Leadership Change

Sivers Semiconductors Overhauls Leadership as Wireless, Photonics Units Scale

Kista, Sweden – September 24, 2026 -- Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE) has restructured senior leadership across its Wireless and Photonics divisions, appointing two external executives and reassigning two founders as the company pushes toward broader commercialization of its RF and laser technologies.

Marc Pegulu takes over as Managing Director of Wireless effective September 28, 2026

Pegulu brings more than 25 years of experience in RF, wireless and mixed-signal product businesses, including P&L leadership roles at Semtech and Qorvo. He replaces Harish Krishnaswamy, who co-founded MixComm, the RF beamforming company Sivers acquired in 2021.

Krishnaswamy shifts to newly created Chief Strategy Officer role

In his new position, Krishnaswamy will oversee corporate strategy, M&A and new business development, drawing on his prior technology and business development experience at Sivers.

OceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond to Retire in April 2027

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OceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond to Retire in April 2027

Vancouver – September 24, 2026 -- OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) confirmed that President and CEO Gerard Bond will retire in April 2027, ending a five-year tenure that saw the gold and copper producer post sustained gains in operational and financial performance.

Board Hires Spencer Stuart to Lead Global CEO Search

OceanaGold's Board of Directors has engaged Spencer Stuart, an international executive search firm, to evaluate internal and external candidates for the top role. Bond has agreed to remain CEO through his departure in the second quarter of 2027 and will subsequently serve as Special Advisor to the Board and his successor for a further six months to support the transition.

Constellation Cold Logistics Names Abhy Maharaj CEO Effective Oct. 1

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Constellation Cold Logistics Names Abhy Maharaj CEO Effective Oct. 1

London – September 24, 2026 -- Constellation Cold Logistics has appointed Abhy Maharaj as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 24, 2026, succeeding Carlos Rodriguez after four years at the helm.

Rodriguez moves to advisory role focused on M&A strategy

Rodriguez will transition to Constellation's Advisory Board, where he will support the company's acquisition strategy. Under his leadership since 2022, Constellation grew into a European leader in cold storage through acquisitions and new capacity development, according to Chair Nils S Andersen.

IGT Names Jamie Knight Chief Studios Officer as Jean Venneman Retires

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IGT Names Jamie Knight Chief Studios Officer as Jean Venneman Retires

Las Vegas – September 22, 2026 -- IGT will install Jamie Knight as Chief Studios Officer on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Jean Venneman, who retires Dec. 31, 2026, after more than three decades in the gaming industry.

Venneman rebuilt IGT's global studio operations into a 1,200-employee organization

Venneman began her career at IGT in the early 1990s, held senior roles across product development, licensing, technology and operations, and rejoined the company in 2024 to rebuild its global studio function from the ground up. Under her leadership, IGT assembled a studio team exceeding 1,200 employees and standardized best practices across studio cultures, work the company says now positions IGT and Everi for accelerated growth.

Elementl Power Names Navy Veteran Robey Clark SVP of Projects

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Elementl Power Names Navy Veteran Robey Clark SVP of Projects

Washington – – September 21, 2026 -- Elementl Power, an independent developer of utility-scale nuclear power projects, has appointed Robey Clark as senior vice president of Projects to oversee delivery of the company's 5-gigawatt (GW) development portfolio.

Clark takes charge of Elementl's 5 GW nuclear pipeline

Clark will hold executive oversight of Elementl's project management activities, coordinating closely with the company's Licensing and Regulatory Affairs team. His mandate covers the company's current 5 GW portfolio, including a 1.8 GW strategic development arrangement with Google and a 1.5 GW small modular reactor (SMR) project under active development in southeast Ohio. He will report to Elementl's Chief Projects Officer, Shawn Hughes.

Virtusa Names Srinivas BG as New Board Chairman Effective Oct. 1

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Virtusa Names Srinivas BG as New Board Chairman Effective Oct. 1

Southborough, Mass. – September 20, 2026 -- Virtusa Corporation has appointed Srinivas BG as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective September 20, 2026, succeeding Raj Mehta.

Virtusa taps 40-year industry veteran to lead board through AI-driven transformation

Srinivas BG brings more than 40 years of global leadership experience across the Information Technology, Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Manufacturing sectors. He previously held senior leadership roles at PCCW, Infosys, and ABB, where he managed multi-billion dollar business units, led large-scale acquisition integrations, and oversaw digital transformation programs.

LAZ Parking Names Co-CEOs, Plans 1,000+ Jobs in LAZ 3.0

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LAZ Parking Names Co-CEOs, Plans 1,000+ Jobs in LAZ 3.0

Hartford, Conn. – September 19, 2026 -- LAZ Parking, North America's largest privately owned parking and mobility company, unveiled a growth strategy dubbed "LAZ 3.0" that will add more than 1,000 jobs across North America within a year and expand its Hartford headquarters to house over 100 additional staff.

Tony DiPaolo and John Svendblad become Co-CEOs effective September 19, 2026

DiPaolo, who joined LAZ in 2005 and currently serves as President of the Midwest, and Svendblad, who joined in 2008 and leads the West Coast, will jointly assume the chief executive role. Combined, the two bring more than four decades of internal leadership experience at the company.

UTEM Names Kim Zander CEO as Founder Kirk Zander Shifts to President

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UTEM Names Kim Zander CEO as Founder Kirk Zander Shifts to President

Hewitt, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- UTEM, a Hewitt, Texas-based manufacturer of purpose-built aerial lift trucks for the fiber, telecommunications, municipal and utility sectors, has appointed Kim Zander as Chief Executive Officer.

Kirk Zander steps back to President as company adds first CEO

Kirk Zander, who has led UTEM, will continue in the role of President, retaining the same relationships and points of contact with customers and partners. The company described the appointment as timed to "its next phase of growth," with Kim Zander spending the coming months meeting employees, customers and partners nationwide to build an operational understanding of the business.

Pavion Names Andy Bierer CEO as Joe Oliveri Steps Down

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Pavion Names Andy Bierer CEO as Joe Oliveri Steps Down

United States – September 18, 2026 -- Pavion, a global integrated security and life-safety solutions provider generating over $1 billion in annual revenue, has appointed Andy Bierer as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Joe Oliveri, who built the company into its current market-leading position.

Bierer arrives from Carrier's Automated Logic division

Bierer most recently served as President of Automated Logic, a Carrier company specializing in building automation and control solutions. He previously held senior leadership roles at Carrier and Otis, where he led field organizations across North America and Europe and drove both organic and acquisition-based growth.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Names New VPs to Scale Service Network

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ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Names New VPs to Scale Service Network

Wixom, Mich. – September 17, 2026 -- ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA has appointed two new vice presidents and restructured its service organization after three consecutive years of double-digit growth, expanding its field service technician network by more than 30 percent to meet rising nationwide demand.

ZEISS Names Daniel Tagscherer VP of Finance & Business Operations

Tagscherer, a 20-year ZEISS veteran and most recently Global Head of Finance & Controlling for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, will now lead finance, operations and strategic initiatives aimed at operational performance and organizational scalability. Hendrie Viktor, President of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions North America, said Tagscherer's financial and transformational leadership would help the company build for future growth.