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Site Impact Appoints Ron Merritt as Chief Revenue Officer to Fuel Next Phase of Growth
NewsMay 29, 2026

Site Impact Appoints Ron Merritt as Chief Revenue Officer to Fuel Next Phase of Growth

Site Impact, a MarTech firm specializing in data‑driven identity resolution, has appointed Ron Merritt as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Merritt, a two‑decade veteran of media, SaaS and marketing technology, previously served as CRO for Hearst CT Media Group and...

By MarTech Series
Tradeverifyd Names Amanda Greene Chief Operating Officer to Lead Next Phase of Scale
NewsMay 29, 2026

Tradeverifyd Names Amanda Greene Chief Operating Officer to Lead Next Phase of Scale

Tradeverifyd, an AI‑native supply‑chain risk platform, has hired Amanda Greene as chief operating officer to steer its next growth phase. Greene brings over two decades of scaling experience, having helped Airbnb grow from $400 million to $5 billion in revenue and driving...

By SalesTech Star
HCA Texas Hospital Taps COO
NewsMay 28, 2026

HCA Texas Hospital Taps COO

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest announced the appointment of Angela Dillon as chief operating officer, effective May 18. Dillon joins from Sunrise Hospital & Children’s in Las Vegas, where she was vice president of operations and co‑ethics compliance officer. She previously served as associate...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Avion Hospitality Promotes Dan Peterson to COO
NewsMay 28, 2026

Avion Hospitality Promotes Dan Peterson to COO

Avion Hospitality announced the promotion of Dan Peterson, formerly senior vice president of operations, to chief operating officer. In his new role, Peterson will direct hotel operations, brand partnerships, operational strategy, and field leadership across the company's portfolio. The company...

By Hotel Business
Walmart's Sam's Club COO Tom Ward Retires After Nearly Two Decades
NewsMay 28, 2026

Walmart's Sam's Club COO Tom Ward Retires After Nearly Two Decades

Tom Ward, chief operating officer of Sam's Club, announced his retirement effective Friday, ending a 20‑year tenure that began at Walmart’s UK chain Asda. The departure comes as Walmart prepares to name a successor and faces a week of shareholder...

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WOWorks Names James Walker Chief Growth Officer, Promotes Nolan Woods to COO
NewsMay 28, 2026

WOWorks Names James Walker Chief Growth Officer, Promotes Nolan Woods to COO

Restaurant franchisor WOWorks announced the appointment of James Walker as chief growth officer and the promotion of Nolan Woods to chief operating officer. Walker brings more than three decades of hospitality leadership, including overseeing roughly 28,000 Subway locations and most...

By Fast Casual
Crexendo $CXDO on Wholesale and Retail UCaaS, the ESI Acquisition and Key Milestones for 2026
VideoMay 27, 2026

Crexendo $CXDO on Wholesale and Retail UCaaS, the ESI Acquisition and Key Milestones for 2026

Crexendo (CXDO) reported a strong start to 2026 after a solid 2025 performance, finishing 2025 with $68 million in revenue (12% organic growth) and posting $20.7 million in Q1 revenue, up 29% year-over-year (15% organic). The company closed its targeted...

By Planet MicroCap
Dell and HP Stocks Jump 15% Ahead of Earnings as AI Hardware Demand Fuels Rally
NewsMay 27, 2026

Dell and HP Stocks Jump 15% Ahead of Earnings as AI Hardware Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies and HP Inc. each rallied roughly 15% in pre‑market trading before their quarterly reports, spurred by strong AI‑related server orders and a rebound in AI‑capable PCs. The moves underscore how operational execution and market demand are reshaping the...

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Changes on the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG
BlogMay 27, 2026

Changes on the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG

Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf will step down as chief operating officer of Hapag‑Lloyd AG on June 30, 2026, following a mutual agreement. He will remain in an advisory role during a transition period to ensure continuity. Rothkopf, who joined the executive...

By Container News
Bodycote Posts 1.9% Revenue Rise and Holds FY26 Outlook
NewsMay 27, 2026

Bodycote Posts 1.9% Revenue Rise and Holds FY26 Outlook

Thermal‑processing specialist Bodycote plc said its group revenue grew 1.9% year‑on‑year in the first four months of 2026, while core revenue jumped 9%. The company kept its FY26 outlook unchanged despite plant exits under its Optimise programme.

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Aroundtown Posts Q1 Revenue Gain as Finance Costs Push FFO Down
NewsMay 27, 2026

Aroundtown Posts Q1 Revenue Gain as Finance Costs Push FFO Down

Aroundtown SA announced a rise in first‑quarter revenue while its Funds from Operations fell to €70.2 million, driven by higher finance costs. Net income dropped to €55.9 million, underscoring pressure on profitability despite the sales boost.

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BJ's Wholesale Club Posts 10% Sales Rise in Q1 2026, COO Werner Highlights Operational Gains
NewsMay 26, 2026

BJ's Wholesale Club Posts 10% Sales Rise in Q1 2026, COO Werner Highlights Operational Gains

BJ's Wholesale Club announced fiscal Q1 2026 net sales of $5.5 billion, up nearly 10% year over year. Executive Vice President and COO William Werner was singled out for steering digital and expansion strategies that lifted comparable club sales and membership...

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Zepp Health Posts 43% Revenue Surge in Q4 2025, COO Mike Yeung Flags North America Upswing
NewsMay 26, 2026

Zepp Health Posts 43% Revenue Surge in Q4 2025, COO Mike Yeung Flags North America Upswing

Zepp Health announced Q4 2025 revenue of $85.2 million, a 43% year‑over‑year increase, and a record 40.4% gross margin. COO Mike Yeung emphasized strong North American demand, while the company trimmed inventory and narrowed its adjusted net loss to $6.4 million.

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Harvard Bioscience Launches Project Viking, Eyes $3M Cost Cuts and 60% Recurring Revenue
NewsMay 25, 2026

Harvard Bioscience Launches Project Viking, Eyes $3M Cost Cuts and 60% Recurring Revenue

Harvard Bioscience (HBIO) introduced Project Viking, a restructuring plan that should save $3 million in 2027, lift EBITDA from $8 million to $12 million and push recurring revenue from 54% to 60% within two years. The initiative pairs manufacturing consolidation with new product...

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Aave Unveils 12‑Month Plan to Scale GHO Stablecoin and Drive DAO Revenue
NewsMay 25, 2026

Aave Unveils 12‑Month Plan to Scale GHO Stablecoin and Drive DAO Revenue

Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced a 12‑month roadmap that puts the GHO stablecoin at the center of a new revenue‑first strategy. The plan redirects 100% of product revenue to the Aave DAO treasury and positions the Aave App as a...

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