Leadership

Amber International: Brunei Investment Agency Executive Noorsurainah Tengah Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 25, 2026

Amber International Holding Limited announced the appointment of Noorsurainah Tengah as an independent director of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2026. Tengah will also serve on the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Investment Committee.

QuantumCore: Board Appoints David Marantz As Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 25, 2026

QuantumCore announced the appointment of David Marantz to its board of directors as the company continues advancing its quantum infrastructure and enabling hardware technology strategy for the quantum computing ecosystem.

Wendy’s Appoints Robert D. ‘Bob’ Wright As President And Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

The Wendy’s Company announced that Robert D. “Bob” Wright has been appointed as president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, 2026. Wright will also join the company’s board of directors as Wendy’s looks to accelerate operational improvements and long-term growth initiatives.

LinkedIn: Matt Derella Expands Leadership Across LinkedIn Ads And Microsoft Advertising

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

LinkedIn announced that Matt Derella is expanding his leadership responsibilities across LinkedIn Ads and Microsoft Advertising, a move that further aligns the advertising businesses of both companies while maintaining their distinct operations.

Dentons: 13 New Partners And 42 Counsel Promotions Announced Across Europe And Central Asia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Global law firm Dentons announced its 2026 promotion round for Europe and Central Asia, elevating 13 lawyers to partner, six to Senior Counsel, six to Managing Counsel, and 30 to Counsel positions across the region.

Dentons: Aishwarya Samanta Joins Banking And Finance Practice As Associate Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Dentons Link Legal announced that Aishwarya Samanta has joined the firm as an Associate Partner in its Banking & Finance and Projects practice based in the Delhi office.

L.B. Foster Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

L.B. Foster Company announced the promotion of three executives to senior leadership roles, with the appointments becoming effective on June 1, 2026.

Edelman Financial Engines: Senior Leadership Appointments Support Growth Strategy And Planner Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Edelman Financial Engines announced a series of senior leadership appointments across its corporate and wealth planning organizations as the company continues investing in growth, planner development, and technology infrastructure.

Ameren Missouri: Aaron Melda Named Chairman And President

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Ameren Corporation announced that Aaron Melda, a utility executive with more than 25 years of industry leadership experience, has been named the next chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, the electric and gas service provider subsidiary of Ameren Corporation.

Sharon AI: Andrew Penn Appointed Chairman Of The Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

SharonAI Holdings announced the appointment of Andrew Penn as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. The company said the appointment comes as Sharon AI enters its next phase of growth as a provider of AI cloud and high-performance computing infrastructure.

Constellation Brands: McDonald’s Executive Morgan Flatley Elected To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Constellation Brands announced the election of Morgan Flatley as a new independent member of its Board of Directors, effective May 20, 2026. Flatley currently serves as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer and New Business Ventures at McDonald's Corporation.

NRG Energy: Energy Industry Veteran Glenn Wright Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

NRG Energy announced that Glenn Wright has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2026.

Amplify Appoints Adam Scully-Power As Managing Director Of Enterprise Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Amplify Technology announced the appointment of Adam Scully-Power as Managing Director of Enterprise Strategy as the company continues expanding its AI-native RIA growth platform and enterprise wealth management capabilities.

General Fusion: Thomas Boehlert Appointed To Board Of Directors Ahead Of Public Market Debut

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

General Fusion announced the appointment of Thomas Boehlert to its Board of Directors as the fusion energy company advances toward becoming a publicly traded company through its previously announced business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III. Boehlert’s appointment became effective on May 12, 2026, and he will also serve as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

InMode: Leadership Changes Include New Board Chairman And CFO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

InMode announced the appointment of Dr. Shlomo Nass as Chairman of the Board and Moshik Itzkovich as Chief Financial Officer, with both appointments effective immediately.

Hallmark: AI And Data Leader Usama Fayyad Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Hallmark Health Care Solutions announced the appointment of AI and data science pioneer Usama Fayyad to its Board of Directors, reinforcing the company’s focus on AI-driven workforce intelligence and healthcare operations technology.

