CEO’s decision to post crying selfie on LinkedIn doesn’t go over well
With more than 68,000 workers in tech laid off in 2022, many read Wallake’s post as privileging the chief executive’s pain over that of the employees being let go.
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IBJ Media’s inaugural list of influential Hoosiers includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, philanthropists
The list, available at Indiana250.com, was compiled by the executives, editors and newsroom staffs at IBJ Media’s three news brands—Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer—after a monthslong process that included reviewing nominations, researching Indiana organizations and interviewing community leaders across the state.
Indianapolis-based Calumet gets new CEO as part of leadership reshuffling
Todd Borgmann, Calumet’s former CFO, was promoted to CEO effective this week. The move, and several other executive-level changes, were triggered by the May 1 retirement of board chairman Fred Fehsenfeld.
PNC’s Connie Bond Stuart to retire after 41-year career
Stuart has served as PNC’s top Indianapolis-area executive since 2011, and she’s spent her entire career working for the bank in various markets.
16 Tech promotes Emily Krueger to chief executive
Krueger currently serves as chief operating officer at the 16 Tech Community Corp., which oversees the 50-acre 16 Tech Innovation District on the city’s near-west side.
Indy-based executive to be part of Super Bowl officiating team
Officiating at the highest level of football isn’t Bryan Neale’s only gig. He’s also chief executive of Indianapolis-based Blind Zebra Consulting, a business management consulting group.
Use of on-demand execs becomes a growing trend
Rather than hiring full-time executives, companies are increasingly likely to turn to a fractional executive—someone who serves part time, typically on contract rather than as an employee.
Longtime TechPoint CEO Langellier to step down in May
Mike Langellier has been the president and CEO at Indianapolis-based TechPoint for nine years. The organization will launch a national search for his replacement.
Longtime Pacers exec Fuson promoted to CEO
The move is one of six high-level promotions and transitions announced Tuesday morning by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
New Emarsys CEO sees continued local growth ahead for software firm
New Emarsys CEO Joanna Milliken, who starts in her new role Oct. 1, will oversee all of the Austria-based marketing tech company’s activities from Indianapolis. About 150 of the company’s nearly 700 employees are based in central Indiana.
Broadfoot named CEO of Second Helpings after 5-year run at Indy Parks
Linda Broadfoot’s hiring coincides with the retirement of Jennifer Vigran, who is leaving Second Helpings in October after serving the hunger-relief organization in various roles for 20 years.
Indiana Members CEO to retire after 37 years with credit union
President and CEO Ron Collier has managed 33 mergers and acquisitions at Indiana Members Credit Union since 1985.
Hillenbrand CEO set to retire at end of year
Joe Raver, Hillenbrand Inc.’s president and CEO since 2013, will be succeeded by Kimberly Ryan, who has been with the company for more than 30 years.
Lilly exec created hostile work environment for women, former lobbyist claims in suit
Sonya Elling filed suit Friday in federal court against the drugmaker, alleging that Leigh Ann Pusey, senior vice president for corporate affairs and communications, precluded her from engaging with members of Congress because she was “not a cute, young thing.”
Indiana Gaming Commission fines Spectacle $530K for slow removal of CEO
The 53-day lag between when the commission ordered Spectacle to remove Rod Ratcliff from his role as an owner to when the company complied was unacceptable, according to Gaming Commission Executive Director Sara Gonso Tait.
Vigran stepping down as CEO of Second Helpings
A former labor relations manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics and chief negotiator for Gov. Evan Bayh’s administration, Jennifer Vigran joined the hunger-relief group as a volunteer in 2001. By 2010, she had become CEO.
Conexus Indiana’s top executive to depart in June
Mark Howell, 56, who joined Conexus in 2018, plans to focus on volunteer and philanthropic activities after leaving the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit, the organization said Wednesday.
Casino exec Ratcliff permanently banned from Indiana gambling industry
Rod Ratcliff, the former chief executive for Centaur Gaming and Spectacle Entertainment, reached a settlement agreement with the Indiana Gaming Commission that requires him to sell his remaining casino ownership shares.
Allegion hires new Carmel-based exec to lead Americas business
Luis Orbegoso, 50, joins Allegion from American Residential Services. He’ll be based in Allegion’s Carmel office and oversee the security-products company’s operations in the Americas.
Executive promotions give Cummins vice chairman, new president and COO
Tony Satterthwaite, president and COO since October 2019, will move into the new position of vice chairman, while Jennifer Rumsey, president of the company’s Components business, will succeed Satterthwaite as president and COO.