LMI CEO transitions to chairman
LMI CEO Doug Wagoner will retire at the end of 2025 and become board chair. Josh Wilson will take over as CEO Jan. 1.
Richmond-area car wash chain promotes CEO, other execs
Richmond-area car wash chain Flagstop Car Wash has promoted three executives, including its new CEO, it announced Tuesday.
Timmons Group appoints chief marketing officer
Richmond-based engineering and design firm Timmons Group has appointed Tim Asimos as chief marketing officer, a new role.
Women execs have tougher climb to top rung
We’ve written about glass ceilings and glass cliffs, but to quote the Beatles, let’s look through the glass onion. What’s the glass onion? Well, it’s a metaphor I’m using to describe the multilayered challenges facing women who aspire to be CEOs. The good news is, there are more female CEOs than in years before, including […]
Volkswagen of America taps new sales/marketing EVP
Volkswagen of America has appointed Brian Nash as its executive vice president of sales and marketing, effective Monday.
Branch Group CEO plans 2026 retirement
The Branch Group, a construction firm headquartered in Roanoke, has promoted Jason Hoyle to COO, with other leadership changes announced.
Ellucian announces new chief legal officer
Reston-based Ellucian has hired Lisa Gilley as chief legal officer, the higher education tech company announced Wednesday. She succeeds Jim Bennett, who is retiring after 35 years with Ellucian. Gilley will report directly to Ellucian President and CEO Laura Ipsen and will lead the company’s global legal function, supporting strategic initiatives for the company’s long-term […]
Virginia 500: The 2025-26 Power List
Who are Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics and education this year? Find out in the sixth annual edition of the Virginia 500: The 2025-26 Power List. Read a note from our associate publisher about how we select the Virginia 500. Executives are listed in alphabetical order by industry. Below you […]
Peraton taps new chief growth officer
Former SAIC executive Ravi Dankanikote on Monday began a new role as the chief growth officer for Reston-based federal contractor Peraton.
Dominion promotes Baine to EVP of utility operations
Edward H. “Ed” Baine is being promoted to executive vice president of utility operations for Dominion Energy.
Virginia Beach-based Groundworks hires CTO
Virginia Beach-based foundation and water management solutions company Groundworks has hired Rajeev Rai as chief technology officer.
Atlantic Union names new chief risk officer
Atlantic Union Bankshares has appointed Bradley S. Haun as chief risk officer, the Glen Allen-based bank holding company announced May 13.