Slate Hires New CEO Peter Faricy. Ex-CEO Chris Barman appointed new role

[Johnologue]

I was checking The Autopian's mention of the change. I didn't realize Peter was actually from McKinsey and Co. There go most of my hopes that he's not basically the "acquisition that ruins Slate" that I feared.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Some interesting speculations in this thread.

It often seems to me that these executives ride a merry-go-round from one business to another!

Or Faricy was at home, sitting on the couch waiting for the phone to ring...

Either way, I wish them all success.

Next step - Slate University videos! Where's the watch thread for that?

 

[cadblu]

This is a demotion for Barman, from CEO to President. If she was effective as CEO she would have picked and hired the President of Vehicle Implementation.

The news reports are just spin.

Sad news IMO.

Essentially it’s a change in title for Barman, not a demotion. No change in salary or benefits. I’ve seen this all the time. Having a new CEO in place frees her up to do what she does best.

Overall, a win-win move for Slate, and for us.