Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its new Chief Hardware Officer, replacing John Ternus, who is set to become CEO as Apple’s leadership reshuffles. The move underscores how central hardware and Apple’s in-house silicon have become, with Srouji positioned to guide product and chip strategy during a pivotal period for the company.
David Stever was removed from Ben & Jerry’s after tensions tied to social activism, but he’s now taking charge at rival Jeni’s. Stever will oversee Jeni’s franchise expansion, signaling a major growth push and a notable leadership shift between two iconic ice cream brands.
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Daniel Shapero has been appointed CEO of LinkedIn, taking over from Ryan Roslansky. Shapero joined the platform in 2008 and most recently served as COO, moving steadily up over more than a decade. The change is also tied to Microsoft’s wider reorganisation, with plans to weave AI more deeply across its products and services.
Dabur India has appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as chief executive officer for its India business, effective April 23, 2026. The company will shift Mohit Malhotra to the global CEO role. Bhalla most recently held a senior position at Hershey Company, marking another high-profile leadership rotation in India’s consumer goods sector.
Alkem Labs, an Indian drug maker, is preparing for a top management shift. CEO Vikas Gupta, who has led the company for nearly three years, is expected to leave in the coming months. Gupta previously worked at Cipla before joining Alkem and brings deep experience in India’s pharmaceutical market. The company has not detailed a successor yet.
HDFC Life’s board has approved Vibha Padalkar’s reappointment as Managing Director and CEO, starting September 12, 2026, for a five-year term. Shareholder and regulatory approvals are still awaited. The company says the move supports leadership continuity, and Padalkar has not been debarred by regulators.
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Raj Subramaniam has been elected to the FedEx Board of Directors and is set to step into the role of President and CEO of FedEx Corporation. He will retain his board seat as part of the transition. Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Express, and now moves up within FedEx’s leadership structure.
New CEOs in India are putting employment contracts under a microscope, pushing for detailed terms on roles, severance, and equity. With higher performance pressure and tighter regulatory scrutiny, executives are increasingly seeking legal and consulting support to negotiate both entry and exit. At the same time, companies are growing more willing to meet these demands to secure and retain top leadership talent.
Tata Sons CEO N Chandrasekaran met Singapore Airlines chief Goh Choon Phong to review a funding roadmap for Air India as losses continue to deepen. The talks also covered the search for a new CEO, amid complex global political uncertainty. The discussions signal a push to stabilize finances and leadership simultaneously to steer the airline toward recovery.
Dave Clark, the former CEO of Amazon’s worldwide consumer business, will start as CEO of a San Francisco based logistics company on September 1. He will take the new role roughly two months after stepping down from his Amazon post in July. The move signals a high profile shift from big tech retail operations to logistics leadership.
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