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Sequoia Capital: Leadership Change
Doug Leone is returning to Sequoia Capital, marking a significant leadership personnel move at one of the world's most influential venture firms.
Source: 20VC - Twenty Minute VC
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: Backdrop: a 105.8 (Hot) Talent Market Index (down 2.4 on the month) with Americas activity rising (+2.4pts).
Sequoia Capital: 1 signal in the last 90 days; 0.1% of MitchelLake's Americas signal flow; 2 tracked across 29 days.
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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.
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