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Fluence announces next CEO, president
Julian Nebreda will take over Arlington energy unicorn on Sept. 1
Julian Nebreda will become Arlington-based energy storage and digital applications company Fluence Energy Inc.’s president and CEO on Sept. 1. Nebrada succeeds Manuel Pérez Dubuc, who will step down on Aug. 31. Nebreda has been a Fluence board member since September 2021 and was most recently executive vice president and president of U.S. & Global
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Greater Washington Partnership taps new CEO
Kathy Hollinger joins from restaurant industry group
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The Greater Washington Partnership has named Kathy Hollinger as its new CEO, the economic development organization announced Tuesday. Hollinger is the president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, which she has led since 2012. She begins at GWP Oct. 3, according to a news release. “This region is near and dear to
Va. CEOs worry about inflation
Most executives surveyed negatively impacted by rising prices
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Inflation is bad for Virginia businesses. That was the biggest takeaway from a survey of Virginia CEOs in July. The University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs administered the survey from July 7 to July 14, with 63 executives responding. “It is no surprise that inflation is hurting small
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Serco appoints defense VP as new CEO
David Dacquino to continue as board chairman
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Herndon-based federal contractor Serco Inc. (a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Serco Group plc) on Tuesday announced that defense executive Tom Watson will be promoted to CEO, effective Sept. 1. Watson will replace David Dacquino, who is retiring as chief executive but will remain as chairman of the company’s board of directors in North America. Dacquino joined
UNOS CEO announces departure
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Richmond-based UNOS, the United Network for Organ Sharing, will begin seeking a new chief executive at the end of September, the nonprofit announced Tuesday. CEO Brian Shepard will leave after nearly a decade with the UNOS, which administers the nation’s organ procurement and transplantation network. UNOS’s chief operating officer, Maureen McBride, will serve as interim
Taking the reins
42 women execs who set the standard for leadership
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To quote the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. … It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” In Year Two of our Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards, we received more than 300 nominations — exceeding last year’s nominations by more than
Dollar Tree overhauls C-suite
Company seeking replacements for COO, four other execs
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Chesapeake-based Fortune 500 discount retailer Dollar Tree is overhauling much of its C-suite leadership, the company announced Tuesday. Dollar Tree Stores Inc., which also owns the Family Dollar chain, is seeking permanent replacements for its chief operating officer, chief strategy officer, chief financial officer, chief information officer and chief legal officer. Dollar Tree CFO Kevin
Sentara taps new president and CEO
Dennis Matheis to take over Sept. 1
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Sentara Healthcare has named Dennis Matheis to succeed Howard Kern as president and CEO, Sentara announced Friday. Kern announced his retirement earlier this year after spending more than 40 years at the Norfolk-based health care system. Matheis will take the helm on Sept. 1. He has served as president of Sentara Health Plans and executive
Mars Inc. names new CEO
McLean-based M&M's maker reports $45B in revenue
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McLean-based Mars Inc. will have a new CEO in September and the news comes at a time when the privately held global candy and pet food manufacturer is experiencing major growth. Grant F. Reid, who has served as CEO of Mars since 2014, will step down in September, with plans to fully retire by the
Sterling CEO named adventure parks association chair
Yeffa heads Flight Adventure Park
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Sterling-based Flight Adventure Park CEO Steven L. Yeffa has been named chairman of the International Adventure and Trampoline Parks Association’s board, the family entertainment venue company announced in early May. “We are thrilled to have Steve elected as our chair,” IATP Executive Vice President Bethany Evans said in a statement. “His vision and leadership is