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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

Deborah Turness

President Of NBC News International Returns to ITN as CEO

Nike announced senior leadership changes today after reselling scandal last week.

Nike Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Focus on Consumer Direct Acceleration. Image Source: Shutterstock.

Nike

New GM of Nike North America Named After Reselling Scandal

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.

Conde Nast's legacy fashion magazine Vogue named Juan Costa Paz its new Global Creative Director. Editorial credit: PippiLongstocking / Shutterstock.com

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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

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.

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The Biggest Moves in Retail This Week

Moderna has named Shannon Thyme Klinger as its new Chief Legal Officer, replacing Lori Henderson who plans to retire later in 2021.

Shannon Thyme Klinger. Image credit: Novartis

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Moderna Finds New Legal Chief During Vaccine Rollout

Heineken, the Dutch brewing giant, is replacing chief financial officer, Laurence Debroux, as the company launches a cost-savings plan.

Harold van den Broek. Image Source: Global Newswire. 

Harold van den Broek

Heineken Welcomes Harold van den Broek as New Chief Financial Officer 

The teenage fashion magazine has taken a stronger editorial stance in recent years to cover national politics and social justice issues. McCammond’s appointment sends a signal that Condé Nast intends to keep up the political coverage that’s been essential at revitalizing Vogue magazine’s younger sibling. 

Alexi McCammond previously worked as a political reporter for Axios. Courtesy of HBO.

Alexi McCammond 

Teen Vogue Taps Axios Reporter as New Editor-in-Chief

The fintech ecosystem in France has slowly but surely matured over the past decade. The Org has identified five promising fintechs from France that have shown impressive sales figures, expanded their team at a high pace, or raised important funding from investors.

French workers are leading the Great Resignation, but they're also the most likely to regret quitting a job. Image credit: Evgeniia Ozerkina / Shutterstock.com

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Five French Fintechs to Look Out For in 2021

This week, Reddit found its first CFO, Magic Johnson joined Fanatics, Nike's VP and GM of North America resigned, and Walmart recruited new execs from Wall Street.

Magic Johnson, the newest member of Fanatics' Board of Directors, arrives at the California Hall of Fame ceremonies in December 2011. Editorial credit: Randy Miramontez / Shutterstock.com

Magic Johnson

The 10 Most Important Executive Moves This Week

This week Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer, Karen Seymour, is reportedly leaving her post at the financial institution, according to a report from Bloomberg. 

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Goldman Sachs Loses Top Legal Mind As Executive Exodus Continues

LA-based designer Melody Ehsani, who has collaborated with former First Lady Michelle Obama, Lauryn Hill, and Wu-Tang Clan, will now serve as Foot Locker’s first-ever Creative Director for its women's business.

Melody Ehsani as Creative Director of Foot Locker's women's business. Courtesy of Foot Locker

Melody Ehsani

Foot Locker Names LA Designer as First Creative Director of Women's Business

Drew Vollero will be joining Reddit as the company’s first-ever chief financial officer. The former Snap Inc CFO will be joining the leadership team of the internet’s most notorious discussion site amid increased discussions of its initial public offering (IPO). 

Former Snap Inc Exec Joins Reddit as the Company's First-Ever CFO. Image Source: Shutterstock.

Reddit

Former Snap Inc Exec Joins Reddit as the Company's First-Ever CFO

Cisco said that Tessel's senior leadership experience in both technology and software “complements Cisco’s business strategy.” With more than 25 years of experience, her resume in senior leadership is quite extensive, too.

Marianna Tessel has been serving as EVP and CTO of Intuit since January 2019. Courtesy of Cisco.

Marianna Tessel

Cisco Adds Intuit CTO to its Board of Directors

The pandemic has turned human interaction into a top commodity, and with Clubhouse’s early success, Twitter has pulled in some of the brightest minds across the tech industry to make sure Spaces lives up to the same hype. Take a look at the team working to make that happen.

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Twitter Spaces is Going Head-To-Head with Clubhouse - Here’s the Team Leading the Charge

Changes to SEC restrictions on regulation crowdfunding will make it easier for everyday people to invest in private companies. 

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