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The rewards — and risks — when companies bring a CEO back

by Henry Epp
Sep 20, 2024
While a familiar face in the corner office can bring stability, there are other considerations.
Nike is bringing back former executive Elliot Hill, who previously led the sportswear brand's marketing operation. CEO John Donahoe announced his retirement Thursday.  
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Let's double-click on the jargon execs use in earnings calls

by Stephanie Hughes
Sep 17, 2024
Company leaders repurpose certain familiar words and phrases to create a narrative about how their businesses are doing.
People who use the term “economic moat” to describe a company’s competitive advantage may want to imitate billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has used the phrase for decades.
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Company bosses will set the tone when it comes to working from home

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 10, 2021
Companies may say it's OK for employees to work from home, but if CEOs are always in the office, that sends a different message.
Experts say that where executives spend their time will influence what employees decide to do, regardless of what company policy.
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Finding a new CEO for a troubled company isn't easy

by Ben Bradford
Jun 11, 2019
Wells Fargo, in trouble with regulators and lawmakers, is having trouble finding a new boss.
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What's keeping your CEO up at night

by David Brancaccio and Janet Nguyen
Feb 14, 2018
Companies are making the shift from customer satisfaction to employee satisfaction.
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When should a company start thinking about a CEO succession plan?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jan 10, 2018
Despite his fondness for Cherry Coke and Oreos, Warren Buffett is fine. At 87, he’s still going strong. He also says he’s not going anywhere. Still, Buffett’s holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has promoted two of its executives and put them on the board. That instantly makes them front-runners to succeed Buffett. With that, Berkshire gets […]
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Why is Wall Street losing black executives?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Jul 28, 2017
Some of the biggest U.S. banks are losing diversity, falling behind the rest of corporate America.
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Wells Fargo claws back $75 million from top execs in sales scandal

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 11, 2017
Problems with Wells Fargo's sales culture dates back at least 15 years, according to a recent investigation.
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The NFL's 'ready, set, fire' day

by Sally Herships
Dec 29, 2014
The regular season ends, and losing pro football teams fire their coaches — again
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What is the point of a COO? A CEO? A CVO? A CKO?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jun 12, 2014
Twitter's COO quit today and Twitter says it may not even need one. Why have one?
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