Executive Moves You Should Know About (January 28, 2026)
Each week we explore some of the top executive moves across every industry and highlight them here. This week, we look at changes to the leadership team at TikTok, Google, Canva and more.
TikTok
TikTok has secured its U.S. future after a long nationwide ban threat tied to concerns over its Chinese ownership. The company formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, appointing former Head of Operations Adam Presser as CEO, as part of a structure meant to satisfy U.S. national security laws. The new venture, designed to keep the app operating under majority American oversight, is backed by major investors including Silver Lake, Oracle, and MGX — each holding a 15% stake. Read More
In a classic acqui-hire move, voice AI startup Hume AI has been absorbed by Google DeepMind, bringing CEO Alan Cowen and seven engineers into the Gemini ecosystem to sharpen its voice features. Known for its Empathetic Voice Interface, Hume raised nearly $80 million and is projecting $100 million in revenue this year. These acqui-hire deals usually fly under the radar by targeting teams rather than companies as a whole, but their growing frequency is now catching the FTC’s eye. Read More
Canva
Design platform Canva is prioritizing enterprise growth with the creation of its first B2B Chief Marketing Officer role. Meghan Gendelman, formerly of DocuSign and Salesforce, has been appointed to lead this global push toward large corporate customers. The move signals Canva's strategy to evolve from a popular tool for individuals into a core workplace platform organizations rely on at scale. Read More
Apple
Apple elevated Hardware Chief John Ternus to oversee all design, a move that’s already sparking CEO succession buzz. The influential role, previously held by legendary designer Jony Ive until 2019 and later by COO Jeff Williams until his 2025 retirement, now sits with Ternus, who is internally described as the “executive sponsor” of design. Read More
Pinterest is dialing up its AI-powered shopping destination ambitions with a shake-up at the top. The company named previous DoorDash Chief Revenue Officer, Lee Brown, as its first Chief Business Officer to unify commercial operations and scale global monetization, and hired Claudine Cheever as Chief Marketing Officer to lead brand and growth. Cheever joins from Amazon, where she led global brand and marketing as a Vice President. Read More
AWS
Jigar Thakkar is now Vice President of Amazon Quick Suite, a new platform leveraging agentic AI to automate business workflows. Thakkar returns to Seattle after over seven years at MSCI, where he served as CTO and head of engineering. Before MSCI, he spent nearly two decades at Microsoft after joining in 1999, notably as the founding engineering leader of Microsoft Teams. Read More
The Trade Desk
The world’s leading independent ad technology company, The Trade Desk, tapped Chief Accounting Officer Tahnil Davis as interim CFO. Davis, a nearly 11-year company veteran, brings deep financial rigor to balance both roles while the search for a permanent successor is underway. The company reaffirms strong Q4 2025 guidance, projecting revenue of at least $840 million and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $375 million. Read More
Accenture
Accenture Federal Services, a key provider of technology and mission support for US government clients, has named Garrett Berntsen as its new Chief AI Officer. Berntsen brings deep experience, most recently serving as Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer at the Department of War. This appointment highlights the company's ongoing commitment to advancing capabilities in high-growth areas like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital engineering. Read More
Bumble
Online dating service Bumble is undergoing restructuring, starting with the departure of Chief Product Officer Michael Affronti after a one-year stint. This initiative consolidates product, engineering, and design roles under one leader to enhance focus on innovation and development. Despite challenges with profitability, the company maintains a strong cash position and holds a market cap of approximately $410.93 million. Read More
Fedex
FedEx Corp. has named Scott Ray as COO for U.S. and Canada Surface Operations, a promotion effective June 1 after 39 years with the delivery giant. Ray, who served as President of Surface Operations since 2024, was instrumental in the key Network 2.0 initiative and the 2010 Ground/Home Delivery consolidation. He will now lead all aspects of Surface Operations across both the U.S. and Canada. Read More
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