The latest from the frontlines of the world’s fastest growing companies and the teams doing the work.

Meet the team

To better harness the growing power of data in its business, digital auto insurer Metromile has hired Gina Minick as its new VP of Telematics.

Gina Minick

Metromile Taps Gina Minick To Lead Telematics

Starting later this month, Lucinda Martinez will officially become the streaming giant’s first-ever VP of Multicultural Marketing.

Lucinda Martinez. Image courtesy of WarnerMedia

Lucinda Martinez

Netflix Picks Its First Multicultural Marketing Leader

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2019, online teaching was the last resort for teachers and students in China. But with the model becoming the “new normal” and classrooms going virtual, China’s EdTech market is soaring with high demands.

In China, the edtech market is picking up speed. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

shutterstock 701113690

How China’s Edtech Market is Booming in the ‘Stay At Home’ Era

Asana, a leading work management platform for teams, has revealed that Anne Raimondi will succeed Chris Farinacci as its next COO.

Anne Raimondi. Image courtesy of Asana, Business Wire

Anne Raimondi

Asana Recruits Its New COO From Its Board of Directors

Faraday Future has hired a new VP of Manufacturing, Matt Tall, to lead all aspects of the company’s production and manufacturing operations.

Matt Tall - Faraday Future (Photo: Business Wire)

Matt Tall

Faraday Future Lures Rivian Exec as Manufacturing Race Heats Up

Mike McNamara, who has been with Target since 2015, has announced he will retire as the retail giant’s Chief Information Officer next year.

Mike McNamara

Target’s Information Chief Announces His Retirement Plans

Starting on September 7, Dhanusha Sivajee will take on the role of Angi’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Dhanusha Sivajee. Image courtesy of XO Group Inc.

Dhanusha Sivajee

Angi Recruits a New Marketing Chief After Brand Overhaul

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the US tech community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's News tab.

week 35

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

Mark D'Arcy follows his fellow Global Business Group lead Carolyn Everson and is departing the social media giant after over 10 years. 

Mark D'Arcy will be leaving Facebook after over a decade working in its advertising and creative departments. Courtesy of Mark D'Arcy via Facebook. 

Mark D'Arcy 

Another Ad Exec Leaves Facebook 

Jordan previously served as SVP of Product Strategy at the real estate company. 

Leslie Jordan has been promoted to Chief Product Officer at Realtor.com. Courtesy of Realtor.com

Leslie Jordan Realtor.com

Realtor.com Promotes Leslie Jordan to Chief Product Officer

Data and AI company, Databricks, has hired Andy Kofoid to be its President of Global Field Operations. 

Andy Kofoid joins Databricks. Image courtesy of Databricks.

Untitled presentation

Databricks Hires Andy Kofoid as President of Global Field Operations 

Network solutions provider, Zayo, has appointed Ginna Raahauge as Chief Information Officer (CIO). She will report directly to the CEO of Zayo, Steve Smith.

Ginna Raahauge CIO of Zayo. Image courtesy of Business Wire.

Ginna Raahauge 552 - PRINT (1)

Ginna Raahaug Joins Zayo as Chief Information Officer 

Cloudera has revealed that it will have a new CFO once it is officially acquired by CD&R and KKR in the second half of 2021.

Editorial credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com

Cloudera HQ

Cloudera Reveals CFO and CPO Transitions in Earnings Report

SaaS-based engagement marketing company Banzai has recruited Simon Baumer as its Chief Technology Officer.

Simon Baumer. Image credit: Simon Baumer via LinkedIn

Simon Baumer

Banzai Hires a CTO to Advance Its Micro-Targeting Solution

Colombia is experiencing a real estate boom. The country has seen a historic number of new home sales between January and July 2021, representing a 59% increase on the same period in 2020. The Org had the opportunity to speak with Sebastian Noguera, Co-founder and President of proptech company Habi to learn more about its mission to transform real estate in LatAm.


Property tech startup Habi logo. Image courtesy of Habi.

image

Habi Has Raised $100 Million Towards Its Mission to Transform Real Estate in LatAm

The unicorns keep on coming. A record-breaking number of companies around the globe reached a billion-dollar valuation in the first half of 2021. Of that group, 153 are tech companies based in the U.S. The Org analyzed this year's cohort for trends and patterns based on industry, size, location and series.

Unicorn Hero Image

The 2021 Tech Unicorn List

The complete list of 153 companies from this year's tech unicorn list. 

unicorn hero image blue

The Org Charts for the 2021 Tech Unicorns

Redbox, the entertainment company known for its movie vending kiosks, has tapped Christina Chu as its VP of Technology to speed up the growth of its digital presence.

Christina Chu. Image courtesy of ExecLibrary

Christina Chu

Redbox Selects a Streaming Veteran To Turbocharge Tech Efforts

Canada’s Kaloom has announced that it hired Marc Tremblay to serve as its Chief Sales Officer. 

Marc Tremblay

Kaloom Hires Ex-IBM Exec to Lead Sales

This week, Netflix found its new talent leader, Mercedes-Benz named its software chief, and Lordstown Motors named its new CEO months after a preorder scandal forced its previous leader to step down.

Editorial credit: Benny Marty / Shutterstock.com