Kalamazoo Institute of Arts leader hired for top role at IMA at Newfields
The announcement completes a hiring process that lasted nearly four years and sparked historic changes at Newfields art museum and gardens.
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Indy Chamber hires marketing exec Matt Mindrum as CEO
Mindrum, who has spent his career in marketing positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Eli Lilly and Co. and Butler University, is set to begin his new job on Dec. 1.
Indiana state senator says he’ll resign, citing `new professional endeavors’
Indiana Sen. Jon Ford, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Elections, was first elected to the seat in 2014. He was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce names Sinders as next CEO
Vanessa Green Sinders will succeed Kevin Brinegar, who is retiring in early January after 20 years leading the organization. She will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the chamber’s 101-year history.
Hogsett’s senior policy adviser departs for new job at Central Indiana Community Foundation
Jeff Bennett, a top official in the administration of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ever since the mayor took office in 2016, has left his position.
Indianapolis-based Calumet announces CFO transition
Vince Donargo—a veteran financial executive who has worked for several Indianapolis public companies—plans to step down from his position as chief financial officer of Calumet Specialty Products Partners on Dec. 31 and retire at the end of April.
Republican consultant Anne Hathaway picked to lead Indiana GOP
Hathaway, a longtime Republican politico and consultant, is the first woman to serve as the state party chair.
Fast-growing Mom Water looks within for new CEO and COO
The Indiana beverage company has new executive leadership, but is keeping things in the family.
CEO Booth to retire after 30 years at Child Advocates
Cindy Booth joined Child Advocates as its first full-time staff attorney in 1994. She was named CEO of the not-for-profit in 1996 and has held that position ever since.
Zagzebski latest exec to take helm at utility AES Indiana
Ken Zagzebski, a senior vice president at AES Corp., will be making a return engagement to the top spot at the Indianapolis utility formerly known as Indianapolis Power & Light.
AES Indiana top exec leaving in latest departure from Indy-based utility
Kristina Lund’s departure means that AES Indiana, formerly known as Indianapolis Power & Light Co., will have gone through five presidents in the past eight years, with some of them lasting less than one year.
Fast-growing tech firm Resultant undergoes leadership change
Mark Caswell, who led the Indianapolis-based technology consulting and analytics firm through four acquisitions in four years, has been replaced by a new chief executive.
PR agency Hirons promotes COO to CEO
One of the largest advertising and public relations agencies in Indianapolis has a new leader following the promotion of Deana Haworth.
Funding challenges await new leaders at arts groups
Many donors who support Indianapolis arts organizations are asking the same question during a time of significant turnover in leadership: “Are things going to change?”
Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey to become company’s board chair
Rumsey will take over as Cummins board chair on Aug. 1, after former CEO Tom Linebarger steps down from the position.
Hendricks Regional Health looks within for new CEO
Dr. Michelle Fenoughty succeeds Kevin Speer, who resigned in March to lead Ascension St. Vincent Indiana.
Indiana ACLU executive director Henegar to retire
Jane Henegar plans to stay in her position with the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana until a replacement is found, leaving by Jan. 1.
Kiwanis International executive director to retire
Stan Soderstrom, executive director of Indianapolis-based service organization Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, plans to retire early next year after 14 years at the helm.
New CEO takes reins at Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Mandy Pietrykowski succeeds Fred Duncan, who retired this week after leading the Indianapolis-based agency since 2009.
Indy-based Luna Language Services acquired by Philadelphia firm
Luna was founded in 2001 Luna Language Services and provides interpreting and translation services to a client base that includes some of Indiana’s largest employers.