Leadership Updates

Buchanan's Blended Scotch Whisky kicked off its borderless FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebration with a live premiere of 'Dando Vueltas' in New York City, inviting fans to raise a glass to culture, community and connection across the AmericasStream 'Dando Vueltas' by Rauw AlejandroNEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Buchanan's Blended Scotch Whisky, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in North and Latin America, teamed up with global partner and Latin superstar Rauw Alejandro for the world premiere of his new song 'Dando Vueltas,' marking the next chapter of its broader campaign celebrating the unmatched energy, rhythm and sense of familia that Latinos bring to the beautiful game of f

BayCom Corp (NASDAQ:BCML) (the "Company"), the holding company for United Business Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that Mr. Michael J. Perdue is appointed as a director of the Company, effective April 22, 2026. Mr. Perdue, a widely recognized community banking leader in California, brings more than four decades of leadership experience across commercial banking, operational expertise and public company governance. Mr. Perdue most recently served as President of Pacific Western Bank's San Diego and Desert Regions, a role he held following PacWest Bancorp's acquisition of First Community Bancorp. Prior to that, he served as President of First Community Bancorp and Pacific Western Bank, a

BayCom Corp ("BayCom" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BCML), the holding company for United Business Bank (the "Bank" or "UBB"), announced earnings of $8.2 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to earnings of $6.9 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $5.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2025. Net income for the first quarter of 2026 increased $1.3 million, or 19.3%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. This increase was primarily the result of a $920,000 favorable change in the provision for credit losses, reflecting a net recovery of $670,000 in the current quarter co

Appointment strengthens Board's clinical development and regulatory expertise as Vaxart advances its oral vaccine platform SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced the appointment of James Breitmeyer, M.D., Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Breitmeyer brings more than 35 years of biopharmaceutical experience, having led clinical development programs resulting in eight FDA product approvals and numerous regulatory successes across the United States, Europe, and Japan. "We are pleased to welcome Jim to t

Reaffirms Financial Guidance for First Quarter and Full Year 2026 Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. ("Acadia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ACHC) today announced the appointment of David Duckworth, former Chief Financial Officer of Acadia, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Duckworth succeeds Todd Young, who is departing from the Company to pursue a CFO role at a private equity-backed animal health company. Young will remain with the Company through April 30, 2026, and will participate in the Company's first quarter earnings call scheduled for the morning of April 30. Debra K. Osteen, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia, said, "We are pleased to welcome David back as Int

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of R. Christopher DeLauder as president of Berkley Environmental. He succeeds Kenneth J. Berger, who has been named chair of the business. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. DeLauder has nearly 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, focused almost exclusively in the environmental sector. He joined Berkley Environmental as vice president in 2010 and most recently served as executive vice president. Mr. Berger will support the Berkley Environmental team through the transition and remain a key member of W. R. Berkley Corporation management engaged in other initiatives and activities. Commenting on

BOSTON, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE:BBT) (the "Company"), the holding company for Beacon Bank, today announced the appointment of Gary Levante as Chief Marketing Officer. As a member of the Executive Management Committee, Levante reports to President and CEO Paul Perrault and leads all aspects of the brand strategy, marketing, communications and public affairs for the Company.In this role, he is responsible for advancing the Company's strategic goals by establishing Beacon's new brand, deepening client engagement and delivering integrated ma

WATERTOWN, Mass., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ:TECX) ("Tectonic"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic proteins and antibodies that modulate the activity of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announced it has appointed Jessica Chutter to its Board of Directors, effective June 8, 2026. Ms. Chutter brings more than four decades of experience in global healthcare investment banking, with deep expertise advising biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on strategic positioning, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets execution. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in investment

Hawaiian Airlines becomes oneworld's third US-based member airlineFurther strengthens alliance's network across the PacificFORT WORTH, Texas, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® has welcomed Hawaiian Airlines as its newest member airline, becoming the third US-based carrier alongside Alaska Airlines and American Airlines and adding Honolulu as a global hub. With Hawaiian Airlines on board, oneworld's global network offers greater travel opportunities across the Hawaiian Islands and new destinations in the Pacific including Hilo, Hawai'i; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Pago Pago,

SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, has announced the appointment of Shrikar Shah as Head of Interest Rates Structured Trading, advancing the firm's global Macro Rates platform and broader sales and trading business. A managing director based in New York and reporting to Gagan Sobti, Head of Macro Rates Trading, Shrikar will lead SMBC's Interest Rates Structured Trading desk. He will be responsible for building and expanding the firm's structured bond business, including platform development, product strategy, and governance, working closely with Partha Nandi, Head of Structured Solutions Sales and Trading. Shrikar brings more than 20 years of structured products experie

Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. ("IKS"), the U.S. subsidiary of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited (NSE: IKS) ("IKS Health"), a global leader in care enablement solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBRG) ("TruBridge"), a prominent provider of healthcare technology solutions for rural and community hospitals. This proposed strategic acquisition underscores a commitment to broaden access to high-quality care and support the clinicians and hospitals that serve communities across the United States. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423560977

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., has appointed Brian Towers as head of Insurance and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Towers will draw on investment expertise across PGIM to help deliver integrated investment solutions and build long-term strategic partnerships with insurers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423698415/en/Brian Towers, Head of Insurance and Strategic Partnerships, PGIM Towers will report to Keshav Rajagopalan, head of Strategic Capital Group, and lead PGIM's global effort to deepen and expand its insurance business. PGIM's Strategic Capital Group oper

Clean Energy's President and CEO, Clay Corbus. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Clay Corbus as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Corbus also joins Clean Energy's board as he succeeds Andrew Littlefair, Clean Energy's co-founder and CEO who has been at the helm of the company for 30 years. Littlefair will transition from his executive role to serve the company as a non-employee government relations consultant. He will continue to serve on Clean Energy's Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423459741/en/C

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) today announced that Derek Andersen has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. As CFO, Mr. Andersen will lead Expedia Group's global finance organization and report to Chief Executive Officer Ariane Gorin. He succeeds Scott Schenkel, who is stepping down from the role of CFO after strengthening the company's financial foundation and supporting margin expansion over the last 16 months. Mr. Schenkel will stay on through Expedia Group's first quarter earnings call on May 7, 2026, before departing the company on May 16, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL), a global provider of protective films and coatings, announces the appointment of Mark A. Thornton to its Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423061128/en/Mark A. Thornton Mr. Thornton is a seasoned executive with more than 28 years of experience with the Procter & Gamble Company. For nearly half that time, he has worked internationally across three critical growth markets: China, Europe, and the United States. He currently serves as Vice President of Global Baby Care, Feminine Care, and Family Care Quality Assurance, where he works on brands such as Pampers®, Always®, a

HAYWARD, Calif., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT), today announced that Clarence Granger will step down from his role as Chairman of the Board, effective May 22, 2026, and will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Tom Edman, a current director, as Chairman upon his re-election at the annual meeting. "On behalf of the Board and the entire UCT organization, I want to sincerely thank Clarence for his outstanding leadership and long-standing commitment to the Company," said James Xiao, CEO.

Appointment of former NBA star and global investor reinforces Nomadar's institutional positioning and supports execution of its European flagship development and multi-asset platform strategyMARSHALL, Texas, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomadar Corp. (NASDAQ:NOMA) ("Nomadar" or the "Company"), a global platform operating at the intersection of sports, tourism, technology, and infrastructure, today announced the appointment of José Manuel Calderón to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Calderón brings a differentiated combination of elite global sports experience, cross-border business leadership, and capital markets familiarity, strengthening the Company's governance as it advan

Seven New Sweet Treats and Spicy Bites Hit U.S. Restaurants starting April 27Fresh Facts: The Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion, a new core menu item, features cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into a Frosty base. Fans can get early access to the Frosty via the Wendy's app starting today, April 23.Fans can enjoy a juicy lineup of watermelon-flavored beverages: Watermelon Lemonade, Watermelon Sparkling Energy, and Sprite Watermelon.The Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger, Jalapeño Bacon Breakfast Potatoes and Jalapeño Breakfast Biscuit bring the heat for guests wanting a little spice, for a limited time.DUBLIN, Ohio, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet the sweet treats and bold flavors of

U.S. Bank announced today that former National Football League (NFL) player and veteran wealth management professional Steven Israel joined the company as a Wealth Management Consultant, serving as an ambassador in the company's efforts to help professional athletes with their banking and wealth management needs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423321812/en/Steven Israel The addition of Israel in this role builds on the momentum of the bank's recent announcement of a multi-year partnership with the NFL, which names U.S. Bank as an official bank and wealth management sponsor of the league. The collaboration buil

Carsten Kjems Falk Appointed Chief Executive Officer SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Industrial Corp. (the "Company") (OTCID: QIND), an industrial and energy-focused company providing comprehensive solutions for the liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") industry, today announced the appointment of Carsten Kjems Falk as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Falk will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer and a director of the Company. The appointment follows the resignation of John-Paul Backwell as Chief Executive Officer, for personal and health reasons. Mr. Backwell will continue to serve as a director of the Company. Mr. Falk has served as the Company's Interim Ch