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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Tracey Brown, VertexOne CEO [Photo, VertexOne; Composite, DI Studio]
VertexOne Appoints Former Vertafore Exec as Its New CEO
by David Seeley | Apr 13, 2026
Tracey Brown joins VertexOne—a leading provider of cloud software "designed to revolutionize the customer experience within the energy and utility industry"—with more than two decades of executive leadership experience. Her most recent post was at Vertafore, an Ohio-based global tech company serving the insurance industry.
by David Seeley |
Apr 9, 2026
Dallas-based Bestow said Meagan Ward strengthens its senior leadership team as the company expands its "product offerings, platform capabilities, and strategic partnerships" following the 2025 close of its $120 million Series D round.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 9, 2026
Founder and CEO Chakri Gottemukkala said Gabe Cortes "brings a unique combination of strategic financial and operational experience to the CFO role that will help us scale our global impact and realize our fullest potential." Known for its AI-powered Digital Brain platform, Dallas-based o9 was valued at $3.7 billion in 2023.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 9, 2026
CEO Vincent S. Capone called the hiring of David McGuire "another important step in strengthening Spectral AI’s financial leadership and strategic readiness as we prepare for commercialization of the DeepView System."
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Alec Hagey, left, and Scott Cooke [Photos TFS]
Toyota Financial Services Announces CEO Transition
by David Seeley | Apr 6, 2026
Scott Cooke's 23 years at the Plano-based company "has been instrumental in shaping Toyota Financial Services into the strong, customer-focused organization it is today," said TMNA COO Mark Templin. TFS Executive Adviser Alec Hagey assumes the role of president and CEO effective today.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 2, 2026
Paul Hallen will oversee Nanoscope's global operations, including commercial readiness, supply chain, and cross-functional execution, as the company works toward regulatory approval and launch of MCO-010 (MOGENRY), a therapy developed to treat retinitis pigmentosa.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 2, 2026
Adrianne Lee most recently served as president and CFO at Bed Bath & Beyond, which today announced its acquisition of Coppell-based The Container Store.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 1, 2026
After an integration period, KDP plans to separate into two independent, U.S.-listed publicly traded companies, creating a Frisco-based Beverage Co. and a Global Coffee Co., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, with international headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Rafael Oliveira will be CEO of the future Global Coffee Co. and Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Tim Cofer will serve as CEO of the future Beverage Co.
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Sean Foster, chief revenue officer, left, and Marc Solomon, chief marketing officer [Photos: HITRUST]
HITRUST Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Mktg. Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Mar 26, 2026
The appointments of Sean Foster and Marc Solomon come as enterprises face growing complexity in digital ecosystems, regulatory pressure, and supply-chain threats that demand more comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity assurance and risk evaluation, Frisco-based HITRUST said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 26, 2026
The 21-year-old Dallas firm said the hire is key development as it looks to expand and diversify its portfolio. John Martus brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 26, 2026
Prashant Lamba will oversee RGP’s technology vision and execution to advance a seamless digital ecosystem that supports the firm’s integrated model for both consulting and on-demand services, the Dallas-based global professional services firm said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 25, 2026
"With Jason Anderson leading the Dallas offering, we're bringing experienced, hands‑on financial leadership directly into one of the most influential private‑capital markets in the U.S.,” said Brian Smith, head of Ocorian's CFO Solutions U.S.
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Anuj Kadyan [Photo: CBRE, Composite image: DI Studio]
McKinsey Exec To Join CBRE as Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Mar 23, 2026
In addition to advising some of the world's leading AI, cloud, and technology companies on key strategies, M&A, and commercial operations, Anuj Kadyan has led large-scale technology and AI transformations for major companies in other industries, Dallas-based CBRE said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 18, 2026
In this newly created role, Zahir Khoja will join Richardson-based RealPage's executive management committee and report directly to President and CEO Dirk Wakeham, overseeing the company's financial technology strategy and operations.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 18, 2026
Adding Stuart Skeates and Jacob Hormes to the team bolsters Kane & Company’s ability to deliver on its mission while expanding its geographic footprint and deepening its expertise across technology, consumer, healthcare, industrials, and business services, the firm said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 12, 2026
As CRO, Laura Neal will oversee Embark's growth initiatives, expand strategic partnerships and alliances, and lead the company's end-to-end commercial strategy, Embark said.
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