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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Spark Biomedical CEO and board member Anja Krammer [Composite image: Source photo, Spark; DI Studio]
Spark Biomedical Names MedTech Veteran as Its New CEO
by Sandra Engelland | May 13, 2026
Anja Krammer has extensive expertise scaling healthcare and medical technology companies, turning breakthrough innovations into commercially successful products across clinical and consumer markets, Dallas-based Spark said.
by Sandra Engelland |
May 13, 2026
Michael Roughsedge, who most recently served as global chief sales officer at Avanade, replaces company founder Mike Reinhart, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board.
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by Sandra Engelland |
May 13, 2026
The new C-suite appointees are Lisa Hayashi as chief marketing officer and Bob Kalchthaler as chief financial officer. Both are seasoned tech leaders who help position iCOUNTER for growth, the Dallas-based company said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
May 7, 2026
Russell Weaver will lead Embark's talent acquisition and people strategy, guiding the optimization of people, process, and technology for faster hiring, excellent quality of talent, and diversity within the firm's growing workforce, Embark said.
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Diversified CIO Viral Tripathi [Composite image: Photo, Diversified; DI Studio background]
Diversified Names Veteran Tech Executive as CIO
by Sandra Engelland | May 6, 2026
Viral Tripathi will oversee Diversified's enterprise technology strategy, leading global IT across applications, cybersecurity, data and analytics, digital innovation, infrastructure, and business systems.
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by David Seeley |
May 6, 2026
Cenly Chen has been tapped as CEO and board member of Dallas-based ChronoScale, which was formed recently via a business combination of Applied Digital’s cloud computing business and California-based EKSO Bionics Holdings. It now operates as an independent public company delivering scalable, GPU-based infrastructure optimized for AI training, inference, and high-performance computing.
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by David Seeley |
May 6, 2026
Avesta Hojjati joins Netwrix from SecurityScorecard, where he served as CTO and led cross-functional teams spanning AI, data science, threat intelligence, product engineering, and core platform operations, taking a new platform from concept to production in under 12 months, Netwrix said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
May 5, 2026
Rick Marmurek—a CPA with more than 35 years of financial experience, including more than 15 years at Ribbon or its predecessor companies—has served as SVP, deputy CFO, and chief accounting officer since 2024 and as SVP and chief accounting officer since 2018.
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“Data is the most valuable asset in live events today, and we are strategically positioning our company to help our clients fully harness it,” said Leap Event's CEO and President Michael Marty.
Leap Event Technology Promotes President to CEO & President
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 30, 2026
“Data is the most valuable asset in live events today, and we are strategically positioning our company to help our clients fully harness it,” said Leap Event's CEO and President Michael Marty.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 30, 2026
Shoeb Javed has more than three decades of leadership experience in enterprise software product organizations, including senior executive product leadership roles at iGrafx, Worksoft, and Variview Technology.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 28, 2026
The new executives—Chief Investment Officer Louis Hsu, Chief Product and Strategy Officer Kristen Mirabella, and Chief Compliance Officer Cynthia Jackson—bring with them extensive experience at such leading financial institutions as Goldman Sachs, Schwab, U.S. Bank, BlackRock, and Grayscale, the firm said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 23, 2026
Alena Brenner will oversee all legal, risk management, government affairs, compliance, corporate social responsibility, and insurance functions for the Irving-based company, and serve as the primary legal advisor to the Builders FirstSource board.
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Ellie Doty [Photo, WFF; Composite Image, DI Studio]
Women’s Foodservice Forum Names Former Denny’s Exec as Chief Brand Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 23, 2026
Ellie Doty had been part of the same Denny's C-suite as former CEO Kelli Valade, who took the helm at WFF in January. Known for her strategic foresight, brand stewardship, and innovative thinking, Doty will target growing WFF's partnerships and membership, reaching new industry segments, and elevating the organization's offerings, the Dallas-based WFF said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 22, 2026
The new office is designed to simplify how organizations work with SMU—whether through research partnerships, workforce development, or student engagement.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 22, 2026
As the VC firm nears the closing of its $200 million fund, the addition of Beau Spradling as CFO and the establishment of a permanent headquarters at Old Parkland will bolster the firm for its next phase of growth as it prepares for future funds, Balerion said.
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by David Seeley |
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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