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

 

Magellan Health Promotes Chief Medical Officer to CEO Post

by | Jul 31, 2025
Caroline Carney, a board-certified internist and board-certified psychiatrist, has held key clinical leadership positions serving complex populations over the span of her career, including a post as medical director for the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Promotes Executive to Chief Commercial Officer
by | Jul 31, 2025
Allison Handy will continue to lead all commercial functions across the company, including sales, national sales, revenue management, marketing, and ecommerce.
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It's a milestone year for the region’s top tech honors: A quarter-century strong, the 25th annual Tech Titans Awards lands in Frisco on September 12.
North Texas Innovators Named Finalists for the 25th Annual Tech Titans Awards
by | Jul 25, 2025
From startup founders to Fortune 500 CIOs, here’s who’s in the running for this year’s honors. The City of Frisco will be the first “Host City Sponsor” for Tech Titans Oscar-style presentation ceremony.
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FleetPride Names Former CEO of Frito‑Lay NA and Advance Auto Part as Its New Chief Executive
by | Jul 24, 2025
Most recently, Tom Greco was president and chief executive officer of Advance Auto Parts, where he led a comprehensive, multi-year transformation centered on operational discipline, supply chain optimization, and commercial execution.
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Higginbotham Appoints Former Stone Point Exec to Newly Created CFO, COO Role

by | Jul 22, 2025
Andrew Reutter's addition marks a significant step in Fort Worth-based Higginbotham's strategy to invest in talent that will drive the firm's continued evolution and power its next phase of growth, the company said.
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o9 Appoints 25‑Year Sales Veteran as Its New CRO
by | Jul 22, 2025
Brett Theisen was previously chief revenue officer at QAD, a global software company specializing in enterprise resource planning and supply chain solutions for the manufacturing sector.
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Beneficient Appoints PE Pioneer as Chairman and Former Chief Legal Officer as Interim CEO
by | Jul 22, 2025
Beneficient—a tech-enabled platform that provides exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets—has appointed Texas Business Hall of Famer Thomas O. Hicks as chairman and James G. Silk as interim CEO.
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Dallas’ City Credit Union Names CFO to Replace Retiring CEO
by | Jul 22, 2025
On Oct. 1, City CU's David Frith will replace President and CEO Sharon Scearce. Under her leadership, City CU grew to over $650 million in assets, expanded its field of membership, enhanced the products and services portfolio, added memberships, grew loans, and achieved numerous awards for member and employee satisfaction, the credit union said.
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Stream Realty Hires Former CBRE Project Director for Occupier Services Team

by | Jul 21, 2025
The firm’s newest leader will partner with Bobby Kunkle in Dallas to deliver high-profile interior buildouts and capital improvement projects across Stream’s national footprint.
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Saks Global Follows Up Neiman Marcus Group Acquisition by Appointing New Dallas-Based CFO
by | Jul 18, 2025
The luxury retail giant brings on a former NMG finance executive to the Saks Global Management Team as it accelerates its transformation strategy.
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National Advisory Firm Taps New Texas Market Leader and Dallas Office Head
by | Jul 17, 2025
With a Dallas office now established, CrossCountry Consulting is scaling its presence across DFW, Houston, and Austin-San Antonio. The firm says demand for CFO-focused advisory services is accelerating across the Southwest—and it’s staffing up to meet it.
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Title Resources Group Names 30‑Year Industry Veteran as Its New CEO
by | Jul 17, 2025
Dallas-based TRG said that Kevin Wall has the ability to lead large, complex organizations and deliver results through innovation and operational excellence. Current CEO J. Scott McCall will become vice board chairman when the transition takes place July 28.
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LTK Expands C‑Suite ‘to Drive Future of the Creator Economy’

by | Jul 17, 2025
CRO Kristi O’Brien and CXO Kit Ulrich have joined the $2 billion Dallas-based influencer commerce marketing platform, which is used by nearly 40% of Gen Z and Millennial women in the U.S., according to LTK.
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Australia’s PolyActiva Opens Fort Worth Office With New Locally Based CEO, CFO, and CSO
by | Jul 17, 2025
After selling Fort Worth-based Eyevance Pharmaceuticals for $225 million in 2020, Jerry St. Peter is back in the company-building business—now as CEO of Melbourne-based PolyActiva. He’s bringing his former top team with him as the company ramps up U.S. clinical trials of its glaucoma treatment.
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Dave & Buster’s Names Former KFC U.S. President as Its New CEO
by | Jul 16, 2025
Tarun Lal is a veteran global executive with more than 25 years of experience at Yum! Brands, where he most recently was president of KFC U.S.
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Hillwood Names New President of Alliance Aviation Companies at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport
by | Jul 16, 2025
Christopher Ash will oversee all operations at Perot Field, including management of the airport, fixed-base operations (FBO), and commercial fueling services, while advancing the airport’s position as one of the top 20 cargo hubs in the United States.
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