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The Fortune 500’s CEO spring cleaning has a clear winner: the company veteran
C-SuiteThe Fortune 500’s CEO spring cleaning has a clear winner: the company veteran
By Ruth UmohApril 27, 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook
SuccessApple taps John Ternus as its next CEO—and Tim Cook says he is handing down the same advice Steve Jobs gave him
By Emma BurleighApril 21, 2026
Dow COO Karen Carter wearing a white lab coat and sitting while smiling
C-SuiteDow’s CEO pick elevates a seasoned insider at a pivotal moment for the chemical giant
By Ruth UmohApril 14, 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook
SuccessTim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’
By Emma BurleighMarch 11, 2026
Bernard Arnault, wearing a dark suit, speaks into a microphone and is in front of a deep purple background.
C-SuiteLVMH CEO Bernard Arnault is now 77. Thanks to a shareholder change to company bylaws, he can continue as boss until he’s 85
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 5, 2026
A man in a suit sits behind a desk and waves his pencil towards the camera.
NewslettersFortune Archives: How old is too old to run a company?
By Indrani SenMarch 1, 2026
Man wearing sunglasses and a collared shirt.
C-SuiteNew Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro stands to make $45 million, but he’ll also get something priceless—a ‘clean break’ with Bob Iger
By Amanda GerutFebruary 3, 2026
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
C-SuiteJamie Dimon says his success is down to ‘details, no bullsh**ting, or meetings after meetings’ because complacency is what kills companies
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 16, 2026
Left: Greg Abel. Right: Warren Buffett.
SuccessMeet Greg Abel, the new boss of Berkshire Hathaway—Warren Buffett’s successor started out by selling empty soda bottles for 5 cents and now he’s a billionaire CEO
By Emma BurleighJanuary 5, 2026
From Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year
C-SuiteFrom Kohl’s CEO ousting to Kroger chief’s sudden resignation, 2025 a tumultuous year for the C-suite. Here are the 5 most dramatic exits this year
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewDecember 25, 2025
Billionaire Castel’s daughter seeks CEO ouster in bitter split
C-SuiteBillionaire Castel’s daughter seeks CEO ouster in bitter split
By Tara Patel and BloombergDecember 22, 2025
Joe Anders and Kate Winslet
SuccessHer two Gen Z children have starred in her films, but Oscar award-winning actress Kate Winslet says nepo baby allegations are ‘silly’
By Emma BurleighDecember 18, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook wearing a white polo shirt and throwing up a peace sign
Big TechApple won’t be the same in 2026. Meet the company’s next generation of leaders and rising stars after its biggest executive exodus in years
By Dave SmithDecember 8, 2025
Apple is ramping up succession plans for CEO Tim Cook, a Friday report says.
Big TechApple is ramping up succession plans for CEO Tim Cook and may tap this hardware exec to take over, report says
By Nino PaoliNovember 15, 2025
For succession planning to work, boards need to hunt for future CEOs with these 4 traits, YouTube exec says
C-SuiteFor succession planning to work, boards need to hunt for future CEOs with these 4 traits, YouTube exec says
By Sydney LakeOctober 16, 2025
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