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TGI Fridays Appoints New U.S. President & COO and President of Int’l Markets & CFO

by | 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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Novatae Risk Group Adds Veteran Executive as COO
by | Nov 10, 2023
Von Breaux brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry across executive management, agency operations and administration, mergers and acquisitions, regional and national sales management, and business development and marketing.
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Caterpillar Appoints New COO and Names New Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer
by | Oct 16, 2023
Irving-based Caterpiller has appointed Joseph E. Creed, group president of its Energy & Transportation division, to the newly created position of chief operating officer. George Moubayed, current SVP of Enterprise Strategy, has been named to the additional role of chief sustainability and strategy officer.
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BuDhaGirl Appoints First President and Chief Operating Officer for Its Dallas-Based Luxe Lifestyle Jewelry Brand
by | Oct 6, 2023

Susan Alvarez has stepped into a pivotal role at BuDhaGirl LLC, taking the reins as its first president and chief operating officer. The Dallas-based luxury lifestyle brand, known for its iconic “All-Weather Bangles,” aims to amplify the growth of the innovative jewelry brand known for its mindfulness principles....

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Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints Veteran CPG Exec as COO, Says He’ll Assume CEO Role in Q2 2024

by | Sep 22, 2023
The company, with headquarters in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts, said Tim Cofer will join KDP on Nov. 6 and will work alongside current Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort while in a COO capacity, with a planned transition to CEO in the second quarter of 2024.

After the transition, Gamgort will become executive chairman of Keurig Dr Pepper.
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Arlington-Based Homebuilding Giant D.R. Horton Names New President/CEO
by | Sep 21, 2023
D.R. Horton has been the nation's largest homebuilder by volume since 2002 and has closed more than 1 million homes in its 45-year history. The company's Co-COO, Paul J. Romanowski, has been promoted to president and CEO, replacing David V. Auld, who will transition to executive vice chair of the board.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Taps Industry Veteran as 1st Chief Operating Officer
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vince Parrotta as chief operating officer, bringing with him more than 40 years of operations experience—most recently with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts— to this newly created position....

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TPG Appoints Veteran Executive as New Chief Operating Officer
by | Sep 8, 2023

Partner and board member Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri has been named chief operating officer of global alternative asset management firm TPG, which is based in Fort Worth and San Francisco....

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Frisco’s Informativ Adds Veteran SaaS Exec as Chief Operating Officer

by | Sep 8, 2023

Kimberly Lang has joined Frisco-based Informativ as chief operating officer, bringing with her decades of experience promoting technology at SaaS companies.

Informativ is a provider of credit-focused lead generation, credit report, and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets.

Lang is assuming the position previously held by Darin Larsen, one of the company’s founders, who is taking on a new strategic role as managing partner, credit services....

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TGI Fridays Promotes CMO to Chief Executive Officer to Lead Transformation
by | Aug 29, 2023

Restaurant industry veteran Brandon Coleman III has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-based TGI Fridays, charged with moving the company forward into a new era....

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Frisco Cost-Management Tech Platform Valify Makes C-Suite Moves
by | Aug 28, 2023

Frisco-based Valify announced the appointments of two key C-suite executives to the cost-management technology platform’s leadership team.

The company, which specializes in the classification and benchmarking of non-labor expenditures for healthcare providers, announced that Jessica Burns assumes the role of chief operating officer for Valify and Valify Solutions Group, an innovative group purchasing model tailored exclusively to hospital purchased services....

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Dallas’ Aethon Energy Announces C-Suite Moves
by | Aug 25, 2023

Aethon Energy Operating LLC announced that Andrea Wescott Passman has been appointed as chief operating officer, Kang Chen as chief information officer, and Kat Lyles as general counsel....

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Lincoln Property Co. Appoints Former Hamburg Commercial Bank Exec as CFO and COO

by | Jul 14, 2023

Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. has hired financial industry veteran Daniel Roth as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Roth will oversee Lincoln’s financial strategy and operations management, including technology and growth enablers, the company said. His appointment to Lincoln’s executive leadership team is part of the company’s next-generation growth plan led by Clay Duvall and David Binswanger who were elevated to co-CEOs in February....

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ATI Inc. Taps Company Veteran as President, Chief Operating Officer
by | Jun 9, 2023
As president, Kimberly Fields will take on an enhanced role in developing ATI's strategic direction as the company continues to drive shareholder return through attaining its 2025 targets and beyond.
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Silver Creek Midstream Announces Promotions of 2 Executives
by | Apr 21, 2023

Silver Creek Midstream LLC, an Irving-based private midstream company that operates crude oil gathering, transportation, and storage assets in Wyoming, has promoted two senior leaders.

Chris Storey has been promoted to President and CFO, where he will assist in the overall management of the Silver Creek organization....

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Brazos Residential Taps 30-Year Industry Veteran as Chief Operating Officer
by | Mar 31, 2023
Michele Flores has spent three decades in the multifamily industry, serving various roles in property management, including her most recent position as president of S2 Residential. She has led property operations for over 60,000 units cumulatively.
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