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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
European Wax Center has appointed Jenni Kayne CEO Julia Hunter to its board of directors. [Photo: Jenni Kayne]
European Wax Center Adds Veteran Exec to Its Board of Directors
by Lance Murray | Aug 9, 2024
Julia Hunter is the CEO of luxury California lifestyle and fashion brand Jenni Kayne. During her 10-year tenure as CEO, Jenni Kayne has grown revenue 40 times over through both the company's e-commerce platform and its expanding brick-and-mortar footprint.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Chris Smith is a former Friends board president and longtime board member and brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, marketing, and strategic planning to the organization, Friends said.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
David Wilson, group VP and president of Toyota Racing Development U.S.A, will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed him as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Plano-based Toyota Motor North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Fortis said Robert West has a proven track record in scaling AR and AP payments businesses through partnerships and will lead the company's B2B expansion.
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Research Bridge Partners' CEO Lydia McClure, Ph.D. [Sources: Research Bridge Partners; MadamLead/istock]
Texas-Based Research Bridge Partners Taps New Board Leadership to Drive ‘High-Quality Investment Opportunities’ in Biomedical Innovation
by Quincy Preston | Aug 9, 2024
With a new CEO and three seasoned industry veterans joining its board, Research Bridge Partners is focused on moving university innovations from the lab to the marketplace.
Last year, the Texas-based nonprofit, in collaboration with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, invested $4 million into North Texas’ UT Southwestern Medical Center, bolstering efforts to transform groundbreaking research into viable companies.
Last year, the Texas-based nonprofit, in collaboration with Lyda Hill Philanthropies, invested $4 million into North Texas’ UT Southwestern Medical Center, bolstering efforts to transform groundbreaking research into viable companies.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 9, 2024
Kelly Pracht was recently named to Sports Business Journal’s 2024 class of SBJ Game Changers, recognizing female sports business executives. She's the only technologist and one of only two women from the sports betting industry to be included.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 7, 2024
Known for their work in economic development, community development, and nonprofit, Jorgenson Pace will conduct high-level searches nationwide for leadership positions in economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, downtown development, government, and other not-for-profit organizations.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 6, 2024
UTA West will be developed as part of a multiyear plan to serve more than 10,000 students, the university said. The new campus will be dedicated to fostering economic development and meeting the educational needs of one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.
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Joshua Burris speaking at an event being held at the prestigious Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, PA. [Photo: The Yadot Group]
Yadot Group Appoints Retail Veteran as Acting Chairman of the Board
by Lance Murray | Aug 2, 2024
Retail veteran Josh Burris has been appointed acting chairman of the board of The Yadot Group, a Dallas-based global advertising services company.
Burris has more than 25 years of experience leading high-growth organizations. His appointment is effective Oct. 1. Yadot Group founder Kyle Borgman will step down as acting chairman to prioritize a new role as the global chief executive officer and focus on domestic and international emerging market expansion, the company said....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Brian Price will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating business operations in the Phoenix, Houston, and Dallas markets.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Kathleen Traynor DeRose has joined the board of directors of Taxwell, the combined company that brought together Drake Software and TaxAct. The firm is headquartered in Dallas and Franklin, North Carolina.
DeRose has had an extensive career in finance and fintech and serves as a non-executive director for Experian, Enfusion, Voya Financial, and the London Stock Exchange Group....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Howard Ungerleider is an operating adviser to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Previously, he was president and CFO of Dow Inc., where he was a member of Dow’s senior executive committee.
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Mitchell Lee [Composite photo; original: Triumph Financial ]
Dallas’ Triumph Financial Appoints Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
by Lance Murray | Aug 2, 2024
Mitchell Lee has been appointed chief risk and compliance officer by Dallas-based Triumph Financial Inc., the company announced.
Lee will be responsible for providing strategic oversight of Triumph’s enterprise risk and compliance efforts, including driving the ongoing development of a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework across all divisions of Triumph Financial including TriumphPay, Triumph, and TBK Bank....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Sarita Narson Jairath will oversee the strategy and execution of P10’s organic growth opportunities by deepening and expanding global client relationships, developing new products, and augmenting the market positioning of P10 and its affiliated managers.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Plano-based ImpactQA has appointed Yogeesh Gangaiah as its AVP of Quality Engineering, a role in which Gangaiah will lead the company’s SAP Security and DevSecOps practices.
ImpactQA said Gangaiah will drive its strategic partnerships and reinforce the company’s commitment to enhancing its SAP security capabilities and providing clients with robust, cutting-edge security solutions....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2024
Mike Butler joins a newly created board that will be composed of accomplished leaders from various healthcare organizations. They will serve as "trusted advisers, leveraging their extensive industry expertise to unlock new market opportunities," the company said.
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