#leadership-transition

#leadership-transition

Phil Coturri, a pioneer of organic winegrowing in the United States, is stepping down as chief executive officer of Enterprise Vineyards, the Sonoma-based vineyard management company he founded in 1979. Long before "organic" became a marketing buzzword, Coturri was eschewing synthetic herbicides and fertilizers in favor of soil health, inspiring generations of winegrowers to follow suit. Now, he's handing over daily operations at Enterprise Vineyards, which manages over 700 certified-organic acres across Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties.

With the addition of Peter as acting CEO and John Roscoe and Brandon Hamara as co-presidents, we now have a deep bench of three experienced leaders at the very top of Fannie Mae, Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said in a statement. This means a safer, sounder Fannie Mae, all while growing our great Fortune 25 company.

Lowman will remain on APM's board of directors, a company news release confirmed. As part of the transition, Payant will assume the role of chairman of the board while maintaining oversight of the company's strategic direction. Dustin Sheppard, who currently serves as APM's president, will step into the role of CEO and succeed Payant. Sheppard has been credited with advancing operational efficiency, driving strategic initiatives and strengthening APM's culture of collaboration during his tenure.

His track record of building partnerships led to the creation of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the U.S. Federal Consortium on Advanced Batteries, among other notable achievements. As CALSTART embarks on its new chapter, Berube will focus on driving initiatives aimed at solidifying the role of new affordable and clean transportation options for consumers and businesses through close industry partnerships.

"I'm just incredibly humbled and honored for this opportunity," Faria told The Advocate in an interview following her appointment. "I've been here at SAGE, working in close partnership with Michael Adams and other members of leadership for the last 10 years, which is about half of his tenure. Before that, I had been in the movement, working at the Empire State Pride Agenda during the marriage fight and the marriage win. I've admired SAGE for a long time, and I'm just so blown away by what Michael has built."

This week brought big shifts in streaming, fresh AI experiments in commerce, major agency consolidation, and regulators keeping a close eye on ad tech. In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Meta planning to use conversations people have with its chatbots to personalise ads on its platforms, OpenAI preparing a social app for AI video, and the UK ordering new data demands for Apple users.

Many of you know that I have a creed in leadership, that we all have a finite time to leave our world better than we found it. And part of that recognition is knowing when the time has come for an organization to have fresh leadership, perspective, vision, and a longer runway to get the job done.

Deutsch-Gross has been Transform's Policy Director since 2022. During that time, he has spearheaded campaigns that led to major advocacy wins, forged powerful coalitions, and helped craft a bold vision for a more just, sustainable, and connected California. His leadership has played a central role in ongoing discussions about regional and statewide policies to preserve funding for affordable housing, save Bay Area transit from fiscal collapse, and move our state transportation policy beyond highway widening.

"It's been the honor of my life to help EFF grow and become the strong, effective organization it is today, but it's time to make space for new leadership. I also want to get back into the fight for civil liberties more directly than I can as the executive director of a thriving 125-person organization," Cohn said. "I'm incredibly proud of all that we've built and accomplished. One of our former interns once called EFF the joyful warriors for internet freedom and I have always loved that characterization."

During his tenure, Ehikian oversaw mass workforce turnover at the agency, both via voluntary departures and layoffs, including the elimination of entire GSA teams. "By cutting outdated regulations, centralizing procurement, optimizing real estate, adopting smarter tech and modeling the change we want to see, we are delivering a better government for the American people," Ehikian wrote in his email, saying that "government doesn't need to be slow."

Howard University president Ben Vinson III will step down Aug. 31, two years after assuming the role and two weeks after the start of fall classes, university officials announced Friday. Former Howard president Wayne A. I. Frederick will serve as interim president. "It has been an honor to serve Howard," Vinson said in a statement. "At this point, I will be taking some time to be with my family and continue my research activities. I look forward to using my experiences as president to continue to serve higher education in the future."

Target announced on Wednesday that its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Michael Fiddelke, will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in February 2026. The company's current CEO, Brian Cornell, who has been in the role for 11 years, will retire that month. "There is no one better suited to move Target forward than Michael Fiddelke," Cornell stated in a news release. "He brings a remarkable level of resolve in the face of complex challenges, a deep passion for growth, and a natural ability to inspire those around him to define what's next."

"During a period of transition, organizations often struggle to maintain momentum when a vital leadership position is left vacant. This can lead to stagnation and lost results."

Gita Gopinath, the first woman to serve as chief economist at the IMF, is leaving her position to return to Harvard University, marking a significant transition.

"Coming into a decade of leadership here marks a natural milestone and transition point for me personally, and for the organization. I'm excited for the next leader who will carry this work forward and shape the next generation of leadership at L.L.Bean," Smith said in a press release.

Mayer's tenure included increasing the library budget by $6 million, hiring over two dozen new staff, and expanding services like Sunday openings at specific branches.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988, is looking for a new head of editorial content at Vogue U.S., signaling a transitional phase for the publication.

"Leading the Magic as CEO has been one of the greatest blessings of my life," he said.

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When there is a hospital that's closed... communities want to see this building that they've known and depended on put to a very good purpose, she said.

Stepping into the CEO spot is a psychological event that can trigger anxiety and confusion, as new leaders grapple with their shifting identity and responsibilities.

"This is about creating something truly meaningful. It's about building a department that reflects the values of LA, community safety and progress," Scott said at his introductory press conference in LA.