Personnel news and trends

Meta Picks Former White House Advisor to Drive AI Projects
Meta // January 12, 2026

Meta has appointed new executives to head various aspects of its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

AI Startup Hark Hires Ex-Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury
artificial intelligence // January 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Hark reportedly hired former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury as head of design. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Solaris Names Steffen Jentsch to Lead Embedded Finance Platform
Personnel // January 05, 2026

Berlin-based embedded finance platform Solaris has a new chief executive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Saks Executive Chairman Becomes CEO Amid Retailer’s Potential Bankruptcy
Retail // January 02, 2026

Saks Global Executive Chairman Richard Baker has assumed the additional role of CEO amid reports that the luxury retail company is considering bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
POS Systems Become the New Nerve Center for SMB Operations

October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Working Capital Index Finds Adaptive Mid-Market CFOs Turning Risk Into Growth

October 07, 2025
By the close of this year, the persona to watch in corporate finance may not be the cost-cutting controller or the risk-nothing gatekeeper. It will be the adaptive CFO or treasurer:...

CFOs Treat Gen AI Like an Intern

July 21, 2025
The era of enterprise generative AI is underway, and it’s kicking off not with a bang but with a blueprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

54% of US Workers Wary of GenAI’s Impact on Jobs, Report Finds

May 22, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence presents a dual-edged sword for the American workforce, promising productivity gains while simultaneously sparking job displacement concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Meta Cutting Reality Labs Workforce by 10%

January 13, 2026
Meta reportedly plans to eliminate 10% of the jobs in its Reality Labs unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Meta Picks Former White House Advisor to Drive AI Projects

January 12, 2026
Meta has appointed new executives to head various aspects of its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AI Startup Hark Hires Ex-Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury

January 06, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Hark reportedly hired former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury as head of design. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Solaris Names Steffen Jentsch to Lead Embedded Finance Platform

January 05, 2026
Berlin-based embedded finance platform Solaris has a new chief executive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...