Lilly losing two senior executives, including Bio-Medicines chief
Lilly shares dropped 4.6 percent in early trading after the company said Christi Shaw was leaving and Mike Harrington planned to retire.
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New IPS leader Aleesia Johnson to be paid on par with predecessor
The figure aims to walk the line between being fiscally responsible and ensuring the district’s first African-American woman leader is paid fairly, said school board President Michael O’Connor.
IU Health executive Kitchell leaving ‘for other opportunities’
Ryan Kitchell oversees a wide variety of business operations at the state’s largest health system. His departure comes as IU Health is in the midst of numerous capital projects.
Taylor University president stepping down after 3 years in job
Taylor Trustees Chair Paige Cunningham said Paul Haines' resignation was neither solicited nor encouraged by the board of trustees.
BioCrossroads chooses retired Lilly exec as new CEO
Patricia Martin, 58, former chief operating officer of Lilly’s diabetes division, will start her new job July 1, leading an organization that promotes and invests in the state’s life sciences sector.
New CIB leader Andy Mallon is mix of ‘bulldog,’ ‘cool head’
The 43-year-old Indianapolis native will have to carry out a slate of calculated moves designed to give the quasi-government agency a more sound financial future, including a 25-year vision.
Franklin College’s Minar stepping down as president
Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar said he had “accomplished the things” he came to Franklin to do and was “looking forward to [his] next challenge.”
Big 10 taps Vikings’ Warren as new commissioner
Kevin Warren, a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame, will become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference.
Former Apple retail chief Ahrendts, an Indiana native, joins Airbnb board
Hancock County native and Ball State University graduate Angela Ahrendts joins the home-sharing startup after a five-year stint overhauling Apple Inc.’s retail operations.
Indianapolis Power & Light names Ohio utility exec as CEO
Vincent Parisi will become the fourth leader of IPL since 2015, managing a utility that serves about 500,000 customers in central Indiana.
Andrew Mallon chosen as first new CIB director in 28 years
Andrew Mallon, corporation counsel for the city of Indianapolis, was approved Friday morning as executive director of the Capital Improvement Board, replacing longtime leader Barney Levengood.
WFYI names public broadcasting veteran to replace Lloyd Wright
After a six-month national search, WFYI Public Media has named Greg Petrowich as new CEO.
New Indy housing director seeks ‘a better way to do this’
New Indianapolis Housing Agency Executive Director John Hall is charged with sorting out the agency’s finances and improving the city’s federally funded voucher program.
Carmel-based CNO says new CFO will work in Chicago
The insurance company’s executive team is split between three cities that house its major brands. Chicago-bound CFO Paul McDonough will replace Erik Helding, who was based in Carmel.
BMO Harris Bank names new regional president
Chris Michalski will oversee the bank’s operations in four Midwestern states from his home base in Indianapolis.
Papa John’s founder to quit board, drop suit in settlement
As recently as last month, it had appeared John Schnatter wasn’t going to release his grip on the company without a fight.
Barber, Catchings named executive leaders of Indiana Fever
The former chancellor of Western Governors University Indiana and a former superstar player were named Monday to oversee operations of the city’s WNBA franchise.
WGU Indiana appoints new chancellor
Alison Bell succeeds Allison Barber, who had been chancellor of WGU Indiana from 2010 until May.
Divisions rise to the surface as IPS begins superintendent search
Indianapolis Public Schools parents, educators and residents have started weighing in on what they would like to see in their next superintendent, but so far there is no clear consensus.
Earlham names Rose-Hulman’s Houtman to be next president
Anne Houtman has been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute for the past three years.