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

 

BNSF Railway Co. Announces New CMO, Several Leadership Moves

by | Jun 4, 2024
Fort Worth-based BNSF is reshuffling its top executives, with Tom Williams stepping in as the new EVP and chief marketing officer in September, replacing Steve Bobb, who is retiring after 36 years. Additional promotions include key roles in transportation, service design, and intermodal marketing.
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Texas Capital Bank Appoints Chief Risk Officer
by | May 31, 2024
Former PwC managing director David Oman will assume the role effective June 10 and serve as a member of the firm’s Operating Committee.
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Texas Christian University Names First Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
In a strategic move, TCU has added a new executive role dedicated to driving forward-thinking initiatives and fostering innovation. The university has named Tom Wavering to take the post.
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Medium Giant Doubles Down on Leadership Promotions to Future-Proof Agency
The wave of promotions, made under the umbrella of DallasNews Corp., highlights the agency's focus on internal growth and industry leadership.
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AnX Robotica Appoints Industry Veterans to Leadership Team, Continues Innovation in Gastrointestinal Diagnostics

Ruediger Nigbur has been promoted to VP and general manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Ray Bengermino has been appointed VP of U.S. sales. Their leadership comes at a pivotal time for AnX Robotica, said the company, which holds over 200 patents in advanced medical technology.
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Dallas’ Spectral AI Appoints Chief Commercialization Officer
by | May 31, 2024

Dallas-based artificial intelligence company Spectral AI Inc. has appointed Jeremiah A. Sparks as chief commercialization officer. Spectral AI focuses on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care....

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CEC Entertainment Announces New CFO Amid Leadership Changes
by | May 31, 2024
Scott Drake—a financial guru with over 30 years of experience at companies such as Farmer Bros., Gamestop, and 7-Eleven—is now the CFO of CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. CEC announced a retirement and three promotions.
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MCE Systems Appoints Chief Strategy Officer
by | May 31, 2024

Israel-based software provider MCE Systems Ltd., with its U.S. office in Dallas, has appointed Jim Hudak as chief strategy officer. Hudak will focus on building and strengthening MCE’s channel partnerships and leading its AI initiatives....

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United Pickleball Association Taps Ex-Mavs Exec as Chief Revenue Officer

by | May 31, 2024
George Killebrew, a mastermind behind the Dallas Mavericks' top-tier revenue generation and former Major League Rugby Commissioner, has joined the United Pickleball Association (UPA) as chief revenue officer. The UPA, which oversees the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, taps into Killebrew’s 20 years of experience as one of Mark Cuban's key executives to revolutionize the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
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Topgolf Names New Chief People Officer
The appointment of Maryam Morse comes as Topgolf continues to innovate in the golf entertainment sector and expand its global footprint. Morse, who joins the company from Andrews Distributing, will oversee the Playmaker experience and support the company’s mental well-being platform.
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HKA Appoints Industry Veteran To Bolster Forensic Accounting Practice
HKA's latest strategic hire, Jeffrey Matthews, will be based in the Dallas office. He brings extensive experience in financial investigations and forensic accounting to the global consultancy.
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Pizza Hut Names Former PepsiCo and Taco Bell Executives as Global Chief Brand Officer and U.S. CMO, Respectively
by | May 22, 2024
Pizza Hut Hires Former PepsiCo and Taco Bell Executives for Global Chief Brand Officer and U.S. CMO Roles
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Innovative Leaders Vanderstraaten and Rohrman Inducted into North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame; Fraker and Grunnah Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards

by | May 17, 2024
The new Hall of Fame inductees are Bill Vanderstraaten and Scott Rohrman. In addition, Jack Fraker and Robert Grunnah received lifetime achievement awards at the May 1 awards presentation.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Adds 3 Lawyers to Intellectual Property Practice
by | May 17, 2024
Rhiannon D’Agostin and Adam Rehm have joined Norton Rose Fulbright as partners, and counsel Zack Cleary has joined the global law firm's IP practice as well.
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Fort Worth’s US Rail & Logistics Appoints SVP of Operations
by | May 17, 2024
The company said Andy Klinck has a proven track record in logistics and supply chain management and brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to his new role.
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North Texas’ MTX Group Appoints Chief Transformation Officer
by | May 17, 2024
As a pioneer Salesforce Certified Technical Architect since 2011, Nate Shilling shares a longstanding connection with the founding members of MTX Group.
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