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

 

Associa Hires Former Fiber Optic Exec as Its Chief Sales & Operations Officer

by | Mar 5, 2025
Associa said that Michael Strait's background in scaling businesses, improving operational processes, and developing high-performing teams positions him to play a key role in enhancing its operations and expanding its market presence.
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Fort Worth Glassboard Innovator Clarus Announces New CFO
by | Mar 5, 2025
Clarus said Bob Krause's expertise in forecasting, cost optimization, and growth planning will be instrumental as it continues to expand.
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North Texas’ Asset Panda Promotes Its CFO/CRO to President
by | Mar 5, 2025
The Frisco-based asset management platform said Justin Lackey was promoted because of his "outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to the company’s growth and innovation."
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Match Group Promotes Longtime Leader to COO; President to Step Down
by | Mar 4, 2025
Hesam Hosseini has been promoted to chief operating officer of Dallas-based Match Group, effective April 1. Gary Swidler will step down as president on that date and continue as an adviser to the company until July 4. The moves come one month after former Zillow co-founder and CEO Spencer Rascoff was appointed CEO of Match Group.
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Accenture Appoints Longtime Executive as Dallas Office Managing Director

by | Feb 27, 2025
Mike Noel takes over the role from Jorge Corral, who led Accenture in North Texas for nearly 10 years. Corral will continue his ongoing role leading Data and AI for Accenture’s Resources Industry group.
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Former Avaya CEO Takes Helm at Dallas Agentic AI Firm INSTANT Intelligence
by | Feb 26, 2025
IBM and Seagate veteran Jim Chirico brings four decades of leadership to the data automation company: "Corporations are inundated with promises of artificial intelligence only to receive more reporting. INSTANT is different."
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Dallas Fintech Yendo Announces Former Varo Bank Exec as Its New CFO
by | Feb 26, 2025
Thibault Fulconis brings more than three decades of leadership and financial experience to his new position at Yendo, which offers the first-ever vehicle equity-backed credit card.
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RKD Group Brings Back Nonprofit Innovator as SVP, Head of Digital
by | Feb 26, 2025
Charles Lehosit has more than two decades of experience as a digital transformation leader and previously spent 10 years with RKD developing technology solutions that answered clients' business needs, the company said.
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Dallas EDC Names Arts Leader, Former Ambassador as Board Members

by | Feb 24, 2025
Chris Heinbaugh is the chief advocacy officer at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Ambassador Jeanne Johnson Phillips chairs the Mayor's International Advisory Council for Dallas.
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Unleashed Brands Hires Former Burger King, Mountain Dew Exec as Its CMO
by | Feb 24, 2025
Marketing industry veteran Pat O'Toole is the former chief marketing officer for Burger King US & Canada. He previously served as CMO at Mountain Dew, overseeing PepsiCo Beverages North America's "Flavors" portfolio.
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Online Credit Solutions Company Elevate Appoints 2 C‑Suite Leaders
by | Feb 20, 2025
Kerry Miles has been promoted to chief operating officer from chief product officer and Michael Bailey has joined Elevate as chief marketing officer.
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Capital Southwest Announces New President & CEO, 2 Other C‑Suite Moves
by | Feb 20, 2025
Michael Sarner has been appointed president and CEO, succeeding Bowen Diehl, who will continue to serve the company in an advisory capacity for at least another year.
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Dallas’ ACT-ion Battery Technologies Hires Former Tesla Exec as Its New COO

by | Feb 19, 2025
Anthony Thurston's decades of experience includes multiple technical leadership positions at Tesla, BASF, and Apple. He joins ACT-ion on the heels of its recent $7.5 million Pre-Series A funding round.
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Michaels Companies Appoints Former Staples Canada CEO as its New Chief Executive
by | Feb 19, 2025
David Boone is currently the interim CEO of Essendant, a wholesale, e-commerce, and 3PL company.
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Veteran AEC Exec Joins LEO A DALY as Dallas Studio Managing Principal
by | Feb 18, 2025
Nebraska-based international design firm LEO A DALY said that Josh Roehm is adept at communication and ensuring a stellar client experience throughout the design process.
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Mary Kay Promotes Executive to Chief Brand and Scientific Officer
by | Feb 18, 2025
Lucy Gildea and her new cross-functional team will pioneer a new operating model to power up Mary Kay's global brand and science, aiming for growth and customer loyalty in more than 40 markets, the company said.
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