Verizon Promotes Schelling to CPO as Four Firms Fill HR Posts
Verizon named Christina Schelling its chief people officer. Franklin Electric, Ciena, Oak View Group and Kraton also announced HR leaders in the past month.
Leaders & Executives
Business School Deans Weigh AI Readiness Against Independent Thinking
At AACSB's Deans Conference in Orlando, 87% of surveyed deans called AI readiness a high priority, but only about one in five rate their school's preparedness as high.
Etsy's New CEO Uses AI to Fight AI-Made Listings
Kruti Patel Goyal took over Etsy at the start of 2026. Buyer numbers rose for the first time in two years as the marketplace tightened its AI rules.
Christine Lagarde to Leave the ECB Presidency on 7 February 2027
The European Central Bank president told the Governing Council she will go about nine months before her term ends. The European Council will choose her successor.
Info Edge CEO Oberoi Exits; Founder Bikhchandani to Take Over
Info Edge's board approved Hitesh Oberoi's exit as MD and CEO after nearly 27 years. Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani takes the Group CEO post from December 3, pending shareholders.
Two South Australian MPs Say Same Man Stalked Them
Education Minister Lucy Hood and MP Ella Shaw described unwanted contact from one man, who police have cautioned. Police will brief all state MPs on security.