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Lady Gaga became chief executive of her make-up brand Haus Labs on 29 October 2026, replacing co-founder Ben Jones, who left earlier in October.

Yorkshire Water named former National Grid executive Nicola Medalova chief executive from January 1, 2027, as Nicola Shaw steps down after a one-star rating, on October 30, 2026.

Australian biotech CSL named ViiV Healthcare chief Deborah Waterhouse CEO from February 1, 2027, the first woman to lead the company, it said on October 21, 2026.

Premier Health said on 22 October 2026 that Rosanna Morris, a registered nurse and MD Anderson executive, will become its CEO in early 2027.

Dr. Garima Mishra, a former Indian Air Force engineer, became CEO of Apple distributor HP Telecom India on October 21, 2026.

Bank of the Philippine Islands named consumer banking head Ginbee Go its first woman president and CEO on October 22, 2026, effective April 26, 2027.

ManpowerGroup said on October 15, 2026 that president Becky Frankiewicz will become CEO on January 1, 2027, with Jonas Prising moving to executive chair.

The International Council on Mining and Metals named Froydis Cameron-Johansson its first woman president and CEO on October 14, 2026; she starts November 23.

Amy Fenton became chief executive of research technology firm Toluna on 15 October 2026, succeeding founder Frédéric-Charles Petit after 25 years.

Annette Gregg took charge as CEO of the World Trade Centers Association on October 5, 2026, the first woman to lead it in 57 years.

Highmark Health's board has appointed president Karen Hanlon as CEO from 1 January 2027, making her the first woman to lead the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit health system.