N Chandrasekaran named Chairman at Tata Sons
N Chandrasekaran reappointed as Chairman of Tata Sons for another five-year term, following a board vote reversing his planned departure.
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N Chandrasekaran reappointed as Chairman of Tata Sons for another five-year term, following a board vote reversing his planned departure.
Greystar appointed Tom Livelli as Head of Asia Pacific, based in Sydney, effective early 2027. He previously led living strategies for EQT Real Estate in Europe.
Chris Thomson will depart Lark Distilling Co as Master Distiller at the end of 2026 after 20 years to launch his own spirits venture.
Joaquin Duato, J&J Chairman and CEO, joins PepsiCo's board of directors and audit committee. This move brings seasoned pharmaceutical leadership to PepsiCo's governance focus, effective December 2026.
Peter Rice appointed Chief Content Officer at Netflix, replacing Bela Bajaria. He previously ran Walt Disney Television and was chairman of general entertainment at The Walt Disney Company.
Audi has appointed former Chery brand CEO Jeff Zhang as president of Audi China, effective November 1. He replaces Johannes Roscheck.
Princeton Digital Group has appointed former energy executive Scott Thomas as country general manager for Australia to support its expansion into Sydney and Melbourne.
Australian activewear brand Stax has appointed former Turo marketing director Anna Cheng as chief executive officer to lead its restructured direct-to-consumer business following its acquisition by a private syndicate.
Pham Nhat Quan Anh has taken over as chief executive of VinFast, succeeding his father, founder Pham Nhat Vuong.
Sam Fischer took the Chief Executive role at Treasury Wine Estates with a remit to streamline operational units and shrink the brand lineup.
Marcel Lal of ERA has been elected Chair of the Franchise Council of Australia board for a one-year term. He previously served two years on the FCA board.
Martha Sazon is mentioned as the current President and Chief Executive of Mynt, GCash operator, in an October 6 briefing.
Nitin Bansal is noted as managing director for India and head of networks for South East Asia, Oceania, and India at Ericsson, indicating an existing role or potentially an expanded scope of responsibilities.
Ilya Spivak is mentioned as the head of global macro at Tastylive, indicating his current role within the company.
Willix Halim appointed Head of South-east Asia at Canva. He previously advised Canva for 12 months, and before that was CEO of Bukalapak. The move became full-time three months ago.
Benjamin Baum, Senior Exterior Design Director at Li Auto, presented the Li 6 SUV in Paris, indicating his active role in the company's European launch efforts.
Tatsuo Odani, FamilyMart's Representative Director and President, was cited discussing the company's need for structural changes and evolution to achieve sustainable growth.
Mauricio Leyva is mentioned as the Head of 7-Eleven Inc. In North America, overseeing operational overhaul.
Damien Hodgkinson, from Olvera Advisors, was the restructuring lead for SurfStitch, overseeing its operating model overhaul into a curated marketplace.
Blackpink singer Jennie has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for Lotte Department Store, marking their first ambassador in seven years. The campaign launches in October across domestic and Southeast Asian locations.
Natalia Firmansyah was appointed Acting CEO of Bukalapak, succeeding Willix Halim. She previously served as CFO since 2018 and will lead until a permanent CEO is appointed.
Alexis Bonhomme is the Head of Shanghai-based luxury consultancy Trinity Asia. The article mentions his comments on luxury spending amid China's tax crackdown.
Geely Auto CEO Alex Nan met with partners in Paris to reinforce joint manufacturing and powertrain ventures with French carmaker Renault.
Heath Baker is mentioned as the Chief Executive of Tribe Breweries, which acquired Black Hops. This confirms his current role.
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