Indianapolis City-County Council elects Maggie Lewis as president
Lewis, who previously served as council president from 2012 through 2017, succeeds Vop Osili, who announced his decision to step down from leadership in early December.
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Republic designates longtime executive to be its next CEO
Republic Airways president Matt Koscal has been with the company since 2014, serving in several positions.
Mickey’s Camp to convene for final time after 25-year run
Through the years, Mickey’s Camp—a summer retreat for business leaders—has offered sessions on topics ranging from metalsmithing and acupuncture to fly fishing and trapeze acrobatics.
Indy Chamber brings on council policy chief to lead local government affairs
Greg Stowers is moving from his job as the City-County Council’s chief administrative officer and policy director to a new position with the Indy Chamber. In a question-and-answer session with IBJ, he discusses his new role.
Dave Neff named president and CEO of 500 Festival
Business and philanthropic leader Neff will take over for Bob Bryant, who is retiring after 12 years of leading the nonprofit.
Democrat Vop Osili won’t seek council presidency again in 2026
The announcement is likely to fuel speculation that Osili is preparing a run for mayor, a possibility he has been coy about.
Dan Parker, chief of staff for Hogsett administration, stepping down
Parker has served as chief deputy mayor for Mayor Joe Hogsett since August 2022, appointed to the post after five years as the director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works.
Longtime Old National exec Jim Sandgren to retire
Jim Sandgren has been with Indiana-based Old National since 1992 and currently leads the bank’s commercial lending operations.
Ascension St. Vincent names new CEO of Indiana network
Ascension said the new hire brings 25 years of health care leadership experience, including stints in multiple states, and has a background in leading efforts to address social determinants of health.
Stephen Cox to leave top spot at Indiana Broadband Office
Cox, who has overseen the Indiana Broadband Office’s growth from two employees to 16 over the last two years, is departing this week.
Butler names Hoosier doctor, military officer as second-in-command
The new executive vice president and provost replaces Brooke Barnett, who left Butler in June to become president of Rollins College in Florida.
TechPoint CEO Ting Gootee to depart at year’s end
Gootee, who has held the top job at TechPoint since May 2022, is stepping down to take positions with the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and Crossroads Health Ventures.
Borshoff co-owner, CEO to retire after 10 years at helm
Karen Alter, who has been with the locally owned marketing firm for nearly 30 years, will step down next year.
Former Indy Chamber chief to join Indy Eleven as president
In addition to his responsibilities with the team, the new hire will serve as senior vice president for Keystone Group and as strategic adviser to owner Ersal Ozdemir.
USA Gymnastics taps Major League Soccer executive as its new CEO
The new leader succeeds Li Li Leung, who announced in June that she planned to step down at the end of the year.
IU Health taps OrthoIndy leader for top strategy role
During John Ryan’s tenure as CEO of OrthIndy, the practice expanded its services and footprint both locally and across Indiana.
Early Learning Indiana finds new CEO within its own leadership
Erin Kissling currently serves as the organization’s chief learning officer, overseeing the group’s statewide education agenda and leading its 11 Day Early Learning schools.
White River State Park leader retiring ‘in coming months’
Terry Seitz, a former four-term mayor of Jasper, has informed Gov. Mike Braun of his plan to retire from the role of executive director.
Braun taps DWD commissioner to lead IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced the appointment of Josh Richardson as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indy Fuel, Fishers Freight executive Larry McQueary to step down
McQueary has been president of the Hallett Sports & Entertainment-owned Indy Fuel hockey team since 2018 and became president of the Fishers Freight indoor football team when it was founded in 2024.