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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joe Kiani is back: After being ousted from Masimo the billionaire has returned as CEO of Like Minded Labs
In today's CEO Daily: Diane Brady talks to Joe Kiani, late of Masimo, who has just become the CEO of Like Minded Labs. The big story: Trump and his tariffs, again. The markets: Shrugging off the president's latest trade plan. Analyst notes from Deutsche Bank on The Fed, on consumer shopping, and Goldman Sachs on the S&P 500. Plus: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Good morning. Joe Kiani was crushed last September when shareholder activist Quentin Koffey of Politan Capital succeeded in his two-year battle to push Kiani off the board of Masimo, a med-tech company that he founded and built over 36 years. When Kiani quit as CEO, I presumed the billionaire entrepreneur would focus on pursuits away from the public eye. Not so. Kiani will this morning be named CEO of Like Minded Labs, a small company that develops innovative video technologies for the entertainment industry, among other things. Kiani co-founded it after buying a Quebec-based company that created the core technology that he says will now be the foundation for some major product launches. He will continue to work his other ventures, but this marks his first return to being CEO—albeit at a company with three dozen people or roughly 1% the staff of Masimo. Why step back into the spotlight after such a bruising public battle? 'I spent a few months thinking about that,' he told me yesterday. 'I just want to build products. I have these ideas in my head of how I see the world. I don't need the money or the credit. I'm just wired to do this … and it entails advanced signal processing, which I know.' (Masimo's core product is a pulse oximeter that Kiani invented.) Kiani does have some advantages this time around. One is Bob Chapek, the former Disney CEO who supported him as a board member of Masimo and is joining the new board. He also has resources, a track record, and majority ownership, noting 'I'm not going to make the same mistake twice.' Any lessons to share from the Masimo battle? 'Give it your best. I've never seen an activist come in and do a good thing for the company,' he said. Masimo shareholders may disagree as the stock price is up about 45% since Kiani resigned on Sept. 19—though it dropped amid the proxy battle and is down since the start of the year. 'I don't regret that I tried my best.'Contact CEO Daily via Diane Brady at This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Int'l Business Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
How Immigrant Engineer and Entrepreneur Joe Kiani Reimagined Inclusion in Tech and Medicine
Joe Kiani's journey from a young immigrant to a globally influential leader in healthcare is a story of success and perspective. One that reminds us how the experiences that challenge us most can become the foundation for leadership that listens, adapts, and builds with purpose. As founder of Masimo and the force behind Willow Laboratories , Kiani has contributed to life-saving innovations in patient monitoring and wellness. His impact goes beyond technology and into the values that guide his work and the lens through which he sees the world, a lens shaped by early moments of uncertainty, perseverance, and cultural translation. Early Struggles That Informed a Lifelong View Kiani arrived in the United States from Iran as a child. He knew little English and even less about the systems he would need to navigate. These early experiences, rather than becoming obstacles, became his foundation. They taught him to notice what others overlook and to fight for those without a seat at the table. Instead of erasing or ignoring his differences, Kiani embraced them. He recognized what made him feel like an outsider was also what gave him insight. That realization stayed with him and later helped him lead in industries where seeing differently can be a strength. Building Bridges Between Worlds Throughout his career, Kiani has served as a bridge between cultures, between technology and ethics, between innovation and inclusion. His leadership style is centered on curiosity vs. control. He is known for building diverse teams that bring global perspectives into every decision, and for designing tools that serve people who have often been left out of traditional innovation models. Whether working within his California vineyard or regulatory agencies abroad, he never assumes one way of thinking is enough and believes collaboration across differences makes solutions more complete and more resilient. It is an approach that reflects his lived experience, navigating multiple worlds and learning to honor them all. Seeing Equity as a Business Imperative Kiani often says that advancing healthcare is meaningless if it does not reach those who need it most. He speaks openly about how his family's early experiences shaped his views on fairness and opportunity. That belief informs the way he leads today. "Advocacy isn't a hobby. It's what you owe the system after you've seen how it breaks people," Kiani adds. He has called for greater transparency in healthcare data and pushed for more inclusive approaches to medical device development. In his work, equity is a benchmark. He challenges others in the industry to rethink what they make and how and for whom they make it. For Kiani, underserved communities are essential voices in the conversation. He sees designing for them as both a moral and strategic priority. Sustainability as a Personal Commitment On his vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Kiani applies the same care and foresight he brings to his companies. The land is farmed organically, with attention to water conservation and biodiversity. But this is not a retreat from leadership. It is an extension of it. "Kiani Preserve is a sanctuary where nature leads and we follow," he says. "By farming organically and regeneratively the land, we produce wines, olive oil and produce that are authentic expressions of the land." He often draws parallels between tending soil and building businesses. Both, he believes, require patience, attention, and long-term thinking. His vineyard is a quiet reminder that growth is about balance and responsibility. Innovation Begins