Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Jun 13, 2024 The Barcelona startup, known for its sustainable sneakers, is entering a new phase marked by the founders Marta Llaquet, Lizzie Sabin, and Damian Augustyniak stepping back from their operational roles. Founded in 2018, the company has appointed Alfonso Segura as the new CEO, succeeding Damian Augustyniak. According [...]read moreSaye revises growth strategy and appoints new CEO
OpenAI is bringing in some social media big guns to help take its business to the next stage, with former Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar coming on board as CFO, and former Instagram VP of Product Kevin Weil taking up the role of Chief Product Officer at the A.I. business. Both bring immense experience in the [...]read moreOpenAI Appoints Former Leaders from Nextdoor and Instagram to its Team
UK menswear supplier Morrison McConnell has been forced into administration, citing Brexit issues for its failure. Viyella BK Plus has been named as administrator to find a buyer for the company, which supplies a range of menswear, including the Viyella heritage brand, to independent shops across the UK and Europe. A statement from BK Plus [...]read moreMenswear supplier Morrison McConnell appoints administrators
Regarded as the ‘Jewel of Mayfair’, London’s Burlington Arcade has appointed real estate advisor Savills as the sole leasing agent. Twitter Burlington Arcade The high-end shopping destination, billed as the world’s oldest luxury shopping emporium, is said to attract 4.5 million visitors a year, Richard Scott, Director in Central London Retail at Savills, said of [...]read moreBurlington Arcade appoints Savills to further expand its luxury offer
U.S. Bank appointed John Hummel to lead its East market for retail home lending. Hummel, who previously led the correspondent and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) business at U.S. Bank, will now oversee a team of 750 sales managers and mortgage loan officers responsible for generating $7 billion in originations, according to a news release. John [...]read moreU.S. Bank appoints new retail lending leader
Connecticut-based lender, servicer and asset manager Planet Home Lending has appointed Bill Shuler as executive vice president and chief information officer. In his new role, Shuler will focus on Planet’s technological growth and enhancements to its operational efficiency. “My focus has always been on creating pragmatic IT solutions that support dynamic business growth, and I am [...]read morePlanet Home Lending appoints new chief information officer
New York City-based brokerage SERHANT. is promoting its new development director, Jennifer Alese, to the position of chief business officer, The Real Deal reported on Monday. Alese will be the company’s first chief business officer, and Carolyn Sebba will replace Alese as the new development director. “I’ve been working alongside Ryan Serhant for 9+ years [...]read moreSERHANT. appoints its first chief business officer
Financial services company LERETA appointed Mitch Bledsoe to the position of chief technology officer, the company announced on Tuesday. Bledsoe joined LERETA in 2022 to serve as the senior vice president of enterprise technology. In his new role, Bledsoe will be responsible for the company’s technology innovation, design, infrastructure, application management and data service offerings. Mitch [...]read moreService provider LERETA appoints new CTO
Wolverine World Wide announced on Wednesday revenue fell 34.1% to $394.9 million for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024, after downsizing its business throughout 2023. Wolverine reports 34% Q1 sales fall, appoints new CFO. – Saucony The Rockford, Michigan-based footwear and apparel firm said international revenue fell 31.5% to $178.5 million, while direct-to-consumer sales [...]read moreWolverine reports 34% Q1 sales fall, appoints new CFO
Crocs Inc. announced on Tuesday first revenues totalled $939 million, an increase of 6.2%, with Crocs brand revenues offsetting a double-digit decline in HeyDude sales. Crocs The Colorado-based firm said Crocs revenues increased 14.6% to $744 million, with DTC revenues increasing 18.3% to $282 million, while wholesale revenues lifting 12.5% to $462 million. North America revenues increased 9% to $383 million, and international revenues [...]read moreCrocs reports Q1 sales uptick on namesake brand revenues, appoints new CFO