⚠ Leadership Update: Gary A. Shiffman is no longer the CEO of Sun Communities. Charles D. Young became CEO effective October 1, 2025. Shiffman led Sun Communities for over 30 years since its 1993 IPO and now serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Young previously served as President of Invitation Homes Inc. Sun Communities, […]
CEO Transition Notice: Joseph D. Russell Jr. announced his retirement as President & CEO of Public Storage effective March 31, 2026. H. Thomas Boyle, currently SVP and Chief Financial & Investment Officer, will succeed him as CEO on April 1, 2026. Joseph D. Russell Jr. – President & CEO of Public Storage (retiring March 2026) […]
Crocs, Inc. is a world-renowned American footwear company best known for its iconic foam clogs and comfort-driven designs. Crocs CEO Andrew Rees has led the company since June 2017 and also serves on the Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Crocs has transformed from a struggling novelty brand into a global footwear powerhouse, surpassing $4 […]
Leadership Update: Yum! Brands David Gibbs retired as Yum! Brands CEO on October 1, 2025, after a 36-year career with the company. He oversaw more than 60,000 restaurants across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. Chris Turner, former CFO and Chief Franchise Officer, succeeded him as CEO on October 1, 2025. […]
Leadership Update: John Chidsey retired as Subway CEO on December 31, 2024, after leading the chain for five years and overseeing its $9.6 billion sale to Roark Capital. Carrie Walsh (former EMEA President and Global CMO) is serving as interim CEO while a permanent successor search is underway. Chidsey was appointed President & CEO of […]
Leadership Update Todd Penegor served as President & CEO of The Wendy’s Company from May 2016 to February 2024. He stepped down and was succeeded by Kirk Tanner (who later departed in July 2025 for The Hershey Company). Ken Cook currently serves as Wendy’s Interim CEO. In August 2024, Penegor was appointed President & CEO […]
Leadership Update: Michael Tattersfield stepped down as Krispy Kreme CEO on January 1, 2024, after nearly seven years leading the company. He oversaw the 2021 IPO and grew revenue from approximately $550 million to over $1.6 billion. Josh Charlesworth, who previously served as CFO, COO, and Global President, has been CEO since January 2024. Read […]
Leadership Update: Whataburger Ed Nelson retired as Whataburger CEO on December 31, 2024, after a 20-year career with the company. Debbie Stroud, former COO and a 30-year restaurant industry veteran (Starbucks, McDonald’s), became President & CEO on January 1, 2025. Read about current Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud → Ed Nelson served as President and CEO […]
Wan Kim – CEO & Chairman of Smoothie King Wan Kim is the CEO & Chairman of Smoothie King, the Dallas-based health and fitness smoothie franchise with over 1,200 locations nationwide. Born in South Korea, Kim first discovered Smoothie King as a customer, became its first-ever international franchisee in 2003, and ultimately acquired the entire […]
Viagogo, the global online ticket marketplace, was founded in 2006 by American entrepreneur Eric H. Baker, who continues to serve as its CEO. Baker is also the co-founder and CEO of StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB), the parent company that owns both the Viagogo and StubHub platforms. After co-founding StubHub in 2000 and departing in […]