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6sense: Leadership Change
Chris Ball appointed CEO in September 2025, replacing Jason Zintak who remains as Chairman. Ball arrives with 20+ years enterprise software leadership from Instructure (President/COO), Adobe, and SAP. Company transitioning from ABM/intent data platform to agent-powered Revenue Intelligence system with $250M+ ARR and $5.2B valuation.
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The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: MitchelLake's Talent Market Index sits at 105.8 (Hot), down 2.4 on the prior month; Americas hiring signal is running rising (+2.4pts).
6sense: 1 signal in the last 90 days.
More signals across Americas
Leadership Change · Americas
7-Eleven →Mauricio Leyva, former Group President of Keurig Dr Pepper, appointed as new CEO of 7-Eleven, signaling potential strategic shifts in retail/beverage partnerships and operational direction.
Leadership Change · Americas
Sphere →Sphere appointed Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as new global head of corporate marketing and communications, reporting to the president and COO Jennifer Koester, based in NYC.
Leadership Change · Americas
CNN →Mark Thompson became CNN chairman and CEO in October 2023, tasked with modernizing the network's business model, accelerating digital transformation, and reducing dependence on traditional pay-TV economics. He recruited Alex MacCallum (former New York Times executive) to oversee digital products. CNN launched a paid digital subscription in October 2024 and an All Access streaming tier.
Leadership Change · Americas
Chicago Public Media →Chicago Public Media appointed Andres Lombana as Senior Vice President of Sales and Sponsorship to lead revenue growth across its expanding portfolio including WBEZ, Chicago Sun-Times, Vocalo, and newly launched chicago.com digital platform.
Leadership Change · Americas
Universal Music Group →Tseyin Foo appointed President, Global Supply Chain at Universal Music Group, transitioning from head of global supply chain planning and strategy at Skechers.
Leadership Change · Americas
Daybright Financial →Wes Gilbreath appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective July 20, 2026, with Matt Riordan continuing as Operating CFO to support transition and continuity.
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