Coverage of business people in Madison focuses on appointments, hires and leadership moves. Reporting follows executives, officials and professionals as they transition into new roles across the city.
A special regent committee has narrowed the search for a new UW-Madison chancellor to three candidates, each scheduled to appear at a public forum.
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November 3, 2026
UW-Madison Forms Committee to Pick New CALS DeanA search committee chaired by Katrina Forest will guide the selection of the next leader of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
October 29, 2026
Jeff Mitchell Takes Helm at Henry Vilas ZooThe new director transitions into his role following nearly seven months of interim leadership at the Madison facility.
October 28, 2026
Kate Battiato Named Interim UW-Madison Staff SecretaryThe veteran policy aide steps into the role as a search for a permanent secretary begins at the university.
October 26, 2026
Madison Council Terminates Police Monitor ContractThe city council voted 14-6 to remove Aeriamique Glass and appoint Karen Kapusta-Pofahl as the replacement.
October 22, 2026
Madison Community Foundation Names Jonathan Lever CEOJonathan Lever succeeds Bob Sorge as president and CEO of the Madison Community Foundation.
October 20, 2026
Madison Oversight Board Backs Police MonitorThe board rated Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass highly while appointing a new chair.
October 12, 2026
Opterrix Promoted Rich Krupar to Commercial OfficerMadison-based risk intelligence firm Opterrix has appointed Rich Krupar as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
October 6, 2026
Madison Schools Named Nasif K. Rogers Executive DirectorThe Madison Metropolitan School District has appointed Nasif K. Rogers to a key leadership role for schools and learning.
October 5, 2026
Gregory McClain Will Lead Madison Civil RightsMayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed an Air Force veteran to head the city's Department of Civil Rights.
October 3, 2026
Madison Attorney Released Monitor Employment ReviewA 42-page report detailed instances of administrative non-compliance and procedural failures within the monitor's office.
This section follows new chief executive appointments, university leadership changes, board elections and high-profile hires. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Leadership transitions often indicate a change in strategic direction for major organizations or a shift in administrative priorities. The most common moves involve corporate restructuring or public sector leadership changes that impact the city's economic landscape.
