Meta
Meta has appointed former Microsoft SVP and general counsel Curtis Joseph Mahoney as its new Chief Legal Officer, replacing Jennifer Newstead, who left to join Apple. Notably, Mahoney also previously served as a deputy U.S. trade representative during Donald Trump’s first term. His appointment comes as Meta faces increasing legal scrutiny, including a wave of child-safety lawsuits. Read More
Apple
Now valued at nearly $4 trillion, Apple has promoted Ben Borders from Director of Technical Accounting to Principal Accounting Officer. Despite market share gains in China (up 128% year-over-year) and a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, the company faces regulatory challenges, including a recent €98.6 million fine in Italy. Apple currently trades near its 52-week high of $288.62, showcasing its financial strength amidst ongoing global compliance changes. Read More
ServiceNow
ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, announced Hossein Nowbar as its new President and Chief Legal Officer, succeeding Russ Elmer. Nowbar brings over three decades of experience, including 25+ years at Microsoft Corporation, where he most recently served as CLO and Corporate Vice President. This strategic addition is set to accelerate ServiceNow's profitable global growth strategy and strengthen its world-class legal framework. Read More
Microsoft
After 21 years with Microsoft, technology giant and creator of Xbox, Corporate Vice President Desney Tan has announced his departure. Known for his work on whole body computing, Xbox Kinect, and the Microsoft Band fitness tracker, Tan's career highlights include leading Microsoft Health Futures. Tan is keeping his options open for new ventures, while continuing his advisory roles for various startups and foundations. Read More
Anthropic
Steven Maheshwary has joined Anthropic, following a 12-year career at Amazon. Most recently, he was the head of growth for AI startups on AWS. At Anthropic, he will serve as a go-to-market lead for strategic partnerships. Backed by Amazon, the company is positioning Claude as a differentiated and powerful AI system—one Maheshwary believes is capable of remaining safe and aligned with human values. Read More
Blue Origin
After 11 years leading United Launch Alliance (ULA), which has struggled to compete against SpaceX, Tory Bruno, is joining Blue Origin. Bruno is now president of Blue Origin’s newly created National Security Group, signaling a major competitive shift for the Kent, Wash.-based space venture. He is expected to accelerate Blue Origin’s pursuit of more national security contracts, aiming for the two successful New Glenn launches needed for certification. Read More
Saks
Marc Metrick has stepped down as CEO of Saks Global. He previously led Saks Fifth Avenue and became CEO of the holding company in 2024. The luxury retail group, which owns chains like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, is reportedly nearing bankruptcy after missing a US$100m debt payment. Executive Chairman Richard Baker will take over as CEO. Read More
Starbucks
Starbucks has appointed Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer starting January 19, replacing Deb Hall Lefevre. Varadarajan previously spent nearly two decades at Amazon, where he specialized in building customer-focused technology systems. This change follows a tumultuous period for Starbucks' tech initiatives, which included shuttering its non-fungible token marketplace after 18 months. Read More
McGraw Hill, Inc.
Philip Moyer, bringing experience from Vimeo and Google's Generative AI strategy, will assume the President and CEO role at McGraw Hill, a global provider of K-12, higher education, and professional learning solutions, effective February 9, 2026. Moyer succeeds Simon Allen, credited with building a strong foundation for the company's long-term financial health and profitability, who will transition to Board Chair. Read More
Teads
Teads, an omnichannel outcomes platform, has tapped Dani Cushion as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 6, 2026. Cushion brings a strong track record from companies like Innovid, Cardlytics (guiding a successful IPO), and Millennial Media. This move signals a defining moment for Teads as it seeks to accelerate global growth and innovation in the ad tech ecosystem, particularly around CTV. Read More
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