By Staff report | PUBLISHED: March 4, 2019 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: March 4, 2019 at 8:00 am John Martin, the former president and CEO of Taco Bell, died Wednesday, Feb. 27.The company issued a statement saying Smith helped build Taco Bell into “one of the most successful restaurant brands today.” No cause of death was provided by the company. (Courtesy of Taco Bell) Barry R. Port, chief operating officer of Ensign Services, will assume the role of chief executive officer in May as Christopher Christensen, president and CEO, shifts to executive chairman of the firm’s board. SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsRetired Marine Brig. Gen. Francis E. Quinlan has joined the board of Titan HST in Newport Beach. Quinlan is active in the law practice of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, also in Newport Beach. Titan makes emergency-alert and mass notification systems for businesses, governments and schools. Rich Montgomery, Capistrano Unified School District assistant … [Read more...] about Status Update: Former CEO of Taco Bell dies; Ensign Group makes big executive changes
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BHP’s ‘transformation agenda’ sees raft of executive changes
(Reuters) - BHP Group Ltd, the world's biggest miner, announced a raft of management changes on Thursday, in line with its "transformation agenda" led by Chief Executive Andrew Mackenzie. The executive-level changes at BHP include the appointment of a chief commercial officer and the resignation of its president of petroleum operations. Mackenzie late last year set up a so-called transformation office that reports directly to him to help with the next phase of growth and maximize the productivity of operations. The global miner said Vandita Pant will on July 1 assume the role of chief commercial officer, taking over from 25-year veteran Arnoud Balhuizen. The company also said that Steve Pastor, president of petroleum operations, will step down following the completion of BHP's sale of U.S. onshore assets. "These management changes are an important step as we plan for the future of BHP," Mackenzie said. (Reporting by Nikhil Kurian Nainan in Bengaluru; editing by Leslie Adler and G … [Read more...] about BHP’s ‘transformation agenda’ sees raft of executive changes
Restaurant Brands International announces executive changes and raises dividend
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By The Canadian Press Wed., Jan. 23, 2019 TORONTO - Restaurant Brands International Inc. raised its dividend as it announced changes in its executive suite. The parent company of Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, up from 45 cents. RBI also said Jose Cil, who has been president of Burger King, has been promoted to chief executive of the parent company. Josh Kobza, who was chief financial officer from 2013 through 2017 and chief technology and development officer in 2018, has been named chief operating officer. Daniel Schwartz, who had been RBI’s chief executive, will become executive chairman and co-chairman of the company’s board of directors. Article Continued Below RBI also announced fourth quarter comparable sales at Tim Hortons were up 1.9 per cent, while Burger King’s were up 1.7 per cent and comparable sales at Popeyes were up 0.1 per cent. Companies in this … [Read more...] about Restaurant Brands International announces executive changes and raises dividend
Former Janus executive changes course to help people better their lives
When she was running the Janus Worldwide Fund in the 1990s, Helen Young Hayes gained a reputation for consistently finding companies that others had overlooked and undervalued, a skill that made her one of the country’s top mutual fund managers. Today, the Denver-area resident, through her company Activate Workforce Solutions, is devoting her talents to finding underemployed workers, mentoring them and connecting them with careers that can support a middle-class lifestyle. “We are leaving too many lower-income people behind,” said Hayes. “At Activate, we are trying to help people achieve economic freedom through the dignity of work. We are unlocking hidden potential.” Despite holding steady jobs, many people aren’t making it in Colorado’s economy. A self-sufficiency study from the Colorado Center on Law and Policy found that a quarter of households in the state don’t earn enough income to cover basic living costs in the area where they … [Read more...] about Former Janus executive changes course to help people better their lives
Elon Musk shakes up executive ranks at Tesla after bizarre interview leaves investors rattled
Elon Musk announced a major shakeup in Tesla’s executive ranks on Friday, just hours after a bizarre interview left some investors rattled. In a Friday blog post on the electric-car company’s website, Musk announced Jerome Guillen, an eight-year veteran of the company, will now oversee all automotive operations, program management, and the company’s automotive supply chain. Kevin Kassekert and Felicia Mayo will lead the human-resources department, following the departure of former HR chief Gaby Toledano, who had been on leave since August. Chris Lister was promoted to VP of Gigafactory Operations and will be responsible for ramping up Model 3 production. Hours before the posting, Musk sat for a 2 1/2-hour interview with comedian Joe Rogan, during which the two mused about work and life while smoking a marijuana joint on camera. Elon Musk announced some major executive changes at Tesla, shuffling in a new president to oversee automotive operations, a new … [Read more...] about Elon Musk shakes up executive ranks at Tesla after bizarre interview leaves investors rattled