Leadership

Prequel Appoints Beauty Industry Leaders Nathalie Kristo As CEO And Toral Patel As CMO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2026

Prequel Skin, the dermatologist-developed skincare brand founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis, announced the appointment of beauty industry veterans Nathalie Kristo as Chief Executive Officer and Toral Patel as Chief Marketing Officer, forming an all-female leadership team as the brand accelerates into its next phase of growth.

Infosys Board Appoints Ashiss Kumar Dash As CEO Designate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Infosys announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate, with the leadership transition set to take effect April 1, 2027. The appointment, based on a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is for a five-year term subject to shareholder approval. Dash is set to succeed Salil Parekh as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following the completion of Parekh's second term, after more than nine years in the role.

Kish Bancorp Appoints Members To Bancorp And Bank Boards Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Kish Bancorp announced the appointment of three existing Kish Bank board members, Jim Foreman, Michael Krentzman, and John Pannizzo, to also serve on the Kish Bancorp Board of Directors. The three have served on the bank's board since August 2025.

Astrotech Appoints Matt Kreps To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Astrotech Corporation announced it has increased the size of its Board of Directors from five to six members and appointed Matt Kreps as a director. Kreps brings extensive experience in financial and capital markets, having led investor relations and equity capital markets programs for publicly traded companies across multiple exchanges and jurisdictions.

Independent Bank Appoints Nathan E. Tagg To Its Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Independent Bank Corporation announced the appointment of Nathan E. Tagg to the Boards of Directors of Independent Bank Corporation, Independent Bank, and Highpoint Community Bank, effective July 21, 2026. Tagg previously served on the Boards of Directors of HCB Financial Corp. and Highpoint Community Bank until their acquisition by Independent Bank Corporation on July 1, 2026. He has also been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Independent Bank Corporation Board.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Names Wayne Borduin As New Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Chevron Phillips Chemical announced the appointment of Wayne Borduin as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1. Borduin will report to President and CEO Steve Prusak and oversee the company's finance and procurement organizations, succeeding Darren Ercolani, who is retiring after more than 30 years with CPChem and Phillips Petroleum, now Phillips 66.

Portillo’s Appoints Christopher Hansen As Executive Chef And Senior Director Of Culinary Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Portillo's announced the appointment of Christopher Hansen as Executive Chef and Senior Director of Culinary Innovation, a role in which he will oversee all aspects of culinary strategy and menu innovation for the fast-casual chain. Hansen most recently served as Head of U.S. Culinary at Guzman y Gomez, where he led culinary strategy, menu innovation, and brand positioning.

Hamilton Lane Board Elects Michael Schmertzler As New Independent Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Hamilton Lane announced that its Board of Directors elected Michael Schmertzler as a new independent director, effective July 22, 2026, marking the fifth independent director named to the board alongside the firm's three executive directors.

United Therapeutics Appoints Victor Dzau To Its Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

United Therapeutics announced that its Board of Directors appointed Victor Dzau, M.D., to the board on July 22, 2026. Dr. Dzau recently completed a 12-year tenure as President of the National Academy of Medicine, with his term expiring at the end of June 2026, and in July 2026 he returned to Duke University as James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chancellor Emeritus for Health Affairs, and Director of the Mandel Center.

Cyllene Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team To Support Corporate Growth And Clinical Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Cyllene Therapeutics announced the appointment of Alyssa Levin to its Board of Directors, where she will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, alongside two new leadership hires: Clara Cambon-Thiebaud as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Céline Breda as Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls. The additions come as the company advances its lead candidate, EG110A, toward late-stage clinical development for neurogenic bladder-related incontinence.

Cleveland-Cliffs Promotes CFO Celso Goncalves To President And Appoints Him To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2026

Cleveland-Cliffs announced that its Board of Directors has promoted Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celso Goncalves to President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, and appointed him to the company's Board of Directors. As part of the promotion, Lourenco Goncalves will continue to lead the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, relinquishing the title of President.

J.Crew Appoints Stacey Levitt As Executive Vice President Of eCommerce And Digital Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

J.Crew has appointed Stacey Levitt as Executive Vice President of eCommerce and Digital Experience, adding an experienced retail and digital commerce leader to its executive team.

Warrenton Oil Company Appoints Dana Moloney As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Warrenton Oil Company has appointed Dana Moloney as Chief Executive Officer, continuing the Missouri-based company's longstanding tradition of family leadership.

Macquarie Group Names Greg Ward CEO As Shemara Wikramanayake Retires In November 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Macquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward to become Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Shemara Wikramanayake, subject to receiving the necessary approvals.

KFC Global Appoints Maria Cacciapuoti As Chief Operations Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

KFC Global has appointed Maria Cacciapuoti as Chief Operations Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Cacciapuoti will report directly to KFC Global CEO Scott Mezvinsky and lead the company's global operations function.

AlTi Tiedemann Global Appoints Cesar Pachon To Lead Miami Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

AlTi Tiedemann Global has appointed Cesar Pachon as Managing Director and head of its Miami office as the wealth manager expands its presence in South Florida. Pachon has more than 20 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs. His background includes helping internationally connected families manage assets and financial interests across multiple jurisdictions.

Fidelis Capital Appoints Herb Achey Partner As Firm Approaches $3 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2026

Fidelis Capital has appointed veteran equity strategist Herb Achey as a Partner, adding more than 45 years of experience serving ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions. Achey joins the advisor-owned wealth management firm after spending 30 years with U.S. Trust and Bank of America Private Bank. He most recently served as an Investment Strategist and supervised more than $2 billion in client assets.