Jeff Roberts to Lead Savage as 4th CEO in Nearly 80-Year History
For only the fourth time in its nearly 80-year history, Savage has a new CEO. Jeff Roberts becomes the international supply chain company’s chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2025, following the retirement of his predecessor, Kirk Aubry. Savage previously announced its CEO succession plan in June 2024, when Roberts was promoted to company president in addition to his role as chief operating officer. He will now serve as Savage president and CEO, and as a member of the company’s board of directors.
Cushman & Wakefield Add Tyler Epting and Kris Hagar in San Francisco East Bay Market
Cushman & Wakefield announces that the real estate services firm has added Tyler Epting, managing director and Kris Hagar, senior director in the firm’s Walnut Creek office in Northern California. Focused primarily on the San Francisco East Bay market, including Contra Costa, Solano, and Napa counties, Epting and Hagar will work as a collaborative team specializing in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, flex, and R&D leasing and sales transactions.
Jim Haremza Joins Grote Industries to Lead Star Safety Technologies
Grote Industries is pleased to announce that Jim Haremza has joined the Grote team as director of operations for Star Safety Technologies in Avon, NY. Haremza comes to Grote with over 20 years of manufacturing operations experience in sporting goods, dental equipment, and packaging. During his career, he has worked for companies such as Crosman Corporation and the Steris/Hu-Friedy Group.
Model N Appoints New Chief Executive Officer, Bret Connor
Model N appoints Bret Connor as CEO. Most recently, Connor was the chief operating officer at athenahealth. He helped the company transition to private ownership and refocus on client satisfaction and operational excellence, while launching a transformation of its revenue cycle management solutions. Under his leadership, the company achieved the highest Net Promoter Scores and client retention rates in its history and was recapitalized for $17 billion in 2022.
Plus Appoints Earl Adams Jr. as Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Plus appoints Earl Adams Jr., Esq., as its vice president of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Adams will lead Plus’s global public affairs and safety advocacy efforts and advise on regulatory developments as the company partners with global commercial vehicle makers including Scania/MAN/International of TRATON GROUP, Hyundai, and IVECO to bring driverless trucks to market. Adams assumes the position from Wiley Deck, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
Narvar Appoints Harish Mohan as President and Chief Revenue Officer
Narvar announces the appointment of Harish Mohan as president and CRO. Mohan brings a wealth of experience in driving transformative growth strategies for SaaS companies and has a proven record of scaling global revenue operations, building high-performing teams and fostering innovation in technology-driven markets. This strategic appointment follows the recent announcement of Anisa Kumar as Narvar's new CEO, positioning the company for an ambitious new chapter of global expansion.
Stardust Power Appoints Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer
Stardust Power Inc. announces the appointment of Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Celano will report directly to the chief strategy officer and senior advisor to the CEO, Paramita Das. Chris has been working with the Stardust Power team since October 2024 and now begins his duties officially as a member of the executive team.
Flux Power Appoints Kelly Frey as Chief Revenue Officer
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. announces the appointment of Kelly Frey, a seasoned global sales and marketing executive, as Chief Revenue Officer of the Company, replacing Tod Kilgore who has announced his retirement effective January 31, 2025. Mr. Kilgore will remain with Flux Power in a consulting role as mutually agreeable to help facilitate the transition.
