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

 

Clockwise from left: Nancy Best, Pascal Desroches, Tony Canales, Ronit Ilan, and Trey Cox. [Photos via United Way]

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Announces New Board Members, Leaders

by | Sep 15, 2023

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas starts its 2023-24 fiscal year with new senior executives as well as a new slate of officers and committee chairs who are dedicated to creating the opportunity and access for all North Texans to thrive.

“The region’s top business and community leaders continue to reinforce their commitment to creating the access for all North Texans to thrive by investing their time to serve on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas,” said Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas....

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SVP Dallas Announces 30 Young Professionals for 2023-24 Dana Juett Resident
by | Sep 15, 2023

This year’s cohort of 30 Dana Juett Residents has been announced by Social Venture Partners Dallas.

The cohort of young professionals represent a wide range of personal experience and professional expertise, SVP Dallas said. Over the next nine months, the residents will get a hands-on training in venture philanthropy.

SVP Dallas said that opportunities during that time will enhance the residents’ learning in a variety of ways, including hosting a session or sponsoring various aspects of the cohort experience....

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Climate Commodities Finance Partners Launches with Former Family Office Exec as President
by | Sep 15, 2023
The new CCFP president was portfolio manager at Headington Companies, a multibillion-dollar single-family office based in Dallas.
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Dallas’ Krista Software Announces New Chief Executive Officer
by | Sep 8, 2023
With new CEO Michael Haske at the helm, the company is poised for its next chapter of innovation and expansion, Krista founder John Michelson says. Under his guidance as CEO, the Dallas-based AI firm has grown from "concept to a reality": Today, the company has "five-, six-, and seven-figure annual contract value transactions," according to the founder.
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LGT Financial Advisors Announces New Leadership Additions

by | Sep 8, 2023

Dallas-based LGT Financial Advisors LLC announced the additions of John Bullman as chief investment officer and Josh Orton as senior financial advisor.

“We are excited about bringing on John within our expanding team at LGT Financial Advisors. John brings significant experience managing investment risk and constructing effective portfolios. John will collaborate with the advisors and clients to ensure investment allocations are aligned with goals and objectives,” Managing Partner-Elect Dawn Möeder, CA said in a statement....

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Dallas’ Fast-Casual Asian Fusion Concept Bonchon Adds Chief Growth Officer
by | Sep 8, 2023

Suzie Tsai has been named chief growth officer at Dallas-based Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its distinctive Korean double-fried chicken....

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TPG Appoints Veteran Executive as New Chief Operating Officer
by | Sep 8, 2023

Partner and board member Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri has been named chief operating officer of global alternative asset management firm TPG, which is based in Fort Worth and San Francisco....

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Autonomous Lawn Mower Startup Graze Adds Two to Its C-Suite
by | Sep 8, 2023

Autonomous commercial lawn mower developer Graze Inc. has appointed Ellen Bruno as chief of staff and Eddie Shaw as chief technology officer of the Santa Monica, California-based startup with ties to North Texas....

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Kimberly Lang, Chief Operating Officer, Informativ

Frisco’s Informativ Adds Veteran SaaS Exec as Chief Operating Officer

by | Sep 8, 2023

Kimberly Lang has joined Frisco-based Informativ as chief operating officer, bringing with her decades of experience promoting technology at SaaS companies.

Informativ is a provider of credit-focused lead generation, credit report, and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets.

Lang is assuming the position previously held by Darin Larsen, one of the company’s founders, who is taking on a new strategic role as managing partner, credit services....

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CyrusOne Promotes Company Veteran to Senior Vice President of Engineering
by | Sep 8, 2023

Dallas-based data center developer and operator CyrusOne has promoted Jim Roche to senior vice president of engineering.

CyrusOne, which specializes in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions, said Roche will lead its engineering development team, overseeing engineering and design services including power and usage projections, floor planning, connectivity assessments, and implementation scheduling​....

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Stream Data Centers Adds Industry Veteran as VP of Global Accounts, Platform Strategy
by | Sep 8, 2023

Dallas-based Stream Data Centers announced what it called a strategic buildout of its leadership team with the addition of Jose Ruiz as senior vice president of global accounts and platform strategy....

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Capillary Technologies Adds Brierly Exec as Global Head of Human Resources
by | Sep 8, 2023

Capillary Technologies, an India-based global leader in loyalty technology solutions, has promoted Melody Mitchem to global head of human resources.

The company said that her appointment comes as a result of her contributions to the company since her arrival through Capillary’s acquisition of Frisco-based Brierley+Partners earlier this year....

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Adam Hodges

Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints MedTech Executive as VP of Sales and Marketing

by | Sep 8, 2023

Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Inc. has appointed veteran medtech sales executive Adam Hodges as vice president, sales and marketing. Perimeter is based in both Dallas and Toronto.

Perimeter Medical Imaging AI aims to transform cancer surgery with ultra-high-resolution, real-time, advanced imaging tools to address areas of high unmet medical need.

“I am excited to welcome Adam to the Perimeter team as our senior leader responsible for the strategy and execution of our sales-related goals....

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Trintech Announces C-Suite Moves to Fuel Strategic Growth
by | Sep 7, 2023
Following the acquisition of Fiserv's Reconciliation Business, Trintech CEO Darren Heffernan says the company's focus is on scaling. The company's strategic leadership shifts are aimed at bolstering growth and enhancing its approach to financial process innovation
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NTT DATA Names New Leader for Health Plan & Life Sciences Business
by | Aug 31, 2023

IT industry veteran Craig Hovda has joined NTT DATA Services, a Plano-based digital business and IT services leader, to lead its Health Plan & Life Sciences business....

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Edge Data Center Provider DartPoints Appoints Chief Financial Officer
by | Aug 31, 2023

DartPoints, a Dallas-based edge data center platform, has appointed veteran financial executive Angelika Torres as chief financial officer.

Her hiring was a strategic decision driven by a period of tremendous uptake in its colocation, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and high-performance computing solutions, the company said....

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