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

 

Water Cooler at Pegasus Park Has a New Director

by | Oct 25, 2024
Erik Moss brings more than 12 years of experience in the social sector to the position, where he will spearhead efforts to foster collaboration and community engagement, The Dallas Foundation and Lyda Hill Philanthropies said.
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Beauty Industry Veteran Named as CEO of Frisco-Based Performance Beauty Group
by | Oct 25, 2024
JuE Wong has held leadership positions at multiple businesses, including Moroccanoil, Elizabeth Arden, StriVectin, and Astral Brands.
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Dallas’ Axxess Appoints Healthcare Veteran as EVP of Talent Acquisition
by | Oct 25, 2024
Tim Ingram, who has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, will work closely with company leaders worldwide to ensure new hires continue to reinforce its award-winning culture, Axxess said.
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Westlake-Based Avodah Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

by | Oct 25, 2024
Longtime tech executive Jonathan Malek co-founded Practice Fusion, where he was chief technology officer from 2005 until its acquisition by Allscripts (now Veradigm) in 2018.
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Dallas’ Crux Capital Announces Promotion to Partner
by | Oct 25, 2024
Since joining the middle-market private equity firm in 2022, James Kay has been a driving force behind Crux Capital's growth and value creation efforts, playing a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, the firm said.
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Dallas’ ShiftKey Promotes EVP to Chief Financial Officer
by | Oct 25, 2024
During her time at ShiftKey, Bhavna Kamalia has come to oversee significant aspects of the company's financial operations, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives, the company said.
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Plano-Based Integer Holdings Names First Chief Operating Officer
by | Oct 25, 2024
Payman Khales will assume the newly created position during the first quarter of 2025 and Andrew Senn will take Khales’ place as the president of cardio & vascular at the same time.
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Dallas’ TCP Software Welcomes New Additions to Leadership Team

by | Oct 25, 2024
TCP, a provider of employee scheduling, time, and attendance solutions, said the additions of CRO Stu Story, CMO Casey Carey, and SVP of Product Management Praveen Kanyadi are aimed at accelerating the company's growth in the workforce management space.
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Finalists Announced for The Innovation Awards 2025, Presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates
The Innovation Awards 2025 recognizes 76 companies and trailblazers paving the way for the future of innovation in North Texas. Here's who made the finalists list.
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Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman
by | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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The Last Word: Lyric Stage’s Tricia Guenther on Her New Role at the ‘Musical-Preserving’ Theater Company
by | Oct 21, 2024
Dallas-based professional theater company Lyric Stage believes musicals can stir spirits and move audiences like nothing else. After more than 125 productions since its 1993 launch—including 21 world-premiere musicals and two Off-Broadway shows—the nonprofit continues its mission to develop and preserve the musical, which it calls “a unique art form.” To help achieve that goal, Lyric Stage announced it has appointed two key staff members to new roles.
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Family Entertainment Company Indoor Active Brands Announces Leadership Moves

by | Oct 18, 2024
The company said Sean Naughton has been appointed CFO and Jessica McDonald has been promoted to vice president of marketing at Altitude Trampoline Park.
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Spectral AI Names Company Founder As Its New Board Chairman
by | Oct 18, 2024
Dr. J. Michael DiMaio, who founded the predictive AI company in 2009 and served as its CEO and chairman from 2011 to 2020, currently holds a chief of staff post at Baylor Scott & White.
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Dallas’ Lyric Stage Appoints 2 Key Staff Members to New Roles
by | Oct 18, 2024
Tricia Guenther has been named patron services and co-artistic director, and Scott Guenther has been appointed managing & co-artistic director of Lyric Stage, which is on a mission "to develop and preserve the musical."
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Irving-Based Chips and Salsa Brand Xochitl Names New CEO and 3 Others to Leadership Team
by | Oct 18, 2024
Announcement of the new leadership team—including new CEO Jolie Weber—comes after a 50% investment in the company in May by Connecticut-based Forward Consumer Products.
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