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Local Express, the AI‑native SaaS platform for grocery retailers, announced Edward Kim as its new Vice President of Sales. Kim will oversee the global sales organization, refine the sales motion, and drive adoption of the company’s end‑to‑end e‑grocery and Grocery‑ERP solutions among independent and regional grocers. His mandate is to build a high‑performance, scalable team that can sustain the company’s rapid online and omnichannel growth. The hire underscores Local Express’s push to accelerate market penetration and deepen its AI‑driven commerce offering.
Appfire announced the appointment of Marc Gemassmer as Chief Revenue Officer, tasking him with steering the company’s global go‑to‑market strategy. Gemassmer brings more than two decades of enterprise software and security sales leadership, most recently scaling CloudBees to roughly $160 million in...
General Mills elevated Jonathan Ness to chief supply chain officer, cementing a nearly two‑decade internal career that spans strategy, finance, manufacturing and procurement. nVent appointed Mellinda Devese as executive vice president and CSCO to steer its global, end‑to‑end supply chain...
Moen, a leading North American faucet brand, overhauled its West Coast distribution by consolidating operations into a new Las Vegas hub built with FORTNA. The facility employs an AutoStore high‑density robotic storage system and integrated warehouse execution software to streamline receiving,...
Jason Brown, newly appointed EVP of Charter’s ad‑sales arm Spectrum Reach, has accelerated the unit’s AI and automation agenda, highlighted by the launch of the internal planning platform Architect. The tool aggregates linear, streaming and third‑party inventory to deduplicate exposure...
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI) posted a $1.6 million net profit for Q4 2025, declared itself debt‑free and approved a $20 million share repurchase. The company also restructured MRINetwork’s executive‑search ownership to align franchise operators with the brand’s mission.
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CirrusHQ has appointed Matt Smith as its new head of sales, bringing more than 20 years of security‑focused sales experience from IGEL, CrowdStrike, Citrix and Computacenter. Reporting to CRO Stephen Croke, Smith will drive the expansion of AWS‑centric security services...
Logpoint has hired Frank Koelmel as chief revenue officer, tasking him with steering worldwide revenue strategy and scaling the company’s European SIEM business. Koelmel brings more than 25 years of cybersecurity experience, including senior roles at Cybereason, Palo Alto Networks and...
Multiply Media Group announced the appointment of Elie Hajjar as its new Chief Operating Officer. Hajjar brings more than 20 years of out‑of‑home advertising experience, most recently as Managing Director of JCDecaux Middle East. In his new role he will...
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Liquidia's Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Moomaw, exercised stock options and immediately sold 80,000 shares for $2.8 million at $35.32 per share. The transaction, executed under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plan, reduces his direct holdings by roughly 30% while leaving over 25,000 options...
Charter Communications' Spectrum unit revealed a restructuring plan that includes significant workforce cuts and operational realignment following a recent dip in subscriber numbers. While the company did not release exact figures, the move underscores mounting pressure on broadband providers to...
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Apple announced a $400 million commitment to broaden its U.S. manufacturing partnerships, targeting new production capacity and tighter supply‑chain control. The move underscores the tech giant’s strategy to localise critical components and reduce reliance on overseas factories.
Purchasing Management International (PMI) has promoted Laura Herzog to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. In her expanded role, Herzog will steer operational strategy, drive execution across the firm, and reinforce PMI’s commitment to exceptional client service and accountability. CEO...
Synchronoss Technologies appointed Pat Doran as chief executive after Lumine Group completed its acquisition. The leadership change comes as Lumine shares fell to C$22 (≈$16.30) on the TSXV, underscoring the need for swift operational integration and growth.
New Horizon Medical Solutions announced Dr. Christine Grogan as its new chief commercial officer, tasking her with accelerating the company’s next‑phase growth. The appointment comes as health‑tech firms double down on commercial leadership amid rising AI‑driven efficiencies and heightened demand...
AS Watson has promoted Mark Peaker to supply chain director overseeing Superdrug and Savers. Peaker, who spent six years as head of commercial finance at Superdrug and previously led finance transformation at John Lewis, will now manage supply chain operations for...
UPS unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific logistics hub, a $100 million, 872,000‑sq‑ft automated distribution center in Taiwan. The facility, located three miles from Taoyuan International Airport, more than doubles UPS’s warehouse footprint in the country and serves high‑value sectors such as semiconductors...
Fidelity National Financial announced the appointment of Jeffrey Heighton as President of its new Enterprise Solutions – Agency, tasking him with scaling the company's agency network and operational processes. The move signals a push for execution excellence as the insurer...
Impetus Technologies announced the appointment of Vikash Gaur as chief operating officer, aiming to strengthen delivery and operational excellence as the firm scales its agentic AI services. Gaur brings over 28 years of global leadership in delivery, operations and business...
Navan’s Q4 2026 earnings call highlighted a 35% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $178 million and the first‑ever positive free cash flow, with Chief Revenue Officer Michael Sindosich credited for the momentum. The results sent the stock up 18% and set a...
New Horizon Medical Solutions announced the appointment of Dr. Christine Grogan as Chief Commercial Officer, tasking her with expanding sales, marketing and partnership initiatives. The move underscores the fast‑growing health‑tech firm’s push to scale commercial operations amid rising demand for...
SEPTA is installing ten solar‑powered, e‑paper arrival displays at high‑traffic bus stops and trolley stations, each priced at roughly $5,000. The pilot, slated to begin by the end of May, aims to gauge device reliability and rider satisfaction as part...
