Tag: Chief executive officer

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Tech Industry Grapples with Leadership Controversies and AI Ethics Amid Service Disruptions

Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his suggestion for military intervention in San Francisco after sparking industry division. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services experienced a widespread outage affecting major platforms, and OpenAI’s Sora faces criticism for unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses in AI-generated content.

Salesforce CEO Retreats from Military Deployment Comments

Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff has reversed his position on deploying military forces in San Francisco after initially supporting former President Donald Trump’s proposed intervention, according to reports. Benioff, whose company serves as San Francisco’s largest private employer, reportedly made the controversial remarks during his company’s Dreamforce conference, creating tension with his established liberal political alignment.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessConstructionLeadership

Sundt Construction Appoints Cade Rowley as New Chief Executive Officer

Sundt Construction has appointed company veteran Cade Rowley as its new president and CEO. Rowley succeeds Mike Hoover, who transitions to executive chairman after leading the firm since 2016. The leadership change comes as Sundt has expanded from regional to national operations.

Leadership Transition at Major Construction Firm

Sundt Construction, the Tempe, Arizona-based builder, has named longtime company veteran Cade Rowley as its new president and chief executive officer, according to an October 1 company announcement. The leadership change marks the first CEO transition at the construction firm in nearly a decade, with Rowley succeeding Mike Hoover, who had held the position since 2016.

by Darren Holt
AIBusinessTechnology

Sea Limited CEO Forrest Li Envisions AI-Driven Path to Trillion-Dollar Valuation

Sea Limited CEO Forrest Li has reportedly outlined an ambitious vision for the company’s future, suggesting artificial intelligence could drive a tenfold increase in market capitalization. According to internal communications, the Southeast Asian tech giant sees AI as transformative as previous technological revolutions. However, sources indicate significant challenges remain in harnessing AI’s full potential.

Sea’s Ambitious AI-Driven Growth Strategy

Sea Limited founder and CEO Forrest Li has reportedly set an ambitious target for the Southeast Asian technology company, suggesting it could achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization with the help of artificial intelligence integration, according to internal communications obtained by Bloomberg News. The memo to staff reportedly compared AI’s transformative potential to historical technological revolutions that dramatically expanded access to products and services.

by Sarah Collins