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Nobuhle Nkabane takes on acting chairperson role for Agriculture Portfolio Committee
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Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 7, 2026
Cassetta Green is Acting CEO of JANAAC
Cassetta Green has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC Global Accreditation, effective July 1, 2026. Her appointment is intended to ensure leadership continuity as the agency advances []
The Namibian
· Jul 1, 2026
Victoria Sibeya announced as new Namcor managing director
Victoria Sibeya has been appointed as managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), effective 1 July. Namcor announced the appointment on Wednesday, after media reports on Tuesday said her appointment had been approved by Cabinet. “As Namibia enters a transformative era in its energy sector, the board is confident that her strategic [] The post Victoria Sibeya announced as new Namcor managing director appeared first on The Namibian.
Legit.ng
· Jun 30, 2026
2027 election: INEC takes important decision on including Kwankwaso's name on its official portal ahead of 2027 election in Nigeria
INEC has taken a decision on whether to include the name of the NDC vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on its portal ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as the Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Wednesday. According to the President, the nomination was made in [] Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON Chairman
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 30, 2026
KBC Group (EBR: KBC) Names Kris Vervaet As New Group Chief Information Officer
KBC Group (EBR: KBC) has appointed Kris Vervaet as its new Group Chief Information Officer and member of the Executive Committee, pending regulatory approval from the European Central Bank and the National Bank of Belgium. Vervaet is set to assume the role on September 1, with a transition period planned alongside outgoing CIO Erik Luts [] The post KBC Group (EBR: KBC) Names Kris Vervaet As New Group Chief Information Officer appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
'Removed' By Rebels, Mamata Banerjee Tells Poll Panel She's Still The Boss
Sources told NDTV that Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee submitted the party's new working committee list to the Election Commission on Monday
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Fidji Simo Steps Down as OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, Citing Neuroimmune Condition
Fidji Simo, who joined OpenAI as CEO of Applications in May 2025, is stepping back to a part-time advisory role citing a neuroimmune condition relapse. Her departure leaves no named successor, creating a leadership gap ahead of OpenAI's potential IPO.
BERNAMA
· Jul 6, 2026
General : Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera Opens Applications For New CEO
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera is inviting applications for its new chief executive officer (CEO) position from today until July 20, to ensure a transparent, structured and merit-based selection process in line with good governance principles.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 12, 2026
NBBF technical member Scott Nnaji to lead ABU basketball team as head coach
He is to also oversee the formation of ABU Basketball Academy Ahmadu Bello University has appointed renowned basketball coach Scott Nnaji to now lead its prestigious basketball team as Head Coach. Nnaji is also entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the formation of the institution’s basketball academy as General Manager. Scott Nnaji is the President The post NBBF technical member Scott Nnaji to lead ABU basketball team as head coach appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
BNP Names Jain Global’s Gupta as Head of FICC Trading Americas
BNP Paribas SA has appointed Kavi Gupta — previously at multistrategy hedge fund Jain Global — as head of fixed income, currencies and commodities trading across the Americas.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
IsDB chief to join high-level Investors’ Council session in Astana
IsDB chief to join high-level Investors’ Council session in Astana
Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
Tinubu appoints Namdas as DG BCDA, Obahiagbon, Umeoji as Executive Directors for NDPHC
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). The post Tinubu appoints Namdas as DG BCDA, Obahiagbon, Umeoji as Executive Directors for NDPHC appeared first on Vanguard News.
TechCrunch
· Jul 9, 2026
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s No. 2 role
OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected — a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO and races to catch Anthropic in the enterprise market.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 1, 2026
Nottingham Forest sack Vítor Pereira and turn to Oliver Glasner as replacement
Forest had June break clause in Pereira’s contractGlasner will be club’s fifth coach in less than a yearNottingham Forest will make Oliver Glasner their fifth head coach in less than a year after sacking Vítor Pereira.Forest were offered the chance to appoint Glasner after he left Crystal Palace at the end of the season after winning the Conference League and felt it too good an opportunity to turn down. The club had a break clause they could activate in June in Pereira’s contract, which they did late on Tuesday night. Continue reading...
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
President Tinubu Appoints Namdas, Obahiagbon to Key Federal Posts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Dr Namdas replaces Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of Representatives representing Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo federal constituency of Adamawa [] The post President Tinubu Appoints Namdas, Obahiagbon to Key Federal Posts appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve []
Economic Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Tata Asset Management elevates Anand Vardarajan as CEO and MD, Prathit Bhobe steps down
Anand Vardarajan will become Tata Asset Management's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He takes over from Prathit Bhobe, who steps down in July 2026. Vardarajan has been with the company since 2018, serving as Chief Business Officer. Hemant Kumar is appointed Chief Business Officer, overseeing various business functions. These appointments ensure a smooth leadership transition for future growth.
