OpenAI Top Executive Fidji Simo to Step Down

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.

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.

Winwin to leave SM Entertainment, end all NCT activities

Winwin of NCT will part ways with SM Entertainment and end all activities with the group, the agency announced Wednesday. In a statement released through the global fan community Weverse, SM Entertainment said it had mutually agreed with the artist to terminate his exclusive contract, effective Thursday, following extensive discussions. We would like to express our gratitude to Winwin, who has been with the company for more than 10 years since his trainee days, the agency said. We will suppor

Zayn Malik faces another career shake-up after management exit

Zenkai Management reportedly ends working relationship after internal tensions. The post Zayn Malik faces another career shake-up after management exit appeared first on BOL News.

Ibrahim Sani letak jawatan sebagai CEO Yayasan Peneraju

PETALING JAYA: Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Yayasan Peneraju (YP), Ibrahim Sani bakal melepaskan jawatannya secara rasmi berkuat kuasa 1 Julai 2026. Pengumuman yang dibuat oleh agensi di bawah Kementerian Ekonomi itu menandakan selesainya fasa pertama dalam pelan hala tuju organisasi berkenaan menuju 2030. Menteri Ekonomi merangkap Pengerusi Lembaga Pemegang Amanah YP, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir ... Read more The post Ibrahim Sani letak jawatan sebagai CEO Yayasan Peneraju appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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 []

OpenAI poaches Uber India’s chief to run its biggest market outside the United States

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, the outgoing president of Uber India and South Asia, as its first managing director for India. Singh will join in September and report to Kiran Mani, the company’s managing director for Asia Pacific, OpenAI told TechCrunch. He will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations in what [] This story continues at The Next Web

OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping Down

The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.

I&M taps departing Absa chief Abdi Mohamed as Kenya CEO 

Hours after Absa Bank Kenya announced the departure of chief executive Abdi Mohamed after a 32-year career at the lender, rival IM Group named him as the next CEO of its Kenyan banking business.

Tony Elumelu Bows Out As UBA Chairman, Hands Over To Emmanuel Nnorom After Transformative 12-Year Run

After 12 years as chairman, Elumelu exits UBA, handing leadership to Emmanuel Nnorom amid expansion success.

Massive News for Adobe Stock Investors!

The company is still searching for a new CEO, but the CFO is departing.

eSimplicity Promotes Ed Benjamin to COO, Names Nam Nguyen President

The leadership changes are intended to position eSimplicity for its next phase of growth Ed Benjamin will oversee day-to-day operations as chief operating officer Nam Nguyen will lead growth strategy as president and acting chief growth officer eSimplicity has promoted Edouard “Ed” Benjamin to chief operating officer, while Nam Nguyen has assumed the roles of president and

Apple’s next CEO will oversee a $4 trillion tech giant, but isn’t on LinkedIn. Can today’s leaders still skip social media?

The CEO job now comes with a second role: content creator. Not every executive is on board.

Persistent deal positions us for AI transformation era: Nagarro CEO Manas Human

The CEO believes the deal is not only about adding scale, but also about creating a global leader in “AI transformation and engineering”

The Exit Coach: How Advisers Can Guide Business Owners Through the Emotional Process of a Sale

The Exit Coach: How Advisers Can Guide Business Owners Through the Emotional Process of a Sale

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.

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.

Marzetti: Niche Market Leadership With Concerns

Marzetti: Niche Market Leadership With Concerns

Yet Another Safety Leader at OpenAI Has Left

OpenAI safety leadership, loosely defined, sees a lot of turnover.

Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat

Dans un décret publié à la télévision nationale dans la soirée de ce mercredi, 1er juillet 2026, le président Mamadi Doumbouya a procédé à la nomination de deux hauts cadres au ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et du Budget. Il s’agit de Fatoumata Keïta et Thierno Barry. Ils ont été nommés respectivement directrice générale de [] The post Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat first appeared on Guineematin.com.