JumpCloud has appointed Shianne Sampson as chief revenue officer to steer global revenue growth and expand its enterprise footprint. Sampson brings over 20 years of SaaS leadership, most recently as CRO at Eventbrite, and prior roles at New Relic, Zenefits,...
YY Group Holding Limited announced the appointment of Arros AI co‑founder Kai Yang as its first Chief AI Scientist, effective April 1, 2026. The hire is tied to the company’s push to embed AI‑driven recruiting tools into its YY Circle platform as...
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is overhauling its sales organization to create an integrated, data‑driven monetisation engine that serves both traditional TV and fast‑growing digital platforms. The restructuring, led by COO Sandeep Mehrotra, appoints new chief sales officers for regional...
Dollar Tree posted $5.5 bn in fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue, a 9% year‑over‑year increase, driven by a 5% rise in comparable store sales and a 6.3% lift in average ticket size. The retailer also highlighted stronger inventory management, $970 m of free cash...
Wright Construction Group EVP and COO Joann Maynard was named to Marquis Who's Who, highlighting her role in expanding the firm from six employees and $3 million in revenue to nearly $26 million and a 40‑person staff. The honor spotlights the strategic...
Bionano Genomics announced first‑quarter revenue of $8.0 million, a 3% decline year‑over‑year, while unveiling a suite of execution initiatives that include aggressive expense reductions, a shift toward higher‑margin consumables, and the retirement of its senior secured convertible debt by May 2026....
Chris Padoan has been appointed chief operating officer of Popeyes U.S. and Canada, bringing nearly 15 years of field leadership experience from Burger King. He will focus on strengthening restaurant execution, enhancing the guest experience, and supporting franchisees. The hire...
MXR Hospitality has named former McNeill Hotel Company president Travis Murray as its first executive vice president of operations. Murray will oversee the hotel portfolio’s day‑to‑day management, brand and owner relationships, and drive growth of MXR’s third‑party property‑management business. He...
Third‑party logistics providers (3PLs) face mounting pressure as shippers seek greater resilience, reliability and real‑time data amid rising costs, labor shortages and geopolitical volatility. Industry leaders like Ryder emphasize deep customer understanding, rapid startup execution and continuous KPI‑driven improvement to...
Salus Scientific announced the appointment of seasoned medical‑device leader Will Martin to its Board of Directors, a move designed to sharpen the company’s go‑to‑market and sales execution as it scales its AeroShield and GLiFT platforms.
David Holland, head of sales at African Pride, announced his retirement after more than four decades in the travel sector. Holland joined African Pride in 2011, became a co‑owner in 2017, and has been pivotal in expanding the company’s UK...
Electro-Tech Industries announced Marco Sanchez as its new chief executive officer and an executive partner at Continuim Equity Partners. Sanchez brings two decades of energy and industrial experience, including scaling a $1 billion service business at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The move...
Meta’s Australia‑New Zealand advertising head Naomi Shepherd announced her departure after a 14‑year stint at the company. She rose from an IC5 client partner in 2012 to group industry director in 2017, overseeing Meta’s ANZ ad sales and marketing. While Meta...
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Precise Systems announced the appointment of Summer Raley as vice president of business development for its Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) portfolio. Raley will lead expansion across aviation platforms, foreign military sales and sustainment services, drawing on more than two...
Westcon‑Comstor announced today that Stéphane Reboud has been appointed Senior Vice President Sales Europe, effective immediately. The move consolidates the distributor’s European sales organisation under a single leader to deliver greater consistency for partners and vendors. The appointment signals a...
Mark Busalacchi has been appointed director of sales for the Americas at Menzies Aviation, taking charge of commercial activities across ground handling, cargo, passengers with reduced mobility, and aviation security services. The hire comes as Menzies accelerates investment and growth...
GXO Logistics announced that Bart Beeks will become its inaugural Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position aimed at strengthening the company's operational scale and process optimization. The move signals GXO's focus on tightening execution as it expands its global...
Edra announced a $30 million Series A financing round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from 8VC, A* and HubSpot Ventures. The capital will fund team growth, product development and go‑to‑market expansion, positioning the startup to dominate IT service management automation...
Apollo.io announced the acquisition of revenue‑intelligence startup Pocus, a move aimed at strengthening its enterprise‑grade offering as the company approaches $200 million in annual recurring revenue. The deal adds Pocus’s signal‑processing layer to Apollo’s outreach suite, giving CROs a unified execution...
Auger has been designated as the premier supply‑chain autonomy platform on Microsoft Fabric, a technical architecture decision that lets enterprises turn unified data into autonomous operational decisions in seconds. The partnership aims to eradicate the hidden Coordination Tax that costs...
Apollo.io announced the acquisition of revenue‑intelligence startup Pocus, marking its first major deal under new CEO Matt Curl. The move adds a behavioral‑signal layer to Apollo’s outbound platform as the company approaches $200 million in annual recurring revenue.
Appspace announced the appointment of Eric Daggett as chief sales officer, tasking him with scaling the AI‑powered workplace experience platform. The move comes as the company rolls out its new Intelligence Assistants and seeks to deepen its footprint among Fortune...
Physical AI equips drones, forklifts and other moving assets with cameras and computer‑vision models to continuously digitize warehouse inventory, eliminating manual barcode scans. The approach is hardware‑agnostic, leveraging off‑the‑shelf equipment to keep capital costs low and enable deployment in extreme...
