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Harley-Davidson board members who were targeted by H Partners retire
Two longtime Harley-Davidson board members retire following activist investor pressure, prompting leadership changes at the company.
Milwaukee-based Wantable appoints first chief commercial officer
Wantable appoints Tom Nowak as its first chief commercial officer to lead marketing, merchandising and digital strategy.
WEDC head Missy Hughes to step down
Gov. Tony Evers and WEDC announced Friday that CEO Missy Hughes will step down from her position on Sept. 19.
Diane Hendricks is now the wealthiest person in Wisconsin
Diane Hendricks, the chair, owner and co-founder of Beloit-based ABC Supply is now the wealthiest person in Wisconsin, according...
Art Flater sells his piece of Central Office Systems, retires
After 17 years as co-owner and vice president of sales and marketing, Art Flater has sold his portion of...
Waukesha-based KDV Label names new chief financial officer
Waukesha-based KDV Label, a label manufacturer for consumer end markets, has named Joseph Daubert chief financial officer.
Wangard Partners expands minority ownership to three leaders
Wangard Partners, a Wauwatosa-based real estate firm, has announced the addition of three leaders to its minority ownership group:...
Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood names director of entrepreneurship
Houston Hoskins, co-founder of Debtle and founder of POMster, has been named director of entrepreneurship at the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.
Former Smithsonian leader is the Milwaukee Art Museum’s new executive director
The Milwaukee Art Museum has named Kim Sajet, who most recently served for 12 years as the director of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., its next executive director.
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Wantable chief operations officer adds president title
Milwaukee-based personal styling service Wantable announced today that Tyson Ciepluch has been promoted to president and chief operations officer.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County launches $56 million campaign
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is aiming to fundraise $56 million through its annual community campaign,...
A.O. Smith names new general counsel and chief compliance officer
Milwaukee-based water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith Corp. announced that Paul Jones has been named senior vice president, general counsel...
Volunteer chair named for Go Red for Women campaign in Milwaukee
Lori Malett, the president and owner of Milwaukee-based Hatch Staffing Services, will serve as the 2026 volunteer chair of...
MPS Foundation names new executive director
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation has named Myra Edwards as its new leader.
Port Milwaukee director appointed director of city’s Department of Employee Relations
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has appointed Jackie Q. Carter, director of Port Milwaukee, as the next director of the city...
