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Michael Steele has been appointed president and CEO of Activation Capital. Photo Courtesy Activation Capital.
Aug 26, 2025

Activation Capital taps new CEO

Richmond tech incubator and accelerator Activation Capital announced Tuesday that it has appointed Michael Steele as president and CEO.

FILE - A Target sign is shown on a store in Upper Saint Clair, Pa., on Friday, July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)
Aug 20, 2025

Target taps longtime executive as new CEO amid sales slump

Target names 20-year veteran Michael Fiddelke as CEO, succeeding Brian Cornell, as the retailer faces weak sales, messy stores and rising competition.

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Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Chamber appoints interim CEO

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that it has appointed former chamber executive Keith Martin as interim CEO.

Phlow raises $37M in Series C round
Jul 23, 2025

Phlow raises $37M in Series C round

Richmond-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company Phlow announced Tuesday that it had secured $37 million in a capital raise.

SES Space & Defense announces new CEO
Jul 22, 2025

SES Space & Defense announces new CEO

Reston-based satellite company SES Space & Defense announced Tuesday that it has appointed David Broadbent as president and CEO.

Leadership Metro Richmond names new CEO
Jul 16, 2025

Leadership Metro Richmond names new CEO

Leadership development organization Leadership Metro Richmond announced Monday that Chris Edwards will be its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 11.

Fred Pasquine. Photo courtesy Fairlead
Jul 9, 2025

Fairwinds Landing partner promotes new CEO

Portsmouth-based Fairlead announced Monday that it is promoting its president, Fred Pasquine, to president and CEO, effective immediately.

Martin Sjolund, president and CEO of PRA Group. Photo courtesy PRA Group
Jun 20, 2025

PRA Group’s new president and CEO takes reins

Martin Sjolund became PRA Group's president and CEO this week, succeeding Vikram "Vik" Atal at the Norfolk-based business. 

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Jun 10, 2025

Hubbard Peanut Co. names new CEO

Southampton County-based Hubbard Peanut Co. announced Tuesday that it has appointed Marshall Rabil as its new president and CEO.

Shawn Tibbetts
Jun 1, 2025

Virginia 500 Spotlight: Shawn Tibbetts

June 2025 issue's spotlight on Shawn Tibbetts, president and CEO of Armada Hoffler Properties in Virginia Beach.

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has promoted Andrea Copeland to president and permanent CEO. Photo courtesy Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
May 28, 2025

Charlottesville Chamber announces new president and CEO

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has promoted Andrea Copeland, who has been the chamber's interim CEO for about a year, to president and permanent CEO, effective immediately.

Troy Dillow has been named Choice Financial Group's president and chief operating officer. Photo Courtesy Choice Financial Group.
May 23, 2025

Choice Financial announces new president, mid-Atlantic leader

Virginia Beach-based insurance broker Choice Financial Group has announced several changes to its leadership this month. Troy Dillow has been named president and chief operating officer, where he will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day operations and executing strategic initiatives.

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