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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.

 

Southwest Airlines Names Former Hilton Exec as Its First Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

by | Apr 15, 2026
In the newly created role, Sabrina Callahan will help shape the strategic path for Southwest's marketing and digital strategy, enhancing the relationship between the airline's customers and its brand in an "authentic, distinctly Southwest way," the airline said.
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Coltala Aerospace Names Former Aspire MRO CEO as Its New President
by | Apr 15, 2026
Phil Bathurst will help support the continued national growth and expansion of Fort Worth-based Coltala Aerospace, which was created in February 2025 through Coltala Holdings' acquisition of Mansfield-based AeroParts Group.
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VertexOne Appoints Former Vertafore Exec as Its New CEO
by | Apr 13, 2026
Tracey Brown joins VertexOne—a leading provider of cloud software "designed to revolutionize the customer experience within the energy and utility industry"—with more than two decades of executive leadership experience. Her most recent post was at Vertafore, an Ohio-based global tech company serving the insurance industry.
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Bestow Appoints New CMO as It Expands Its Platform and Deepens Partnerships
by | Apr 9, 2026
Dallas-based Bestow said Meagan Ward strengthens its senior leadership team as the company expands its "product offerings, platform capabilities, and strategic partnerships" following the 2025 close of its $120 million Series D round.
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Spectral AI Names Former Solo Brands Exec as Its Next CFO

by | Apr 9, 2026
CEO Vincent S. Capone called the hiring of David McGuire "another important step in strengthening Spectral AI’s financial leadership and strategic readiness as we prepare for commercialization of the DeepView System."
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Global Professional Services Firm RGP Appoints First‑Ever Chief AI Officer
by | Apr 7, 2026
In a new role at the Dallas-based company, Jessica Block will advance RGP’s internal AI capabilities, expand the solutions RGP can provide for clients, and help clients continue to learn, integrate and expand their use of AI effectively to accomplish their objectives, RGP said.
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Toyota Financial Services Announces CEO Transition
by | Apr 6, 2026
Scott Cooke's 23 years at the Plano-based company "has been instrumental in shaping Toyota Financial Services into the strong, customer-focused organization it is today," said TMNA COO Mark Templin. TFS Executive Adviser Alec Hagey assumes the role of president and CEO effective today.
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Nanoscope Therapeutics Names Former Alcon Exec as Its New COO
by | Apr 2, 2026
Paul Hallen will oversee Nanoscope's global operations, including commercial readiness, supply chain, and cross-functional execution, as the company works toward regulatory approval and launch of MCO-010 (MOGENRY), a therapy developed to treat retinitis pigmentosa.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Closes $18B JDE Peet’s Acquisition, Names CEO of Future Global Coffee Co.

by | Apr 1, 2026
After an integration period, KDP plans to separate into two independent, U.S.-listed publicly traded companies, creating a Frisco-based Beverage Co. and a Global Coffee Co., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, with international headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Rafael Oliveira will be CEO of the future Global Coffee Co. and Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Tim Cofer will serve as CEO of the future Beverage Co.
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Tech Titans Appoints Former Bottle Rocket, Verizon Exec as President & CEO
by | Apr 1, 2026
Wendi R. Wilburn has more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, digital innovation, and organizational growth. Her background includes work with start-ups, mid-market companies, and Fortune 50 organizations, where she has helped leadership teams improve visibility, strengthen operations, and boost revenue.
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HITRUST Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Mktg. Officer
by | Mar 26, 2026
The appointments of Sean Foster and Marc Solomon come as enterprises face growing complexity in digital ecosystems, regulatory pressure, and supply-chain threats that demand more comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity assurance and risk evaluation, Frisco-based HITRUST said.
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Century Golf Partners Names New CFO as It Eyes Next Phase of Growth
by | Mar 26, 2026
The 21-year-old Dallas firm said the hire is key development as it looks to expand and diversify its portfolio. John Martus brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience.
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Channel Islands-Based Ocorian Launches CFO Solutions Office in Dallas

by | Mar 25, 2026
"With Jason Anderson leading the Dallas offering, we're bringing experienced, hands‑on financial leadership directly into one of the most influential private‑capital markets in the U.S.,” said Brian Smith, head of Ocorian's CFO Solutions U.S.
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Texas Stock Exchange Snags Key Leaders From Nasdaq and NYSE
by | Mar 24, 2026
The appointments of Greg Ferrari, formerly of Nasdaq, as COO and of Liz Hocker, formerly of NYSE Texas, as global head of listings and capital markets highlight TXSE's "robust momentum" as it prepares to come online later this year, the company said.
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McKinsey Exec To Join CBRE as Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
by | Mar 23, 2026
In addition to advising some of the world's leading AI, cloud, and technology companies on key strategies, M&A, and commercial operations, Anuj Kadyan has led large-scale technology and AI transformations for major companies in other industries, Dallas-based CBRE said.
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RealPage Appoints Fintech Veteran as Its First Chief Fintech Officer
by | Mar 18, 2026
In this newly created role, Zahir Khoja will join Richardson-based RealPage's executive management committee and report directly to President and CEO Dirk Wakeham, overseeing the company's financial technology strategy and operations.
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