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David Oman [Photo: David Oman]
Texas Capital Bank Appoints Chief Risk Officer
by Lance Murray | May 31, 2024
Former PwC managing director David Oman will assume the role effective June 10 and serve as a member of the firm’s Operating Committee.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 31, 2024
The wave of promotions, made under the umbrella of DallasNews Corp., highlights the agency's focus on internal growth and industry leadership.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2024
Former Dallas-based AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow has been appointed to the board of directors of Jacksonville, Florida-based transportation company CSX Corp.
CSX made the announcement at its annual shareholders meeting, at which all 11 of the company’s director nominees were re-elected to one-year terms and Chow was appointed....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 31, 2024
Ruediger Nigbur has been promoted to VP and general manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Ray Bengermino has been appointed VP of U.S. sales. Their leadership comes at a pivotal time for AnX Robotica, said the company, which holds over 200 patents in advanced medical technology.
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Scott Drake joins CEC Entertainment as EVP, Chief Financial Officer. [Photo: CEC Entertainment]
CEC Entertainment Announces New CFO Amid Leadership Changes
by Lance Murray | May 31, 2024
Scott Drake—a financial guru with over 30 years of experience at companies such as Farmer Bros., Gamestop, and 7-Eleven—is now the CFO of CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. CEC announced a retirement and three promotions.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2024
George Killebrew, a mastermind behind the Dallas Mavericks' top-tier revenue generation and former Major League Rugby Commissioner, has joined the United Pickleball Association (UPA) as chief revenue officer. The UPA, which oversees the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, taps into Killebrew’s 20 years of experience as one of Mark Cuban's key executives to revolutionize the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
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by David Seeley |
May 31, 2024
RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace will be working to help replace the U.S. Air Force's current fleet of E-4B “Nightwatch” aircraft from its secure communications-focused facility in Richardson, north of Dallas.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 31, 2024
The appointment of Maryam Morse comes as Topgolf continues to innovate in the golf entertainment sector and expand its global footprint. Morse, who joins the company from Andrews Distributing, will oversee the Playmaker experience and support the company’s mental well-being platform.
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The world premiere of Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will happen in Plano starting September 20. [Image: Business Wire]
Real-Life Minecraft Experience To Get World Premiere in North Texas This September
by David Seeley | May 31, 2024
The best-selling video game of all time has inspired a "real-life, in-person" adventure called Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue—and it's getting its global debut at a site in Plano on September 20. Attendees will go on an epic rescue mission "at the crossroads of game design, experiential storytelling, and high-tech multimedia," organizers say.
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by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2024
Addus announced the sale of its personal care operations in New York, including fiscal intermediary services under the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. The public company's revenues topped $1 billion in 2023.
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by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2024
Lancaster's Crescent Regional Hospital said its first-in-U.S. integration of tech from Netherlands-based Holoconnects will enable doctors to "teleport" as a life-size 3D hologram and connect with patients in real time. It's just one way Crescent Regional aims to be "the hospital of the future."
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by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2024
Sow Good, a trailblazer in the freeze-dried candy and treat industry, said the new facility is designed to dramatically boost its production capacity and accelerate the company's ability to meet "soaring demand" for its innovative freeze-dried treats.
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Building a Global AI Community: A Conversation with Dan Sinawat of AI CONNEX
by EisnerAmper | May 30, 2024
Dan Sinawat, Founder of AI CONNEX, spoke with EisnerAmper on a recent episode of TechTalk about what it means to build an AI community on a global scale—and help lead the AI revolution. Dan, recently recognized by Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI as one of the Most Innovative Leaders in AI in DFW, aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world needs.
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sponsored by EisnerAmper
by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2024
Both companies said they are active in international markets, including Exceleron's existing team and pipeline in the rapidly evolving Indian prepay market.
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by David Seeley |
May 30, 2024
After raising $850 million between 2021 and 2023—including a $500 million minority equity investment from Koch Strategic Platforms—Richardson-based Mavenir continues to drive toward its goal of "end-to-end 5G transformation."
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by Lance Murray |
May 29, 2024
Solutions by Text has secured $110 million to expand its real-time payment technology within text messaging. The Dallas-area company's latest funding highlights its pioneering influence in the FinText sector.
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