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Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week, Aug. 22-28, 2026

This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week, Aug. 22-28, 2026

TL;DR

  • John J. Morris Jr. appointed CEO of Waste Management (No. 179), succeeding James C. Fish Jr.
  • Benjamin J. Branstetter named CFO of Targa Resources (No. 262), replacing retiring CFO William A. Byers.
  • Ash Bhumbla joins Hormel Foods (No. 363) as EVP and CFO, coming from Tyson Foods (No. 87).
  • Kohl's (No. 289) creates a Chief Customer Officer role for Arianne Parisi and announces the departure of CMO Christie Raymond.
  • Manish Bhatia is appointed President and COO of Micron Technology (No. 125), the company's first COO since 2012.