#corporate-strategy

#corporate-strategy

D'Amaro, 54, has been serving as chairman of Disney's theme parks and experiences division, the unit that generates the majority of the company's operating income through its parks, cruises, and consumer products. He will succeed longtime CEO Bob Iger, who returned to the role in 2022 after previously leading Disney from 2005 to 2020. The move caps a multiyear succession process closely watched by Wall Street, Hollywood, and fans of the company around the world.

The biotechnology company Thermo Fisher Scientific is closing its Franklin facility, impacting up to 80 workers, the company said. In a statement to Boston.com, Thermo Fisher said it is closing its chemical analysis facility by the end of 2026. Most of the work will move to other U.S. facilities, as the company adjusts operations to meet current customer demand. The company said impacted workers will receive job transition support, with many employees relocating to other Massachusetts-based facilities.

If Hurley's ambition was to work for a company with front-loaded upside potential, to use the language of the C-suite, then troubled Montrose clearly wasn't the better option

Campbell joined the hedge fund in 2015 and held a strategy role throughout his entire career at Millennium, joining the firm when it managed $27 billion in assets and leaving when it had more than $83 billion. A person close to the manager described his role as working on various projects related to the organization's priorities at any given time.

The acquisition marks a dramatic strategic shift for Netflix, which has never made a deal of this scope. The streaming pioneer grew to become Hollywood's most valuable company, without the benefit of a library or studio, by licensing programs from others and then expanding into original content. With the purchase, Netflix becomes owner of the HBO network, along with its library of hit shows like The Sopranos and TheWhite Lotus.

The logic holds that when a company has a shareholder-unfriendly component of its portfolio - e.g. the business in question is cyclical, or it is low-growth or low margin - the company should diversify to make that business less-shareholder unfriendly. I take on the fallacy in this Playing to Win/Practitioner Insights (PTW/PI) piece entitled Diversification Can't Disappear a Strategy Problem: It Just Creates a Different Problem. And as always, you can find all the previous PTW/PI here.

"the investment hypothesis didn't work out as we expected."

Innovation hubs were once the darlings of corporate strategy, promising to future-proof businesses and spark breakthrough ideas. But two decades in, the cracks are showing. Too many hubs have struggled to prove their worth, and some have quietly shut down altogether. In reality, these costly spaces never lived up to the hype-and the future lies elsewhere. Rather than investing in shiny new labs, organizations should be cultivating innovation communities: networks of people, inside and outside the company, who collaborate around shared challenges and opportunities.

From my view, Verizon has struggled to articulate a clear strategy around market positioning, branding, and pricing, sticking too long to messaging that produced success when it was clearly the best network in the industry.

doing an amazing job.

Good morning. I've spent the week talking to business leaders and policymakers who've gathered in New York for Climate Week, the UN General Assembly and assorted events on the sidelines, including our own. The mood is generally somber, with growing concern about America's commitment to free speech, science, rule of law and remaining a hub for global talent. A few themes have emerged in terms of how CEOs are shifting their strategies.

Shortly after taking the Starbucks job a year ago, Niccol launched a back-to-basics strategy. He culled the bloated menu, launched an ad campaign that refocused consumers' attention on the quality of the coffee itself, jettisoned those printed drink-order stickers on cups for cute handwritten Sharpie notes, and worked to improve the physical experience of sitting in a Starbucks and enjoying your drink.

The spiral staircase leading up to the roof-deck at Los Angeles's Tesla Diner is beautiful, or at least it is expensive-looking. It has video screens overhead and glowy lights at the base of each step and its own special soundtrack, a down-tempo, bleepy-bloopy composition that whooshes in as a notable contrast to the main dining room's dad rock. Glass display cases set into the walls hold human-size robots. Otherwise, every surface is covered in slick plastic, pure white.

Young people aren't just the leaders of tomorrow-they're leading right now. They're influencing culture, driving social movements, and embracing technology faster than most of us can keep up. They may not have a seat in the boardroom, but their influence is already being felt in every corner of society-including your bottom line. As a mother of three and a leader at UNICEF USA, I've seen firsthand how this generation is stepping up.

US companies have invested between $35 billion and $40 billion in generative AI projects, but most efforts remain in the pilot stage with little impact on revenues.

Rebranding often fails, but MSNBC's transition to MS Now feels surprising and smart, balancing the need for a fresh identity with continuity.

HSBC has signed a 15-year lease for 210,000 sq ft in Canary Wharf after a desk shortage prompted reassessment of its London strategic operations.

Pennymac plans to use proceeds from its offering to repay borrowings under secured MSR facilities and other secured indebtedness. The offering is contingent upon market conditions.

This tool will provide each Manager with visibility to the number of days & time in building metrics for each team member, ensuring attendance compliance.

Xbox's recent layoffs suggest a company struggling with identity and stability, with repeated job cuts failing to build trust or goodwill after previous successes.

The Mouse House has been steering bundle subscribers to the Disney+ app by loading it with most Hulu movies and shows and some ESPN content.

Tony Cheng’s journey in Reinsurance Group of America reflects a commitment to continuous learning and a willingness to embrace responsibility, which has fueled his long-term success.

Confidence in corporate AI strategy among C-suite leaders has dropped 11 percentage points in the past year - down to 58 percent in 2025 from 69 percent in 2024.

Paramount's co-CEO George Cheeks explained that the entertainment giant chose to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump regarding an edited interview with Kamala Harris.

The tech arms race might polish earnings calls but risks creating a sentiment gap, as AI cannot replace the critical element of credibility in leadership.

I testified in Congress before I was CEO… the head of a House investigation committee told me 'there's no way you should be CEO of this company.' Flash forward a few years and that person was 'a good colleague' on other issues. I don't hold grudges.

Teneo plays a key role in advising many of Ireland's most prominent organisations. I hope to bring my experience to help leaders navigate the new challenges ahead.