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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
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‘Signs of recovery’ at Sage after year of change at the top
Software provider Sage has rebounded in 2019 as it focuses on subscriptions growth amid “signs of recovery” in its UK business. The FTSE 100 company pushed up sales 7.6pc after a year of executive change in 2018, which saw chief executive Steve Hare step up from the company's finance director post. The Newcastle-headquartered business increased revenues for the first three months of the year to £465m, while recurring revenues grew 10.5pc as subscriptions to its software rose by 28pc. Mr Hare said that the first half of the year was likely to appear stronger in comparison to the previous year, due to a weak period in early 2018. “I would urge you not to get too carried away,” he said. Mr Hare... Register for free to read this article, or log in to your Telegraph account Register Log in … [Read more...] about ‘Signs of recovery’ at Sage after year of change at the top
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
San Antonio man executed for murder, robbery
By Emilie Eaton Published 6:53 pm CDT, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Hasmukh “Hash” Patel stands inside his convenience store in 1988. He was murdered there in 2004. Hasmukh “Hash” Patel stands inside his convenience store in 1988. He was murdered there in 2004. Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 2 of 3 Christopher Anthony Young speaks to a San Antonio Express-News reporter on June 20, 2018 at the Allan B. Polunsky Unit in Livingston. Young, 34, was sentenced to death for a string of crimes in Southeast San Antonio that … [Read more...] about San Antonio man executed for murder, robbery