Executive Appointment

Globeleq Names Wenseleers Chief Development Officer as Africa Pipeline Tops 2,000 MW

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Globeleq Names Wenseleers Chief Development Officer as Africa Pipeline Tops 2,000 MW

Cape Town, South Africa – September 28, 2026 -- Globeleq has appointed Edouard Wenseleers as Chief Development Officer, effective 10 August 2026, placing him on the Executive Committee to lead business development across the continent.

Wenseleers succeeds John Smelcer after eight years at Globeleq

Wenseleers takes over from John Smelcer, who is stepping away from the business to prioritize family commitments after a tenure leading Globeleq's development activities. Wenseleers joined Globeleq in 2018 and most recently served as Managing Director, Business Development and Head of East Africa, a role in which he also held overall responsibility for the company's operations and asset management in Kenya.

Hard Rock Casino Tejon Names Mike Bean as Property President

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Hard Rock Casino Tejon Names Mike Bean as Property President

Mettler, Calif. – – September 28, 2026 -- The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon have appointed Mike Bean as Property President, effective October 5, filling the top operational post at the California gaming venue along the I-5 corridor.

Bean arrives with three decades of tribal gaming leadership experience

Bean joins Hard Rock Casino Tejon after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. His resume also includes a stint as CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona, alongside senior leadership roles at other major gaming and resort organizations.

IDEAYA Biosciences Promotes Michael White to President, R&D

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IDEAYA Biosciences Promotes Michael White to President, R&D

South San Francisco, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDYA) promoted Dr. Michael White from Chief Scientific Officer to President, Research and Development, effective September 28, 2026.

White expands authority over IDEAYA's oncology pipeline after five years as CSO

Dr. White has served as Chief Scientific Officer at IDEAYA since 2021, overseeing research into synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) programs targeting solid tumors. The precision medicine oncology company's pipeline spans multiple indications, including uveal melanoma, pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer.

COCOLAB Names Ex-L'Oréal, Google Exec Gayle Tait as CEO

San Francisco – September 25, 2026 -- COCOLAB®, the oral wellness brand behind Cocofloss®, has appointed Gayle Tait as Chief Executive Officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026, following three-year revenue growth of nearly 200%.

COCOLAB lands on Inc. 5000 list amid national retail expansion

The company secured a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies and expanded distribution through Target and Walmart.com. Cocofloss® has won four Allure Best of Beauty Awards, including Best Floss in 2026, which the company states makes it the most-awarded dental floss on the market.

Aria Care Partners Names Dr. Veda Lewis-Simmons Chief Medical Officer of Podiatry

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Aria Care Partners Names Dr. Veda Lewis-Simmons Chief Medical Officer of Podiatry

Overland Park, Kan. – September 25, 2026 -- Aria Care Partners has appointed Veda Lewis-Simmons, DPM, MHA, as chief medical officer of podiatry, giving her oversight of operational effectiveness and clinical quality for the company's onsite podiatry services across skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Aria Care Partners taps board-certified podiatrist to lead clinical quality for SNF foot care programs

Dr. Lewis-Simmons holds a master's degree in healthcare administration and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and is board certified.

MDpanel Names Nariwal COO, Andrews Chief Client Officer

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MDpanel Names Nariwal COO, Andrews Chief Client Officer

Los Angeles – September 25, 2026 -- MDpanel, one of the largest providers of expert medical opinions in the United States, has appointed Manish Nariwal as Chief Operating Officer and Jim Andrews as Chief Client Officer, both reporting to Chairman and CEO Jason Erdell.

Ex-UK Gambling Commission Chief Joins GCI as Strategic Advisor

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Ex-UK Gambling Commission Chief Joins GCI as Strategic Advisor

Henderson, Nevada – September 24, 2026 -- Gaming Compliance International (GCI) has appointed Tim Miller, former Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, as Strategic Advisor to guide its regulatory strategy and international expansion.

Miller brings a decade of UK regulatory experience to GCI's global growth push

Miller spent 10 years at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) before founding GamReg Consulting, an advisory practice focused on gaming regulation. GCI becomes one of Miller's first clients under the new venture, where he will work directly with GCI CEO Matt Holt to shape product development and regulatory policy through a former regulator's lens.

Grain Management Names Ex-Paul Weiss Partner Amran Hussein General Counsel

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Grain Management Names Ex-Paul Weiss Partner Amran Hussein General Counsel

Washington – September 24, 2026 -- Grain Management has appointed Amran Hussein, a 23-year veteran of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, as General Counsel to lead its legal and governance functions and join the digital infrastructure investment firm's leadership team.

Hussein exits 23-year Paul Weiss tenure to join Grain leadership team

Based in New York, Hussein spent more than two decades at Paul, Weiss advising sponsors of private investment funds on formation, governance, secondary transactions, joint ventures, and investment management M&A. She has worked with Grain for more than a decade as outside counsel prior to this internal appointment.

Riverside Theatre Names Ex-Viacom Executive Gibilterra as CFO

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Riverside Theatre Names Ex-Viacom Executive Gibilterra as CFO

Vero Beach, Fla. – September 24, 2026 -- Riverside Theatre, Florida's largest independent nonprofit professional theatre, has appointed Robert (Bob) Gibilterra as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 2026, placing a nearly three-decade Viacom finance veteran in charge of the organization's next growth phase.

Gibilterra will oversee accounting, budgeting and long-range financial planning as Riverside expands its campus

The CFO role will manage financial operations, risk management, and strategic planning as the Vero Beach-based theatre advances plans for a more flexible, expanded campus. Gibilterra relocates to Vero Beach to take up the position.

NWPX Infrastructure Names John Schillie VP, GM of NWPX Park

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NWPX Infrastructure Names John Schillie VP, GM of NWPX Park

Vancouver – September 24, 2026 -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX) has appointed John Schillie as Vice President and General Manager of NWPX Park, placing a 28-year infrastructure operations veteran in charge of the unit's three Texas manufacturing facilities.

Schillie takes over operations spanning Houston, San Antonio and Ferris, Texas

Based in Houston, Schillie will split his time across the three NWPX Park sites, which design, manufacture and service engineered solutions for water distribution and management, wastewater pretreatment and stormwater quality applications.