Xian Zhang will be the first woman and person of color to lead the Seattle Symphony, and one of only two women leading a top-tier American orchestra.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Haider Ackermann Named Creative Director of Tom Ford
Haider Ackermann, a coolly sensual designer, is the new creative director at Tom Ford.
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Las Vegas Places a Bet on a New Art Museum, With Help From L.A.
The city agreed to give land to a museum championed by the casino magnate Elaine Wynn, which will be a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy
The prominent A.I. start-up is also considering a change to its corporate structure to make it more appealing to outside investors.
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Two Sigma Hedge Fund Replaces John Overdeck and David Siegel as Co-C.E.O.s
The multibillion-dollar trading firm said that its billionaire co-chief executives, John Overdeck and David Siegel, would step down.
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How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony
The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
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Another New Leader for Indianapolis Museum Roiled by Racism Outcry
Le Monte Booker will be the institution’s third leader in four years. The previous president and chief executive left last year after just over a year on the job.
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The Starbucks C.E.O. Brian Niccol Will Commute 1,000 Miles on Corporate Jet
Brian Niccol, the incoming head of Starbucks, has a C-suite perk that has raised eyebrows in post-pandemic office culture: an interstate commute on a plane.
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Almin Karamehmedovic Named President of ABC News
Almin Karamehmedovic, the senior executive producer of ABC’s flagship newscast with anchor David Muir, will run Disney’s news division.
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Who Is Brian Niccol, the Incoming Starbucks CEO From Chipotle?
Mr. Niccol, whom the coffee chain poached from Chipotle, has emerged in recent years as a top leader in the restaurant industry.
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Starbucks Names Chipotle’s Brian Niccol as New C.E.O.
The coffee chain said that Chipotle’s Brian Niccol would replace Laxman Narasimhan, who is leaving the company after just over a year at the helm.
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Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
Mariko Silver, a former president of Bennington College, will take the reins of the organization as it seeks to expand its audience and increase fund-raising.