Category: Appointments and Executive Changes

Disney Hires Its First CTO Amid Industry Push to Embrace A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Karandeep Anand, an expert in building artificial intelligence and consumer technology products, will become Disney’s first chief technology officer.
Who Is Howard Buffett, the New Berkshire Hathaway Chairman?

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations.
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him

The New York Times – Business:
“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders.
Dario Vitale, Ousted Versace Designer, Lands at Emporio Armani

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Dario Vitale, whose sole collection with Versace became almost mythic for fashion insiders, is taking on a corner of the Armani empire.
A ‘Shark’ of a Business Editor Steps Down

The New York Times – Business:
Ellen Pollock, who has spent nearly a decade in charge of the Business desk of The Times, is ready for a new challenge.
‘60 Minutes’ Season Premiere Sees Dip in Ratings

The New York Times – Business:
Just under 8 million people watched Sunday’s season premiere, down 21 percent from last year. Viewership for the N.F.L. lead-in fell by about the same.
The Most Anticipated Debut at NYFW

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Diane von Furstenberg is back at New York Fashion Week after almost a decade. Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, questions whether the new designer’s reset goes far enough.
Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.
‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up

The New York Times – Business:
Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.
How Victoria’s Secret Is Reviving Its Pink Brand

The New York Times – Business:
After Pink’s sales slipped in recent years, Victoria Secret’s new chief executive is focused on making women feel bold and flirty.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council

The New York Times – Business:
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before.