Valdese Weavers Names Ann Reynolds Design Chief
Ann Reynolds succeeds Laura Levinson, who retires as chief creative officer at the end of 2026 after 36 years with the company.
North Carolina Business People News
For readers in North Carolina, this page covers executive appointments, leadership changes and new hires across the business landscape. Reporting follows the professionals moving into new roles within companies and major organizations.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Ledwell Names Billy Stonerock General ManagerStonerock brings 12 years of manufacturing experience to lead Ledwell East in North Carolina.
October 28, 2026
TEGNA Appoints Brian Gregory to Lead North Carolina StationsThe media company names broadcast veteran Brian Gregory as president and general manager of WCNC and WFMY.
October 27, 2026
Jordon Willard to be Nominated for Second Vice PresidentThe lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Garner will seek a leadership role at the upcoming N.C. Baptist annual meeting.
October 21, 2026
Jonathan Howell to Lead Marine Fisheries DivisionThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has selected Jonathan Howell as the new director starting October 26.
October 14, 2026
Pastor Jones to be Nominated for Conference VPLuke Lunceford will nominate Gil Jones for the 2028 N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference vice president role in 2026.
October 10, 2026
Adrian Lowery Named North Carolina Housing Association PresidentThe Lumberton Housing Authority director will now lead the statewide organization of over 100 housing authorities.
October 1, 2026
President Trump Nominated North Carolina Federal JudgesThe president has selected two candidates for U.S. District Court seats in North Carolina.
September 29, 2026
Jordon Willard Will Nominate Nathan Brooks for PresidencyThe nomination for the 2028 N.C. Baptist Pastors' Conference president will take place in 2026.
September 28, 2026
Old Dominion Freight Line Appointed Worthing JackmanThe company added the former Waste Connections CEO to its board of directors following John Kasarda's retirement.
September 25, 2026
Carl Warren Has Left North Carolina Railroad CompanyThe company's board of directors has initiated a national search for a new CEO following Warren's departure.
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Day to day, that means the latest chief executive appointments, board elections, management shakeups and strategic hires. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, tracking movement across all professional sectors. Many transitions follow broader shifts in the state economy, as firms adjust leadership to match evolving market demands. Succession planning and the movement of top talent between rival firms are the primary drivers for these personnel shifts.