#executive-hire

#executive-hire

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) just did something nearly unheard of in Silicon Valley: it poached a sitting CEO from another public company. Enrique Lores, who led HP Inc () through six consecutive quarters of revenue growth, is now PayPal's new chief executive as of February 3, 2026. This wasn't a quiet retirement transition or a graceful succession plan. This was a raid.

The company announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Munger as their first-ever Vice President of Marketing & Business Development - a role that didn't exist before but clearly needed. This isn't just another corporate reshuffle. When a 23-year-old company creates an entirely new executive position, it means they're ready to play at a different level. Why This Appointment Matters

Smith worked alongside star designer Jonathan Anderson, who left Loewe for LVMH stablemate Dior earlier this year, and chief executive Pascale Lepoivre to steer Loewe's image during a period of rapid growth. The luxury brand steadily transitioned from an arty, niche label to one with mass-media currency and cross-generational awareness, complementing efforts like the Loewe Craft Prize with celebrity tie-ups that included Maggie Smith, Jamie Dornan and more. Smith oversaw collaborations with Studio Ghibli and On Running and developed Loewe's viral TikTok strategy.

Our team has built a strong reputation representing clients in New York City, The Hamptons and Florida, so expanding into Westchester [County] and Connecticut felt like a natural next step, Michael Lorber, the co-founder of the team, said. Many of our buyers and sellers already have homes across these markets, and we want to offer them the same level of service and expertise wherever they live.

His focus will include scaling operational capabilities, advancing fuel and retail performance, elevating customer experience, strengthening leadership development across the organization, and leading the company's long-term growth strategy,

Mickey brings a rare blend of strength, leadership, and care, said Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald, CEO of MegaStar Financial Services. Finding a woman who embraces leadership at this level is inspiring. MegaStar offers an amazing platform for growth, and Mickey will be the connection to the great loan officers we need to take our business to the next level. I chose MegaStar because of their strength, stability, leadership and technology, the perfect foundation for growth, Schilling shared.