Meta
After 17 years at Meta, former CRO John Hegeman has departed to launch his own company. He previously led advertising systems engineering and worked on the Facebook app, and despite serving as CRO for only a year, he helped shape Meta’s global monetization strategy. Andrew Bocking will now oversee ads and business messaging, while Naomi Gleit leads business AI and new monetization as Meta faces investor pressure over its costly AI spending, with 2025 capex projected at $72 billion. Read More
Apple
Apple veteran John Giannandrea, who joined in 2018, is stepping down as SVP of Machine Learning and AI Strategy to retire in the spring of 2026, marking a strategic shift in the tech giant's critical AI focus. Amar Subramanya, previously Head of Engineering for Google's Gemini Assistant, is joining as VP of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi, to lead key areas like Apple Foundation Models and AI Safety. Read More
OpenAI
OpenAI is facing scrutiny and lawsuits over how its models respond to users in mental distress, including cases involving suicidal ideation. Andrea Vallone, who led model policy work on emotional-distress responses, is leaving the company amid these challenges. Her departure comes after an August safety-team reorganization, despite GPT-5 reducing harmful responses by 65–80 percent. Read More
GitLab
DevSecOps leader GitLab has appointed Jessica Ross as its new CFO, effective January 15, 2026. Ross brings extensive leadership experience from her time at Salesforce and Frontdoor, positioning her well for the role. This move comes as the company continues its strong momentum, achieving a 25% revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Read More
Paramount
After 18 years at Paramount, John Halley—who served as COO of advertising revenue before becoming president of advertising in 2022—is departing the company. During his tenure, he oversaw meaningful growth, including the launch of EyeQ, Paramount’s multi-billion-dollar premium video ads marketplace. His exit comes as the company navigates the $8 billion Skydance merger and transitions ad leadership to former Roku sales chief Jay Askinasi, who was recently hired as CRO. Read More
Expedia Group
Expedia Group signals its growth focus by appointing Xavier Amatriain as its first Chief AI and Data Officer. Amatriain, formerly VP of AI and Compute Enablement at Google, will spearhead the company's long-term AI vision. This move mirrors a broader industry trend toward using AI to make travel more personal, intuitive, and transformative for millions of travelers. Read More
LG Electronics
South Korean consumer electronics giant LG Electronics has named Lyu Jae-cheol as its new CEO, effective December 1, 2025. Lyu brings significant experience, having led the successful Home Appliance Solution Company since 2021. This leadership change sees the company maintaining its four-company structure, with all appointments effective at the end of next year. Read More
PayPal
PayPal has appointed Bo English-Wiczling as VP of Global Developer Relations, signaling a focus on community growth. English-Wiczling brings strong credentials, having spent nearly nine years in leadership roles at Oracle, along with experience at Amazon and Best Buy. Her new role will be vital in energizing the developer ecosystems that power the company's future. Read More
Orca Security
Orca Security, a pioneer in agentless cloud security, has named Gera Dorfman as Chief Product Officer, bringing his experience as VP of Network Security Products at Check Point Software Technologies. Dorfman's arrival is set to accelerate Orca's expansion into the enterprise market, focusing on delivering unified, AI-driven cloud security at scale. Read More
Microsoft
Kieran Snyder, co-founder of Textio—an AI venture focused on HR functions—is returning to Microsoft as VP of AI Transformation. Snyder began her tech career at Microsoft in 2004 working on Bing and Windows, and now aims to make the company the leading case study for human-centered AI transformation. With her applied AI experience at Textio, which helps organizations hire more inclusive teams, she’s well positioned to return to where her career began 21 years ago. Read More
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