Executive Appointment

P2 Science Hires Brian Freedman as VP of Marketing

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P2 Science Hires Brian Freedman as VP of Marketing

Woodbridge – October 15, 2026 -- P2 Science, Inc. has appointed Brian Freedman, a marketer with more than 15 years of experience, as Vice President, Marketing and Communications as the green chemistry company scales commercialization of its sustainable ingredient portfolio.

Freedman takes charge of brand, product marketing and communications across three business lines

Freedman will lead brand strategy, product marketing, go-to-market planning and corporate communications across P2 Science's personal care, flavor and fragrance, and performance materials businesses. The company is also deepening its relationships with customers in the beauty and consumer products industries.

WIN Adds Growth, People and AI Chiefs as It Nears 1M Families

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WIN Adds Growth, People and AI Chiefs as It Nears 1M Families

Greenwich – October 15, 2026 -- WIN, a fertility and family support benefit company, has appointed three senior leaders to newly created roles as its supported population grows from more than 500,000 to nearly one million families over two years.

Claudio Stefan joins as Chief Growth Officer, Stacey Zeltner as Chief People Officer, and Dr. Michael Meighu as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence. The company says the hires will help it scale employer and health plan partnerships, build the organization to support that growth, and apply emerging technology to benefits delivery.

WIN reports 900 employer clients covering 9.5 million lives

The employer base has grown 20% in two years. WIN also expanded from 55 to 124 countries, a 125% increase.

HighLevel Appoints Grubhub Founder Matt Maloney to Board

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HighLevel Appoints Grubhub Founder Matt Maloney to Board

Dallas – October 15, 2026 -- HighLevel, the AI-powered operating system for businesses, agencies and founders, has appointed Grubhub founder and former CEO Matt Maloney to its Board of Directors, adding a leader who spent 17 years scaling a technology marketplace.

Maloney led Grubhub from startup through its merger with Seamless and its multibillion-dollar acquisition by Just Eat Takeaway.com in 2021. He brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling technology-enabled businesses.

HighLevel's three founders back Maloney's operating record

HighLevel's founding triumvirate of Shaun Clark, Varun Vairavan and Robin Alex said in a joint statement that Maloney's founder instinct and operating experience will be valuable as the company builds its technology and ecosystem. Maloney said he sees the same opportunity at HighLevel that Grubhub offered independent restaurants, but on a broader scale.

Spinnaker Support Names Mark Fetches Global CTO in Reorganization

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Spinnaker Support Names Mark Fetches Global CTO in Reorganization

Denver – October 15, 2026 -- Spinnaker Support, the third-party software support provider with more than 1,300 global clients, has promoted Mark Fetches to Global Chief Technology Officer and consolidated its regional CTOs, solution consulting and technical account management under him in a single global organization.

Fetches reports to CRO Pete Castello and joins the go-to-market leadership team

Fetches will report to Chief Revenue Officer Pete Castello and sit on Spinnaker's Go-to-Market Leadership Team. The company says the placement tightens the link between customer business priorities and its technical sales and advisory work.

Novogradac Promotes Nine Managers to Principal Across Seven Offices

San Mateo, Calif. – October 14, 2026 -- Novogradac, the national accounting and consulting firm, promoted nine managers to principal effective Sept. 1, with the new principals spread across seven U.S. offices and concentrated in tax credit work for real estate and renewable energy.

Managing partner Michael J. Novogradac said the firm has a long tradition of promoting from within, which keeps clients working with proven expertise as the firm grows.

Promotions span seven offices from Atlanta to Walnut Creek

Atlanta adds two principals, Yie Li and Christie Webb. Dover, Ohio, also adds two, Ali Gatrell and Caleb Stein. The other five are Alex Aydin (Cleveland), Aaron Hanks (St. Louis), Vina Hurst (Walnut Creek, California), Micah Larimer (Portland, Oregon) and Tony Morales (New York City).

