LISC Indianapolis names Brandon Taylor as executive director
Taylor has been serving as interim executive director of LISC Indianapolis since January.
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Fishers-based Rebar Development names new CEO
Founding partner and former CEO Shelby Bowen is transitioning into a strategic advisory role for the company, and his successor will come from in-house.
Q&A: Ahmed Young, incoming leader of the Indianapolis Foundation, on going from Walmart to philanthropy
Ahmed Young, who is making the jump from the No. 1 company in the Fortune 500 to leading the 110-year-old Indianapolis Foundation, says the key to success is always about relationships.
Indianapolis Foundation names Ahmed Young as president and CEO
Young has been director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division since January 2022. He previously held several leadership positions in education, government and law in Indianapolis.
Financial Center announces CEO Cameron Minges will retire
Minges, who has been with the company for more than a decade, was named CEO in 2022. During the transition, a former Financial Center executive has been appointed to serve as interim.
Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery to step down
Lowery cited a recent health scare and a desire to pursue personal and professional writing projects for the decision.
FDA names former pharmaceutical exec to oversee drug program
Dr. George Tidmarsh, a cancer and pediatric specialist, will direct the agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, which regulates the safety and effectiveness of all U.S. drugs.
IU Health names new president for downtown and metro region
Dr. Ryan Nagy, who previously held the role, left IU Health earlier this year for a leadership position at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Riley Children’s Foundation names new CEO
Incoming CEO and president Courtney Roberts most recently served as president of the Ivy Tech Foundation.
Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA administrator
Bedford—who stepped down as CEO of Carmel-based Republic Airways last week after more than 25 years in the position—was confirmed on a near party-line vote.
Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women’s National Team coach to lead club
Lauren Bertolacci, who spent the past 12 years coaching in Switzerland, will take over as head coach for the Ignite as the team prepares for its second season.
Trump selects Wheeler, Mildred as U.S. attorney nominees in Indiana
Tom Wheeler is the acting general counsel at the Department of Education and will be nominated as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District.
Flaherty & Collins promotes Robert Flaherty to CEO
The move stems from what the Indianapolis-based developer calls a “deliberate succession plan” focused on helping the company continue to grow.
Maureen Weber stepping down as leader of Early Learning Indiana
Weber has been president and CEO of Early Learning Indiana since 2018.
Braun replaces IEDC board with 9 new members
The sweeping move fulfills a pledge Braun made Thursday when he confirmed he planned to dismantle and reconstruct the existing board of the state’s economic development agency.
Braun appointees join IU board; changes made to protest policy
The governor recently removed three alumni-elected board members in favor of his own appointees after lawmakers gave him the new powers earlier this year.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Long will take over an IRS undergoing massive change, including layoffs and voluntary retirements of tens of thousands of workers.
Vera Bradley CEO to step down in wake of $33.5M quarterly loss
Jackie Ardrey has been CEO of the Indiana-based handbag and luggage designer since November 2023.
Colts announce details about ownership transition from Jim Irsay to daughters
The team said Carlie Irsay-Gordon will become owner & CEO, serving as the team’s principal owner, but all three daughters will share leadership duties for the club.
Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal, to step down
The decision, which Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was when Leung took over in spring 2019.