Leadership Transition

NICB CEO David Glawe to Step Down in October After Six Years

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NICB CEO David Glawe to Step Down in October After Six Years

Oak Brook, Ill. – September 22, 2026 -- David Glawe will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in October, concluding a six-year tenure leading the insurance industry's anti-fraud nonprofit.

Board Chairman Confirms Departure and Thanks Glawe for Six Years of Service

Nick Seminara, Chairman of the NICB Board of Governors, confirmed the departure and credited Glawe's contributions to the organization's mission over the past six years.

Glawe Cites Collaboration With Insurers, Law Enforcement as Key Achievement

Glawe said the work brought together the insurance industry, law enforcement, and partners to fight insurance fraud and crime while protecting the public.

Essity CFO Fredrik Rystedt to Retire During 2027

Stockholm – September 21, 2026 --

Fredrik Rystedt, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Essity, has notified the company of his intention to retire during 2027, triggering an immediate search for his successor.

Rystedt exits after more than nine years steering Essity's finances

Rystedt has served as CFO and Executive Vice President at Essity for over nine years. He will remain in his current role until a successor is appointed and an orderly handover is completed, the company said.

HGTC Names Lori Heafner as Next College President

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HGTC Names Lori Heafner as Next College President

Conway, S.C. – September 21, 2026 -- The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission has selected Lori A. Heafner, Ph.D., as the college's next president, following a national search that concluded with a special-called meeting on Sept. 18. Heafner will take office Jan. 4, 2027.

Area Commission completes national search with finalist visits and public forums

The decision followed campus visits and public forums held on the Conway Campus, where three finalists met with faculty, staff, students and community members. The search was conducted with assistance from the Association of Community College Trustees.

MCW Inaugurates Dr. Shekar Kurpad as Seventh President, CEO

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MCW Inaugurates Dr. Shekar Kurpad as Seventh President, CEO

Milwaukee – September 20, 2026 -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) formally inaugurated Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, as its seventh President and Chief Executive Officer on September 17 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee, marking a leadership transition at the nation's third-largest private medical school.

Kurpad succeeds a 16-year CEO tenure at one of the country's top-performing academic medical centers

Dr. Kurpad, a neurosurgeon with more than two decades of service at MCW, takes over from John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, who led the institution as President and CEO for 16 years.

Isla Porter Names Co-Founder Emily Arthur as CEO

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Isla Porter Names Co-Founder Emily Arthur as CEO

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Isla Porter LLC's Board of Managers has appointed co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Emily Arthur as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2026.

Arthur takes CEO title while retaining creative leadership role

Arthur will continue as Chief Creative Officer while assuming CEO duties, consolidating oversight of the custom cabinetry company's product design, manufacturing operations and business strategy under one executive.

Board cites Arthur's cross-functional command of sales, design and manufacturing

Independent board member Nancy Tsuei said the appointment recognizes what Arthur built the company around: making customizable cabinetry directly accessible to homeowners and designers without traditional industry friction. Tsuei said Arthur's grasp of sales, design, manufacturing and customer demand made her the clear choice to lead the company forward.

Adient Names Board Member Peter Carlin as New CFO

Plymouth, Mich. – September 20, 2026 -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT) will appoint board member Peter Carlin as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 16, 2026, succeeding Mark Oswald, who departs the same day.

Carlin exits the board to join management on Oct. 1, 2026

Carlin will step down from Adient's board of directors on Oct. 1, 2026, and join the automotive seating maker as vice president, finance, ahead of his CFO promotion six weeks later. He has served on Adient's board since 2018.

Board shrinks to seven directors following Carlin's resignation

Adient's board has voted to reduce its size to seven directors, effective on the date of Carlin's resignation from the board, Oct. 1, 2026.

Duquesne University Inaugurates David Dausey as 14th President

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Duquesne University Inaugurates David Dausey as 14th President

Pittsburgh -- September 20, 2026 -- Duquesne University formally inaugurated Dr. David J. Dausey as its 14th president on Sept. 17, drawing nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests to UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse as the institution approaches its 150th anniversary in 2028.

Board chair invests Dausey with historic 1931 presidential medallion

Duquesne Board of Directors Chair Diane Hupp presented Dausey with the University's presidential medallion, first commissioned in 1931, mounting it on a newly designed chain of office intended to carry the names of future presidents. Dausey is the first president to wear the medallion in this new format. The ceremony, themed 'Enduring Mission. Emerging Pathways,' included a nearly 300-person academic procession featuring more than 30 delegates from other colleges and universities.

Lake Ridge Bank CCO Pete Graven Retires After 42 Years

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Lake Ridge Bank CCO Pete Graven Retires After 42 Years

Madison, Wis. – September 19, 2026 -- Lake Ridge Bank Chief Credit Officer Pete Graven will retire on Sept. 18 after nearly 42 years in banking, including more than 20 years at the institution.

Casey McClyman Steps In as Chief Credit Officer After Coordinated Succession

Graven spent the last several months mentoring incoming Chief Credit Officer Casey McClyman as part of a planned leadership transition. McClyman returned to Lake Ridge Bank in July after a three-year stint as Senior Vice President-Chief Credit Officer at Farmers Savings Bank. He previously spent nearly 20 years at Lake Ridge Bank, including the last 10 years as Senior Vice President-Business Relationship Manager on the Business Banking Team.

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.