James Thompson

James Thompson

Investigative Reporter

James Thompson is an investigative journalist with two decades of experience uncovering corporate misconduct and analyzing business practices. He has won multiple awards for his in-depth reporting.

Articles by James Thompson (46)

Sico BSC appoints Yousif Bucheeri as deputy CEO amid strategic shift
BHinterimMay 18, 2026

Sico BSC appoints Yousif Bucheeri as deputy CEO amid strategic shift

Sico BSC appoints Yousif Bucheeri as deputy CEO, signaling strategic adaptation.

James Thompson493 views
Similarweb embarks on CEO succession amid strategic uncertainty
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έtransition-managementMay 16, 2026

Similarweb embarks on CEO succession amid strategic uncertainty

Similarweb initiates CEO succession planning, signaling potential strategic shifts.

James Thompson388 views
Viking Holdings appoints Leah Talactac as CEO amid leadership transition
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έtransition-managementMay 15, 2026

Viking Holdings appoints Leah Talactac as CEO amid leadership transition

Viking Holdings appoints Leah Talactac as CEO, marking a pivotal leadership transition.

James Thompson485 views
AI-led fractional CMOs: A strategic shift for mid-size business growth
INfractionalMay 14, 2026

AI-led fractional CMOs: A strategic shift for mid-size business growth

AI-led fractional CMOs offer mid-size businesses strategic growth with reduced costs.

James Thompson404 views
Jack in the Box appoints interim CEO amid strategic leadership shift
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimMay 14, 2026

Jack in the Box appoints interim CEO amid strategic leadership shift

Jack in the Box names Mark King as interim CEO, signaling a strategic shift in leadership.

James Thompson282 views
Tenaris strengthens European reach with Artrom acquisition
LUtransition-managementMay 9, 2026

Tenaris strengthens European reach with Artrom acquisition

Tenaris acquires Artrom Steel Tubes to expand its European seamless pipe manufacturing footprint.

James Thompson390 views
Tech companies leverage fractional CMOs for strategic growth
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMay 4, 2026

Tech companies leverage fractional CMOs for strategic growth

Tech firms are increasingly hiring fractional CMOs to optimize GTM strategies and drive growth.

James Thompson459 views
WRKS leverages fractional CMOs to drive strategic business growth
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMay 3, 2026

WRKS leverages fractional CMOs to drive strategic business growth

WRKS offers fractional CMOs to align marketing activities with business growth objectives.

James Thompson250 views
Carter's appoints Sharon Price John as CEO amid strategic transition
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimMay 3, 2026

Carter's appoints Sharon Price John as CEO amid strategic transition

Carter's appoints Sharon Price John as CEO, signaling a strategic shift to enhance digital presence.

James Thompson309 views
Shashank Shalabh leads Seattle's shift to fractional CMO model
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMay 2, 2026

Shashank Shalabh leads Seattle's shift to fractional CMO model

Shashank Shalabh advances Seattle's tech sector with his fractional CMO expertise, offering strategic marketing leadership to growth-stage firms.

James Thompson201 views
Coty's interim CEO faces scrutiny as L'Oreal criticizes business model
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimApr 27, 2026

Coty's interim CEO faces scrutiny as L'Oreal criticizes business model

Coty's interim CEO Markus Strobel faces industry scrutiny as L'Oreal criticizes its business model amid market challenges.

James Thompson349 views
Deep tech startups seek fractional CFOs for specialized financial leadership
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§fractionalApr 25, 2026

Deep tech startups seek fractional CFOs for specialized financial leadership

Deep tech startups increasingly rely on fractional CFOs for specialized financial expertise to navigate complex challenges.

James Thompson250 views
Maze seeks fractional CFO to navigate strategic growth phase
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalApr 18, 2026

Maze seeks fractional CFO to navigate strategic growth phase

Maze seeks a fractional CFO to enhance financial leadership amid rapid growth.

James Thompson469 views
Santos prepares for leadership transition as chairman Keith Spence plans 2027 exit
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίtransition-managementApr 16, 2026

Santos prepares for leadership transition as chairman Keith Spence plans 2027 exit

Santos chairman Keith Spence plans to retire in 2027, paving the way for a leadership transition.

James Thompson418 views
Donna Carpenter steps in as interim CEO amid Burton Snowboards leadership shift
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimApr 8, 2026

Donna Carpenter steps in as interim CEO amid Burton Snowboards leadership shift

Donna Carpenter becomes interim CEO as Burton Snowboards undergoes a leadership transition, focusing on sustainability and heritage.

