Top 11 Leadership Changes and How Could They Affect Your Business?

2. Across industries, leadership roles are being reshuffled - some as part of long-term succession planning, others signaling bold strategic pivots. From consumer goods giants like P&G to digital disruptors like Snap, these top-level appointments are more than personnel changes - they’re signals of where companies (and sectors) are headed next. Why it matters: New leaders often bring fresh visions, operational resets, and redefined goals. Shifts in C-suites can alter existing partnerships, supplier dynamics, or even competitive positioning. These changes may influence talent movement, investor confidence, and M&A potential. From FMCG and advertising to fintech and hospitality, here are 11 leadership appointments making waves across global boardrooms this month:

3. Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as CEO of Procter & Gamble, who is set to become Executive Chairman, effective January 1.

4. Accor has officially appointed Raki Phillips as the new Regional President for its Premium, Midsceale & Economy (PME) division across the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye.

5. Club Med Holding has named Stephane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, following a rigorous succession process led by outgoing chief Henri Giscard d’Estaing.

6. Kirk Tanner takes top slot at chocolate maker in August; Wendy’s appoints CFO as interim CEO.

7. WPP announces that Cindy Rose has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, effective 1 September 2025. Cindy succeeds Mark Read who will step down as CEO on the same date. Mark will continue to work with Cindy to support the transition until the end of the year.

8. Mary Ann Belliveau, an alum of Reddit, X (then Twitter), and Google, is joining Snap as its president of North America Sales, Snap announced on Thursday.

9. Limassol, Cyprus — Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced the appointment of Artem Gonov as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic hire underscores INFINOX’s focus on accelerating its technology-driven growth and delivering superior platform performance.

10. Wellbeing Nutrition has named Varun Kandhari as its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it accelerates its growth in the health and wellness space.

11. In a strategic leadership move, Dentsu India has elevated Sujeet Behra to the role of President, Carat, while also appointing him as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Dentsu Media. The dual responsibilities underscore Dentsu’s commitment to a more integrated and strategically aligned media offering. In his expanded role, Behra will report to Amit Wadhwa, CEO, Dentsu Creative & Media Brands, South Asia.

12. Ahold Delhaize USA has announced the appointment of Jason Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Wilson, a veteran of the company since 2000, most recently held the role of Senior Vice President of Finance at Food Lion, one of Ahold Delhaize’s East Coast supermarket brands.

13. Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd has appointed Naveen Pandey as its new Managing Director, effective July 1, 2025, following the completion of Jaideep Nandi’s five-year term on June 30, 2025. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committee. Pandey’s term as MD will span five consecutive years.

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