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Executive moves, new appointments, and honors across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Lily Cabatu Weiss in the lobby of the Moody Performance Hall in Dallas' Arts District. [Photo: Andres Palos]
Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January
by Lance Murray | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2025
Shawn Colo brings a two-decade track record of success as an operator, investor, and entrepreneur building and growing businesses to Fort Worth-based Teton Ridge, which owns The Cowboy Channel and the Cowgirl Channel.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2025
Francisco Maella, the former CEO and CTO of Dobson Fiber, succeeds Gigapower's founding CEO, Bill Hogg. Since its 2022 launch, Gigapower has connected more than 150 municipalities to high-speed broadband across nine states, including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2025
The global professional services firm recently relocated its HQ from Irvine, California, to Dallas. Roger Carlile, founder of Ankura Consulting Group, takes the helm as Kate Duchene moves from the role of president, CEO, and board member to executive advisor through Jan. 3.
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Randol W. Curtis [Composite image; original: Thryve; AI Studio]
Thryve Wealth Management Names Former Strive CIO as Co‑Founder and Chief Investment Officer
by Lance Murray | Oct 30, 2025
“Thryve is providing families and foundations with an independent approach to wealth, centered around innovation and American exceptionalism, and there are few investment leaders who embrace that philosophy more than Randol Curtis,” CEO Gary K. Dorfman said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 30, 2025
Prime Data Centers said Donncha Ó Tuama and former Tesla exec Michael Hildebrand will help shape the company's next chapter, driving innovation and project delivery across its expanding data center portfolio.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 30, 2025
“Diversified’s strength has always come from doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, delivering quality, expertise, and consistency in support of our clients,” new CEO Paul Lidsky said of his company, which is recognized for designing and building some of the world’s most experiential environments.
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Fort Worth’s Bell CEO Named as Next Chief Executive of Textron; Bell’s CCO Will Take Her Former Post
by Lance Murray |
Oct 28, 2025
Lisa Atherton—who has been president and CEO of Fort Worth-based Bell since April 2023—will join Textron's board upon assuming her new role at the parent company on Jan. 4. Taking the CEO helm at Bell will be current chief commercial officer Danny Maldonado.
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80 Finalists Announced for 2026 Innovation Awards; Ross Perot Jr. Named First ‘Legacy of Innovation’ Honoree
by Quincy Preston | Oct 23, 2025
Now in its seventh year, the annual D CEO and Dallas Innovates awards honor innovators shaping the future of North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 23, 2025
Julie Peffer will oversee all financial, accounting, and IT, supporting the McKinney-based company’s continued growth as a U.S.-based manufacturer and innovator in mission critical power systems.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 23, 2025
Cindy DeArmond is frequently sought after by Fortune 500 companies and industry associations for her expertise in digital transformation, emerging technology, data analytics, and AI/GenAI strategy, the Dallas-based insurance tech platform said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 23, 2025
Mark Jones has been serving as Bonton Farms' interim president since July. The entrepreneur and philanthropist previously served as chairman of the nonprofit's board for three years, and has been affiliated with Bonton for five years.
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Merritt D. Westcott [Photo: via MWM]
Munck Wilson Mandala Names Merritt D. Westcott Chair of Firm’s Expanding Life Sciences Practice
by Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP | Oct 21, 2025
Bridging science and law, Westcott will drive MWM’s Life Sciences Practice into the next frontier of biotech and MedTech innovation.
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sponsored by Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
by Lance Murray |
Oct 20, 2025
Three years after World Insurance Associates consolidated its wholesale operations under a single modern brand—Novatae Risk Group—the Dallas-based firm is building on that momentum with a key executive hire.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 16, 2025
Scott Wilson brings more than two decades of strategic leadership expertise with a proven track record of developing and executing opportunities from boardrooms to front lines that grow businesses, cultivate innovation, and instill accountability, Plano-based Ryan said.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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