James Thompson488 views
Expand Energy appoints Marcel Teunissen as CFO amid leadership reshuffle
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·interimApr 7, 2026

Expand Energy appoints Marcel Teunissen as CFO amid leadership reshuffle

Expand Energy appoints Marcel Teunissen as CFO amid executive reshuffle.

James Thompson425 views
Organon's leadership solidifies with interim CEO Morrissey's expanded role
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺinterimApr 5, 2026

Organon's leadership solidifies with interim CEO Morrissey's expanded role

Organon solidifies leadership as interim CEO Morrissey expands role, signaling strategic growth.

James Thompson370 views
Flip solidifies leadership with full-time CMO amid strategic expansion
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalApr 1, 2026

Flip solidifies leadership with full-time CMO amid strategic expansion

Flip appoints full-time CMO Lee Nadler to drive strategic market expansion amid rising AI demand.

James Thompson327 views
Fractional leadership offers mid-market firms a path to sustainable growth
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMar 31, 2026

Fractional leadership offers mid-market firms a path to sustainable growth

Fractional executives help mid-market firms overcome growth stalls by implementing scalable systems.

James Thompson457 views
Fractional CMO provides strategic edge for SaaS content marketing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMar 30, 2026

Fractional CMO provides strategic edge for SaaS content marketing

Fractional CMOs offer strategic leadership crucial for SaaS content marketing success.

James Thompson294 views
Startups embrace fractional CMO model for strategic marketing leadership
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦fractionalMar 27, 2026

Startups embrace fractional CMO model for strategic marketing leadership

Startups increasingly seek fractional CMOs for strategic marketing leadership and cost efficiency.

James Thompson421 views
Borouge appoints interim CFO amid leadership restructuring
AEinterimMar 27, 2026

Borouge appoints interim CFO amid leadership restructuring

Borouge appoints interim CFO Daniel Turnheim amid major leadership restructuring.

James Thompson483 views
Asbury Automotive Group plans CEO succession amid governance overhaul
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έtransition-managementMar 25, 2026

Asbury Automotive Group plans CEO succession amid governance overhaul

Asbury Automotive Group outlines CEO succession and governance changes for 2026.

James Thompson459 views
GMX seeks new CEO as it transitions to structured leadership
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έtransition-managementMar 22, 2026

GMX seeks new CEO as it transitions to structured leadership

GMX Labs seeks a new CEO to transition from a founder-driven model to structured leadership.

James Thompson241 views
Fractional CMOs reshape B2B marketing leadership landscape
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMar 21, 2026

Fractional CMOs reshape B2B marketing leadership landscape

Fractional CMOs offer B2B firms strategic, cost-effective marketing leadership, aligning sales and marketing for pipeline growth.

James Thompson363 views
Coty appoints interim CEO amid board refresh to drive strategic evolution
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·interimMar 20, 2026

Coty appoints interim CEO amid board refresh to drive strategic evolution

Coty appoints five new independent directors amid strategic board refresh with interim CEO Markus Strobel at the helm.

James Thompson343 views
Emerald Beacon champions fractional CMO model for strategic leadership
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈfractionalMar 15, 2026

Emerald Beacon champions fractional CMO model for strategic leadership

Emerald Beacon advocates for fractional CMOs, offering strategic marketing leadership without full-time costs.

James Thompson226 views
Primark appoints permanent CEO amid strategic pay increase for UK staff
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§interimMar 12, 2026

Primark appoints permanent CEO amid strategic pay increase for UK staff

Primark confirms new CEO and boosts UK staff pay, aligning with strategic goals.

James Thompson334 views
Fino Payments Bank appoints Ketan Merchant as interim CEO amid strategic shift
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§interimMar 9, 2026

Fino Payments Bank appoints Ketan Merchant as interim CEO amid strategic shift

Fino Payments Bank names CFO Ketan Merchant as interim CEO amid strategic realignment.

James Thompson433 views
StanChart taps Karby Leggett for strategic digital assets leadership in Asia
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§interimMar 7, 2026

StanChart taps Karby Leggett for strategic digital assets leadership in Asia

StanChart appoints Karby Leggett to lead its digital assets strategy across Asia.

James Thompson220 views
Shipley Donuts strengthens leadership with interim COO and new C-suite roles
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimMar 5, 2026

Shipley Donuts strengthens leadership with interim COO and new C-suite roles

Shipley Donuts appoints new COO, CDO, and CFO to drive leadership and growth.

