Head of Amazon MGM Studios Exits to Start Production Company

The tech industry continues to progress steadily, with long-serving executives stepping down only to find their new ventures closely aligned with their old connections. For instance, Jane Salke, the former Head of Amazon MGM Studios, recently departed and reorganized the leadership structure. However, she will commence her new production company within Amazon’s territory.

We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 picks for the most recent executive changes in the tech industry. Check them out below!

Our Top 10 Picks for the Latest Executive Changes

Amazon

After a seven-year tenure marked by missteps and redeemed by the success of one-hit wonders, Jane Salke steps down as the Head of Amazon MGM Studios. While she pioneered successful projects such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Reacher, and Fallout, she also faced criticism for the expensive flops like the TV reboot The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and the mismanagement of the iconic movie franchise James Bond. As she concludes this chapter, Salke secures a first-look film and TV deal with Amazon as she launches her production company. Read More

1Password

Identity security company 1Password has appointed Abe Ankumah as its new Chief Product Officer. Abe, who previously served as the CEO and co-founder of Nyansa, an IT analytics tech company acquired by VMware (owned by Broadcom) for $38 million, will now oversee 1Password’s Extended Access Management initiative. Abe’s background in the startup world, coupled with recent experience as the VP and General Manager at VMware, provides a strong foundation for managing cybersecurity, AI, and SaaS scaling. Notably, Abe led the VeloCloud SD-WAN/SASE business at Palto-Alto, a cloud company based in Palo Alto, California. Read More

Etsy

The executive reshuffle continues as Rafe Colburn, the former CTO of Etsy, returns to his roots as the new CTO of Depop. Colburn had a decade-long tenure at Etsy as the VP of Engineering before transitioning to Depop, the acquired Gen Z-based social app. Peter Semple, the current CMO of Depop, will take on the interim CEO role until a permanent replacement is found for the niche marketplace. Read More

DXC

Leading Fortune 500 global IT service and consulting company DXC has appointed its first-ever Chief Revenue Officer, T.R. Newcomb. Newcomb comes from Riskified, a fraud management and risk intelligence company, where he held the position of Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. Under Newcomb’s leadership, DXC’s salesforce and sales effectiveness are poised to have global impact. He aims to enhance brand awareness by introducing new products to existing DXC markets worldwide. Read More

Yum! Brands

David Gibbs, a seasoned Yum! Brands executive with nearly four decades of experience in the fast-food industry, embarked on an unprecedented tenure as the CEO of the restaurant conglomerate in 2020. During this remarkable leadership, Gibbs demonstrated exceptional resilience and strategic prowess, successfully navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, under Gibbs’ guidance, the company’s store count expanded to an impressive 61,000, while annual sales experienced a remarkable 25% growth, resulting in a substantial $66 billion in revenue.