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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at a Sept. 16, 2025, news conference announcing a $5 billion Eli Lilly pharmaceutical manufacturing plant for Goochland County. Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Jul 15, 2026

Youngkin takes chairman role at Red Cell Partners

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Red Cell Partners as partner and chairman of the technology venture studio.

Andrew Boyd
Jul 8, 2026

Tyto Athene taps former IBM executive as CEO

Tyto Athene names former IBM executive Andrew L. Boyd CEO as Dennis Kelly retires and remains on the board.

Michael Cole. Photo courtesy Sentara Health Plan
Jun 26, 2026

Sentara Health Plans president hired

Sentara Health Plans names Michael Cole president. Former Regence executive succeeds retiring leader Colin Drozdowski.

Alisa Bearfield. Photo courtesy CGI Federal
Jun 25, 2026

CGI Federal promotes executive to president

CGI Federal names a new president as longtime executive Stephanie Mango moves to a global leadership role.

Brad Hall. Photo courtesy Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Jun 4, 2026

Virginia Chamber of Commerce taps new leader

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce appointed former Appalachian Power executive Brad Hall as president and CEO.

Andy Henson. Photo courtesy Serco
May 27, 2026

Serco hires SAIC vet as chief technology officer

Andy Henson joins federal contractor Serco North America as chief technology officer after nearly a decade with SAIC.

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Nov 2, 2025

The 2025 Virginia Icon Honors Awards

Enduring leadership shapes institutions, communities and workforces. Across Virginia, trailblazing executives, public servants, educators and philanthropists have spent decades building organizations, creating opportunities and mentoring the next generation — leaving a record measured not only in results but in lasting impact. Virginia Business is proud to launch the Virginia Icons Honors, award[...]

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Sep 30, 2025

CAROLINE LAWSON | Director of M&A and corporate development, Air Control Concepts

Early this year, Caroline Lawson joined Air Control Concepts, a Norfolk-based company that partners with and supports commercial HVAC solutions providers. In that short period, Lawson executed multiple strategic acquisitions that expanded Air Control Concepts’ presence across the United States and Canada, according to her nominator. One of Lawson’s first efforts was working to optimize[...]

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Sep 30, 2025

Virginia Women in Leadership Awards 2025

In its fifth year, the Virginia Women in Leadership Awards celebrates 45 superstar executives. These leaders are all accomplished professionals with impressive career track records of industry success. Many have broken glass ceilings and continue forging pathways as mentors to younger women rising through the workforce. Hailing from public and private sector workplaces throughout Virginia, [&helli[...]

Dr. Mitchell Rosner has been appointed to a three-year term as the University of Virginia's executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of UVA Health. Photo courtesy U.Va
Sep 12, 2025

UVA Health interim leader is named permanent CEO

Dr. Mitchell Rosner appointed as University of Virginia's executive vice president for health affairs and CEO of UVA Health, following months of leadership changes.

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