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Pretzilla's Pretzel Burger Bun [Photo: Pretzilla]
Highlander Partners Announces Brands Merger, Pretzilla Spinout
by Lance Murray | Dec 18, 2023
The merger of Benestar Brands with Palmex S. de R.L. de C.V. creates a powerhouse in the North American salty snack industry, Highlander said—positioning the combined entity as one of the leading providers of Hispanic and better-for-you salty snacks.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 18, 2023
U.K.-based Evtec is a supplier of proprietary mission critical parts for the electric vehicle, hybrid, performance, and luxury OEM automotive markets to brands including JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover), Aston Martin, Ford, and Bentley.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 18, 2023
London-based Elixirr—which has an office at HALL Park in Frisco—said the deal marks the latest step in the firm's strategy to diversify its service offering, expand its global presence, and become the fastest-growing U.S. challenger consultancy in 2024.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 18, 2023
“Our mission is to clear the path so that every member of our Hispanic communities has the opportunity to reach their full potential," said Regina Montoya, the foundation's executive director.
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Left to right: Nehal Raj, Jeffrey Rhodes, and Josh Baumgarten [Photos: TPG]
Investment Firm TPG Inc. Expands its Board of Directors
by Lance Murray | Dec 15, 2023
Nehal Raj and Jeffrey Rhodes serve as co-managing partners of TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity business, and Jim Baumgarten as co-managing partner of TPG Angelo Gordon, the firm’s diversified credit and real estate investing platform.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
The First Command Military Advisory Board is a select group of retired senior flag officers and senior enlisted leaders representing each branch of the nation’s military services. Its members advise company leadership on how to best serve the financial interests of America’s career military families.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
Caterpillar said that Kaiser—a 23-year company veteran—will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power Systems Division, Electric Power Division, Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division, Cat Reman (remanufactured parts), and the Electrification and Energy Solutions Division.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 15, 2023
During Cynt Marshall's one-year term chairing the board of the Dallas Regional Chamber, she will preside over the DRC’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all people in the Dallas region. The DRC also named BCBSTX President Jim Springfield as its 2024 board chair-elect.
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Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit [Image: Frito-Lay]
The Last Word: Lars Williams on the First-Ever Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit
by David Seeley | Dec 15, 2023
Chip-loving spirit fans have spent their adult lives dividing their loyalties between bags of crunchy chips and bottles of spirited spirits—until now. This week, Plano-based Frito-Lay announced the launch of the first-ever Doritos Nacho Cheese spirit, in a collaboration with Copenhagen-based Empirical spirits.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 15, 2023
Westlake-based Charles Schwab is making the holidays a little brighter for families in need, with more than 3,200 employees across the country volunteering to pack more than half a million nutritious meals to be distributed within their local communities. The Charles Schwab Foundation granted a further $750,000 to local food banks and nonprofits, "addressing a critical need this holiday season."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Southlake-based CareerPhysician LLC, a national leader in executive search and academic leadership development in child health, announced that Bruce Rubin, M.D. has been added to the Child Health Advisory Council, an advisory group of senior and emeritus chiefs and chairs who mentor and guide the next generation of child health leaders....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Emily Henry has joined Boston-based Suffolk’s Dallas-Fort Worth team as director of business development, supporting the growing demand for construction and the builder’s rapid expansion into DFW....
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Both execs will report to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally. The moves come about a month after the casual dining chain appointed Spangler, a longtime board member and seasoned restaurant executive, as its new CEO.
TGI Fridays Appoints New U.S. President & COO and President of Int’l Markets & CFO
by Lance Murray | Dec 14, 2023
Both execs will report to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally. The moves come about a month after the casual dining chain appointed Spangler, a longtime board member and seasoned restaurant executive, as its new CEO.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Dallas-based healthcare company Tenet Healthcare Corp. has appointed industry leader Vineeta Agarwala, M.D., Ph.D., to its board of directors, effective immediately.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Chris Fallon has been named senior vice president, chief information officer by Dallas-based Wingstop and will lead the brand’s enterprise and restaurant technology solutions, IT infrastructure, and information security....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 14, 2023
Joe Porter has been appointed senior vice president of dealer training by Dallas-based Brightline Dealer Advisors, the largest independent insurance agency servicing the automotive market.
To his new role, Porter brings more than 25 years of extensive, hands-on training and consulting experience in the automotive retail, wholesale, and dealer wealth-building segments....
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