Luckin Coffee: Board Of Directors Reappointed Following Leadership Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2026

Luckin Coffee announced changes to its Board of Directors as several board terms expired in May 2026. The company’s Board had previously established two-year terms for directors, with eligibility for reappointment upon expiration.

Nakamoto: Board Expanded With Appointment Of Tyler Evans

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Nakamoto announced that its Board of Directors has expanded from six to seven members with the appointment of Tyler Evans as a Class II Director, effective May 22, 2026.

H.I.G. Capital: Private Wealth Team Expanded With Three Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

H.I.G. Capital announced the expansion of its Capital Formation Group with the appointments of Brian Dutzar, Adam Whitman, and Steven Stack as the firm continues to grow its private wealth management capabilities.

Raymond James: $268 Million Advisor Reece Nichols Joins Independent Channel In Texas

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Raymond James recently welcomed financial advisor Reece Nichols, AAMS, CEPA, to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS), the firm’s independent advisor channel, according to Joe Meyer, Central assistant division director for RJFS.

CFTC: DJ Hennes Named Director Of Market Participants Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that DJ Hennes has been appointed director of the Market Participants Division, according to an announcement from CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig.

Target: Jeff England Named EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain And Logistics Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Target announced that Jeff England will join the company as executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Target chief operating officer Lisa Roath and will oversee the company’s efforts to strengthen and accelerate its global supply chain and logistics operations.

Holley Performance Brands: Sarah Apple Appointed As Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Holley Performance Brands announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. The Nashville-based automotive aftermarket company said Apple will join the senior leadership team and oversee the company’s legal function, including corporate and board governance, regulatory matters, strategic transactions and business operations.

The Siegfried Group: Michael Fox Appointed CEO As Rob Siegfried Transitions To Executive Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

The Siegfried Group announced that Michael Fox has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Founder and current CEO Rob Siegfried will transition into the role of Executive Chair.

DoorDash: Tim Castree Joins As Chief Marketing Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

DoorDash announced that Tim Castree has joined the company as chief marketing officer, effective May 18, 2026. The appointment comes as DoorDash continues expanding its platform beyond restaurants and food delivery into broader local commerce offerings.

Blue Ocean Technologies: William Goodbody Jr. Appointed As Head Of Market Operations In Australia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Blue Ocean Technologies announced the appointment of William Goodbody Jr. as Head of Market Operations for Blue Ocean ATS in Australia, expanding the company’s presence across the Asia Pacific region. Based in Melbourne, Goodbody will oversee operational strategy and market expansion initiatives throughout Australia and the broader APAC market as the company continues growing its institutional trading ecosystem.

Latham: Renowned IP Trial Lawyer Kieran Kieckhefer Joins Bay Area Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that renowned intellectual property trial lawyer Kieran Kieckhefer has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Kieckhefer brings extensive experience handling high-stakes patent, trade secrets, copyright, and technology-related litigation across sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, AI, robotics, enterprise software, and cloud computing.

Dentons: Hong Kong Intellectual Property And Technology Practice Expanded With Key Partner Additions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Dentons announced the expansion of its Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Hong Kong with the addition of Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith to its partnership and leadership team. The trio joins from Baker McKenzie and is expected to strengthen the Firm’s capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region and globally.

Akin: Gerald Brant, Jeffrey Kochian, Jonathon Hamill, And Brittany Harrison Join Private Equity Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Akin announced the addition of a high-profile private equity team in New York and London, bringing back Gerald Brant, Jeffrey Kochian, and Brittany Harrison to the firm alongside Jonathon Hamill. The expansion is designed to strengthen the firm’s capabilities across control private equity, complex mergers and acquisitions, and capital solutions transactions.

Diebold Nixdorf: Raj Singh Named Chief Information Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Diebold Nixdorf announced the appointment of Raj Singh as executive vice president and chief information officer, with Singh succeeding Teresa Ostapower, who is retiring after serving as CIO since 2021.