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Cavendish has consolidated its leadership following weaker interim financial results. Julian Morse becomes sole chief executive as the investment bank targets more than £3m in annualised savings after reporting a statutory pre-tax loss.
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Whitbread shareholders decisively reject an activist investor’s proposed board appointment. Corvex’s nominee was defeated with 83.4% voting against, allowing the existing board to continue its five-year restructuring programme.
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Asda has appointed experienced supermarket executive David Potts chief executive. The former Morrisons boss takes operational responsibility from Allan Leighton as the retailer continues its turnaround and prepares for Christmas trading.
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The Organic Pharmacy has returned to founder Margo Marrone’s ownership. Companies House confirms the transfer of control from Istituto Ganassini, with plans to expand professional wellness activities.
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Yoono appoints Ilan Davimes to develop Crown Dependencies client relationships. The appointment gives the AI due-diligence company a country lead for Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, while adding oversight of strategic cross-border accounts.
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Dario Amodei has captured attention with his warnings about AI. In this Business Quarter profile, his leadership decisions at Anthropic are equally consequential — shaping how the technology giant balances commercial ambition with safety and accountability.
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Thames Water creditors have selected a prospective independent board chairman. Lord Hutton would take up the position only if the consortium’s proposed recapitalisation and approvals proceed.
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Skybound Wealth promoted Jamie Proctor to lead specialist advisory operations. The former footballer will oversee Athletes & Creators, including adviser recruitment, commercial relationships and future service development.
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Business Quarter Issue 5 examines leadership amid accelerating AI change. Our Q3 2026 edition features Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, alongside new perspectives on scaling through uncertainty, workforce development, brand discovery, and enterprise technology.
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BP3 appoints Richard Neish chief executive to pursue international expansion.