Notable leadership appointments reverberate through education-linked sectors. Minouche Shafik, former Columbia University president, takes on chief economic adviser role for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signaling international academic influence in policy. Corporate transitions include Nestlé’s unusual CEO ousting without severance, highlighting governance trends. Thrive Capital promotes Philip Clark to partner, reflecting investment focus on AI and defense tech. Gemini cryptocurrency exchange preps for IPO amid sector volatility. Accenture CEO Julie Sweet communicates massive restructuring leveraging video to align global workforce with AI-driven strategy.