Leadership

Dallas’ Global Specialty Materials Co. ATI Transitions to New President/CEO

by | Jul 11, 2024

Kimberly A. Fields has become president and CEO of Dallas-based ATI Inc. as part of a planned leadership transition in which she succeeds Robert S. “Bob” Wetherbee, who becomes executive chairman.

ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the global aerospace and defense markets, and critical applications in electronics, medical and specialty energy....

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MassChallenge Adds VP of Texas Strategy to Support Innovation and Entrepreneurial Growth
by | Jun 14, 2024
In Michelle Williams' previous role as executive director for The Dallas Entrepreneur Center's southern sector initiative, she helped build and launch The DEC @ Redbird. She brings more than 15 years of thought leadership in social impact and innovation to her new role at MassChallenge.
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Texas Capital Bank Appoints Chief Risk Officer
by | 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.
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Former-AT&T Business CEO Joins CSX Corp.’s Board of Directors
by | 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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RAVE Restaurant Group Announces Leadership Moves

by | Mar 29, 2024

Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group has undertaken what it called a strategic reshaping and significant upgrade of its executive team, signaling investors and franchisees alike that RAVE is focused on the continued expansion and development of its Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza brands.

“These new members of our team are all highly skilled and experienced pros who will be essential to building a strong future,” Brandon Solano, CEO of RAVE Restaurant Group, said in a statement....

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The Last Word: Jacobs’ Sindhu Avalokita on Women Taking the ‘Driver’s Seat’
by | Mar 27, 2024
NTXIA's new Urban Resilience Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with UT Arlington and UT Dallas, connects students from universities and higher education institutions across Dallas-Fort Worth with community and industry partners. The pioneering initiative "aims to nurture emerging leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges facing the North Texas community."
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Brinker International CFO Joe Taylor to Retire; New CFO and CIO Named Amid Executive Leadership Transition
by | Mar 8, 2024

Brinker International Inc., a Dallas-based restaurant company, has announced changes to its executive leadership team.

The updates include the retirement of Joe Taylor as EVP and chief financial officer, the appointment of Mika Ware as SVP and chief financial officer, effective June 27, and the appointment of Chris Caldwell as SVP and chief information officer....

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Southwest Airlines Announces More Executive Leadership Changes
by | Dec 1, 2023

Dallas-based discount airline giant Southwest Airlines Co. announced its latest round of executive leadership changes and organizational alignment, effective Dec.1, that the company said would provide additional focus and clarity to support its strategic priorities....

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Boyden Names New Managing Partner to Lead Dallas Office

by | Nov 10, 2023
San Francisco-based global leadership and talent advisory firm Boyden United States has named Issy Perez as a managing partner. He'll head the firm's Dallas office and serve as leader of the firm’s global consumer & retail practice.
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UNT Dallas Gets $651K TI Foundation Grant to Fund STEM School Principals Master’s Program
by | May 23, 2023
Beginning this fall, the grant will cover tuition and fees for candidates entering the rigorous, two-year Master of Educational Leadership program with a STEM concentration. Candidates will be drawn from Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster independent school districts.
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How UT Southwestern Medical Center Nurtures Next-Gen Health Care Leaders
by | Dec 30, 2022
As one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, nurturing employees for management and leadership roles is mission critical. The medical center, with its workforce of nearly 23,000, received the 2022 BOLD award for its leadership development. “As we do with our scientific, medical, and training missions, we apply data-driven strategies to nurture leaders who contribute to our institution’s culture of integrity, inclusiveness, and collaboration, and extend those qualities throughout the organization,” Holly Crawford said.
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Runway Growth Capital Adds to Life Science Team With New Dallas Managing Director
by | Aug 20, 2022
Brannon Morisoli will join the team at a time when life science is booming in North Texas. Most recently, Dallas-Fort Worth ranked for the first time in the "Top 20 U.S. metros for life science" 2022 report by CommercialEdge. 
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DI People: McLaren, Cyber Defense Labs, ResMan, and More Make Moves

by | Dec 3, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from ClubCorp, Excellarate, Dallas College, Arlington Economic Development Corporation, 5G LLC, Envy Gaming, Alpine Advanced Materials, Ryan, StatLab, and more.
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DI People: Masterplan, MediaKind, Neurolens, and More Make Executive Moves
by | Sep 17, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from GivingDNA, Hospice Source, Simmons Bank, Kimberly-Clark, Salesmanship Club of Dallas, Improving, Vinli, Independent Bank Group, and more.
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DI People: Match Group, KDC, BenefitMall, and More Make Moves
by | Sep 10, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from IOMAXIS, Lux Amber, Propelled Brands, Weitzman, and Priority Power.
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