Leadership Updates

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB) today announced the appointment of Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer. Hudler will begin his transition effective Sept. 8, and succeeds Russ Klein, who has served as interim chief marketing officer since April 2025. "Scott has a proven track record of building iconic brands, connecting with guests and delivering broad-based business results," said Dave Pace, President and CEO of Red Robin. "His experience, creativity and guest-first mindset make him the right leader to advance our First Choice marketing approach and drive Red Robi

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies, will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board determined that adding two directors with extensive public company leadership experience and deep expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy, and financial leadership will further strengthen the Board as Southwest continues executing its strategic priorities and driving value for Shareholders. "Jason and Varun are exceptional leaders who bring complementary experience lead

Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) ("Onto Innovation," "Onto," or the "Company") today announced that it will host a Company-sponsored Analyst Event on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. The event will feature presentations from Onto's executive leadership team, including Mike Plisinski, chief executive officer; Brian Roberts, chief financial officer, Ramil Yaldaei, chief operating officer, Mike Rosa, chief marketing officer, and Ido Dolev, executive vice president, product solutions group. Additional event details and registration information will be provided at a later date. Onto Innovation’s senior management team will also participate in the fo

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today announced the America250 Whistle Stop Tour, a three-day journey across its U.S. rail network celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the important role freight rail continues to play in connecting communities, industries and supply chains across the United States. From August 17–19, CN's two America250 commemorative locomotives will travel through communities across the company's U.S. network, bringing a moving tribute to the people and places that have helped build, and continue to move America. The tour will celebrate the nation's history and highlight the innovation, resilience and economic strength tha

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) today announced that Barry C. McCarthy has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. McCarthy is President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation, where he has led the company's transformation from a legacy check-printing business into a leading payments and data company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260810978722/en/Barry C. McCarthy, Board Member, Radian "Barry brings a rare combination of public company leadership, transformation experience and deep expertise across financial services, payments, data and technology," said

Chelsey Thomas brings more than two decades of national security, legislative, and federal policy experience to AEVEX. AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) today announced the appointment of Chelsey Thomas as Vice President of Government Affairs. In her new role, Chelsey will lead AEVEX’s government engagement strategy for both federal and local levels, strengthen relationships across Capitol Hill and government associations, and help shape policy outcomes critical to the company’s mission and growth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260810416910/en/Chelsey Thomas brings more than two decades of national security, legislative

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, today announced that Vallie Dugas has been appointed Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this role, Dugas will serve as a member of Landstar's Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Frank Lonegro, Landstar's President and Chief Executive Officer. Dugas joined Landstar in 2025 as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and has served as Interim General Counsel since April 2026. "Vallie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, soun

Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced the appointment of Kristin Hamilton as Chief Commercial Officer. Hamilton joins Funko from Crunchyroll and will lead the company’s global commercial organization, with responsibility for driving revenue growth, market expansion and strengthening customer engagement across the Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo brands. Hamilton will oversee Funko’s commercial performance across markets and channels, working closely with Funko’s Product, Brand, Licensing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams. She officially joins on August 24 and will report to Funko CEO Josh Simon. Simon said: "Kristin brings the commercial

– Appointment Strengthens Board with Financial, Capital Markets and Commercial Leadership Expertise as the Company Approaches Pivotal Phase 3 ENSURE Readout in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis as well as Potential Regulatory Filings and Commercialization –NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMUX), a late-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel oral therapies for neurologic diseases, today announced the appointment of Elena Ridloff, CFA to its Board of Directors, effective August 6, 2026. Ms. Ridloff brings more than two decades of experience driving financial strategy, corporate growth, and capital markets execution across the biopharmaceutical i

BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Annexon, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNX), a biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation platform of targeted immunotherapies for multiple neuroinflammatory diseases that impact nearly 10 million people worldwide, today announced the appointment of Mark S. Blumenkranz, M.D., M.M.S., to its board of directors. Dr. Blumenkranz, a renowned retinal surgeon and biotechnology entrepreneur, brings more than four decades of clinical, scientific and corporate leadership experience advancing innovative therapies for retinal disease. The Company also announced that Muneer Satter will step down from the board after more than 11 years of distinguished s

