Weekend Briefing 10.28.23


A Saturday morning briefing on exceptional executives


Financial Visionary, David Zinsner, Guides Intel's Future from C-Suite

David Zinsner, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President at Intel Corporation, is a seasoned finance leader with a remarkable track record in the semiconductor industry. Since assuming his role in January 2022, Zinsner has been entrusted with overseeing Intel's global finance operations, including accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit, and investor relations (Read).

Ola Källenius, a Pioneering Automotive Industry Leader

Ola Källenius, a prominent business executive born in Västervik, Sweden, on June 11, 1969, has achieved remarkable success in the automotive industry. With a diverse background spanning Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland, Källenius's journey is a testament to his international outlook and determination (Read).

Verizon Welcomes Return of Kevin Zavaglia, CSO

In a strategic move ahead of the crucial fourth quarter, Verizon Consumer Group welcomes back Kevin Zavaglia as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) after his successful tenure at Intuit. Zavaglia, who previously spent an impressive 26 years with Verizon and its predecessors, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having overseen operations in various key regions (Read).

HSBC Holdings Names Georges Elhedery as Group CFO

HSBC Holdings recently announced the appointment of Georges Elhedery as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Elhedery, a seasoned executive, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Co-CEO of Global Banking & Markets and head of Markets & Securities Services (Read).

Tim Wentworth Takes Walgreens Boots Helm: A Vision for Transformative Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. has appointed Tim Wentworth as its new CEO, signaling a pivotal moment for the renowned healthcare retail giant. With a distinguished track record in the healthcare industry, Wentworth brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Cigna's health services division, Evernorth, and as CEO of Express Scripts, a Fortune 22 corporation (Read).


Tech Entrepreneur Polymath: Figment’s Lorien Gabel

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Taking the Lead

These women have achieved significant accomplishments in various aspects of the hospitality industry, including brand architecture, sales and marketing, operations, sustainability, and media sales. They are known for their leadership skills, commitment to innovation and sustainability, and ability to create engaging and memorable experiences for guests. Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Hospitality of 2023 (Read).

One of the fastest-growing areas in the country, the Mountain Region is a collection of eight western states that are characterized by extensive mountainous terrain. At the helm of these flourishing state economies are many of the women listed in this year's award. Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of the Mountain Region for 2023 (Read).

Los Angeles is known for its beautiful climate, sunny beaches, and glamorous entertainment industry. At present, the Los Angeles region hosts more than twelve significant industries, encompassing technology, aerospace, manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and trade. Many of this year's distinguished award recipients are at the forefront of Los Angeles' most influential and widely recognized entities. The Business Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Business Leaders of Los Angeles for 2023 (Read).

Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the 5th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. by population. Working in a wide range of fields, the men and women highlighted this year provide legal leadership to some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Attorney Intel is pleased to announce The Top 50 Attorneys of Houston for 2023 (Read).


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