom and Alan Pickerill resigned December 4 over disagreements with the board on strategy.

Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Group (Credit: PRNewsfoto/Expedia Group)

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Expedia Names New CEO and CFO, Raises $3 Billion Financing Package

Nick Tran, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Culture at Disney owned streaming service Hulu, is Leaving to take on the role of Head of Marketing for North America at popular Chinese social networking video app TikTok. 

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Hulu’s Nick Tran is Leaving to Join TikTok as Head of Marketing for North America

These 26 companies are working on some of the most talked-about coronavirus vaccines and treatments that are the furthest along in the development and clinical testing pipeline.

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26 Companies Racing to Develop the Most Promising Coronavirus Vaccines and Drugs

Under Armour has named Lisa Collier as its new chief product officer, in the latest executive shake up at the Baltimore-based sporting goods company. 

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Under Armour Names its New Chief Product Officer

Benjamin has become the newest member of The Org’s team this week, taking on the new role of Product Manager. He will be based in the Copenhagen office, and will report to CEO and Co-Founder Christian Wylonis. 

Benjamin Ottensten, Product Manager at The Org


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The Org Welcomes Benjamin Ottensten to the Team as Product Manager

Duolingo, the world's most popular language-learning platform, today announced the appointments of Matt Skaruppa as the company's first Chief Financial Officer and Stephen Chen as its first General Counsel.

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Duolingo hires its First CFO and General Counsel 

No matter size or location, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry. As businesses lay off workers, healthcare professionals struggle to access urgent equipment and politicians grapple with economic shutdowns and social tolls, companies across the globe are stepping up to help those on the frontline of the fight against the deadly virus.

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The Companies Supporting The Fight Against  Covid-19

A recent story in the Financial Times highlights how workplace culture is often a ‘rude awakening’ for new graduates. Young workers are lulled into a false expectation of what the workplace will be like from their time at university where they were praised by the faculty for hard work and rewarded and recognized for high achievement.

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Lack of Recognition is Driving Away Young Recruits in the Workplace

Groupon's chief executive Rich Williams has stepped down from his role, and Steve Krenzer, the company's chief operating officer, is also leaving his role. 

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Groupon C-Suite Shakeup With Both CEO and COO Stepping Down

Box has announced that three new independent directors will join the company’s Board of Directors prior to the company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June 2020.

Box Adds Three New Board Members Following Starboard Investment

Uber has appointed consumer industry veteran Robert Eckert to its Board. According to a company SEC filing, Uber’s Board of Directors appointed Eckert as an independent director on March 20. 

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Former Mattel CEO Robert Eckert Joins Uber’s Board of Directors

April Underwood, the former chief product officer of Slack, has joined San Francisco-based venture firm Obvious Ventures as a venture partner.

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Former Slack Chief Product Officer April Underwood Joins Obvious Ventures 

Microsoft has announced Amanda Langowski as the new lead of the Windows Insider program, an online community of 18 million people that allows users to test new features in exchange for providing detailed feedback to the company.

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Microsoft Hires Company Veteran to Lead Windows Insider Program

Although it’s relatively new on the startup map, Austria is home to a young and dynamic tech startup scene. It has already produced a number of breakout international success stories, like online travel agency TourRadar which has raised €66.5 million in funding and operates in 200 cities. 
