Eaddy to Be Consecrated Bishop in St. Louis
Chicago pastor Michael Eaddy will be consecrated bishop of the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Illinois during a Church of God in Christ gathering.
Chicago Business People News
For readers in Chicago, this page covers executive appointments, leadership changes, board elections and notable career moves. Reporting follows the professionals taking new roles across the city's private and public sectors.
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November 6, 2026
WBEZ Names Three Interim Hosts for In the LoopMariah Woelfel, Araceli Gómez-Aldana and Susie An will rotate hosting duties after Sasha-Ann Simons departs the show.
November 6, 2026
Builders Vision Names Matt Knott CEOThe Chicago investment and philanthropy platform also appointed Lisa Forbes as Chief Strategy Officer.
November 5, 2026
Swiss Re Names Lori Goltermann Chief Commercial OfficerGoltermann will lead enterprise-wide commercial strategy for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions starting January 11, 2027, based in Chicago.
November 3, 2026
Alpharus Health Adds Two to Learning InstituteThe behavioral health provider added Lisa Abrams and Kathrina St. Flavin to expand training and professional development opportunities.
November 3, 2026
Mesirow Names Shawn Beber Chief ExecutiveThe Chicago firm's board unanimously chose Beber, a former CIBC Bank USA president and CEO, to succeed Richard S. Price as CEO.
November 2, 2026
Xeris Biopharma Adds Menassie Taddese to BoardThe former Viatris executive joins the Xeris board effective November 2, 2026 and will also serve on its Audit Committee.
October 26, 2026
Principal Asset Management Appoints JJ WilczewskiThe firm names JJ Wilczewski as its new head of U.S. and Europe distribution.
October 24, 2026
WellBe Senior Medical Appoints Jeffrey Brown as CDIOThe company selects Jeffrey Brown to lead its digital strategy and information security initiatives.
October 22, 2026
Advanced Clinical Appoints John Cargill as CCOThe Chicago-based clinical research organization has added John Cargill to its executive leadership team.
October 16, 2026
Mount Carmel Hires Former Providence Coach Tyler PlantzTyler Plantz joins the Mount Carmel football staff after his departure from Providence earlier this year.
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Reporting here centers on high-level hires, executive transitions, leadership departures and board-level appointments. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it where those organizations operate. Sector-specific trends in hiring often reflect shifts in market conditions or regulatory environments. The frequency of moves in technology and finance sectors tends to move in cycles relative to broader economic performance.