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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Gradalis CEO Steven Weinstein [Photo: Gradalis]
Biotech Co. Gradalis Names Former Novartis Exec as Its New CEO
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 14, 2026
With more than two decades of experience in life sciences leadership, venture capital, and company building, Steven Weinstein brings a track record of guiding innovative healthcare organizations from early-stage development through commercialization, Carrollton-based Gradalis said.
by David Seeley |
Jan 13, 2026
The Frisco-based provider of fraud prevention, compliance, credit, and payments technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries said Nick Brignola's experience managing financial operations for data-driven companies "aligns with our focus on innovation and service."
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 12, 2026
With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy and community impact, Monica Christopher is widely respected for her ability to bring together strategy, resources, and outcomes to achieve lasting change, the foundation said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 7, 2026
Since 2021, Robbie Baty has represented tenants on over 8.9 million SF of transactions, advising on major projects including the Santander Consumer USA headquarters lease—the largest office lease completed in downtown Dallas in the past five years.
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NanOlogy Fractional Chief Medical Officer John Goldberg, MD [Composite image; source: John Goldberg/LinkedIn]
NanOlogy Names Biotech Veteran as Fractional Chief Medical Officer
by David Seeley | Jan 7, 2026
John M. Goldberg, MD, has had recent CMO roles at Rafael Holding, a healthcare investment, family office, and biotechnology company, and at Oncorus, a biopharmaceutical company developing an intratumorally delivered viral immunotherapy for cancer.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 6, 2026
Walter Juergens will be responsible for all aspects of the company's financial management, driving change and financial strategy across the organization, the firm said, and will be a key contributor to the Novatae executive leadership team and World's corporate financial leadership team.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 5, 2026
A former instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School—also known as TOPGUN—Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm will accelerate innovation at Blue Yonder Defense Solutions, an arm of Arizona-based Blue Yonder that has a significant presence in the Dallas area.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 5, 2026
Chris Marshall—a mortgage, banking, and fintech leader who previously served as vice chairman and president of Dallas-based Mr. Cooper—will work closely with customers to implement Sagent’s end-to-end Dara platform at scale, the company said.
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The Fort Worth oncology company tapped former Salarius Pharmaceuticals CEO David Arthur to lead its push toward commercialization, including a planned IND for a rare pediatric brain cancer program.
NanOlogy Names CEO as Its Tumor-Targeted Cancer Drugs Near Key Regulatory Milestones
by Sandra Engelland | Dec 30, 2025
The Fort Worth oncology company tapped former Salarius Pharmaceuticals CEO David Arthur to lead its push toward commercialization, including a planned IND for a rare pediatric brain cancer program.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 27, 2025
Founder Wayne Powell moves into the chairman role as the senior living operator—now overseeing 32 communities and more than 5,000 residents—prepares for its next phase of growth.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 26, 2025
The leadership changes, effective Jan. 1, also include a new global chief operating officer for CBRE’s Advisory Services segment.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 15, 2025
Frank Rash brings 35 years of experience to the Dallas-based cinema trade organization, including serving as a member of the senior leadership team at AMC Entertainment.
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Sudipto Mitra, Chief Revenue Officer, Simplilearn [Composite image, DI Studio. Photo, courtesy of Simplilearn]
Simplilearn Names Former Accenture Exec as Chief Revenue Officer
by Sandra Engelland | Dec 12, 2025
The Blackstone-backed digital upskilling company taps a veteran enterprise and SaaS executive as it expands its commercial business.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 11, 2025
In the newly created role, Edward "Stevie" Smith will oversee Qarbon's growth strategy, business development, capture management, and strategic partnership initiatives, reporting directly to CEO Michael Canario.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Dec 11, 2025
James Robert "Rob" Foster brings both operational expertise and financial discipline to the CFO role, the company said. He most recently served as president of ATI's specialty alloys & components business.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 11, 2025
When he steps into the role in February 2026, Marc Winniford will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, tax, and treasury at MoneyGram, and will play a central role in advancing the company's ongoing finance transformation.
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