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PAM Transport CEO Joe Vitiritto Resigns
Matthew Moroun, board chair and majority owner of the trucking and logistics company, will serve as interim CEO. read more >
Why Executive Protection Applies to You
Discover why executive protection is vital for C-suite leaders—ensuring safety, continuity, and shareholder confidence with proactive risk strategies. read more >
Phillip Jett Named CEO of Encore Bank
Jett had been acting CEO since late April, when Chris Roberts resigned as the Little Rock bank's chief executive. read more >
It Starts at the Top (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Fostering a workplace culture that values mental health starts with a look inward. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Systems or Seat of the Pants? (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
How you budget your time can tell you, and your employees, about your priorities and leadership. read more >
by Barry Goldberg -
Do You Have a Board of Advisers? (Barry Goldberg on Leadership)
A solid board of advisers can offer a politics-free environment that adds value to all involved. read more >
by Barry Goldberg -
PAM Transport CEO’s Pay Falls to $1.1M in 2023
The chief reason for the decrease was the lack of incentive bonuses. read more >
Encore Bank CEO Chris Roberts Resigns
Phillip Jett, vice chairman and chief banking officer, was named acting CEO and chairman. read more >
by George Waldon -
Acxiom CEO Chad Engelgau to Step Down
New York-based Interpublic Group, the publicly traded company that acquired Acxiom in 2018, said a search for Engelgau's replacement will begin immediately. read more >
Heath Simpson Named Next CEO of Ritter Communications
Simpson, who joined the company in March 2020 as CFO, is set to assume the telecom provider's top post after a nationwide search for a successor to Alan Morse. read more >
Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna to Retire
Sam's Club President and CEO Kath McLay has been named as McKenna's successor. read more >
Chris Bettina Hired as Senior VP at Stephens Insurance
He will be based in the agency's property and casual practice in Houston, Texas. read more >
by Will Newton -
Yannis Macheras Named CEO of Little Rock Telecom Firm Harmoni
He joined the tower company in November through its acquisition of Parallel Infrastructure of Charlotte. read more >
Walmart CEO’s Total Compensation Dips to $25.3M
The annual total compensation of Walmart's median employee was $27,136, an increase of 7.1% from the previous year. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Total Compensation Climbs for Dillard Family Members
Most of the increase was tied to a rise in the value added to top executives' pension funds. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Canoo Secures 500,000-SF Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma City
The site on 120 acres is part of a planned production hub that includes a factory in nearby Pryor, Oklahoma. read more >
PAM CEO’s Compensation Up Slightly in 2022
Joe Vitiritto earned slightly more than $1.6 million in total compensation in 2022. read more >
Murphy USA’s Andrew Clyde Tops $10.3M in Total Compensation
His pay rose from $8.6 million as the company's profit soared in 2022. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Tyson Foods Plans $70M Hatchery in Hope
Construction on the 131,000-SF hatchery will take about two years, with completion slated for late 2024. read more >
Inuvo Reports Wider Losses in Q4, Touts AI Advancements
CEO Richard Howe said major improvements to the marketing tech firm's IntentKey platform, which he compared to ChatGPT, are coming soon. read more >
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