Walgreens taps Starbucks exec Brewer as its new CEO
Roz Brewer will be the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company when she joins Walgreen’s on March 15.
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Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary
The Senate on Monday approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th treasury secretary, making her the first woman to hold the job in the department’s 232-year history.
Eagles set to make Colts offensive coordinator Sirianni head coach
Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni would replace Doug Pederson, the former Super Bowl-winning coach who was dismissed by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie following a 4-11-1 season.
Trump bids farewell to Washington, wishes new administration ‘great luck and success’
President Trump declined to participate in any of the symbolic passing-of-the-torch traditions surrounding the peaceful transition of power, including inviting the Joe and Jill Biden to the White House for a get-to-know-you visit. But he did leave a note.
Biden picks Chopra, Gensler for financial oversight roles
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Rohit Chopra to be the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He announced the move Monday, along with his intent to nominate Gary Gensler as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Colts’ Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season
When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011, he figured he’d be a short-timer. He wound up starting at left tackle for the next decade.
Community development exec Tedd Grain moves to new job with Eskenazi
At Eskenazi Health, Tedd Grain, who had been at LISC since 2009, will be tackling food access issues, economic mobility and other social factors that affect local residents’ health status.
Simon Property Group executive takes over as interim CEO at JC Penney
The new owners of JC Penney replaced CEO Jill Soltau less than a month after re-launching the department store chain that went bankrupt during the pandemic.
Former state lawmaker running for Indiana Democratic Party chair
Former Indiana State Rep. Karlee Macer, who represented Speedway and the west side of Indianapolis from 2012 until this year, announced on Twitter on Monday that she would seek the position.
Presidential preferences: Finding an IU leader to please all constituencies will be challenging
Students want a president that’s focused more on their wellbeing. Faculty members want a leader with a background in academia. And members of the business community say they hope IU’s next president sets the university up to better meet the needs of Indiana employers and the jobs of tomorrow.
Biden taps Indianapolis native Klain as his chief of staff
Ron Klain served as chief of staff for Biden during President Barack Obama’s first term, was chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore in the mid-1990s and was a key adviser on the Biden campaign, guiding Biden’s debate preparations and coronavirus response.
Biden plans immediate flurry of executive orders to reverse Trump policies
Biden’s top advisers have spent months quietly working on how best to implement his agenda, with hundreds of transition officials preparing to get to work inside various federal agencies.
Old-line metal-fabrication company sees revenue surge under new ownership
Until a few years ago, Indianapolis-based IMH Products was stuck in neutral—turning a profit, yes, but doing so with outdated equipment and without an emphasis on growth.
Bjorkgren describes plan to take Pacers in new direction
First-time NBA head coach Nate Bjorkgren on Wednesday presented a different kind of vision, one Pacers fans may embrace after watching years of stodgy, half-court basketball.
Pacers losing senior VP of basketball operations to 76ers, reports say
Peter Dinwiddie, an Indianapolis native, has been a key member in the Pacers front office for more than decade, moving quickly up the ladder after starting in the ticket office.
Indiana Arts Commission leader Ricci planning retirement
Lewis Ricci has led the Indiana Arts Commission as executive director since October 2006.
Accounting firm Katz Sapper & Miller prepping for leadership change
Tim Cook, an attorney who now leads the firm’s economic development consulting practice, will become the top executive at the city’s largest accounting firm on Jan. 1.
First Merchants CEO Rechin stepping down after 13 years
Mike Rechin, who has served as the bank’s president and CEO since 2007, plans to retire at the end of the year. His departure will trigger several promotions among the bank’s other executives.
Merritt resigning after 30 years in state Senate
State Sen. Jim Merritt announced Tuesday that he will resign from the position he’s held since 1990 to “seek other opportunities for service.” He still had two years left in his term.
City public health leader named interim chief of Health and Hospital Corp.
Paul Babcock, director of the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, will take over for longtime President & CEO Matthew Gutwein, who is leaving after 18 years in the job.