‘It feels like a break-up’: CEO shuts down firm after passion runs dry January 22, 2025 The chief executive of a technology start-up has decided the close down the business after ‘running out of passion’. Ike Cooke, who co-founded Liverpool-based Bundant, announced the news on social media that the firm is to be wound down. The company provided a home refill service centred around a smart device – The Bundantband – [...]
Naked Wines CEO: How to choose the right bottle of wine January 14, 2025 Meet the chief executive "fighting" to turn around Naked Wines, which enjoyed huge success during the pandemic but has been struggling since.
Purplebricks boss who rescued online estate agency for £1 to step down November 7, 2024 The chief executive of Purplebricks is to step down as the online estate agency undergoes a major restructure. Sam Mitchell has been the CEO of Strike since January 2018 and took over the same role at Purplebricks in June 2023 after the company was acquired for just £1 after falling into financial difficulties. Mitchell has [...]
Mike Ashley defeated: What’s next for Boohoo and will Frasers billionaire seek revenge? November 1, 2024 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley has experienced a rare taste of defeat after fast-fashion giant Boohoo resisted his attempt to become its new chief executive by tapping the boss of Debenhams. Dan Finley is to step into the role which is being vacated by John Lyttle whose departure was announced last month. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group [...]
Travelex to be put up for sale after post-pandemic rebirth October 10, 2024 The chief executive made the comments about Travelex's sale plans in the latest episode of City A.M.'s Boardroom Uncovered interview series.
Schroders set to promote CFO Richard Oldfield to CEO September 5, 2024 Schroders is set to promote its chief financial officer Richard Oldfield to CEO after Peter Harrison announced in April that he would be retiring. Oldfield, who joined Schroders last year from PwC, will be promoted to the top role next year, according to reports in the FT. Oldfield worked as PwC for over 20 years, [...]
Sometimes, the right CEO is worth a private jet September 2, 2024 Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has attracted controversy for commuting by private jet, but in an increasingly complicated global business environment it can take sky-high perks to attract the right talent, says Katie Sharpe Finding the perfect CEO in the corporate world is a mission that requires as much creativity as it does mere financial resources. [...]