UK's Biggest Firms Cut Over 130,000 Jobs in Two Years
A City AM tally of layoffs and planned cuts at major British companies since July 2024 reaches at least 137,000 roles, with retail and hospitality hit hardest.
Leaders & Executives
CooperCompanies CEO Al White Steps Down, Rosebrough Takes Over
The medical device maker's board elected director Walt Rosebrough Executive Chair as CEO Albert White left. A search for a permanent chief is underway.
US CEO Exits Drop 40% in September; Women Take 27.9% of New Posts
Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted 111 CEO changes in September, the lowest month of 2026. Women make up 27.9% of new CEOs so far this year.
Vistry Names Severn Trent's Helen Miles as Its New CFO
Vistry Group has appointed Severn Trent finance chief Helen Miles as CFO, due to join in 2027, and put former Crown Estate CFO Robert Allen in the role on an interim basis.
P&G's New CEO Bets on Premium Diapers to Defend Prices
Procter & Gamble posted its best organic sales growth in 11 quarters. CEO Shailesh Jejurikar is pairing cheaper pack sizes with pricier new products such as Amore diapers.
NCC Group Promotes CFO Guy Ellis to CEO as Maddison Exits
NCC Group has replaced chief executive Mike Maddison with finance chief Guy Ellis, effective immediately, and published a FY26 trading update with cyber revenue of about £235m.