Chief executive officer

The Executive Leadership Council Names Kelly Veney Brinkley as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Business, Economy, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance, Spriggs, Chief executive officer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Kelly Veney Brinkley as the organization's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Kelly Veney Brinkley as the organization's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Brinkley will serve as COO effective immediately, reporting directly to The ELC's president and chief executive officer, Skip Spriggs.
  • "Kelly brings a proven track record of operational leadership and financial acumen paired with her experience as a corporate lawyer and political advisor," says Spriggs.
  • Brinkley serves on the boards of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, D.C. Bar Foundation and Calvary Women's Services.

Go Auto Named One of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
Politics, World, Culture, Corporatism, Human resource management, Industrial and organizational psychology, Labour law, Organizational culture, Edmonton, Pierre Trudeau, Chief executive officer, Canada

EDMONTON, Nov. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Go Auto, Edmonton's largest automotive dealership network, has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2018.

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  • EDMONTON, Nov. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Go Auto, Edmonton's largest automotive dealership network, has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2018.
  • "At Waterstone we believe corporate culture drives performance and that it's your organization's greatest asset," said Marty Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone Human Capital and Chair of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.
  • The Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Canada's Most Admired CEO programs are founded and presented by Waterstone Human Capital.
  • These national programs annually recognize best-in-class Canadian organizations, and CEOs, for fostering cultures that enhance performance and help sustain a competitive advantage.

M&A Remains Key To Growth Strategy: Telecom CEOs

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Organic growth, Chief executive officer, Structure, Culture

"For many CEOs, M&A remains a consistent strategy to fostering top-line growth by transforming their business model faster than organic growth and eliminating a direct competitor."

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  • "For many CEOs, M&A remains a consistent strategy to fostering top-line growth by transforming their business model faster than organic growth and eliminating a direct competitor."
  • In the survey of 82 U.S. telecommunications CEOs, optimism about revenue growth emerged, with expectations that their companies will outpace the broader telecom sector, as well as the U.S. and global economies.
  • In addition to M&A, telecom CEOs reported that the top growth strategies include strategic alliances and organic growth.
  • "Telecom CEOs expressed a higher level of confidence in their ability to grow revenue than might be expected," said Sullivan.

F.Scott Ball Appointed as Citycon's New CEO; Henrica Ginström Named COO

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Friday, November 2, 2018
Citycon, Henrica, Chief executive officer

Ball (American citizen) will join Citycon on November 15, 2018 and assume full responsibility as CEO on January 1, 2019.

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  • Ball (American citizen) will join Citycon on November 15, 2018 and assume full responsibility as CEO on January 1, 2019.
  • Chaim Katzman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Citycon, says: "We would like to welcome Scott Ball to Citycon.
  • In another executive change, Henrica Ginstrm has been appointed Citycon's new Chief Operating Officer as of January 1, 2019.
  • As of January 1, 2019, Citycon's Corporate Management Committee will consist of the following:
    Professional biographies of F. Scott Ball and Henrica Ginstrm are available on Citycon's website: https://www.citycon.com/

Goodwill Industries International Announces New President and CEO

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Chief executive officer, Leadership, Steve Preston, Goodwill Industries, Utley, Economy, Business, United States

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors today announced that former HUD Secretary Steven C. Preston will be the organization's next president and CEO.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors today announced that former HUD Secretary Steven C. Preston will be the organization's next president and CEO.
  • In January 2019, Preston will replace Lorna G. Utley who has served as interim president and CEO since August 2018.
  • In this role as president and CEO, Preston's focus will be building upon GII's success and impact.
  • In July, the GII Board of Directors appointed Lorna G. Utley, retired president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, to the role of interim president and CEO while the company searched for a candidate.

Hain Celestial Names Mark L. Schiller Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, October 29, 2018
Food and drink, Hain Celestial Group, Food industry, Hain, Pinnacle Foods, Business, PepsiCo, Friedrich Schiller, Chief executive officer

Schiller will succeed Irwin D. Simon, Hain Celestial's Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Schiller will succeed Irwin D. Simon, Hain Celestial's Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Schiller joins Hain Celestial with a proven track record of strategic leadership including more than 25 years of executive experience in key consumer packaged foods leadership roles at Pinnacle Foods, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc. and other companies.
  • Andrew R. Heyer, Hain Celestial's Lead Director commented, "After an extensive search with many qualified candidates, we are thrilled that Mark Schiller will join Hain Celestial as the next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Irwin D. Simon stated, "Mark is an incredibly talented executive and I am confident he can lead Hain Celestial in its next phase of growth to generate value for all of our stakeholders.

First Farmers Bank & Trust CEO announces bank leadership succession strategy

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Human resource management, Planning, Succession planning, Chief executive officer, Human behavior

In anticipation of that possibility, the Board has formed a Succession Committee and has been purposely and thoughtfully working on a succession plan for Mr.

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  • In anticipation of that possibility, the Board has formed a Succession Committee and has been purposely and thoughtfully working on a succession plan for Mr.
  • After 39 years with the Company, the time is right for me to begin considering the next phase of my life.
  • First Farmers Financial Corporation Board Chairman Brian Renbarger said the Board is grateful that Mr.
  • Miles joined First Farmers Financial Corporation in May 1979 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997.

Make-A-Wish® America Announces New CEO, Richard K. Davis

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Economy, Business, U.S. Bancorp, Mayo Clinic, Board of directors, Chief executive officer, Minnesota

PHOENIX, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish America today announced that the Board of Directors hasselectedRichardK.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish America today announced that the Board of Directors hasselectedRichardK.
  • Davis is an accomplished leader with more than 40 years of diverse experience.
  • He most recently served as executive chairman of U.S. Bancorp, where he had previously been the president and CEO.
  • Davis also sits on the boards of the National American Red Cross, Mayo Clinic, as well as many other well-known companies and nonprofit organizations.

Systemax Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession Plan

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Monday, October 8, 2018
Systemax, Chief executive officer

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX) today announced a CEO succession plan under which Barry Litwin, a member of the Systemax Board of Directors and currently the Chief Executive Officer of Adorama, Inc., will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2019.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX) today announced a CEO succession plan under which Barry Litwin, a member of the Systemax Board of Directors and currently the Chief Executive Officer of Adorama, Inc., will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2019.
  • Larry Reinhold, President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Systemax Board of Directors, will step down from his management roles at the Company on that date and will assist Mr. Litwin in his transition to his new responsibilities over the next several months.
  • Barry is already very familiar with the Company through his board membership and we expect the transition will be seamless."
  • Barry Litwin has served as Chief Executive Officer of Adorama since 2015.

Child360 Names William Sperling as Next Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, October 5, 2018
Economy, Business, Board of directors, Business law, Committees, Corporate law, Chief executive officer, Chief operating officer

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Child360 , a nonprofit organization committed to supporting early learning from every angle, today announced the appointment of William (Bill) Sperling as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Child360 , a nonprofit organization committed to supporting early learning from every angle, today announced the appointment of William (Bill) Sperling as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Sperling previously served as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel prior to being named the organization's Acting CEO most recently.
  • It is with great pleasure the Board of Directors welcomes Sperling as our organization's next CEO."
  • Prior to his role as Acting CEO, Sperling served as Child360's Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.