Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women’s National Team coach to lead club
Lauren Bertolacci, who spent the past 12 years coaching in Switzerland, will take over as head coach for the Ignite as the team prepares for its second season.
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Trump selects Wheeler, Mildred as U.S. attorney nominees in Indiana
Tom Wheeler is the acting general counsel at the Department of Education and will be nominated as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District.
Flaherty & Collins promotes Robert Flaherty to CEO
The move stems from what the Indianapolis-based developer calls a “deliberate succession plan” focused on helping the company continue to grow.
Maureen Weber stepping down as leader of Early Learning Indiana
Weber has been president and CEO of Early Learning Indiana since 2018.
Braun replaces IEDC board with 9 new members
The sweeping move fulfills a pledge Braun made Thursday when he confirmed he planned to dismantle and reconstruct the existing board of the state’s economic development agency.
Braun appointees join IU board; changes made to protest policy
The governor recently removed three alumni-elected board members in favor of his own appointees after lawmakers gave him the new powers earlier this year.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Long will take over an IRS undergoing massive change, including layoffs and voluntary retirements of tens of thousands of workers.
Vera Bradley CEO to step down in wake of $33.5M quarterly loss
Jackie Ardrey has been CEO of the Indiana-based handbag and luggage designer since November 2023.
Colts announce details about ownership transition from Jim Irsay to daughters
The team said Carlie Irsay-Gordon will become owner & CEO, serving as the team’s principal owner, but all three daughters will share leadership duties for the club.
Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal, to step down
The decision, which Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was when Leung took over in spring 2019.
Former Anderson University president joins Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Before leading Anderson University, John Pistole served as administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and spent 26 years with the FBI.
Irsay daughters step into roles they grew up with
It’s a role the three women—Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson—have spent their lives preparing for, but experts say succession in professional sports is always a challenge, regardless of the circumstances.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Musk’s role working for Trump was always intended to be temporary, and he had recently signaled that he would be shifting his attention back to running his businesses.
Matchbook Learning leader terminated after alcohol, airfare charged to school card
A credit card assigned to the former charter school official accrued tens of thousands of dollars in travel, high-end dining and alcohol purchases.
Stellantis names Italian car executive Antonio Filosa its new CEO
Filosa is currently Stellantis’ chief operating officer for the Americas and chief quality officer.
IU Indianapolis hires Ben Howlett as hoops coach following dominant run at West Liberty
Howlett was 217-37 at West Liberty with eight straight Mountain East Conference regular-season titles and eight straight Division II NCAA Tournament appearances.
Colts ‘in excellent hands’ with Irsay’s daughters, experts say
Jim Irsay’s three daughters have been all-in on the Indianapolis Colts for years, and it’s expected they’ll each continue to play significant roles in the franchise’s operations following their father’s passing on Wednesday.
Jim Irsay remembered for love of football, commitment to music, animal welfare
Tributes poured in Wednesday after the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay from a long list of sports, civic and not-for-profit leaders.
Indy Ignite coach steps down after one year with team
George Padjen has resigned as head coach of the professional volleyball team less than a week after leading the first-year squad to a runner-up finish in the Pro Volleyball Federation championship match.
CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down
The Danish pharmaceutical company, which competes heavily with Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. in the weight-loss market, is leaving by “mutual agreement” with the company’s board of directors.