Gannett names USA Today regional editor to lead Indianapolis Star newsroom
Katrice Hardy will become the first African-American and first woman to hold the title of executive editor at The Indianapolis Star.
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DePauw University appoints new president following 8-month search
Lori White will be the first woman and the first person of color to serve as president of the 183-year-old school. When she begins her job in July, White will be the only black woman leading a university in Indiana and one of just a few in the nation doing so, the school said.
First person of color tapped to lead IU’s McKinney law school
Karen E. Bravo has been named dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, pending formal approval by the IU Board of Trustees at its April meeting.
Franklin College promotes acting leader to president
Franklin College on Monday named Kerry Prather as president. Prather was appointed acting president effective Jan. 14 after the school fired President Thomas Minar, who faces three criminal charges related to child solicitation.
Kroger looks within for new president of local division
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday announced it has promoted Colleen Juergensen to take over as president of the chain’s Central division, replacing the retiring Pam Matthews.
IHSAA commissioner Cox planning to retire in August
As commissioner, Bobby Cox pushed for more corporate sponsors and better technology while promoting better sportsmanship and stronger health initiatives.
Boeing’s new CEO takes reins with company integrity in doubt
Dave Calhoun, who officially took charge Monday, pushed to release humiliating internal messages last week even though they may darken public perception for years to come.
Launch Indy director steps down to open local office for Chicago VC firm
Chicago-based venture capital firm M25 on Tuesday announced the opening of an Indianapolis office and the hiring of Launch Indy Executive Director Katie Birge to open the office.
Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason
The abrupt sackings of four-time series champion Sebastien Bourdais and popular veteran James Hinchcliffe has made for an offseason of distasteful business decisions that has contributed to a rapidly changing landscape in a series trying to make a comeback.
Somerset CPAs president Early preparing to step aside
After 30 years, Patrick Early, 62, plans to hand off the role to longtime firm employee Benjamin Kimmerling.
Boeing CEO to step down amid ongoing Max 737 troubles
The Boeing board said a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the company as it works to repair relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
Incoming zoo CEO seeks to continue momentum
Rob Shumaker, now president of the zoo, will take over as CEO for the retiring Michael Crowther in early January.
Fifth generation takes helm at Gregory & Appel
When Andrew Appel becomes CEO at Indianapolis-based Gregory & Appel Inc. Jan. 1, he’ll be carrying on a long-standing family tradition.
Fishers deputy mayor to seek Bosma’s House seat
Leah McGrath, 42, had already announced plans to leave her role in city government for a private sector gig with Knowledge Services.
Indianapolis Star executive editor Ramos to resign
Ronnie Ramos, executive editor of The Indianapolis Star since March 2018, plans to resign Dec. 20 “to pursue other opportunities,” the newspaper reported Monday morning.
Republicans set to pick Indiana House speaker successor
The private vote Monday afternoon among House Republicans comes after longtime House Speaker Brian Bosma announced two weeks ago that he would retire after the 2020 legislative session.
Indianapolis police chief Roach to retire after accepting new job
Bryan Roach, chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department since January 2017, plans to retire at the end of the year, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Friday morning.
Fever name longtime WNBA assistant as head coach
Marianne Stanley, 65, is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame who won an NCAA title in 1985 and was WNBA coach of the year in 2002.
Nexstar Media names new general manager for WTTV, WXIN
Dominic Mancuso, a 35-year broadcasting veteran, held the same position for Nexstar Media Group in Buffalo, New York, for CBS affiliate WIVB-TV and CW affiliate WNLO-TV.
Entrepreneur who purchased Channel 8 plans upgrades, hiring spree
An Indianapolis native, DuJuan McCoy expects to use his status as a local owner and the wisdom he’s acquired as a national turnaround artist to improve the station’s fortunes.