Corteva names CEO for ‘New Corteva’ crop protection spinoff
Luke Kissam will lead New Corteva after Corteva officially separates its pesticide and seed businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies.
Leadership Transition
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Chris Widlic to retire from CBS4 sports director role
Chris Widlic, who’s reported on Indianapolis sports on television since 2003, announced plans to retire Wednesday.
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Butler’s Thad Matta announces retirement from coaching
Matta left Butler in 2001 to go to Xavier University and eventually went on to coach Ohio State University. He returned to Butler in 2022 and compiled a 63-69 record in four seasons.
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Newfields executive joins staff of arts and culture multimedia startup
Destination Indy plans to publish a magazine, maintain online calendar listings and present a weekly television show.
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt names new CEO
The new hire replaces Julia Davis, who took the role of acting CEO following the April 2025 resignation of Maria Adele Rosenfeld.
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Eric Christopher named as TechPoint CEO
Christopher, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based software firm Zylo, has more than 20 years of experience in securing venture capital and scaling high-growth software companies.
Butler brings back former player Ronald Nored to coach the Bulldogs
Nored started at point guard for Butler when the Bulldogs made consecutive NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
Ball State names SMU’s Chris Capko as head basketball coach
It’s the first head coaching job for the 42-year-old Capko, who spent nearly two decades working his way through the ranks of college assistant.
IPS board member Gayle Cosby announces resignation
Cosby’s departure leaves a vacancy on the seven-member board, which will lose a substantial amount of power under a new law that redistributes resources between district and charter schools.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana names new president
The new hire succeeds Beth Keyser, who now serves as Anthem’s West Region commercial president.
Indianapolis-based Horizon League names next commissioner
A Valparaiso native, Jill Bodensteiner was named the Nike Division I Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports in 2024.
Riverview Health names Arkansas hospital executive as new CEO
The new hire will replace interim CEO John Bowen on April 1.
Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO
The new hire is the first permanent CEO since the company’s former leader Rodney McMullen resigned amid an internal ethics investigation last March.
Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute subsidiary names first CEO
Libris Innovations was created to help the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute advance the nonprofit’s scientific discoveries into new companies dedicated to delivering medical innovations for patients in need.
Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist
When Josef Newgarden and Will Power’s cars failed inspection moments before they were due to run for the pole at Indianapolis last May, Roger Penske fired his top three executives, including Cindric.
New City-County Council leaders want to leave 2025 drama behind
New Democratic leaders say they want to concentrate on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
Financial Center First names new president and CEO
The new hire succeeds Kevin Ryan, who was appointed interim president and CEO in August after the announcement of former CEO Cameron Minges’ planned departure.
Indiana Rail Road promotes Wright to CEO
Indiana Railroad Co. operates a 500-mile freight railroad that serves southern Indiana and central Illinois
Community Health Network Foundation CEO Joyce Irwin to retire
During Irwin’s time with Community, the Foundation has raised more than $137 million in donations to be distributed to programs across Community Health Network.
Brownsburg-based State Bank names new CEO
Brownsburg-based State Bank has a new CEO following the Dec. 31 retirement of longtime executive Mike Baker.
Public safety, workplace environment priorities as Bailey takes top city advising role
In his new job as the mayor’s chief of staff, Chris Bailey said he will continue to focus on public safety. But, he will also work toward the city’s goal to establish a Major League Soccer team and ensuring a safe workplace for city employees.
Hogsett taps police chief Chris Bailey as new chief of staff
He succeeds Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff, Dan Parker, who stepped down at the end of 2025 after more than three years in the post.
IMS Museum names Indianapolis racing industry executive as new leader
Under Michael Good, the Speedway-based Performance Racing Industry saw its annual trade show at the Indiana Convention Center grow in attendance, exhibitors and sponsorship, with the 2025 event alone bringing in more than 100 new exhibitors.