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Kohl’s blew past annual incentive targets, pushing CEO pay close to $13 million
Kohl’s chief executive officer Michelle Gass received a 3% increase in her base salary and her total compensation climbed to more than $12.9 million in 2021 as the company surpassed annual incentive targets set by its board.
Milwaukee Rep founder Mary John dies
Mary John, the founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin, has died. She was 96.
Several Wisconsin companies start off 2022 with female additions to their boards
The leadership of Wisconsin companies is becoming more diverse as several organizations have appointed more women to corporate board seats this year.
Amy Rowell named COO of IMPACT Inc.
Amy Rowell has been named the chief operating officer for West Allis-based nonprofit organization IMPACT Inc.
Bruce Smith to retire from A.O. Smith board
Bruce M. Smith plans to retire from the board of Milwaukee-based A.O. Smith Corp. when his term ends in April, leaving the company with one member of the Smith family on its board.
Bob Babisch, Summerfest’s longtime talent buyer, transitioning to consulting role
Bob Babisch, the leader of Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festival Inc.’s entertainment department for the past four decades, announced he will step down from that role at the end of the year.
Safe & Sound executive director Joe’Mar Hooper to leave organization for Arizona-based nonprofit
Joe'Mar Hooper, the executive director of Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization Safe & Sound Inc., is taking a new role at an Arizona nonprofit.
Fiserv president and CEO named chairman of the board
Brookfield-based fintech company Fiserv Inc. announced that its president and chief executive officer, Frank Bisignano, has been named chairman of the company’s board of directors.
Inpro CEO to retire
Phil Ziegler, the chief executive officer of Muskego-based architectural products company Inpro Corp., will retire in April.
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Former Harley exec named president of Briggs & Stratton’s turf and consumer products business
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton has named former Harley-Davidson executive Michelle Kumbier as its senior vice president and president of...
Teig Whaley-Smith appointed to lead Community Development Alliance
Teig Whaley-Smith, former director of Milwaukee County's department of administrative services, was recently appointed to lead the Milwaukee-based Community Development Alliance.
Marcus Corp. CFO Doug Neis to retire after 36 years
The Marcus Corp. announced Thursday that Doug Neis will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer on May 15, after 36 years of service.
