Tag: chief executive

Carrie Lam Least Popular Chief Executive of Hong Kong: Poll

Outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-Ngor, whose five-year term ended on June 30 this year, has the lowest approval rating of any governor or previous chief executive of the city, according to a recent poll. The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (HKPORI) held a press conference on June 7 to announce the…


SoftBank Overseas Business Chief Exits in Latest Churn

TOKYO—Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. said on Wednesday it has appointed Alex Clavel as chief executive of its SoftBank Group International (SBGI) unit, replacing Michel Combes who leaves after just six months in the role. SoftBank transformed the tech industry with big bets on late-stage startups but the conglomerate has turned over much of its executive…