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Melissa Schoeb has joined Nokia as the company’s new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, a position that places her at the forefront of the Finnish tech titan’s communications, government relations, brand, and sustainability efforts.

Nokia's new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Melissa Schoeb. Image credit: Melissa Schoeb, LinkedIn

Melissa Schoeb

Nokia Names New Corporate Affairs Chief After Revealing Deep Job Cuts

The fitness industry has been one of the many hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. An estimated  $15 billion has been lost in revenue, and multiple value gyms have filed for bankruptcy. Just days after the lockdown, ClassPass launched new features on its app allowing studio partners to live-stream fitness classes. The Org talked to leaders behind the growing fitness app and learns how the company has handled the pandemic.

The membership-based fitness app, ClassPass, allows users to access multiple gyms and studios. Image Source: ClassPass.

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The Leaders Behind ClassPass - The App For All Things Fitness, Spa and Beauty

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the US retail community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's People on the Move.

Mary Dillon, CEO of Ulta Beauty. Photo: Business Wire

Mary Dillon

The Biggest Moves in Retail 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.

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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.

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The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

Visa has a new member of its Executive Committee with the appointment of Michelle Gethers-Clark as the financial titan’s Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility. 

Michelle Gethers-Clark. Image credit: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Michelle Gethers-Clark

Visa Appoints New Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Leader

Okta, the identity and access management company, has named Steve Rowland as Chief Revenue Officer. He reports to Susan St. Ledger, President of Worldwide Field Operations.

Steve Rowland Joins Okta as Chief Revenue Officer. Image Source: Shutterstock.

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Steve Rowland Joins Okta as Chief Revenue Officer

Right now the app is still only available on iOS and has a waitlist for users to join, but Watson’s hire signals the app is looking to market outside the club.

Maya Watson previously worked at Netflix as Director of Editorial and Publishing. Courtesy of Maya Watson / Twitter. 

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Clubhouse Builds Out Team by Poaching Senior Netflix Exec

Despite all the challenges and the competition from dominant role-players in the wine industry, there are significant small pockets of opportunity which are now budding for Black owners in South Africa's wine market.

Wine region near Stellenbosch looking at Simonsberg in South Africa. Image credit: ModernNomad / Shutterstock.com

Wine region near Stellenbosch looking at Simonsberg in South Africa

Seven Progressive Black-Owned Wine Brands in South Africa

Stark’s exit comes almost a year after he was extended a new contract that made him president of the newly created television label at MGM.

President of MGM Television Steps Down

Maine is well known for its natural beauty, lighthouses, lobster, and, of course, Stephen King, but that isn’t all that The Pine Tree State has to offer. 

The Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Image credit: Arlene Waller / Shutterstock.com

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Ten Startups From Maine to Know in 2021

The Board of Directors at Danone, the French multinational food-products company behind Evian water, Activia yoghurt and Alpro soy milk, confirmed that Emmanuel Faber will step down as CEO and chairman. Gillies Schnepp, a Director who joined last year, is appointed as non-executive chairman, effective immediately.

Emmanuel Faber to step down as CEO and Chairman of Danone. Image Source: Shutterstock.

Emmanuel Faber to step down as CEO and Chairman of Danone

Emmanuel Faber to Step Down as CEO and Chairman of Danone

The Kraft Heinz Company has nominated Lori Dickerson Fouché to be elected to its Board of Directors at the company’s upcoming annual meeting.

Lori Dickerson Fouché. Image credit: Kraft Heinz.

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Kraft Heinz Nominates Lori Dickerson Fouché to Its Board

In his new position, Ingham will lead all aspects of the global human resources function, which includes recruiting and retaining talent, rewards and recognition, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, and employee training and culture. 

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Poshmark Names its First-Ever Chief People Officer

Despite Asian Americans making up almost 12% of the professional workforce whilst being only 5.6% of the U.S. population, studies show that they are the least likely racial group to be promoted to executive positions. The Org talked to Asian American executives about their experiences breaking through the bamboo ceiling.

The Misconceptions of Asian American Success in the United States: Breaking through the Bamboo Ceiling. Image Source: Unsplash.

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Shattering Asian American Stereotypes In Corporate America

 What truly changed the internal culture in Dallas, though, was a focus on new hires from a wide range of different backgrounds. Read on to discover the key talent hired by the Mavs in 2018 and what the restructured org chart of Dallas’ front office looks like heading into the second half of the 2021 NBA season. 

CEO Cynt Marshall at a high school signing day event in 2019. Courtesy of mavs.com.

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Meet the Most Interesting Front Office in the NBA 

In his new role, Curtis will oversee field operations, restaurant development, and restaurant operations and report to Christopher Finazzo, president of Burger King Americas. 


Curtis has over 35 years of experience working in the food industry. Courtesy of Restaurant Brands International. 

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Burger King Gets a New COO

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.

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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.