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

 

Dallas Architecture Firm HKS Announces CEO Succession Plan

by | Dec 20, 2024
Heath May will take the CEO role in January 2026, after a year of apprenticeship and preparation alongside current CEO Dan Noble to ensure a "seamless and collaborative transition."
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Executive Returns to Dave & Buster’s as Chief Information Officer
by | Dec 20, 2024
Steve Klohn will rejoin Dave & Busters after recent changes, the company said. He had left earlier this year after spending a combined eight years with Main Event and Dave & Buster’s. Klohn was said to be "integral" in the company's June 2022 acquisition of Main Event.
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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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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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European Wax Center Names Former Dave & Buster’s Leader as Its New CEO, Board Chair
by | Dec 13, 2024
Chris Morris will take on the roles effective Jan. 8, succeeding David Berg, who will step down as CEO but remain a member of the company's board of directors.
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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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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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Fortress Solutions Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Revenue Officer
by | Dec 13, 2024
Dan Lakey will lead the company's revenue generation strategies, driving growth across key markets and expanding the reach of the FortressONE platform.
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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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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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Former CBRE Exec Chandra Dhandapani Named CEO of Magnit
by | Dec 6, 2024

Magnit, a California-based leader in contingent workforce management solutions, has appointed North Texan Chandra Dhandapani as its new chief executive officer. Dhandapani, who previously served as CEO of Global Workplace Solutions at Dallas-based CBRE, succeeds Teresa Carroll in a planned leadership transition.

Magnit provides technology-driven solutions that support organizations with hiring, compliance, and workforce optimization....

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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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