Amy Hood serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy since joining in 2002 and assuming the CFO role in 2013. With oversight of Microsoft’s global finance organization, Hood leads initiatives spanning accounting, acquisitions, investor relations, and strategic planning…
Johns Hopkins University has received a $1 billion donation from Mike Bloomberg to eliminate medical school tuition for most students and enhance financial aid for graduate programs. This generous contribution will provide free tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000 annually and cover living expenses for those from families earning up to $175,000…
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, has propelled the Swedish fintech giant to global prominence as a pioneer in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payments technology. Siemiatkowski developed an entrepreneurial spirit inspired by figures like Richard Branson and Ingvar Kamprad…
JanSport, renowned for its durable backpacks since 1967, has announced a transformative collaboration with ArtLifting, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity. This partnership aims to amplify inclusivity by showcasing the artwork of Mia Brown, MJ Cooper, and Sylvia Burnstein on a special collection of JanSport packs…
Jason Payne serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Microsoft Federal, focusing on advancing the adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence within the US federal government. His mission is centered on enhancing citizen services, strengthening national security, and enabling agency missions through innovative AI solutions…
Ana Paula Assis serves as the General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at IBM. In her role, she oversees IBM’s business operations, client satisfaction, and employee engagement across the region. Assis is also responsible for managing IBM’s relationships with the European Union and other regional institutions…
Javier Olivan serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Meta, overseeing the firm’s business teams and the infrastructure and central products for its family of apps. Joining the company in 2007, when it was still known as Facebook, Olivan previously held the position of Chief Growth Officer…
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson, a prominent figure in the finance industry and the granddaughter of Edward C. Johnson II, the originator of Fidelity Investments, has served as Chairman of Fidelity International and President and CEO of Fidelity Investments since 2014. She has been instrumental in the company’s growth, overseeing 45,000 employees worldwide…
In April 2024, Michael Conway was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks North America. Conway, who has extensive experience in strategic planning and operational excellence, brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position, where he will be responsible for teams throughout the United States and Canada…
Adam Mosseri serves as the head of Instagram at Meta, overseeing all facets of the app, including engineering, product development, and operations. With over 11 years at Meta, formerly Facebook, Mosseri has held pivotal roles at the company, initially as the company’s Design Director for mobile apps and later leading the News Feed product and engineering teams…