With Listening One of Kiani's most defining traits is his insistence on starting with need over novelty. He listens to patients, caregivers, and clinicians. He invites their stories into the design process. And he treats those stories as data, real insights that reveal where current systems fall short. "It's one thing to build products that monitor life. It's another to remember the lives behind every data point. That's the heart of it all," he adds. By centering lived experience, he has led teams to create tools that are both technically advanced and emotionally intelligent. His companies are known for building solutions people actually want to use, because they were created by teams who took the time to listen first. Looking Ahead With Intention Kiani's work today, especially through WillowLabs, continues to explore how personal wellness and connected care can evolve with integrity. He warns against short-term thinking and urges his peers to consider broader impacts, on communities, ecosystems, and trust. He believes that success in the future will depend not on who moves fastest, but on who builds most thoughtfully. For him, legacy is about leaving behind systems that include more people, serve more needs, and do less harm. Joe Kiani's story goes beyond rising in the ranks to redefining what leadership can be when it is informed by empathy, humility, and a global view. His immigrant experience is a thread that runs through everything he builds.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PM hails mountaineer Naila for her remarkable feat
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday commended Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani for her remarkable achievement in scaling Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak at 8,586 metres. Kiani's ascent of Kanchenjunga on Friday has made her the first Pakistani woman to summit 12 of the world's 14 peaks towering above 8,000 metres, a significant milestone confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP), which organises various global expeditions. Prime Minister Sharif praised Kiani's success, calling it an inspiration and highlighting the growing presence of Pakistani women in challenging sports like mountaineering. 'Pakistanis are making their country proud in every field of sports. It is particularly encouraging to see Pakistani women making records in such a difficult and demanding sport,' he added. Kiani's remarkable achievements include summiting some of the most formidable peaks in the world, including Mount Makalu (8,485m), Broad Peak (8,047m), Annapurna (8,091m), K2 (8,611m), Lhotse (8,516m), Gasherbrum I (8,068m), Gasherbrum II (8,035m), Nanga Parbat (8,125m), Mount Everest (8,849m), Manaslu (8,156m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m). With this latest feat, Kiani is now on the verge of joining an exclusive group of just 17 women worldwide who have conquered all 14 eight-thousanders. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Naila Kiani summits Kanchenjunga
Naila Kiani became the first Pakistan female mountaineer to set foot on the Kanchenjunga peak, the world's third highest mountain, as she continued to her journey to scale all the 8,000 metres high mountains, commonly known as the 'Eight Thousandars'. The 8,586-metre high Kanchenjunga peak is the 12th Eight Thousandar, summited by Kiani. With two more, she would join the 17 elite women mountaineers in the world who have conquered all the 14 Eight Thousandars. She now sets her sight on Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. In just under three years, she became the first Pakistani woman to summit 11 of the 14 Eight Thousandars – K2 (8,611m); Everest (8,848m); Lhotse (8,516m); Makalu (8,485m); Annapurna I (8,091m); besides Broad Peak, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Gasherbrum I and II, and Nanga Parbat. In 2023 alone, she achieved the extraordinary feat of summiting seven 8,000-meter peaks within just six months, placing her in the company of only a handful of climbers worldwide to have accomplished such a milestone in a single climbing season. Kiani, a former banker and mother of two, is not just a climber but an environment activist, who inspires a generation of Pakistani women to dream beyond the boundaries placed before them. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable climbing. Previously, she led environmental campaigns, such as a high-altitude clean-up at K2, and a recovery mission for Pakistani porter Muhammad Hassan Shigri, bringing closure to his grieving family, according to The BARD Foundation, which supports Kiani's expeditions. "Naila represents the very spirit we aim to nurture at BARD: resilience, courage, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to summit world's third highest peak
Naila Kiani makes history as the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m) – the world's third-highest mountain situated in Nepal, and completing 12 of the world's 14 highest peaks, her team announced on Instagram on Friday. In a joint post with Prime Minister's Youth Programme, Kiani announced her latest success. With this climb, she is two summits away from joining an elite group of just 17 women in the world to have completed all 14 eight-thousanders. View this post on Instagram 'This summit is not just a personal milestone,' Kiani said in a statement during her descent. 'It's a message to every girl and woman in Pakistan and beyond: you are stronger than you think.' Naila Kiani becomes second Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest The expedition was supported by the BARD Foundation, an initiative of Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood aimed at supporting Pakistani talent. 'Her courage, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence embody everything we believe in,' the foundation wrote in an accompanying post. Kiyani is based in Dubai and is a former banker-turned-professional mountaineer. In an earlier interview with Business Recorder, she had mentioned her intent to scale all of the world's highest peaks. In an earlier post detailing her journey, she said, 'Climbing Kanchenjunga has been an incredibly difficult expedition and a harsh reminder of how hard it is to climb mountains over 8,000m.' In 2023 alone, Naila scaled seven of the 14 highest mountains in the world.