Capital Ethiopia
· Jul 9, 2026
Anbesa Bank shareholders seek urgent meeting with NBE Governor after board election approval revoked
A one third shareholders and the leadership of Anbesa Bank have requested an urgent meeting with National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Governor Eyob Tekalign after the central bank revoked its earlier approval of the bank’s 21st General Assembly minutes related to the election of its board of directors. According to documents obtained by Capital, the []
Diane Ravitch's blog
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump Fires Every Member of the Federal Election Commission
Rebecca Slaughter was a member of the Federal Trade Commission, appointed by Trump to a Democratic seat in 2018, then reappointed for a second term by Biden in 2023. In 2025, Trump fired her and another member of the commission. She challenged her dismissal in court, because she had been removed without cause. On June []
BerkeleySide
· Jul 9, 2026
You can apply now for a seat on the Berkeley school board
In a rare move, the board will appoint a replacement for director Ana Vasudeo. Applications are due July 29 and a new director will be selected in August.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Pelantikan sebagai ahli Lembaga NFCC kerana pengalaman saya – Azam Baki
PETALING JAYA: Bekas Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), Tan Sri Azam Baki menegaskan pelantikan beliau sebagai penasihat di Pusat Jenayah Kewangan Kebangsaan (NFCC) disebabkan pengalaman luas dalam bidang penguatkuasaan selama 37 tahun. Beliau berkata, pelantikan beliau atas perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim selaras dengan Seksyen 5 Akta NFCC. “Saya dilantik oleh Yang ... Read more The post Pelantikan sebagai ahli Lembaga NFCC kerana pengalaman saya – Azam Baki appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 29, 2026
Comcast to Split Into Two Companies via Spin-Off of NBCUniversal, Including Sky
Mike Cavanagh will be the CEO of NBCUniversal and Comcast’s former CFO Michael Angelakis will become the CEO of Comcast in the separation of its media and technology businesses.
Eye Radio
· Jul 6, 2026
Josephine Achiro joins SPLM-IO, appointed to National Elections Commission
Former Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) Chairperson and Bakhita Radio Director Josephine Achiro Forteio has joined the SPLM-IO Interim Leadership faction and has been appointed as a commissioner in South Sudan’s National Elections Commission. The appointment was disclosed by SPLM-IO Interim Leadership Secretary-General Agok Makur during a meeting on Monday, July 6, [] The post Josephine Achiro joins SPLM-IO, appointed to National Elections Commission appeared first on Eye Radio.
Malay Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
Johor polls: Onn Hafiz files nomination for Machap with Zahid, Hishammuddin and Khairy by his side
SIMPANG RENGGAM, June 27 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi submitted his nominati...
Center for Equal Opportunity
· Apr 15, 2026
CEO Alum Named Deputy Assistant Secretary at USDA
The Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) is proud to announce that Ladisa Onyiliogwu, a distinguished alumna of our 2022 Civil Rights Fellowship, has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ms. Onyiliogwu, who holds a Master of Arts in Government from Johns Hopkins University, now holds the second-highest leadership position within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR). In this role, she will collaborate with Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill, a former CEO President and General Counsel, to shape and implement civil rights policies that impact millions of Americans. The ... Read More
GovCon Wire
· Jun 26, 2026
Mark Carter Joins Socure as Chief Information Security Officer
Socure has appointed Mark Carter as CISO Carter will oversee enterprise security, cyber risk, governance, compliance and IT strategy The 2026 FedCiv Summit will explore cybersecurity, AI and other agency modernization priorities Socure has appointed cybersecurity and IT executive Mark Carter as chief information security officer. As organizations continue advancing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital
Toronto Sun
· Jul 8, 2026
Why Leafs are the next step in Daniel Alfredsson’s head coaching ambitions
Toronto's new associate coach interviewed for Craig Berube's job, but took the next best opportunity when Jim Hiller offered a post.
Africa.com
· Jun 22, 2026
AMCHAM Kenya Appoints Paul Muthaura As Chief Executive Officer
The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17th, 2026. Paul brings extensive experience spanning financial markets, regulatory reform, corporate leadership, and sustainable finance, joining at a pivotal moment as Kenya and East Africa strengthen trade and investment ties with []
The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 9, 2026
Allianz Partners Appoints Carsten Staat as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
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Fox News
· Jul 10, 2026
CEO under fire for mass layoffs amid foreign worker hiring spree now appointed to Fed's task force on jobs
Asha Sharma was appointed to a Federal Reserve task force on productivity and jobs just days after XBOX announced 1,600 layoffs amid H-1B visa scrutiny.
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