CEO engagement and visibility is recognised as particularly critical to company reputation, according to 81% of senior executives worldwide. This new model of building CEO reputation is driven by the high demand for content and by the numerous platforms on which leaders can engage with stakeholders in today’s digital era.
Pinnacle Holdings has announced the appointment of Pierre Spies as deputy CEO, with a view to assuming the CEO position when incumbent Arnold Fourie retires. The move, effective from 1 July 2015, will leave Spies’ previous position of CEO of AxizWorkgroup vacant.
Larry Ellison, the 70-year-old founder of Oracle, has stepped down as CEO. He has handed over the CEO function to Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, but will become chairman of the board. He has also assumed the mantle of chief technology officer.
