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North Texas’ McKesson To Acquire Majority Stake in Florida Cancer Healthcare Network for $2.49 Billion

by | Aug 26, 2024
Florida-based Core Ventures was established by the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, a physician-owned community oncology practice. With the multi-billion-dollar acquisition, CORE Ventures will join McKesson's US Oncology Network to advance "affordable cancer care and better patient outcomes."
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North Texas’ Varsity Brands Acquired in Reported $4.75B Deal by NY‑Based KKR
by | Aug 26, 2024
Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands, a leader in academic apparel and memorabilia, was acquired from Bain Capital and Charlesbank. The company reaches more than 8 million athletes and students annually by servicing team sports, athletics, and spirit programs nationwide.
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The Last Word: Law Firm Leader Paul Genender On Dallas’ ‘Supercity’ Status
by | Aug 26, 2024
In June, the Dallas-based TXSE Group announced plans to launch the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), focused on Texas and the Southeast U.S., with $120 million in funding lined up from BlackRock, Citadel Securities, and other investors. That's led to national buzz about "Y'all Street" and growing global awareness of the city's financial and corporate momentum. 
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The Last Word: Strut Partners’ Don Allen On AI Market Success vs. Ping Pong Perks
Leaders light up LinkedIn thread on ex-Google CEO's work-life balance comment.
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Dallas’ Wondr Health Appoints New Chief Experience and Engagement Officer

by | Aug 23, 2024
The company said that in leading product strategy, Marin Hoffman will leverage the strength of the Wondr program to expand and diversify offerings for whole-person metabolic, emotional, and physical health transformation.
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Dallas’ Corgan Promotes Company Veteran to National Healthcare Practice Leader
by | Aug 23, 2024
Chris Grossnicklaus has more than 18 years of experience in the design industry, with his last seven years spent at Corgan in a leadership role in its healthcare practice.
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Dallas CEO Arun Agarwal to Chair Texas Economic Development Corporation Board
by | Aug 23, 2024
Governor Abbott appointed the Nextt CEO and civic leader to helm the board of the Corporation, the private entity in a public-private partnership promoting Texas business.
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FTI Consulting Appoints Dallas-Based Senior Managing Director in Data & Analytics Practice
by | Aug 23, 2024
The Washington, D.C.-based firm said Shelly Mady's hiring strengthens its presence in the Dallas area, which over the past few years has seen a substantial expansion of law firms, financial entities, and tech companies.
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Dallas’ CyrusOne Expands Senior Leadership Team with New Chief People Officer

by | Aug 23, 2024
The global data center developer and operator said Leslie Jones brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as chief human resources officer at Coalfire, a global cybersecurity company.
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Richardson Taps Interim Economic Development Director for Permanent Role
by | Aug 23, 2024
Chris Shacklett has served since February as interim director. Previously, he was assistant director of development services and planning for the North Texas city—one of many roles he's held there over the last 17 years.
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Dallas’ Onyx CenterSource Names Former Monster Worldwide Leader as Its New President/CEO
by | Aug 23, 2024
Scott Gutz will assume the role on Sept. 16 from Onyx's longtime leader Mark Dubrow, who has decided to retire and focus on his board responsibilities, effective Sept. 30.
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Careington International Announces New Chief Information Officer
by | Aug 23, 2024
Anthony Mustoe brings more than 25 years of experience as a seasoned technology leader in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, telecommunications, hospitality, and more.
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Southwest Airlines Appoints Former AA and US Airways Exec as VP of Pricing

by | Aug 23, 2024
Tim Lyon will focus additional attention on Southwest's yield and pricing discipline in the new role, the carrier said. He will oversee Southwest's pricing department, coordinating closely with business units that guide revenue management and sales.
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Nobl Q Acquires Seattle-Based Cloud Solutions Company Corezi
by | Aug 23, 2024
This is the fourth major acquisition Nobl Q has made in the past 12 months, executing its strategic growth plan "to bring sound, innovative solutions" to its growing customer base, the company said.
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Fort Worth’s AyuVis Gets FDA Fast‑Track Designation for Its Drug for Babies with a Chronic Lung Disease
by | Aug 23, 2024
Premature babies diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) face the risk of rehospitalization, delayed brain development, and respiratory problems throughout childhood. No FDA-approved therapies are available for BPD—which is why the new FDA designation for AyuVis's drug candidate, AVR-48, could lead to game-changing impact.
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Midway Musts for 2024: Check Out the Winners of the State Fair’s Big Tex Choice Awards
Sometimes innovation is about finding new ways to recontextualize legacy software applications to solve vexing real-world problems. This is not one of those times. These innovations are sweet, salty, sticky, and crazily inventive—and they'll be waiting for you Sept. 27-Oct. 20 at the State Fair of Texas.
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