#leadership-transition

#leadership-transition

"When the supply chain crashed [during the pandemic] and our build times significantly extended, it was very difficult to sell a built-to-order home to a buyer when it was going to take 10 or 11 months to build... You can't lock the interest rate for that long," Mezger tells . So they did more spec. That's over now. "We've significantly compressed our build times... We're back down to four months or less, which is our historical level," Mezger tells ResiClub.

Michael Palmer, CEO of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, didn't plan to take over one of California's most beloved ice cream brands. After years of flying around the country running branding programs for major companies, Palmer was already questioning what the next chapter of his career might look like. Then, out of nowhere, his house burned down in a massive wildfire near Santa Barbara.

All after two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is the right time for me to step aside, Lewis wrote in an untitled email to Post staffers obtained by the Guardian. I want to thank Jeff Bezos for his support and leadership throughout my tenure as CEO and Publisher. The institution could not have a better owner. Lewis then addressed some of the criticism that the Post has received in recent days, including from many current employees.

This move represents an exciting next chapter for me, Ellison told HousingWire. John R. Wood has a culture rooted in integrity, market expertise and people-first leadership, and I'm energized by the opportunity to help support and grow the next generation of leaders within the organization. In a post on her website ConsultWithAME on Wednesday, Ellison said the decision to move to John R. Wood came after feeling a steady pull toward what's next, over the past year.

Executive team roles come with high expectations-and often minimal onboarding.

My vision for ONE Sotheby's International Realty has always been to create a company defined by integrity, excellence and a culture where our agents can truly thrive, Mayi de la Vega said. Daniel has been integral to that foundation from day one. His leadership, discipline and deep understanding of our business have shaped our growth and strengthened our culture, and there is truly no one better equipped to guide us into our next era.

Tuminez, 61, said in an interview that the decision to step down had been building for some time. There's never a good time, she said. I love UVU so much. The choice, she explained, came with a mix of grief and relief. It is a swirl of emotion.

Though stepping back from day-to-day leadership, Ketchum will remain involved as a part-time adviser, supporting the company's growth with a focus on non-QM lending. I am incredibly proud of what we have built together, Ketchum said in regard to Folk's promotion. Kind has always been special because of the people, and I am excited to continue supporting the non-QM business in this next chapter.

Glenn Kelman announced on January 13, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Redfin after leading the company for 20 years. His departure follows the $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin by Rocket Companies, which was finalized in July 2025. Kelman's last official day in the office is Friday, January 16, 2026. Kelman will remain available in an advisory capacity through April 1, 2026, to support the transition.

According to Kelman, he made the decision to leave ahead of his firm's second phase of integration with Rocket Companies. We'll start the second, much-longer phase at next week's all-company meeting, which is much-greater scale. Approaching that, I had to decide whether to be at Rocket for years, he wrote. While Redfin was founded in 2004, Kelman came on board shortly thereafter in September of 2005 to serve as CEO.

He's staying with Sucker Punch through April 2026 to help with the transition efforts, and after that he said he plans to travel. He's also going to spend the time trying to "sort out which opportunities" he wants to pursue next. Fleming said he's considering a lot of different options for the future, including staying in games, moving to the wider technology space, getting into the "entertainment" business, and even working in the "advocacy/politics" areas.

The Los Angeles Kings' 2025-26 season is shaping up to be run-of-the-mill. The team has amassed 39 points in 34 games played. While the number doesn't seem too shabby three months in, the Kings could use plenty of improvement in certain areas. Their messy style of play consists of mistakes that cost the team games they should be winning. Additionally, they could use more chemistry and grittiness in their forward group. Let's take a deeper look at where they have struggled this season.

Growth affects cofounders differently. One person thrives on the chaos, and the other starts waking up anxious. Research on stress physiology shows people react differently to the same stressors. Some people perceive situations as challenges and show more efficient cardiovascular responses, while others appraise the same situations as threats and show elevated cortisol and less adaptive physiological patterns. When cofounders don't possess this information, they misread each other's behavior as lack of commitment rather than different wiring.

Christine Lovely, vice president and chief human resources officer, is leaving Cornell to become the inaugural vice chancellor for campus human resources and chief people officer at the University of California, Los Angeles. Lovely's last day at Cornell will be Dec. 15. Sean Moeller, associate vice president for human resources, will take over as interim vice president and chief human resources officer.

I didn't think that I would be in the position that I am today. I moved up pretty quickly, which was surprising, but also fun and motivating because I had gone through a lot of rough periods in my life. All I do is work now. I put everything that I had into this job just so I could prove to myself that I could be successful. It's something once I started noticing that there was opportunities for advancement and things like that.

For several years, I've built and led leadership development programs. I helped leaders at all levels develop the skills they need to transition from one level to the next. Individual contributors transitioned to their first management roles, beginning to learn about what it means to manage people. Senior leaders became executives and learned what it means to truly lead a company, where every action reflects the culture and values.

Bostic has led the Atlanta Fed since June 2017, and he is the first Black and openly gay regional Fed president. His tenure, however, has included scrutiny over personal investments. In October 2022, the Fed reviewed trades Bostic made during blackout periods near policy meetings. He apologized for discrepancies, although no evidence showed he traded on insider information. Bostic has vocalized caution when it comes to rate cuts this year, citing elevated inflation and a softening labor market.

But in today's rapidly shifting environment-where change moves faster than ever-you don't have the luxury of slowly assessing your team and making gradual adjustments. The pace of technology and AI, hybrid work, low employee engagement, evolving strategies, and shifting workforce dynamics demand that you assess your team quickly and confidently. Gone are the days of "observe and wait." You're expected to deliver results fast.

Phil Coturri, a pioneer of organic winegrowing in the United States, is stepping down as chief executive officer of Enterprise Vineyards, the Sonoma-based vineyard management company he founded in 1979. Long before "organic" became a marketing buzzword, Coturri was eschewing synthetic herbicides and fertilizers in favor of soil health, inspiring generations of winegrowers to follow suit. Now, he's handing over daily operations at Enterprise Vineyards, which manages over 700 certified-organic acres across Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties.

With the addition of Peter as acting CEO and John Roscoe and Brandon Hamara as co-presidents, we now have a deep bench of three experienced leaders at the very top of Fannie Mae, Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said in a statement. This means a safer, sounder Fannie Mae, all while growing our great Fortune 25 company.

His track record of building partnerships led to the creation of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the U.S. Federal Consortium on Advanced Batteries, among other notable achievements. As CALSTART embarks on its new chapter, Berube will focus on driving initiatives aimed at solidifying the role of new affordable and clean transportation options for consumers and businesses through close industry partnerships.