leadership

WTS International's 2026 Los Angeles conference highlights women's leadership in transportation amid industry-wide talent challenges and diversity initiatives.

High Point University conferred record 1,700 degrees in 2025-2026. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins urged graduates to balance AI adoption with human values.

Toyota's former battery division president mentored university students using Japanese management principles and career development frameworks from his 27-year progression at the automaker.

Geron appoints Timothy Williams as Chief Legal Officer and EVP, strengthening management amid commercial expansion in blood cancer treatments.

IDEASF launches June 2-3, 2026 in San Francisco with backing from Gap Inc., McKinsey, Bank of America, and Salesforce to convene leaders on AI, healthcare, and climate innovation.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals appoints veteran life sciences executive Kim Popovits to board, replacing Ed Mathers after decade-long tenure.

TopBuild promotes John Achille to President and COO, expanding his oversight of operations, supply chain, and M&A while reporting to CEO Robert Buck.

Cal-Maine Foods appoints Dudley Wooley, veteran insurance CEO, to board, replacing deceased director Jim Poole. Strengthens governance amid regulatory and operational challenges.

Ponce Financial Group appoints Marlene Cintron, former SBA administrator with 30+ years experience, to board effective March 26, 2026.

IceCure Medical ($ICCM) names Meir Peleg as CFO and appoints Dr. Richard Fine as Medical Director, capitalizing on ProSense® cryoablation system's FDA clearance momentum.

Orange Bank & Trust Company hosted its second annual Bronx Women in Business event, featuring former NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos and reaffirming institutional support for female entrepreneurs.

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed his 1998 decision to leave IBM for struggling Apple was driven by asking "Who will I be?" rather than focusing on financial security. Apple now values $3 trillion.

First Pacific Bank appoints Craig Misrach as Chief Banking Officer to lead commercial banking expansion and strengthen operational processes.

Potomac Bank CEO Alice Frazier elected ICBA chairman for 2026-27, pledging innovation, advocacy, and leadership development for community banking sector.

Civista Bancshares promotes Veronica Doucette to holding company officer role, elevating her from Senior Vice President of HR at subsidiary bank after 15+ years.

Ipsos MMA appoints Susmita Chaudhury as EVP of its Bangalore Center of Excellence. Her 27+ years in analytics and AI leadership aims to strengthen the firm's innovation capabilities.