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Former ManpowerGroup CEO, EVP of global strategy join Like|Minded board
The former chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup has been appointed to the board of advisors of Milwaukee-based Like|Minded.
Nominations sought for Rising Stars in Real Estate feature
BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for its upcoming Rising Stars in Real Estate feature. Profiles of those selected will appear in the May 9, 2022 edition of the magazine.
The Trade Milwaukee hotel names Rich Lundt as general manager
Rich Lundt has been named general manager of The Trade Milwaukee, a nine-story boutique hotel currently under construction in the Deer District.
African American Chamber of Wisconsin CEO takes new role at Dallas organization
Ossie Kendrix, who has led the Milwaukee-based African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin for the past five years as president and CEO, announced Wednesday he has started a new role with a Dallas-based nonprofit organization.
Cielo names new CEO to replace founder Sue Marks
Sue Marks, the founder and chief executive officer of Brookfield-based Cielo, will step down as CEO, and turn the role over to Marissa Geist, the company’s chief operating officer.
Iconic Milwaukee entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Cudahy dies at 97
Michael Cudahy, one of Milwaukee’s most prominent entrepreneurs and philanthropists, died on March 11 at age 97.
Employees take over majority ownership of Van Horn Automotive Group
Van Horn Automotive Group employees now own a 77% majority stake in the Plymouth-based company.
New leaders named at Westin and Marriott hotels in downtown Milwaukee
Hotel management company White Lodging announced that the Westin and Marriott hotels in downtown Milwaukee have new leaders.
Riley Construction promotes top leaders
Kenosha-based Riley Construction Company announced several recent promotions for top leadership positions.
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Brady Corporation’s senior vice president will become new CEO
Brady Corp. is in the middle of a leadership change as J. Michael Nauman, current director, president and chief executive officer, is retiring. Russell R. Shaller will succeed Nauman as president, chief executive officer and director effective April 1.
Former Foxconn exec Alan Yeung writes book on Wisconsin project
Former Foxconn executive Alan Yeung, one of the most prominent executives in the company’s arrival in Wisconsin, has written a memoir detailing the site selection process for the Foxconn project in Mount Pleasant.
Marcus Corp. promotes Steve Martin to chief HR officer
The Marcus Corp. has promoted Steve Martin to chief human resources officer.
Carthage College names inaugural business school dean
Carthage College has named Jim Padilla as the founding dean of its new School of Business and Economics.
SKYGEN names Steve Berryman new chief executive officer
Menomonee Falls-based SKYGEN has appointed Steve Berryman to the position of chief executive officer. Craig Kasten, the company’s outgoing chief executive officer, is “relinquishing his role”, according to a press release. Kasten will continue as managing member of SKYGEN.
JoAnna Bautch named next executive director of VIA CDC
VIA CDC, the Milwaukee-based community development organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, has named JoAnna Bautch as its executive director.
