OpenAI
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will soon be rolling into a new aisle—this time at OpenAI, where she’s set to become CEO for Applications. Already a board member, Simo will help scale the company’s operations, though what that means exactly remains on the shelf for now. She joined Instacart as CEO in 2021, leading the grocery tech firm through multiple acquisitions and a push into smart carts and digital shelf tags. Simo will trade grocery tech for the frontier of AI as OpenAI pursues bold moves like a $100B data center in the UAE. Read More
Meta
Meta has appointed Robert Fergus, a former director at Google DeepMind, to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. Fergus co-founded FAIR in 2014 alongside Yann LeCun and returns after a five-year tenure at DeepMind. His appointment comes as FAIR grapples with talent losses and growing competition from Meta’s GenAI team behind Llama 4. Read More
Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers shares have surged 97% in the past month, fueled by a breakout Q1 and new leadership moves. The company named Mo Elshenawy as CTO to lead AI strategy and Nader Kabbani as COO, bolstering its tech and operations. A fresh partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer Wegovy also signals a deeper push into obesity treatment and digital healthcare expansion. Read More
GM
GM just poached Sterling Anderson, a top exec from Tesla and Aurora, for the newly created role of chief product officer—aiming to rev up its autonomous game while Tesla’s robotaxi dreams are still stuck in traffic. Meanwhile, boardroom whispers suggest Elon Musk’s CEO seat isn’t as secure as it once was, with investors growing uneasy and Chair Robyn Denholm offloading $500M in stock. GM’s also feeling the heat, facing a possible $5B tariff hit because of its China-made EVs. Read More
Library of Congress
President Trump has removed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who had appointed Copyright Office Director Shira Perlmutter, also dismissed days later after releasing a report critical of using copyrighted material in AI training. The move comes amid growing debate over IP law, including Elon Musk’s recent call to eliminate copyright. Todd Blanche, Trump’s lawyer and current Deputy Attorney General, has been named acting Librarian of Congress. Read More
Microsoft
Microsoft brought on ex-Meta marketing exec Eric Edge to help supercharge Copilot’s branding and user growth. Edge will serve as VP of brand, consumer, and growth marketing, reporting to CMO Takeshi Numoto. With AI competition heating up, the hiring signals Microsoft’s push to make Copilot a household name in the productivity space. Read More
Mattel
Mattel’s CFO just got a makeover—Paul Ruh is stepping into the role, replacing Anthony DiSilvestro, who announced his retirement after nearly four years. The Barbie empire, fresh off Greta Gerwig’s box office blitz, now faces rising tariff pressure. Ruh brings corporate chops from Kenvue and PepsiCo, and he’ll need every bit of it to keep Mattel’s margins as polished as its Dreamhouse. Read More
Autodesk
Autodesk has appointed Andy Elder as its new Chief Revenue Officer, effective May 12, to lead global sales strategy and accelerate momentum. Elder brings over 35 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, having held leadership roles at Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco. His appointment comes as Autodesk focuses on enhancing its sales operations and expanding its market presence. Read More
Chipotle
Chipotle has added some extra spice to its leadership team by naming Jason Kidd as Chief Operating Officer, effective May 19. Kidd brings deep operational experience from Taco Bell, 99 Cents Only Stores, and Sam’s Club. He’ll be tasked with keeping things running smoothly across Chipotle’s nearly 3,800 locations—no pressure, just another day in the burrito bowl. Read More
L’Oréal
L’Oréal is elevating Delphine Viguier-Hovasse to its first-ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer, starting July 1, 2025. A company veteran since 1997, she’ll lead innovation efforts and the Strategic Prospective Department, reporting to Deputy CEO Barbara Lavernos. Read More
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