US-based insurer Kemper Corporation has appointed C. Thomas Evans, Jr., the current Executive Vice President (EVP), Secretary, and General Counsel, to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. steps down.Lacher departs the roles of President and CEO after nearly a decade, and will conclude his service on Kemper’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.Lacher will remain with Kemper in an advisory capacity through the end of the year to support the transition process. Meanwhi ...

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reaching a $9.7% billion dollar deal to buy accidental Petroleum's prochemical business in cash. Buffett's biggest move since acquiring insurer Alagany. It's a sign he may be ready to put that record cash pile to work.Joining us now with more is Miles Udlin, a Yahoo Finance head of news. Miles, thanks for being here. >> Thanks for having me.>> So, Warren Buffett back on the hunt here. I mean, what does this tell you about where he maybe sees value right now. Uh well, I th ...

Core Viewpoint - Alexander Lacik, the CEO of Pandora, will retire on March 11, with Berta de Pablos-Barbier, the current chief marketing officer, set to succeed him [1][2]. Company Leadership Transition - Berta de Pablos-Barbier expressed her honor in taking over as CEO, highlighting the growth and brand transformation achieved under Lacik's leadership [2]. - The board of directors is pleased with the appointment of de Pablos-Barbier, noting her strong analytical skills and experience in luxury and consumer goods [2]. Performance Under Current Leadership - Under Lacik's leadership since April 2019, Pandora has experienced a revenue growth of 45% and an increase in its global workforce from 24,000 to 37,000 [2]. Market Reaction - The market response to the leadership change has been muted, although there are concerns regarding potential pressure on shares due to Lacik's strong performance and the current market volatility [3][4].

Singapore-based food-and-drinks group Fraser and Neave has hired senior Thai Beverage executive Rahul Colaco as its new CEO. Colaco will take the helm on Wednesday (1 October). The 51-year-old succeeds Hui Choon Kit, who has worked at Fraser and Neave for 25 years and has been CEO since 2022. Fraser and Neave chairman Koh Poh Tiong said: “Rahul is a seasoned leader with a strong track-record in building brands, driving growth and delivering results across diverse markets. The board is confident that he w ...

T-Mobile announced today that CEO Mike Sievert will step down effective Nov. 1 and be replaced by current Chief Operating Officer Srini Gopalan. Sievert will continue with the company as vice chairman and also serve on its board of directors. The announcement comes as T-Mobile is soaring in the mobile marketplace. A CEO shift often indicates problems for a company, but in this case, all outward signs point to an orderly, planned succession. It should have little impact on T-Mobile customers, but time will t ...

Core Viewpoint - Novo Nordisk has appointed Maziar Mike Doustdar as the new president and CEO, effective August 7, 2025, succeeding Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who is stepping down on the same date [1][3]. Company Leadership Changes - Mike Doustdar, currently the executive vice president of International Operations, has a proven track record of driving growth, having more than doubled sales in International Operations to approximately DKK 112 billion in 2024 [2][10]. - Helge Lund, Chair of Novo Nordisk, expressed confidence in Doustdar's leadership abilities and vision for the company, emphasizing the need to address market challenges swiftly [3]. - Other executive changes include the merger of Research & Early Development and Development into a consolidated R&D unit, led by Martin Holst Lange, who will become the chief scientific officer [5][6]. Organizational Structure - Emil Kongshøj Larsen will succeed Mike Doustdar as executive vice president of International Operations, overseeing a region that accounts for about 20% of Novo Nordisk's global sales [8]. - The new executive management team will be effective from August 7, 2025, and will include various key members responsible for different operational areas [9]. Company Background - Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923, focusing on chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, and employs approximately 77,400 people across 80 countries [13].

Core Viewpoint - Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (CMG) has appointed Vipin Khullar as Chief Financial Officer to support the company's growth strategy and transformation journey [1][2][3] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Vipin Khullar's appointment as CFO is seen as a significant addition to CMG's leadership team, bringing strategic insight and operational depth [2] - Sandra Balic, the former CFO, will transition to the role of Vice President, Finance, continuing to oversee financial reporting and compliance [3] Group 2: Background of New CFO - Vipin Khullar previously served as CFO at Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc., where he focused on acquisitions and financial discipline [2] - He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Toronto Metropolitan University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant [4] Group 3: Company Overview - CMG is a global software and consulting company that addresses complex challenges in the new energy industry through a combination of science and technology [5]

Core Viewpoint - Liberty Gold Corp. announces the retirement of CEO Cal Everett and the appointment of Dr. Jon Gilligan as the new President and CEO, effective June 12, 2025, while Everett transitions to a non-executive director role at the newly formed Specialty American Metals Inc. [1][5] Company Leadership Transition - Cal Everett will retire after over eight years of service, transitioning to Specialty American Metals Inc. as a non-executive director [1][2] - Dr. Jon Gilligan, with over 35 years of mining industry experience, will take over as President and CEO of Liberty Gold [5][6] - The Board expresses gratitude for Everett's contributions and leadership during his tenure [4] Future Focus and Strategy - Liberty Gold will concentrate on permitting and developing its flagship oxide gold asset at Black Pine while Everett will support the creation of Specialty American Metals Inc., which will hold the Goldstrike/Antimony Ridge project [2][3] - The new company aims to explore and develop critical metals in the U.S. [2] - The Board is confident in Dr. Gilligan's leadership to advance exploration and development programs at Black Pine, targeting a mine construction decision by late 2027 [6] Company Background - Liberty Gold is focused on exploring and developing open-pit oxide deposits in the Great Basin, a prolific gold-producing region [8] - The Black Pine Project in southeastern Idaho is highlighted as a past-producing gold system with significant resource potential [9]