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Plano-based Pizza Hut Names President of Pizza Hut U.S

by | May 10, 2024
Juan Carlos "Carl" Loredo—the former global CMO for Wendy's—will assume responsibility for driving overall performance of Pizza Hut's U.S. business.
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Dallas’ iDonate Adds CFO, Executives to Its Leadership Team
by | May 10, 2024

Dallas-based iDonate has appointed Matt Kern as the new chief financial officer and head of operations for the provider of online fundraising software for nonprofits.

Joining Kern at iDonate are Kristi Collins, vice president of customer success and support, with over 19 years of industry experience, and Adam O’Brien, vice president of marketing, who has 15 years of B2B enterprise leadership....

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Irving-based The Expo Group Adds Two Executives
by | May 10, 2024
Former Switch CEO Darren Temple has been named chief growth officer of The Expo Group, which designs and manages trade shows and events. Rachel Mazzanti will also be joining the company as EVP of show sales.
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Pharmaceutical Strategies Group Adds to Its Leadership Team
by | May 10, 2024
Mike Sackett has been added as SVP of financial analytics, procurement, and consulting strategy and Rebekah Gregg has been promoted to chief operating officer.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Private Equity Lawyer as Partner in Dallas

by | May 10, 2024
Nate Christensen has more than 20 years of experience advising clients across a broad spectrum of complex transactions and capital structures in numerous industries, including energy, real estate, professional sports, financial services, professional services, and consumer goods.
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ATI Adds Veteran Exec To Lead High Performance Materials, Components Segment
by | May 10, 2024
ATI, which produces and sells specialty materials and complex components worldwide, said Netta Washington will guide the strategy and performance of the businesses within its HPMC segment, helping to continue to leverage the synergies and optimize the supply chain between them.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Names New Chief Global Growth Officer
by | May 10, 2024
Eric B. Jacobs joins Aimbridge after nearly 20 years at Marriott International. He succeeds Allison Reid, who served as Aimbridge's chief global growth officer from July 2022 to May 2024.
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Dallas-Based Smoothie King Appoints New CFO
by | May 10, 2024
Felder spent the last 16 years at global restaurant giant Yum! Brands, most recently serving as chief strategy officer where he led corporate strategy, investor relations, M&A, and Yum’s store innovation efforts.
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Dallas Is Named America’s No. 1 ‘Dog‑Obsessed City’ for Renters

by | May 10, 2024
A new analysis dug through Zillow Rentals' data on pet-friendly apartments and BARK’s data on BarkBox and Super Chewer subscribers, looking for "where renters and their pooches are most welcome in the U.S."
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Richardson-Based Lennox Launches New HVAC Line That Reduces Global Warming Potential ‘By Up to 78%’
by | May 10, 2024
New "low global warming" refrigerant regulations are slated to take effect in 2025. Lennox is getting ahead of the curve by rolling out a new line of HVAC systems that will use the "environmentally responsible" refrigerant R-454B.
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The Last Word: Spacee’s Skip Howard On the Rapid Rise of Generative AI in Knowledge Work
Dallas-based Spacee brings next-gen retail tech to life with virtual touchscreens and “invisible” inventory robots powered by AI. Its founder's insights lead him to believe knowledge work is being quickly replaced by generative AI.
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TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Raises $650K; Spotlights 2 Philanthropists
by | May 10, 2024

The 46th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon raised over $650,000, the second-highest amount in event history, through sponsorships, table and ticket sales, and donations, TACA, The Arts Community Alliance, announced.

TACA said the Silver Cup Award spotlights two philanthropists each year for their volunteerism and extraordinary support for arts and culture in North Texas....

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Frisco-Based iCode Signs 100th Franchise for Its National STEM-Learning Brand

by | May 9, 2024

Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015.

iCode said the agreement extends its national footprint and reinforces its commitment to advance STEM education nationwide.

“Reaching 100 locations is a landmark achievement for any franchise,” iCode Founder and CEO Abid Abedi said in a statement....

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Dallas-Based Nirav Tolia Returns to His CEO Role at Nextdoor
by | May 9, 2024
Nextdoor also added three new board members, including former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, to its board of directors. The appointments are part of a broader leadership transformation at Nextdoor, following the announcement that co-founder Tolia would return as CEO, replacing Sarah Friar.
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Dallas-Based Solidion Unveils Solid-State EV Battery Tech That Could ‘Dramatically Reduce’ Battery Weight, Volume, Cost
by | May 9, 2024
Solidion Technology's patented bipolar electrode-to-pack (BEEP) tech aims to simplify the design and manufacture of solid-state EV batteries. It does that by requiring only one casing and a small number of connectors, instead of the hundreds of housings and connectors required by today’s EV batteries.
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Automotive Apprenticeship Program Puts Survivors of Domestic Violence On the Road to Financial Independence
by | May 9, 2024
Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, On the Road Garage, and Capital One are working together to help women escaping abuse find valuable careers.
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