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

 

Dallas Mavericks Name Longtime NBA Executive as Team’s New CEO

by | Dec 18, 2024
Effective Jan. 1, former Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts replaces the retiring Cynt Marshall after her nearly seven years at the helm of the Mavericks NBA franchise.
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CYPHER Learning Adds 3 Senior Executives to Its Leadership Team
by | Dec 13, 2024
The three new senior leaders bring decades of expertise in revenue growth, legal strategy, and technological innovation to support CYPHER's growth trajectory and strengthen its position as a market leader, the company said.
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Dallas’ S2 Capital Promotes 8 to Senior Positions, Makes New Hire
by | Dec 13, 2024
The firm—a vertically integrated multifamily investment manager—said the moves underscore its continued growth and expansion. The promotions are for individuals in offices both in Dallas and across the U.S.
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Fort Worth’s RS Names HR Veteran as VP of People and Culture
by | Dec 13, 2024
D'Mar Phillips brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and executing transformative human resources strategies for various industries to his new role, as well as a reputation for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces that foster talent development, engagement, and organizational growth, RS said.
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Celanese Corp. Announces New CEO, New Board Chair

by | Dec 13, 2024
Scott Richardson, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been appointed as CEO and will join the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Edward Galante has been named as the company's new board chair, succeeding outgoing CEO Lori Ryerkerk.
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North Texas’ Criticore Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer
by | Dec 13, 2024
Michael Dawid has been appointed as the new CFO of Criticore, which serves advanced, mission-critical facilities through full lifecycle management of electrical and data infrastructure, turnkey engineering solutions, and comprehensive preventative maintenance services.
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Global Parking Companies ParkHub, JustPark Announce New COO
by | Dec 13, 2024
Based in London, Lina Margolin will play a key role in supporting the ambitious growth goals of both ParkHub and JustPark after the companies merged earlier this year.
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Scouting America Names New Chief Financial Officer
by | Dec 13, 2024
Oscar Raposo has more than 30 years of financial and operational experience across non-profit, industrial, consumer, and financial services industries in both the public and private domains, Scouting America said.
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Dallas Film Commission Names New Commissioner to Lead City’s Film/TV Efforts

by | Dec 13, 2024
Katie Schuck comes to the role at Visit Dallas from Georgia after more than eight years with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Her movie credits include location scouting for Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World."
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Darling Ingredients Announces CFO Succession Plan
by | Dec 13, 2024
Brad Phillips will retire on June 15, 2025, after 36 years at Darling, the company said. His position will be filled by current EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Robert Day in February. Sandra Dudley will succeed Day under the new title of EVP, renewables and chief strategy officer.
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Veteran Marketing Exec Joins Dallas-Based Ryan as CMO
by | Dec 13, 2024
Derek Thomas will serve as a member of Ryan's executive leadership team with oversight of development, implementation, and execution of the firm’s marketing and branding strategy, creative, global communications, and digital marketing. Ryan said.
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JLL Adds EVP of Data Center Solutions Group in Dallas
by | Dec 13, 2024
John Pasta will use his 13 years of expertise in this specialized sector in his new role of delivering customized solutions for Chicago-based JLL’s clients alongside the firm’s team of experienced leaders, the company said.
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PGA of America REACH Foundation Hires New Executive Director

by | Dec 6, 2024
As executive director, Jenny Lewis is the top management leader of the Frisco-based foundation, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.
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Dallas-based P10 Appoints Tech Veteran as Chief Information Officer
by | Dec 6, 2024
Mike Goodwin will lead the company’s data, technology, and infrastructure function, providing strategic leadership across the P10 platform.
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Fluor Announces CFO’s Retirement, Names Successor
by | Dec 6, 2024
Joe Brennan will retire as Fluor Corp.'s EVP and chief financial officer in July 2025. The Irving-based company's board of directors has appointed John Regan as his successor, effective March 1, 2025.
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FleishmanHillard Hires General Manager for Its Texas Business
by | Dec 6, 2024
Jennifer Little will lead Texas business for PR and marketing firm FleishmanHillard, including its offices in Dallas and Austin. She'll be responsible for the strategic plan and vision for FleishmanHillard Texas, overseeing client experience, business development, talent development, and staffing.
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