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Manufacturing 2025: GIFFORD JR., WILLIAM F. ‘BILLY’
Dec 11, 2025

Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026

Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO. Photo Courtesy Appalachian Community Capital
Dec 5, 2025

Appalachian Community Capital announces new CEO

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO.

Stephen Edwards tapped for national port association board
Dec 2, 2025

Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company

Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.

A Radford native, John Asbury traveled all over the country for his banking career but returned to Virginia in 2016 to lead Atlantic Union Bank. Photo courtesy Atlantic Union Bank
Dec 1, 2025

2025 Virginia Business Person of the Year: John Asbury | Atlantic Union Bank

Atlantic Union CEO John Asbury is Virginia Business’ 2025 Business Person of the Year, recognized for leading the bank’s growth.

FILE- A woman arrives at a Kohl's store in West Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 25, 2021.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Nov 24, 2025

Kohl’s promotes interim CEO and 30-year retail veteran Michael J. Bender to be its permanent chief

Kohl’s appoints Michael Bender as permanent CEO as the retailer battles years of falling sales and prepares to report third-quarter earnings.

Booz Allen Hamilton to relocate global HQ to Reston
Nov 17, 2025

Booz Allen Hamilton to relocate global HQ to Reston

Booz Allen Hamilton announced Monday that it is relocating its global headquarters from McLean to a newly constructed facility in Reston.

Retail | Wholesale | Food | Beverage 2025: WEIHRAUCH, POUL
Nov 6, 2025

CarMax CEO out after nearly a decade

CarMax CEO Bill Nash is stepping down after nearly 10 years. David McCreight will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1.

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Nov 3, 2025

Langley Federal Credit Union taps new CEO

Langley Federal Credit Union announced that its board of directors has selected Gaurav Bhatia to be its new president and CEO.

Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

William J. "Bill" Lynn III to retire as chairman and CEO of Leonardo DRS at the end of 2025. Photo courtesy Leonardo DRS
Oct 29, 2025

Leonardo DRS CEO to retire; successor named

William J. "Bill" Lynn III will retire as chairman and CEO of Arlington defense contractor Leonardo DRS at the end of the year, with Chief Operating Officer John Baylouny named as his successor.

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates
Oct 27, 2025

Booz Allen Hamilton announces new round of layoffs

Booz Allen Hamilton is initiating another round of layoffs amid declining revenues in its most recent quarter.

NICOLE NEWSOME | Chief strategy and growth officer, Qantm Creative
Oct 14, 2025

Qantm Creative taps new CEO

Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced Tuesday that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO.

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