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May 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Underdog Appoints Nick Lundgren as Chief Legal Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Underdog today appointed Nick Lundgren as Chief Legal Officer. Lundgren joins Underdog as the company continues to expand its prediction market offerings, including on its own exchange, following the acquisition of a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). Underdog is also a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), making it the first sports company with the complete pr...
May 6, 2026 at 12:17 PM
LifeScan Announces Appointment of Jonathan Salkin as Chief Executive Officer
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeScan (the "Company"), a world leader in blood glucose monitoring, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Salkin as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Salkin will succeed Michael Hooks and James Rushing who have been serving as Co-Interim CEOs since January 2026. Hooks will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and Rushing will continue in his roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Salkin joins LifeScan with more t...
May 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Ryan Miller Expands Role to Oversee Atlanta and Nashville Markets
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today that Ryan Miller, Executive Regional Director, has assumed expanded leadership responsibility for the firm’s Atlanta and Nashville operations, further strengthening strategic alignment across two of the Southeast’s fastest‑growing commercial real estate markets. He will also continue to oversee the Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes DC Metro, Baltimore and the Carolinas. “Atlanta and Nashville are two of the most...
May 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Jon Ram, Careismatic Brands CEO, Appointed to Foundation Board of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jon Ram, Careismatic Brands CEO, Appointed to Foundation Board of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)...
May 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Industry Leader Tom Alexander Joins The Pinnacle Group to Lead Expansion Into National Wirehouses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pinnacle Group announced today that Tom Alexander has joined the firm as National Director of Sales, marking a significant addition to its leadership team and continued investment in delivering high-level planning, support, and growth solutions to advisors and institutions nationwide. Tom is widely respected for his leadership, strong industry relationships, and ability to help advisors navigate complexity and uncover opportunity. Tom joins Pinnacle afte...
May 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Aerwave CEO Ed Wolff Recognized as a Parks Associates 40 Tech Leaders of Connected Living
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aerwave, a leading provider of managed WiFi solutions for the multifamily industry, today announced that its CEO, Ed Wolff, has been named one of Parks Associates’ 40 Tech Leaders of Connected Living. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals shaping the future of the connected home ecosystem through their innovation, leadership, and vision. The 40 Tech Leaders of Connected Living award acknowledges executives, innovators, and visionaries who are instrumental...
May 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Basic Capital Appoints Jake Eigner as General Counsel
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Basic Capital, a 401(k) platform modernizing the American retirement system, today announced the appointment of Jake Eigner as General Counsel. Eigner brings deep expertise in ERISA, retirement plan regulation, and financial services law as Basic Capital accelerates its mission to upgrade workplace retirement plans. “Jake is one of the few lawyers in the country who has lived on both sides of the retirement industry,” said Abdul Al-Asaad, Founder and CEO of Basic Capi...
May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
HVAC Industry Veteran Buddy Doll Joins Infinitum Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infinitum announced the appointment of HVAC industry veteran Buddy Doll to its Board of Directors....
May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Charlesbank Capital Partners' Lauren Desrosiers Named to PEI's "The Future 40"
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading middle market private investment firm, is pleased to announce that Lauren Desrosiers, Principal on the firm’s Investor Relations team, has been named to Private Equity International’s (PEI) “The Future 40” list for 2026. Now in its ninth year, the list recognizes rising leaders under 40 who are making a meaningful impact across private equity through demonstrated leadership, innovation and execution –- spanning fundraisers, invest...
May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Hospital for Special Surgery Appoints Dr. Joel M. Press as Physician-in-Chief
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Joel M. Press, MD, as Physician-in-Chief, effective May 1, 2026, In this role, Dr. Press will help shape the future of non-operative musculoskeletal care across HSS – supporting regional expansion, optimizing practice operations, enhancing access and the patient experience across all sites of care, and overseeing a diver...
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