CLOSE Detroit Free Press photographer Mandi Wright took a Hot Lap at the Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix track. It was fast and fun. Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press Rex Roy lost his job at age 57 and didn’t panic. Instead, he decided to focus on helping others find work. “I’ve been part […]
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Innovation needs to match business goals, Xerox exec says
Dive Brief Generating executive buy-in is essential before deploying technology produced at corporate innovation hubs, according to Tolga Kurtoglu, SVP, head of global research and member of the executive committee at Xerox, speaking at the Virtual AI Summit Silicon Valley Wednesday But before technology can be infused into the organization, […]
Ascension exec makes Forbes ’50 most influential chief marketing officers’ list
Katie Adams – Monday, October 5th, 2020 Print | Email Nick Ragone, executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer at St. Louis-based Ascension Health, was the only healthcare marketer to make Forbes’ 2020 list of most influential chief marketing officers. Ranking 46 of 50, Mr. Ragone leads […]
This Exec at Farfetch Will Give You Plenty of WFH Outfit Inspo
© Courtesy of Anna Naphtali Alvina Patel Buxani, vice president of commercial and brand marketing at Farfetch, shares her personal style and how she landed her job. In a bi-weekly series, we’re asking female executives, founders, CEOs—basically, boss ladies—about their “power suit” a.k.a. the outfit they wear every day for […]
Banking: Dave Inc. Gets New Marketing Exec
Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email In today’s top news in digital-first banking, banking startup Dave Inc. has a new marketing executive, while payroll and employee benefits processor Gusto has launched “Gusto Wallet.” Plus, Boost Payment Solutions is collaborating with Visa to provide further automation and flexibility to commercial […]
NWI casino exec, ex-state senator indicted on campaign finance violations, feds say | Gambling
At the time, Keeler was vice president and general counsel for New Centaur, the parent company of Indiana Grand Racing and Casino in Shelbyville. That casino, along with its corporate cousin, Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson, were sold for $1.7 billion in July 2018 to Caesars Entertainment Corp., […]
Reeves Backs Insurance Exec for New Mississippi GOP Chairman | Mississippi News
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he will support Gulf Coast businessman Frank Bordeaux to become the new chairman of the state Republican Party. Jackson attorney Lucien Smith has been chairman the past three years. He said in a news release Monday that he will […]
Insurance Exec Sells Bristol Condo For $8.4M
The Bristol (iStock) Insurance executive Peter Worth sold his condo at The Bristol in West Palm Beach for $8.4 million, slightly less than his purchase price last year. Records show Worth sold unit 1802 at 1100 South Flagler Drive to Norman and Nassrine Traverse. Norman Traverse is a pulmonologist who […]
Former HPE Channel Exec Sal Maita Starts Consulting Business
Former Hewlett Packard Enterprise Director of Storage Channel Sales North America Sal Maita, a 10-year HPE channel sales veteran, has started a consulting business aimed at helping partners and vendors make the transition to a services-led sales model. Maita, who has overseen both vendor and solution provider sales teams over […]
RTD board selects Southern California transit exec as CEO
On Tuesday night, RTD’s board of directors approved Debra A. Johnson by a vote of 14-1, which will prompt the negotiation of an employment agreement with her. DENVER — Debra A. Johnson, the current deputy CEO of Long Beach Transit in southern California, will be the next CEO and general […]
Target hires former Wingstop exec Maurice Cooper as marketing SVP
Ex-Wingstop Restaurants executive Maurice Cooper is joining Target Corp. as senior vice president of marketing. Plans call for Cooper to start in the post at Target on Sept. 14. He will report to Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief marketing, digital and strategy officer. Related: Walmart hires Target exec William […]
Boston Consulting Group hires ex-PepsiCo Exec Brad Jakeman as it bolsters CMO outreach
Boston Consulting Group has hired former PepsiCo executive Brad Jakeman as it moves to bolster outreach to chief marketing officers that are taking on broader roles inside large corporations. Jakeman, who comes aboard as a senior advisor, left PepsiCo in late 2017 after seven years to start his own consultancy. […]
Flagler County marketing exec explains value of branding
Danielle Anderson, Correspondent | The Daytona Beach News-Journal If you’ve ever taken a second look at some of the area’s most eye-catching business marketing materials, you’ve probably seen the work of Kim Fitzgerald. A proponent of the “Buy Local” initiative, the laid-back graphic designer has created everything from small business […]