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

 

Brinker International Appoints Former McDonald’s Global CIO to Its Board

Frank Liberio most recently served as EVP and global chief information officer for Restaurant Brands International.
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CBRE Group Appoints Zalora CEO to Its Board
As CEO of Zalora, Gunjan Soni helms the leading fashion e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. Her appointment to CBRE's board aligns with the growing importance of technological expertise in the commercial real estate sector.
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Stryve Foods Elects Former Frito‑Lay Exec as Its New Board Chairman
by | Jul 12, 2024
Kevin Vivian, whose career has included a 32-year tenure at PepsiCo, most recently served as SVP of national account sales and VP/GM of Frito-Lay's $4 billion immediate consumption business. His expertise will drive Stryve’s mission to achieve profitability and scale in the healthy protein snacks market.
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Southwest Airlines Appoints Co‑Founder of India’s Largest Airline to Its Board
IndiGo Airlines Co-Founder Rakesh Gangwal has joined Southwest's board, bringing "decades of valuable experience as an executive and entrepreneur at some of the world's leading airlines."
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Sarah White, TechFW

TechFW Promotes Former Educator as New Director to Boost Operations and Strategic Partnerships

by | Jul 11, 2024
Sarah White, who pivoted from a career as a high school teacher to the world of tech startups in 2021, is taking on an expanded leadership position at TechFW to propel Fort Worth's entrepreneurial engine.
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Data Axle Expands Enterprise Solutions Team, Emphasizes AI Integration

Data Axle, a Dallas-based leader in data-driven marketing and business intelligence solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its enterprise solutions team. The company, which has been operating since 1972, said it is reinforcing its commitment to client success while pushing forward with strategic growth and technological advancement....

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TeamSupport Launches AI Chat Tool, Names Former PwC M&A Veteran as CEO

TeamSupport, a provider of customer support software, has appointed Grant Stanis as its new Chief Executive Officer while simultaneously unveiling AI Assist, a new conversational AI tool for support tickets....

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Dallas College Taps New Presidents for Its Mountain View, Brookhaven Campuses
by | Jun 28, 2024
As part of their responsibilities, Mountain View’s Macario Hernandez and Brookhaven’s Madeline Burillo-Hopkins will aim to bolster workforce opportunities in their communities.
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General Counsel Exits MoneyGram To Be Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Leading Crypto Firm

by | Jun 28, 2024
Robert Villasenor brings more than 25 years of experience to Seattle-based Coinme, where he will help navigate the industry’s legal and regulatory framework as Coinme grows.
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Former Symantec CMO Joins Zimperium to Lead Marketing Efforts

Zimperium, a Dallas-based global leader in mobile security backed by Liberty Strategic Capital and SoftBank, has named Michael Williams as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). According to the announcement, Williams brings over two decades of cybersecurity marketing experience to the role, positioning Zimperium for continued growth in the rapidly evolving mobile security landscape....

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Varsity Brands Appoints former Secret Service Agent as Chief Security Officer, Invests in Safety & Security Initiatives
by | Jun 28, 2024
In her new role, Lisa Olivieri will proactively manage Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands' integrated security and safety efforts across the company, its events, competitions, offices, and facilities, the company said.
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Dallas-Based Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Names New CEO
Michael Marcely, who served as Interim Chief Executive Officer, will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer of OBE.
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Movate Bolsters Leadership Team With Two New C-Suite Executives

Digital technology and customer experience (CX) services provider Movate has announced the addition of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Dariyus Setna and Chris Condon have been appointed as EVP and Chief Revenue Officers. Setna, who will oversee Digital Services, brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector....

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North Texas Fintech Triples Down in India, Boosting AI and Innovation Lab Efforts
by | Jun 27, 2024
Plano-based Trintech, which saw 20% year-over-year growth in Q1 bookings, announced its AI-focused Innovation Lab in May. Now it's expanding its India operations with a new Bengaluru center to support these initiatives and has hired veteran tech leader Ram Dwivedi as country manager.
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Ready to Rule: Texas Gov. Abbott Names Judges for New Dallas and Fort Worth Business Courts
by | Jun 26, 2024
Texas' new statewide Business Courts—eventually 11 across Texas—are aimed at swift resolutions for complex commercial disputes. Dallas and Fort Worth join Houston, Austin, and San Antonio as the first wave of cities to host these specialized courts, opening on September 1.
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