Leadership Change

Hyster-Yale Names Stanley Black & Decker's Cornell as CFO

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Hyster-Yale Names Stanley Black & Decker's Cornell as CFO

Cleveland – October 16, 2026 -- Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE: HY) has appointed Matthew J. Cornell, a former Stanley Black & Decker division president, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16, 2026.

Cornell comes from Stanley Black & Decker's Specialty Tools & Storage Solutions unit

Cornell most recently served as President and General Manager of Stanley Black & Decker's Specialty Tools & Storage Solutions, a global operating unit. Before that, he was Chief Financial Officer of the company's Industrial Segment.

Hyster-Yale said the appointment followed an extensive search for a leader with financial and operating experience in global industrial businesses.

BHOF Names Kenneth Saag North American Editor of Osteoporosis International

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BHOF Names Kenneth Saag North American Editor of Osteoporosis International

Arlington – October 16, 2026 -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has named Kenneth G. Saag, M.D., M.Sc., North American Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International (OI) for a five-year term starting Dec. 15, 2026.

Saag will serve alongside Professor René Rizzoli, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of the journal's European office. The two will set editorial direction with the journal's editors, Editorial Review Board, authors, reviewers and publisher. Saag will also oversee Archives of Osteoporosis in collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).

All Star Healthcare Names Kelly Rakowski CEO Effective Oct. 26

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All Star Healthcare Names Kelly Rakowski CEO Effective Oct. 26

Boca Raton – October 16, 2026 -- All Star Healthcare Solutions, a top-five U.S. locum tenens provider, has appointed Kelly Rakowski as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 16, 2026.

Knox Lane-backed All Star has grown through two acquisitions since May 2024

All Star partnered with growth-oriented investment firm Knox Lane in May 2024 to fund its next phase of growth. Since then, it has acquired Cross Country Locums and Integrity Locums. The company says the deals diversified its customer base and expanded its capabilities.

All Star says it continues to invest in innovation across its workforce solutions offerings. It describes itself as a trusted partner to an extensive network of healthcare facilities and providers across the U.S.

Egis Names Parsons Veteran Jon Moretta CEO of U.S. Operations

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Egis Names Parsons Veteran Jon Moretta CEO of U.S. Operations

Chicago – October 15, 2026 -- Egis has appointed Jon Moretta, a 35-year industry executive from Parsons Corporation, as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. business, tasking him with leading the platform's growth across infrastructure, engineering and industrial markets.

Moretta will focus on strengthening client relationships and expanding capabilities. He is also charged with combining Egis' local expertise with its global resources to deliver what the company describes as innovative, sustainable solutions.

Moretta arrives from Parsons with full P&L experience across federal and industrial markets

Moretta joins from Parsons Corporation, where he held increasingly senior leadership roles. His responsibilities there covered strategy, growth, operations and full P&L performance across federal, critical infrastructure and industrial markets.

Third Lake Development Hires Telchin to Lead Multifamily Platform

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Third Lake Development Hires Telchin to Lead Multifamily Platform

Tampa – October 15, 2026 -- Third Lake Development has appointed Jamie Telchin, a developer who has led projects representing about $3 billion in total capitalization, as President of Multifamily to drive growth of its Sun Belt apartment platform.

Telchin brings 25 years of development experience across multiple asset classes

Telchin has more than 25 years of real estate development experience. His portfolio spans the development and redevelopment of multifamily, luxury residential, hospitality, medical and mixed-use projects.

Before joining Third Lake, he held senior leadership positions at several real estate organizations. His most recent roles were in multifamily development leadership, focused on expanding multifamily platforms across the Sun Belt.

AHN Names Nipun Merchant First Surgeon-in-Chief and Surgery Chair

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AHN Names Nipun Merchant First Surgeon-in-Chief and Surgery Chair

Pittsburgh – October 15, 2026 -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has appointed surgical oncologist Nipun B. Merchant, MD, as chair of its Department of Surgery and its first surgeon-in-chief, effective February 2027.

New surgeon-in-chief role centralizes oversight of network surgery

The newly created position makes Merchant the senior physician executive for AHN's surgical enterprise, with strategic oversight of surgical services across the network's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. As chair, he will lead the department's clinical, academic and strategic growth, including faculty recruitment, expansion of advanced surgical programs, education and research. He will work with physicians, nurses and operational leaders on quality, safety and patient experience.

AHN says the role reflects a push toward a more integrated model of surgical care across its growing network.

ALTA Inducts Craig Haskins as 2026-2027 President

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ALTA Inducts Craig Haskins as 2026-2027 President

Washington – October 15, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has inducted Craig Haskins, a title insurance executive with more than 30 years of industry experience, as president for the 2026-2027 association year.

Haskins runs Knight Barry Title across four states

Haskins is president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Knight Barry Title, where he oversees operations and growth across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Florida.

Within ALTA, he has served on the Board of Governors and as vice chair of the Best Practices Work Group, as well as on numerous committees and engagement groups. He currently sits on the board of directors of the Florida Land Title Association and previously served as president of the Wisconsin Land Title Association.

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.

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.

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.