Chip-design firm SkyeChip is close to a Malaysian IPO, CEO says
Malaysian semiconductor designer SkyeChip is “close” to an initial public offering after posting consecutive years of revenue and profit growth, said chief executive officer Fong…
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Freddy Sim to step down as Creative CEO for health reasons; Tan Jok Tin to serve as interim CEO
The chief executive officer of , Freddy Sim, 67, will step down from his role on Jul 11 for health reasons, shortly after taking on the top job in May. The board will look for a new CEO,…
Creative Technology CEO Freddy Sim to step down for health reasons; Tan Jok Tin will serve as interim CEO
The chief executive officer of , Freddy Sim, will step down from his role on Jul 11 for health reasons, shortly after taking on the top job in May. The board will look for a new CEO,…
The rise of AI in CEO communications—and the credibility threat it poses
CEOs have become more than just corporate leaders—they’re among the most valuable assets on the balance sheet. Great leadership can drive billions in market cap by shaping narratives and…
Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon’s pay up 16.8% to S$8.2 million; S$2.8 billion cash holdings to help group navigate challenges
Singtel’s leadership struck a cautiously optimistic tone on its near to medium-term outlook, even as group chief executive officer Yuen Kuan Moon’s total remuneration for financial year…
Reits and tech lead net institutional inflows; Frencken chair and DHLT CEO raise their stakes
Over the five trading sessions from Jun 20 to 26, institutions remained net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of S$248 million following the S$74 million net…
CEO of an $11 billion builder empire warns that these housing markets face a short-term oversupply
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. This year’s spring selling season didn’t meet expectations, Toll…
The first-ever cultivated-meat fish just got FDA approval. Its CEO talks about how Wildtype got there.
For the first time ever, you can eat a real fish that was never alive. In early June, Wildtype, a San Francisco-based lab-grown meat company, received approval from the Food and Drug…
Nike Stock Soars 15% One Day After CEO Says He Expects Business to Improve – ‘It’s Time to Turn the Page’
Nike Inc.’s stock soared 15 percent and closed at $72.04 per share on Friday, one day after president and chief executive officer Elliott Hill told investors that the worst is behind them.…
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank’s Pay Package Hits $11 Million
Kevin Plank’s return to the corner office was good for his wallet. The chief executive officer of Under Armour, who stepped back in as chief executive officer of the company he founded…
EXCLUSIVE: Lacoste Has a New CEO – and He Comes From Cognac
While it’s a tough moment for fashion, the sector still can siphon executive talent from other industries. WWD has learned that Éric Vallat, chief executive officer of Rémy Cointreau…
CEO TALKS: Kering’s Francesca Bellettini
Earlier this year, Kering quietly changed its corporate tag line from “Empowering Imagination” to “Creativity Is Our Legacy.” The new slogan revs up Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy…
Nike CEO Says Q4 Results ‘Are Not Where We Want Them to Be’ Amid Turnaround Push
Shares of Nike Inc. slipped 1 percent to $62 on Thursday afternoon following fourth-quarter 2025 results, which were in-line with expectations, but not as high as the company would like.…
Salesforce CEO says 30% of internal work is being handled by AI
Tech leaders have been increasingly vocal about the potential for AI to replace human workers Salesforce chief executive officer Marc Benioff said his company has automated a…
Banijay Locks Indonesia Deals as Southeast Asia Expansion Accelerates, CEO Reveals at APOS
Banijay Asia is doubling down on Southeast Asia expansion with new deals locked in Indonesia and the enhancement of a reality show that will send contestants to space, founder and Group…
Jewelry Brand DoDo Has Named a CEO
Signaling its ambitions in the vibrant jewelry category, Kering has appointed a chief executive officer of DoDo, WWD has learned. A five-year veteran of Bottega Veneta, also controlled by…
SingPost halves sacked CEO Vincent Phang's pay to S$616,400
Former Singapore Post (SingPost) group chief executive Vincent Phang, who was dismissed over the mishandling of a whistleblower complaint, received S$616,400 in remuneration for the…
Former Living Proof CEO Heads to Odele
Mass hair care brand Odele has a new chief executive officer. The brand has named Zach Rieken, most recently CEO of Living Proof from 2019 through 2024, to the position, effective…
Google’s ex-Head of AI becomes CEO of Owl AI, a sports judging company perfected at the X Games
After experimenting with AI judges at the Winter X Games six months ago, Jeremy Bloom, CEO of the X Games, is launching an entirely new company based around the technology, and has pulled…
Nissan’s new CEO faces investor grilling over job cuts, losses and mounting debt
NISSAN Motor chief executive officer Ivan Espinosa’s first shareholder meeting will be overshadowed by tough questions over tariffs, funding and a mid-term plan to turn around the…
Stellantis shares fall as new CEO avoids big shake-up of top jobs
Stellantis new CEO Antonio Filosa started his tenure on Monday (Jun 23) by retaining his previous role as head of the key North American market, while avoiding major changes to the…
FedEx founder and executive chairman Frederick Smith has died, CEO tells staff
More than 500,000 employees worldwide handle approximately 17 million shipments each day at the company Federal Express’ (FedEx) founder and former CEO Frederick Smith, who…
EXCLUSIVE: Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis to Exit the Brand
MILAN— Changes are afoot at Prada. WWD has learned that chief executive officer Gianfranco D’Attis is exiting the Italian luxury brand. Milan-based sources said disagreements over strategy…
SunMoon Food CEO Zhang Ye boosts interests
Over the four trading sessions from Jun 13 to 18, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of S$42 million following the S$80 million net outflow…