James Thompson463 views
SentinelOne appoints Sonalee Parekh as CFO amid interim leadership phase
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimMar 5, 2026

SentinelOne appoints Sonalee Parekh as CFO amid interim leadership phase

SentinelOne appoints Sonalee Parekh as CFO, with Barry Padgett interim until her start.

James Thompson436 views
BresicWhitney appoints Will Gosse as acting CEO amid leadership shift
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊinterimMar 4, 2026

BresicWhitney appoints Will Gosse as acting CEO amid leadership shift

BresicWhitney appoints Will Gosse as acting CEO as Thomas McGlynn departs, marking a significant leadership transition.

James Thompson249 views
Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as CFO amid leadership transition
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈinterimMar 4, 2026

Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as CFO amid leadership transition

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appoints Amit Sripathi as CFO, succeeding interim CFO Kurt Albert.

James Thompson455 views
American Healthcare REIT's interim leadership maintains strategic course
interimFeb 28, 2026

American Healthcare REIT's interim leadership maintains strategic course

Interim CEO Jeff Hanson ensures strategic continuity at American Healthcare REIT during CEO Danny Prosky's medical leave, focusing on stability and growth.

James Thompson435 views
Arevon Energy appoints Justin Johnson as interim CEO
interimFeb 27, 2026

Arevon Energy appoints Justin Johnson as interim CEO

Arevon Energy names Justin Johnson interim CEO amid growth. Strategic pivot reflects broader renewable energy sector trends and challenges.

James Thompson322 views
Eu Yan Sang's modern twist: partnering with fractional CMO
fractionalFeb 26, 2026

Eu Yan Sang's modern twist: partnering with fractional CMO

Eu Yan Sang partners with fractional CMO Bassam Abdel-Rahman to modernize its brand, blending heritage with contemporary marketing strategies.

James Thompson356 views
Hormel Foods appoints first CTO to lead tech transformation
interimFeb 26, 2026

Hormel Foods appoints first CTO to lead tech transformation

Hormel Foods appoints Donald Monk as CTO, signaling a strategic shift towards digital transformation.

James Thompson357 views
Lucid Motors to trim workforce amid leadership transition
interimFeb 26, 2026

Lucid Motors to trim workforce amid leadership transition

Lucid Motors plans a 12% workforce reduction to save $500M, focusing on resource optimization amid interim leadership.

James Thompson265 views
Dawn Delise Pelon: Leading with innovation as a fractional CMO
fractionalFeb 25, 2026

Dawn Delise Pelon: Leading with innovation as a fractional CMO

Dawn Delise Pelon exemplifies a strategic shift towards fractional executive roles, driving innovation as a fractional CMO.

James Thompson330 views
Lucid's interim CEO faces revenue growth amid stock slide
interimFeb 25, 2026

Lucid's interim CEO faces revenue growth amid stock slide

Lucid's interim CEO balances revenue growth with strategic challenges amid stock decline in the competitive EV market.

James Thompson264 views
Matt Nelson appointed CEO of Wangaratta council
interimFeb 23, 2026

Matt Nelson appointed CEO of Wangaratta council

Matt Nelson's appointment as Wangaratta CEO marks a strategic shift in municipal governance.

James Thompson486 views
Jamie Carter: from interim to CEO at Ocracoke Health Center
interimFeb 23, 2026

Jamie Carter: from interim to CEO at Ocracoke Health Center

Jamie Carter's appointment as CEO of Ocracoke Health Center signals strategic continuity amid healthcare industry shifts.

James Thompson432 views
Fanalysis seeks fractional CFO to steer financial growth
fractionalFeb 23, 2026

Fanalysis seeks fractional CFO to steer financial growth

Fanalysis seeks a Fractional CFO to guide financial strategy in its high-growth phase, balancing flexibility with strategic oversight.

James Thompson211 views
OpenAI taps former Meta executive for interim marketing role amid leadership transition
transition-managementAug 20, 2025

OpenAI taps former Meta executive for interim marketing role amid leadership transition

OpenAI appoints former Meta CMO Gary Briggs as interim marketing head as Kate Rouch takes medical leave, showcasing modern transition management practices.

James Thompson454 views
Fractional executive startup Connectd secures Β£5.5m as demand for interim c-suite soars
techAug 17, 2025

Fractional executive startup Connectd secures Β£5.5m as demand for interim c-suite soars

Connectd raises Β£5.5m for fractional executive platform as startups increasingly turn to interim c-suite talent for flexible, cost-effective senior expertise.

James Thompson458 views