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The Power 50
Power can be measured by metrics such as wealth and how many people you lead, as well as what one does with that power. Is your company undertaking bold growth strategies? Are you the visionary executive leading huge initiatives? Are you bringing massive infrastructure projects to fruition or making seismically impactful philanthropic contributions? In previous […]
Leadership: On the move
Patrick Bain, president and CEO, The Long & Foster Cos., Chantilly In March 2023, Bain was promoted to lead the real estate giant after joining Long & Foster in 2010 as president of its insurance and home warranty businesses. Along the way, he took the reins of the property management and rental service center branches, […]
The cost of leaning in
In 1982, the comic strip “Frank and Ernest” noted that Ginger Rogers — standing in for all women — did everything Fred Astaire did but “backwards and in high heels.” Even 41 years ago, that sentiment felt like a well-known acknowledgement, and it still holds true now. This issue, in our third annual Women in Leadership […]
On the move
Megan Baker, economic development director, Roanoke County In October 2022, Baker was hired to step into the big shoes of Jill Loope, the county’s longtime economic development director who is set to retire in July. A North Carolina State and Indiana University graduate, Baker came to the Roanoke Valley from the Atlanta area, where she […]
Qmulos adds three execs
Chantilly-based tech company Qmulos has added three executives to its leadership team. Nick Jovanovic will serve as chief revenue officer, Theresa Feraren will serve as vice president of marketing and Russ Odom will serve as chief financial officer. Jovanovic comes to Qmulos with 20 years of experience working in enterprise data storage, cybersecurity, compliance and […]
Dollar Tree adds four more execs
Chesapeake-based Fortune 500 discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. has named four additional executives, the company announced Thursday. These hires are the latest leadership changes after a C-suite shakeup over the summer. Jennifer Bohaty will join as chief compliance officer, Terence Goods will be chief diversity officer, Jennifer Silberman will be chief sustainability officer, and Kristin [&hellip[...]
Executive insights
Virginia Business asked five Hampton Roads leaders to discuss how regional cooperation could directly impact their industries, how they’re coping with staffing shortages and what their hopes are for the region’s future. XAVIER BEALE Vice president of human resources and trades, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News Most Hampton Roads leaders say they’d like to see […]
Atlantic Diving Supply names new CEO, COO
Virginia Beach-based Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. (ADS) has promoted Ryan Angold to CEO, the company announced Tuesday. Angold replaces Jason Wallace, who has stepped down from leading the company since 2014. Also, ADS promoted John Dunn to chief operating officer, adding to his duties as chief financial officer. Their new roles took effect June 1. […]
McLean-based Intelsat names new execs
McLean-based Intelsat Corp. has named four new executives. Anthony “Toby” O’Brien will become the satellite provider’s next chief financial officer, after having served in the role for five years with Raytheon Co., Intelsat said in a news release May 5. Michael DeMarco will become the company’s new chief commercial officer, after having served as chief […]
