PayPal, a leader in digital payments, is undergoing significant transformation under the leadership of Alex Chriss, who took over as CEO in 2023. Chriss, formerly with Intuit, has been instrumental in steering the company towards a more collaborative approach with major tech firms and retailers to reinvigorate growth…
McDonald’s Corporation promoted Morgan Flatley to Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and New Business Ventures, marking a significant milestone in the company’s leadership. In her expanded role, Flatley will continue to oversee McDonald’s award-winning marketing initiatives while also leading new business ventures to broaden the brand’s reach…
Larry Ellison, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle Corp., is spearheading a transformative chapter for the software giant with the establishment of its new headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. This decision aligns with Oracle’s strategic vision to deepen its engagement in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector…
Andrew Brock, President of Digital and Technology Services and Global Chief Information Officer at Associa, has overseen significant transformations in the company’s IT landscape. Associa, a residential real estate giant with multi-billion-dollar revenues, employs 15,000 people across 350 offices worldwide. Brock’s journey from a finance manager at PepsiCo to a leading figure in real estate technology innovation exemplifies the power of cross-functional expertise and strategic leadership…
As of July 2024, Walmart and Sam’s Club have integrated new technology to streamline food waste management, boosting sustainability and improving operational efficiency. In collaboration with Denali, the leading recycler of organic materials, Walmart implemented the Zero Depack program in more than 1,400 locations and clubs…
Helen Liu, COO of Bybit, emphasizes the need for unity in the fragmented blockchain industry to achieve its goal of democratizing finance and reshaping traditional systems. Liu highlights Bybit’s strategy to expand the industry by fostering collaboration rather than competition, aiming to bring more people from Web2 to Web3…
Melanie Huet, President of Brand Management and Innovation at Newell Brands, leads the company’s global initiatives in brand management, marketing operations, digital marketing, communication design, innovation, insights, and packaging. Huet is responsible for setting the overall brand vision and implementing new tools to enhance consumer engagement and drive conversion throughout the consumer journey…
Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, has spearheaded the company’s mission of “Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives” through scientific and commercial innovation.” With over 30 years at Pfizer, Bourla has held senior positions globally, enriching his understanding of diverse healthcare needs…
As Chief Digital Officer, Brian Abrahamson is driving a comprehensive digital transformation at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to bolster its status as a globally recognized research institution. His team is multifaceted, with expertise in cybersecurity, HPC, systems engineering, IT, UX design, and computation. Abrahamson’s passion for consumer-driven computing and improving user experiences shapes his approach to IT, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in workplace tools that mirror intuitive consumer technologies…
As part of its $2.5 billion pledge to address housing affordability in California, Apple has formed a partnership with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home to establish the Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund. In the next two years, the fund intends to support four initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in the construction of more than 400 residences with an initial investment of $50 million to facilitate the development of affordable housing by offering targeted, advantageous financing…
