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Scott Richardson (left) has been named Celanese's new CEO, and will join the board of directors. Edward Galante (right) will become chair of the Celanese board. [Photos: Celanese]
Celanese Corp. Announces New CEO, New Board Chair
by Lance Murray | Dec 13, 2024
Scott Richardson, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been appointed as CEO and will join the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Edward Galante has been named as the company's new board chair, succeeding outgoing CEO Lori Ryerkerk.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Michael Dawid has been appointed as the new CFO of Criticore, which serves advanced, mission-critical facilities through full lifecycle management of electrical and data infrastructure, turnkey engineering solutions, and comprehensive preventative maintenance services.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Based in London, Lina Margolin will play a key role in supporting the ambitious growth goals of both ParkHub and JustPark after the companies merged earlier this year.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Oscar Raposo has more than 30 years of financial and operational experience across non-profit, industrial, consumer, and financial services industries in both the public and private domains, Scouting America said.
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Katie Schuck has been chosen as the new commissioner of the Dallas Film Commission [Photo: Katie Schuck/LinkedIn]
Dallas Film Commission Names New Commissioner to Lead City’s Film/TV Efforts
by Lance Murray | Dec 13, 2024
Katie Schuck comes to the role at Visit Dallas from Georgia after more than eight years with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Her movie credits include location scouting for Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Brad Phillips will retire on June 15, 2025, after 36 years at Darling, the company said. His position will be filled by current EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Robert Day in February. Sandra Dudley will succeed Day under the new title of EVP, renewables and chief strategy officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Derek Thomas will serve as a member of Ryan's executive leadership team with oversight of development, implementation, and execution of the firm’s marketing and branding strategy, creative, global communications, and digital marketing. Ryan said.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
John Pasta will use his 13 years of expertise in this specialized sector in his new role of delivering customized solutions for Chicago-based JLL’s clients alongside the firm’s team of experienced leaders, the company said.
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Robin Potts, investment partner and chief investment officer of Canyon Partners Real Estate [Photo: CPRE]
Dallas’ Canyon Partners Raises $1.2B for Its Real Estate Credit Investment Strategy
by Lance Murray | Dec 12, 2024
Canyon's CRED III represents the firm's largest U.S. real estate debt fund to date, surpassing its $1 billion fundraising target and nearly doubling its $650 million predecessor fund.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 12, 2024
Featuring a 17-story office tower and a 30-story residential tower with "Dallas' highest swimming pool," Hi Line Square aims to be "a dynamic urban gateway" with inspired office spaces, luxury residential living, and curated retail, showroom, and dining experiences.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 12, 2024
The Cowboys are 5-8 in an increasingly woeful, injury-plagued season. But that hasn't hurt the team's bottom line. Far from it, says Forbes in its annual report on The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 12, 2024
A long line of service robots made by China-based Inbot Tech will soon be on display in Dallas, thanks to a new partnership inked by Plano's Sharing Service Global Corporation. The friendly-looking machines handle reception, delivery, security, cleaning, and table service tasks—and never ask for a day off.
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Photo: Amazon
Shopping for a Hyundai in Dallas? Now You Can Do It on Amazon
by Lance Murray | Dec 11, 2024
"Eliminating the need for negotiation," Amazon Autos now offers online automotive shopping from Hyundai dealers across major metros nationwide, including Dallas and three other Texas cities. The online marketplace aims to roll out additional auto brands in 2025. Here's how you can buy your next ride with a few clicks (plus a few other steps).
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 11, 2024
The Shop—located near Corgan's West End headquarters—features state-of-the-art tools including laser cutters, advanced 3D printers, and professional woodworking equipment, encouraging architects to get hands-on with their designs.
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![A Cruise robotaxi, pictured in Downtown Dallas in June 2024, could potentially benefit from U.S. Patent No. 12062290. Recently granted to GM Cruise Holdings and invented by Dallas’s Clifton Trigg Hutchinson, the patent describes a system for dynamically dispatching autonomous vehicles. This technology enables real-time route adjustments based on user location updates, enhancing urban transport efficiency. [Photo: Cruise]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cruise-robotaxi_Dallas-970x464-1-360x203.jpg)
by David Seeley |
Dec 11, 2024
Cruise robotaxis first popped up on Dallas streets in October 2023 following the start of operations with public riders in Austin. But a Cruise-involved pedestrian crash in San Francisco put operations on hold for several months. Now, amid staggering losses, GM says it will stop funding the unit, likely shutting it down for good.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 11, 2024
Fort Worth-based Ratliff is one of many North Texans who've weighed in on a recent Texas Monthly story titled In Defense of "Y'all," a Perfect Word. Writer Dan Solomon wrote the piece in response to a New York Times opinion column which pooh-poohed "y'all" as "much too slangy, regional or what you might even call ethnic to ever gain universal acceptance."
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