Riley Hospital for Children names new president
An executive at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been named the new leader of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.
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Politicos complicate Ivy Tech presidential hire
Ivy Tech Community College faces a crucial moment in selecting its next president, a job the college says demands education experience, fundraising chops and the ability to improve student performance. But has the search become a political football?
CEO Dennis May steps down at struggling HHGregg
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer, which has seen its sales plummet in recent years, named Chief Financial Officer Robert Riesbeck as interim CEO. May had been with the company since 1999.
IUPUI leader wants more connection to city, employers
In his last job, Nasser Paydar helped write IUPUI’s new strategy. Now, six months into his role as the university’s chancellor, the mechanical-engineering-professor-turned-campus-administrator gets to implement it.
New Conner Prairie CEO to focus on fundraising, drawing out-of-state visitors
Conner Prairie is well-known nationally to museum insiders. But new CEO and President Norman Burns II wants to make the historical park in Hamilton County a destination for more travelers, in part by getting the community to take ownership of the attraction.
Volunteers of America of Indiana names new CEO
The not-for-profit with a $10 million annual budget has chosen a new chief executive with a resume including government, academic and private-sector work.
Longtime Lids Sports Group President Kocher steps down
Zionsville-based hat retailer Lids Sports Group is seeking a new leader after the resignation of Kenneth Kocher, who ran the company for more than a decade.
Finish Line’s ‘self-inflicted’ blunders leave analysts skeptical
The Finish Line Inc.’s disastrous third quarter stemmed from management miscues, a well-worn story that has made some analysts skeptical that incoming CEO, Sam Sato, will usher in better times.
Conner Prairie taps successor to longtime CEO
Norman O. Burns II, who has almost three decades of experience in leadership at historical attractions, will take the Conner Prairie position Jan. 27, the museum announced Monday morning.
Heartland Film taps Basile after president’s sudden departure
The organization that puts on the annual Heartland Film Festival has named Frank Basile interim president after the unexpected resignation of Stuart Lowry, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday.
Former state health chief to head CDC Foundation
Former Indiana State Health Commissioner Judith A. Monroe has been named president and CEO of the Atlanta-based CDC Foundation, the organization announced Monday.
Paydar to officially be installed as 5th chancellor of IUPUI
Nasser Paydar is scheduled to be installed as the fifth chancellor of IUPUI on Tuesday afternoon. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will speak, and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is also scheduled to attend.
Longtime Duke Realty CEO Oklak stepping down
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust said Dennis D. Oklak will retire at the end of the year as part of a succession plan and be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer.
Governor makes Huge appointment to Indiana Finance Authority
Dan Huge has been named public finance director of the Indiana Finance Authority, a position with which he's already familiar.
Media giant Pearson taps former Lilly CEO as chairman
Former Eli Lilly and Co. CEO Sidney Taurel has been named chairman of Pearson PLC, the London-based media and educational products giant announced Monday.
DePauw University starting search for new president
The university in Greencastle said an 18-member committee has been named to work with a national executive search firm to seek a replacement for President Brian Casey.
Deputy CIO picked to lead Indiana Office of Technology
Dewand Neely has been promoted to chief information officer and director of the Indiana Office of Technology, the governor's office announced Friday.
American Senior fires No. 2 executive in wake of FBI raid
American Senior Communities has fired its chief operating officer and accepted the resignation of its chief financial officer—17 days after an FBI raid of its offices and the home of its former CEO James Burkhart.
Angie’s List hires Best Buy executive as CEO
Scott Durchslag has more than 20 years of experience leading e-commerce and mobile technology initiatives, Angie’s List said, including stints at Expedia and Skype.
Marian starts search for new med school dean
Marian University expects the deans of both its medical and nursing schools to retire in the next two years. So, the small Catholic school is launching a search for replacements.