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The Marketing Arm Agency Makes CEO, Executive Chairman Moves

by | Jan 26, 2023

Dallas-based agency The Marketing Arm has promoted President Trina Roffino to chief executive officer and elevated previous CEO Andrew Robinson to the new role of executive chairman.

TMA is an agency specializing in creating “cultural resonance for brands,” and is part of the Omnicom Advertising Collective, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.,...

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New CEO Takes Command at Dallas-based Jacobs
by | Jan 24, 2023

Bob Pragada took the reins of leadership Tuesday as CEO of Dallas-based Jacobs, one of the largest professional services companies in the world. 

Following its leadership succession plan announced in September, Pragada also is expected to join the company’s board of directors upon certification of the results of its annual meeting....

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Texas Instruments Announces New President, CEO to Succeed Rich Templeton
by | Jan 20, 2023

Texas Instruments, the Dallas-based semiconductor giant, announced that Haviv Ilan will become the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.

Current president and CEO Rich Templeton will remain with TI as its chairman, the company said....

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RKD Group Taps Nonprofit Marketing Veteran as its New Chief Executive Officer
by | Jan 13, 2023

RKD Group has appointed Chris Pritcher as chief executive officer of the Dallas-based fundraising and marketing solutions provider to North American nonprofits.

Pritcher succeeds Tim Kersten, who will transition to chairman of the board....

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Steven Huddleston is the new CEO of Ventra Health

Ventra Health Names Entrepreneurial Healthcare Leader as Chief Executive Officer

by | Jan 11, 2023

Ventra Health, a Dallas-based technology-enabled leader in revenue cycle management, practice management, and advisory services for hospital-based physician specialties, has appointed Steven Huddleston as CEO following the retirement of Mike O’Boyle.

Huddleston comes to Ventra after more than 20 years of leading healthcare organizations that have been at the intersection of transformational change in the RCM market, Ventra said....

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Lonny Warner is the new CEO at Reddy Ice.
Reddy Ice Taps Veteran Business Leader as CEO, President and Board Member
by | Jan 10, 2023

Dallas-based Reddy Ice LLC, the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in North America, announced the appointment of Lonny Warner as chief executive officer and president and as a member of its board of directors....

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Fortress Solutions Names New Chief Executive Officer
by | Dec 23, 2022

Plano-based Fortress Solutions has appointed John Shelnutt as its chief executive officer, replacing Brendon Mills, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Fortress Solutions is a global provider of critical infrastructure management and support services for telecommunications carriers, wireless networks, electronic vehicle charging stations, and IoT devices.

“Fortress has an incredibly deep bench of talent that has gained the respect of the largest telecom companies in the world and other providers of critical infrastructure for many years,“ Shelnutt said in a statement....

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Securonix Appoints New Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
by | Dec 9, 2022

Addison-headquartered Securonix Inc. announced Nayaki Nayyar has been appointed chief executive officer and member of its board of directors, effective immediately.

Securonix is a leader in Next-Gen SIEM, UEBA and SOAR, and at the same time, the company announced that founder and former CEO Sachin Nayyar (not related) has transitioned to the role of executive chairman of the board....

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Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Plans March Retirement

by | Dec 1, 2022
David Scullin will continue his leadership role through March 3 to facilitate the transition, while the board begins a national search for a new president and CEO. Efforts are underway to select an executive recruitment firm partner.

Here's a by-the-numbers look at CFT's impact and growth during Scullin's six-year tenure at the helm of the nonprofit.
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COMSovereign Names Permanent CEO, President, Director
by | Nov 29, 2022

Dallas-based COMSovereign Holding Corp., a developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, announced that David Knight has been appointed chief executive officer, president, and a director of the company....

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First Foundation Inc. Announces Leadership Moves at the Top
by | Nov 21, 2022

Dallas-based First Foundation Inc. announced Monday that Chief Executive Officer Scott F. Kavanaugh has been named president of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank.

First Foundation Inc. is a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank.

“Enhancing Scott’s position to include the role of President is the most suitable, long-term transition for the organization,” lead independent director Max Briggs said in a statement....

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Tuesday Morning Appoints New Chief Executive Officer, COO
by | Nov 12, 2022
The appointment of Andrew Berger follows the announcement that Fred Hand would be retiring from the CEO' s post and as a member of the company's board of directors.

In September, the Dallas-based retailer announced getting a new backer following its emergence from bankruptcy—one that’s familiar with the business and also owns local consumer brands Pier 1 Imports and RadioShack.
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Investor/entrepreneur Greg Alexander (right) has named Sean Magennis CEO of the new Capital 54 family office. [Photos: Courtesy Capital 54]

Capital 54: New Dallas Family Office Opens, Appoints Former YPO Global President as CEO

by | Jul 14, 2020
Capital 54 was founded to specifically focus on investing in boutique professional services firms. New CEO Sean Magennis will be responsible for expanding the family office's portfolio of companies and supporting their CEOs.
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DI People: Luminosity, Caruth Institute, RKD Group Make Leadership Moves
by | Mar 17, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive and leadership moves by North Texas companies and organizations, you'll also find news from Keurig Dr Pepper, JLL, Work Shield, Balekian Hayes, and more.
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DI People: Match Group, MoneyGram, AVIO Consulting, and Comerica Make Leadership Moves
by | Jan 28, 2020
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves, you’ll also find news from PrimeLending, RealFoundations, Higginbotham, Ryan, Women’s Foodservice Forum, and more.
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Match Group’s Longtime CEO Mandy Ginsberg Steps Down, New Chief Executive Named
by | Jan 28, 2020
Match Group also named Gary Swidler as chief operating officer, in addition to his role as chief financial officer.
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