Executive Appointment

Boston – October 13, 2026 -- Red Queen Bio PBC has recruited Ian Watson, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense, to lead its government affairs strategy as the AI biosecurity company expands its work with federal buyers.

Watson to engage the Department of War, Department of Energy and HHS

Watson will deepen the company's relationships across the federal government, national laboratories and agencies including the Department of War, the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services.

CEO and co-founder Nikolai Eroshenko said the biosecurity landscape is evolving faster than many traditional systems were designed to respond, and that Watson understands what it takes to deploy and scale new technological capabilities.

Columbus – October 13, 2026 -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) has appointed Frieda He as Chief Procurement Officer, placing a executive who oversaw more than $3 billion in annual global spend at Polestar in charge of its global procurement organization.

He will focus on strengthening supply chain resilience, enabling growth, optimizing cost and value, and driving supplier quality. Her remit covers Vertiv's portfolio of end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for data centers, communications networks, and commercial and industrial applications.

Columbus – October 13, 2026 -- Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) has appointed Stellantis manufacturing executive Michael Resha as Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Logistics and Operational Excellence, effective immediately. He succeeds Anders Karlborg as the critical digital infrastructure supplier scales operations to meet demand driven by AI and high-density computing.

Resha takes charge of capacity expansion and capital deployment

Resha reports to CEO Giordano Albertazzi and joins the executive leadership team. He leads Vertiv's global manufacturing, logistics and operational excellence organization. His remit covers scaling global manufacturing operations, expanding capacity, optimizing capital deployment and aligning operational execution with the company's long-term growth strategy.

He will also continue the deployment and adoption of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS).

New York – October 13, 2026 -- New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has appointed Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2026, ending Christopher D. Hillyer's 17-year tenure atop the nonprofit blood and life sciences group.

The Board of Trustees selected Delaney following an extensive national search. Hillyer, who has led NYBCe since 2009, will become Special Advisor to the Board of Trustees. He will work with Delaney on the transition and continue to provide strategic guidance to the Board and leadership.

Santa Clara – October 13, 2026 -- Smarter Balanced has appointed Dr. Karen Barton as Deputy Executive Director, effective October 13, 2026, adding a leader with more than two decades of assessment and learning experience to its senior team.

Barton to oversee major operational portfolios under Executive Director Tony Alpert

Barton will work closely with Executive Director Tony Alpert. Her remit covers major operational portfolios, coordination across teams, and the alignment of resources with the Consortium's strategic priorities and member needs.

Interview panels including member agency representatives backed her unanimously

Alpert said Barton earned unanimous support from the Consortium's multidisciplinary interview panels. The panels included representatives from member education agencies. He said she combines a student-centered focus with the skills needed to lead complex operations.

New York – October 13, 2026 -- B. Riley Securities, Inc. has hired Michael Masiuk, a banker with more than 25 years of experience, as Managing Director in its New York Investment Banking team to expand growth capital, M&A advisory and proprietary deal origination coverage.

Masiuk deepens coverage of sports, media and technology sponsors

Masiuk will cover corporate and financial sponsor clients in the sports, media, and technology sectors. His remit expands the firm's growth and private capital, M&A advisory, and proprietary deal origination capabilities.

His experience spans investment banking, hedge funds, and the entertainment industry. He has originated and executed transactions across public and private capital markets, including growth equity, crossover rounds, and buyouts.

San Diego – October 13, 2026 -- Robles BioCeutics, a regenerative dermatology company built on stem cell and senolytic technologies, has appointed trial attorney Mark Skeels to its Advisory Board, adding more than 25 years of litigation, government and business-negotiation experience as it targets international expansion.

Skeels brings prosecutorial and city-government leadership experience to the board

Skeels is the founder of Skeels Law Group, APC. He previously served as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. He later held senior leadership roles in the San Diego City Attorney's Office, including Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney. He studied at Harvard University, Stanford University and the University of San Diego School of Law, where he also served as adjunct faculty.

Austin, Minn. – October 13, 2026 -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) has rehired Holly LaVallie as vice president of marketing excellence, giving her responsibility for enterprise marketing capabilities across its Retail, Foodservice and International businesses.

LaVallie takes charge of six marketing functions at Hormel Foods

LaVallie will lead the development and execution of capabilities meant to support brand growth across the three business segments. Her remit covers brand strategy and experience, design and content, media and agency management, marketing technology, marketing training and marketing effectiveness.

New York – October 13, 2026 -- Canyon Partners, a $30 billion global alternative investment manager, has appointed Chris Hansen as Partner and Chief Information Officer, tasking him with integrating artificial intelligence and alternative data across its investment platform.

Hansen takes charge of technology strategy and infrastructure from New York

Hansen oversees the firm's technology strategy and infrastructure. His remit covers information technology, business technology, engineering, data architecture, and the integration of AI and alternative data.

He will work with Canyon's investment and operating teams to embed technology and data in investment research, underwriting, portfolio management, and firmwide operations.

Reston – October 13, 2026 -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has elected Danny Deep, 56, to its board of directors. Deep has served as the company's president since December 2025.

Deep brings more than 20 years of General Dynamics operating experience to the board

Before becoming president, Deep held several senior operating roles at the aerospace and defense contractor. He served as executive vice president for Global Operations, executive vice president for Combat Systems, and president of General Dynamics Land Systems.

His career runs through the company's land combat business, which sits alongside business aviation, ship construction and repair, weapon systems and munitions, and technology products and services.