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Lisa Gilley. Photo courtesy Ellucian
Sep 17, 2025

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, supporti[...]

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Sep 15, 2025

ODU hires new VP for national security initiatives

Old Dominion University announced last week that it has named Marty Irvine Jr. as its inaugural associate vice president for National Security Initiatives/

Bob Ritchie has been promoted to chief growth officer at SAIC. Courtesy SAIC
Sep 12, 2025

SAIC names chief growth officer

SAIC promotes Bob Ritchie to chief growth officer, uniting technology and business development.

BWXT announces new chief strategy officer
Sep 11, 2025

BWXT announces new chief strategy officer

BWX Technologies, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of nuclear components and fuel has tapped Rik Geiersbach as its new chief strategy officer.

Dollar Tree announced that Brent Beebe will be promoted to chief merchandising officer effective April 2026. Photo Courtesy Dollar Tree
Sep 9, 2025

Dollar Tree promotes exec to chief merchandising officer

Dollar Tree announced Tuesday that Brent Beebe will be promoted to chief merchandising officer effective April 2026.

US housing market shifts toward buyers as prices cool
Sep 8, 2025

Kettler names president of development

Real estate developer Kettler announced on Monday that real estate executive James Nozar has joined the firm as president of development

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Sep 5, 2025

Zephyr AI taps new CEO

McLean-based health care tech startup Zephyr AI announced last week that it has appointed Allen Chao as its new CEO.

Retired Coast Guard captain is new Christopher Newport biz school dean
Sep 4, 2025

Retired Coast Guard captain is new Christopher Newport biz school dean

Anna W. Hickey, a retired U.S. Coast Guard captain, will become dean of CNU’s Joseph W. Luter III School of Business.

Former Smithfield Foods Chairman and CEO Joseph Williamson Luter III passed away last week at the age of 86.
Sep 2, 2025

Former Smithfield Foods CEO and chairman dies at 86

Former Smithfield Foods Chairman and CEO Joseph Williamson Luter III passed away last week at the age of 86.

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Aug 29, 2025

HII promotes exec to new maritime systems post

HII announced Thursday that it has promoted Eric Chewning to executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy.

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.

Peraton taps new chief growth officer
Aug 11, 2025

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.

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