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28.03.26 - 09:18
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These CEOs want a starring role in our lives – and there′s not much we can do about it | Larry Ryan (The Guardian)
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Do we really need a McDonald's CEO fronting ads or a Gianni Infantino Panini sticker? No. But in the age of Trump, the boss class feels emboldenedA few weeks ago, the CEO of McDonald's appeared in a video sampling the chain's new “Big Arch burger”. In the clip, Chris Kempczinski, or “Chris K” as he casually calls himself, labelled it a “product”, matching the sterile tone of the review – all harsh lighting, corporate office backdrop and an awkward man talking and eating while wearing a shirt fitting uneasily under a light wool V-neck.Why would McDonald's, with its huge marketing budget and commercial success, choose to platform this guy? His stilted efforts were mocked and memed, with executives at Burger King and Wendy's posting their own versions – what fun. Inevitably some market watchers claimed it drove engagement and sales. But to me, it seems to be just the latest flagrant example of CEOism: when CEOs/founders/heads of organisations centre themselves in the action – just beca...
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18.03.26 - 15:06
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Postmedia Welcomes Wendy Kelley as Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary (Business Wire)
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (“Postmedia” or the “Company”) today announced the permanent appointment of Wendy Kelley as Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, effective March 2, 2026. Wendy joined Postmedia last fall as the Interim General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
“We are delighted to welcome Wendy permanently to our executive team,” said Andrew MacLeod, President and Chief Executive Officer of Postmedia. “As we focus on our core purpose of delivering excellence in journalism while diversifying our revenue streams, strong legal and governance leadership is essential. Wendy's deep expertise and collaborative approach will help position Postmedia for long-term success.”
Wendy brings more than 25 years of senior legal and executive experience across public companies and regulated industries. She previously served as Interim CEO of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Kruger Products and Biova...
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18.02.26 - 23:36
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Activist Corner: Jana, Elliott, Trian Make Moves (Bloomberg)
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On "Bloomberg Deals", Scarlet Fu reports on the rise in activism this week. Investors including Jana Partners, Elliott Investment Management and Trian Fund Management made moves involving such companies as Wendy's, Tripadvisor and Norwegian Cruise. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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