Completed enrollment of patients contributing to the Phase 3 PROACT 1 accelerated approval efficacy analysis, positioning the Company for anticipated pivotal eGFR slope topline results in Q2 2027On track for completion of full enrollment for PROACT 1 in the second half of 2026Appointed Kenneth Locke as Chief Technical Officer, adding more than 25 years of R&D, CMC and supply chain leadership experienceEnded Q2 2026 with $181.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, supporting operations into mid-2027 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:PROK) ("ProKidney" or the "Company"), a leading late clinical-stage cell therapy compan

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Angie O'Leary as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 6, 2026. Ms. O'Leary has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since March 2026 and previously held the positions of Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. She brings extensive financial leadership experience and deep knowledge of CVG's global operations, financial organization, and strategic priorities. "Since stepping into the interim CFO role, Angi

– Initiated the Phase 1/1b CLARITY-101 clinical trial of DMR-001 in patients with mutant calreticulin (mutCALR)-driven essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF) – – Presented DMR-001 preclinical data at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress, showcasing best-in-class potential – – Appointed biotech veteran Dr. Andrew Cheng to the Board of Directors – – Strong financial position with $540.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 – WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Damora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMRA), a biotechnology company working to fundamentally redefin

TRUTAKNA™ granted accelerated approval by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in adult patients with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression.Alignment with FDA on earlier ORIGIN 3 final efficacy analysis to support potential full approval for TRUTAKNA in adults with IgAN; results expected in Q3 2026.Anticipated supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) submission to the FDA – expected in Q4 2026. BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERA), a commercial-stage biotechnology company, today reported its business highlights and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "The accelerated approval and

Rich Scholes to lead commercialization strategy, capability-to-market alignment, and enterprise enablement initiatives to accelerate growth and optimize execution Graham Corporation (NYSE:GHM) ("GHM" or the "Company"), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, vacuum, and advanced mixing technologies for the Defense, Space, Energy & Process industries, today announced the appointment of Rich Scholes as Chief Growth and Enablement Officer. In this newly created role, Mr. Scholes will lead Graham’s growth strategy and enterprise enablement, strengthening customer alignment, cross-functional execution, enterprise capabilities, and operat

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Erasca, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERAS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company singularly focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, today announced that, in connection with the appointment of Charles S. Fuchs, M.D., M.P.H., as president of research and development, Erasca’s Board of Directors has approved the grant of inducement awards. The Board of Directors approved the grant to Dr. Fuchs of non-qualified stock options to purchase 1,278,520 shares of Erasca common stock under the company’s 2026 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the "Inducement Plan"), 25% of which w

AMSTELVEEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS N.V. announced today that Wesley Batista Filho will become Global CEO of the Company, effective January 2027. The appointment is part of a planned leadership transition and reflects the Company's commitment to thoughtful succession planning. Batista Filho began his career at JBS 15 years ago and has held leadership roles across the Company's global operations, including as CEO of JBS Brazil, President of Seara and, since 2023, CEO of JBS USA. Gilberto Tomazoni will step down after 14 distinguished years with the Company, including eight years as Global CEO. Having led JBS through one of the most transformative periods in i

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) today announced that James "J.P." Holland will join the company as senior vice president and President of Medicaid, effective August 17. In this role, Holland will lead the company’s growing Medicaid business, which currently serves more than 1.6 million members in 11 states. Holland will report to Aaron Martin, President of Insurance. "Medicaid is an important part of how we deliver on Humana’s purpose, helping some of the most vulnerable populations access the care and support they need to achieve their best health," said Aaron Martin, President of Insurance at Humana. "J.P. brings deep expertise leading government-sponsored healthcare plans and maintaining strong

EA and Full Sail Continue Strategic Partnership Highlighting Real-World Education in ActionWINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EA and Full Sail University are proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Championship Series (MCS) to the Full Sail University campus. Beginning in September, MCS 27 will broadcast live from the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress culminating in EA's flagship championship event, Madden Bowl 27, set to take place for the first time on the university's campus at Full Sail Live in February 2027. EA Brings Madden Bowl to Full Sail as Madden NFL 27

Now through August 23, customers can enjoy special deals on national and exclusive brand essentials for pets and animals On Saturday, August 15, stores nationwide will host a community ‘pawty’ with treat tastings, giveaways, doorbuster deals and more As part of the Animal Days celebration, Tractor Supply and Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation are awarding $255,000 in total to 51 animal shelters across the U.S. Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that Animal Days are back just in time for the dog days of summer. The two-week event celebrates animals of all kinds and the people and organizations that