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

 

ReCode Therapeutics Appoints New Member to Board of Director

by | Dec 2, 2022

Dallas-based life science company ReCode Therapeutics has appointed Patricia “Trisha” Millican to its board of directors, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in the life science industry.

ReCode Therapeutics is a genetic medicines company using superior delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics....

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BRIX Holdings New CEO: 90% of Restaurant Loyalty Programs Are ‘Glorified Discount Programs’
by | Dec 2, 2022
BRIX CEO Sherif Mityas, who was previously chief experience officer at TGI Fridays, has assumed full leadership of BRIX Holdings' and Amici Partners Group's brands. The new CEO recently spoke at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indiana. Personalization is the secret to successful restaurant brands, he says. Here are takeaways.
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Smoothie King Adds 3 New Execs to its C-Suite Mix

by | Nov 29, 2022

Dallas-headquartered Smoothie King announced three new additions to its C-suite leadership team.

Chief Marketing Officer Marianne Radley; Chief Information Officer Juan Salas; and Chief People Officer Laura Scavone have been added to company’s C-Suite and will be responsible for leading effective, cross-functional teams to achieve Smoothie King’s strategic business goals, Smoothie King said in a statement....

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Computer Vision and AI Solutions Pioneer Spacee Adds Thiel Capital Managing Director, Former PayPal SVP to Advisory Board
by | Nov 29, 2022
Jack Selby was one of the original employees at PayPal. He later served as a corporate officer/SVP overseeing PayPal's international and corporate operations. Selby says he'll work with Spacee's team to bring its computer vision tech "to more businesses who will be leveraging AI innovation to streamline efficiencies, draw more customers into stores, and ultimately improve their bottom line."
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COMSovereign Names Permanent CEO, President, Director
by | Nov 29, 2022

Dallas-based COMSovereign Holding Corp., a developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, announced that David Knight has been appointed chief executive officer, president, and a director of the company....

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Dallas Baptist University Names Longtime Healthcare CEO as Business College Dean
by | Nov 29, 2022

Dallas Baptist University announced that Dr. Stephen Mansfield has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Business. He also will serve as a senior advisor to the president for strategic initiatives. ...

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EnLink Midstream Appoints EVP/CFO, EVP/COO; Will Seek Chief Commercial Officer

by | Nov 28, 2022

Dallas-based EnLink Midstream LLC announced that Benjamin D. Lamb has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) and that Walter Pinto was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer.

In a move related to these appointments, EnLink said that its commercial and business development teams, previously overseen by the COO, will be led by a chief commercial officer to be hired from outside of EnLink....

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Compliance Communications and Training Provider Broadcat Adds Director of Operations
by | Nov 28, 2022

Dallas-based provider of operationalized compliance training Broadcat announced that Kitty Holt has been appointed director of operations.

In that role, Holt will be responsible for maintaining and elevating organizational efficiency as Broadcat continues to scale....

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BGSF Appoints Chief Digital Officer to Leadership Team
by | Nov 28, 2022

BGSF Inc., a Plano-based national provider of consulting, managed services, and workforce solutions, announced that Melissa Phillips has been appointed to the new strategic role of chief digital officer on the company’s executive leadership team....

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Darling Ingredients Names EVP Successor at Collagen Brand Rousselot
by | Nov 28, 2022

Darling Ingredients Inc., an Irving-based company turning food waste into sustainable products and a producer of renewable energy, announced that Jeroen Colpaert will succeed Jos Vervoort as executive vice president, Rousselot (Darling Ingredients’ collagen brand).

Vervoort will retire effective June 30, after more than 16 years with the company. Colpaert’s new role is effective Jan....

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Nonprofit Incubator Impact Ventures Names Director of Programs

by | Nov 21, 2022

India Stewart was recently named director of programs at Dallas-based nonprofit incubator Impact Ventures.

Stewart is a self-described practical idealist, and her research and social impact work focuses on understanding disparities and exploring strategies to increase equitable access to economic, educational, and housing opportunities for all our neighbors and neighborhoods, Impact Ventures said....

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Ryan Adds 4 New Members to Its Board of Managers
by | Nov 21, 2022
Chairman G. Brint Ryan said adding these four board members "will bring instant value to our global network and further strengthen our leadership team.”
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First Foundation Inc. Announces Leadership Moves at the Top
by | Nov 21, 2022

Dallas-based First Foundation Inc. announced Monday that Chief Executive Officer Scott F. Kavanaugh has been named president of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank.

First Foundation Inc. is a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank.

“Enhancing Scott’s position to include the role of President is the most suitable, long-term transition for the organization,” lead independent director Max Briggs said in a statement....

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SMU Names Inaugural Vice Provost of Research, Chief Innovation Officer as It Pursues R1 Status
by | Nov 18, 2022
The appointment of Suku Nair, a leader in computer science and engineering who's been teaching and researching at SMU for more than 30 years, is part of a plan for SMU to achieve Carnegie Classification “R1” status, awarded to those universities with the highest levels of research.
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