Diageo is asking for departures from several senior executives as CEO Dave Lewis drives a restructuring of the struggling UK spirits group. Employees were told at meetings this week that Ed Pilkington, North America chief marketing and innovation officer, along with Africa president Hina Nagarajan and chief human resources officer Louise Prashad, will leave the business. The move signals how fast Lewis, known as a turnaround specialist, is overhauling the Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker’s leadership setup.
Apple has officially appointed John Ternus, its long-time hardware chief, as CEO starting September 1, 2026, replacing Tim Cook, who will become Executive Chairman of the board. The change marks Apple’s biggest leadership shift in 15 years. Ternus is expected to drive an AI-first, hardware-heavy strategy, while Cook will focus on global policy engagement and board leadership.
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