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 []

WME Group Promotes Marie Sheehy to C-Suite

The exec, who has been with the talent agency for more than 20 years, will now oversee all communications strategy and operations.

MTN Appoints Jerry Soko as CEO of MTN Eswatini

MTN Group has appointed Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of its Eswatini operations, effective 1 July 2026, following seven months in the role on an acting basis. The appointment forms part of a broader leadership renewal across the group as MTN continues to implement its Ambition 2030 strategy. Announcing the appointment, Ralph Mupita, President []

CEO Says He’ll Fire Any Employee Who Sends Him More AI Slop

An executive threatened to fire the next person whose sent them an email written by ChatGPT. The post CEO Says He’ll Fire Any Employee Who Sends Him More AI Slop appeared first on Futurism.

Quote of the Day by Harsh Goenka: ‘Focus on what can never be taken ...’

Harsh Goenka is a prominent Indian industrialist and the current Chairman of RPG Enterprises, a diversified Mumbai-based conglomerate. He is recognised as a leading figure in Indian business, known for his modern management style and his active, often humorous presence on social media.

नेप्सेका सीईओको राजीनामा स्वीकृत

काठमाडौँ। नेपाल स्टक एक्सचेन्ज (नेप्से) का प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत (सीईओ) चूडामणि चापागाईंले आफ्नो पदबाट राजीनामा दिएका छन्। अर्थमन्त्री स्वर्णिम वाग्लेसमक्ष सोमबार उनले आफ्नो राजीनामा बुझाएका हुन्। सीईओ चापागाईंले बुझाएको राजीनामा-पत्रमा व्यक्तिगत कारणले पदबाट राजीनामा दिनुपरेको उल्लेख छ। उनको राजीनामा आजै स्वीकृत भएको छ।

Aiyedatiwa appoints Obamuyi as AAUA vice-chancellor

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor and Visitor to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the institution’s seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor. Obamuyi will assume office on July 8, 2026, succeeding Professor Olugbenga Ige, whose tenure ends on July 7, 2026. A statement by the [] The post Aiyedatiwa appoints Obamuyi as AAUA vice-chancellor appeared first on Vanguard News.

OPINION | Champat Rai: Did bloated ego cause his downfall?

The top leadership of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has decided to pack off Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai from Ayodhya and entrust him with a new responsibility away from the epicentre.

Zedvance appoints Prof Pius Deji Olanrewaju as Board Chairman

Zedvance Finance Limited has announced the appointment of Professor Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective July 1 and, subject CBN approval. This milestone underscores Zedvance Finance’s commitment to building a robust governance structure capable of supporting its next phase of growth. With an enhanced Board structure and strengthened oversight capabilities, [] Zedvance appoints Prof Pius Deji Olanrewaju as Board Chairman

Centrale Danone names Imad Bakkali CEO from July 1

Centrale Danone has appointed Imad Bakkali as chairman and chief executive from July 1, replacing Hervé Barrère, who is leaving for family reasons after nine years with the Danone group, the Moroccan dairy producer said on Monday. Bakkali has more than 23 years of experience in the consumer-goods industry, including positions at Centrale Danone and [] The post Centrale Danone names Imad Bakkali CEO from July 1 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Winwin leaves SM Entertainment, ends NCT activities

Winwin leaves SM Entertainment, ends NCT activities

IndiGo Gets New Group HR Head Months After Rostering Row; KS Bakshi Takes Charge In July

With over three decades of experience Bakshi is set to take charge from July 20, 2026 and willwork closely with IndiGo's leadership.

Zedvance Appoints Prof. Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of the Board

Zedvance Finance Limited has announced the appointment of Professor Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective July 1 and, subject CBN approval.This milestone underscores Zedvance Finance’s commitment to building a robust governance structure capable of supporting its next phase of growth. With an enhanced Board structure and strengthened oversight capabilities, Zedvance... Read More Read » Zedvance Appoints Prof. Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of the Board on YNaija

Central Asia is critical focus for GHGSat - CEO (Exclusive)

Central Asia is critical focus for GHGSat - CEO (Exclusive)