Atomicwork Hires Ex-Moveworks Marketer Patel After Tripling Customers

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Atomicwork Hires Ex-Moveworks Marketer Patel After Tripling Customers

San Francisco – October 14, 2026 -- Atomicwork has tripled its customer base in the past year and appointed Oksana Patel as Head of Marketing to lead its global strategy as it pushes deeper into the enterprise market.

Patel will build the category around what the ITSM and ESM platform vendor calls AI coworkers, software agents designed to take on IT roles and workflows end to end.

Customer base triples to include Replit, Skydio and BlackLine

The company's customers now include high-growth and enterprise names such as Replit, Skydio, BlackLine and Members Choice Credit Union. Atomicwork did not disclose absolute customer numbers or revenue.

Solv Wellness Names Christine Vaccaro First Chief Medical Officer

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Solv Wellness Names Christine Vaccaro First Chief Medical Officer

Atlanta – October 14, 2026 -- Solv Wellness, a women's health company focused on perimenopause and menopause, has appointed Christine Vaccaro, DO, FACOG, MSCP, as its first Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.

Vaccaro will advise the company on its menopause education strategy and support educational initiatives for patients and healthcare professionals. She will also contribute to patient and clinician resources and represent the company in select media, speaking and educational programs.

Appointment targets a documented menopause education gap

The company cites two data points behind the move. Fewer than one in three U.S. OB/GYN residency programs offer a dedicated menopause curriculum, according to a 2023 study in the journal Menopause. Only about half of women going through menopause have consulted a health professional about it, according to a 2024 AARP survey.

Nanoscope Hires Ex-AveXis Supply Chain Chief Ahead of MOGENRY Review

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Nanoscope Hires Ex-AveXis Supply Chain Chief Ahead of MOGENRY Review

Dallas – October 14, 2026 -- Nanoscope Therapeutics has appointed Troy Short, who built the global supply chain for Zolgensma across more than 30 countries at AveXis, as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain while its lead gene therapy MOGENRY is under regulatory review in the United States and Japan.

Short takes charge of GMP manufacturing, commercial supply and global distribution

Short will lead Nanoscope's GMP manufacturing, commercial supply and global distribution strategy as the company moves toward potential approval and launch of MOGENRY (sonpiretigene isteparvovec; MCO-010). He has more than 20 years of operations and supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals and gene therapy.

His stated priorities are strengthening manufacturing partnerships, building a resilient commercial supply chain and ensuring product availability to patients and physicians upon potential approval.

XTI Aerospace Names Unusual Machines CEO Allan Evans Chairman

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XTI Aerospace Names Unusual Machines CEO Allan Evans Chairman

Dallas – October 14, 2026 -- XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) has appointed Dr. Allan Evans, CEO of rival-sector drone firm Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), as director and Chairman of its Board, returning the board to five members.

Jonathan Ornstein has been designated Vice Chairman in connection with the appointment. XTI is the parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC, a drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers.

Evans brings drone supply chain and executive experience from three companies

Evans, 43, has served as CEO and director of Unusual Machines since December 2023. From 2021 to 2023 he was Chief Operating Officer of Red Cat Holdings. He previously led Fat Shark as CEO from 2017 until Red Cat acquired it in 2020. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

CSTS Enterprises Adds CUHK's Robert Li to Advisory Board

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CSTS Enterprises Adds CUHK's Robert Li to Advisory Board

New York – October 14, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises, a New York-based sports, entertainment, integrated media and travel technology group, has appointed Professor Robert Li, who heads the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, to its Advisory Board.

Li will advise CSTS on sports tourism and hospitality innovation

Li will provide strategic guidance on sports tourism, hospitality innovation and the broader experience economy. CSTS is expanding its international footprint and developing new hospitality products, partnerships and experiences for clients, destinations and global audiences.

Group CEO and Executive Director Abel Zhao called Li "one of the most respected voices in global tourism and hospitality."