IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Wilson's move to Diageo makes sense for their turnaround, but WPP needs to keep the Elevate28 momentum going without any hiccups. Derek Foss Swapping the Gansu and Qinghai chiefs at the same time feels like a coordinated effort to refresh the team without major disruption. Elena Vasquez Zellmer's track record at Skoda could help Volvo push those 13 new models and regain ground despite the tariff and China issues. Marcus Bell This straw poll format keeps things open without locking anyone in too early. Jared Kim An insider taking a big stake in the units is a positive signal that management sees value in the minerals assets. Priya Raman Glad they locked in Tracy after that midseason run, and keeping Breslow adds some needed front office stability. Rachel Meyers O’Brien stepping into the VP finance role keeps continuity while adding fresh leadership at the top. Rachel Meyers Stephen Bye's background scaling Ookla might bring needed efficiency, though I wonder how well it translates to health services. Tom Gallagher Tobin’s long tenure makes him a safe choice to take over finance in 2027 while Fitzpatrick steps up. Tom Gallagher Hiring someone with McKinsey and AstraZeneca experience signals the board wants tighter global operations going forward. Teladoc Names Insurance Veteran Grasher CFO — Aug 31, 2026Teladoc Health named Michael Grasher as chief financial officer, effective August 31, 2026, bringing more than 30 years of insurance and financial services leadership, including prior CFO roles at IFG Companies, Fortegra, and AMERISAFE. His appointment is expected to strengthen financial discipline, cost control, and capital allocation as Teladoc advances product and margin improvements, while replacing interim CFO Charles Divita, III amid ongoing revenue and margin challenges.
Nicole Hardy for IND readiness is a long runway. Hope that $77.5M actually lasts that far with no revenue coming in. 
