Management
PR exec Fred Yaeger named board president for NCADD/Westchester
He is the founder of the Yonkers-based Yaeger Public Relations.
Ram Krishnan named CEO for PepsiCo Beverages North America
He succeeds Kirk Tanner, who is joining The Wendy’s Company as its CEO.
New board chairman at Waveny LifeCare Network
K. Rone Baldwin is a retired insurance industry executive.
Omar Shamsie named chief commercial officer at Odyssey Logistics
He previously held several senior international leadership positions at Maersk.
WSHU Public Radio announces management changes
A candidate search for a new general manager will launch later this year.
Laura Washington named chief executive at Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
She was previously chief communications officer and vice president for strategic partnerships at the New-York Historical Society.
Norwalk’s LBB Specialties names new SVP for Canadian division
Jake Jervis was previously corporate vice president and head of global marketing distribution at Lorama Group Inc.
Ryan Harvey named CEO and president at The Ashforth Company
Harvey stepped into the role after an 18-month succession plan and previously served as co-CEO.
Richard Cawston appointed chief revenue officer at GXO
The company has also hired Eric Spadafora as head of sales for the Americas and the Asia Pacific regions.
Hayley Wolff named CFO at Hedgeye Risk Management
Prior to her career in finance, Wolff was a member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.
Kimberly McNally to become chief executive at New Canaan Library
McNally will succeed Lisa Oldham, who announced her retirement after a 10-year career in New Canaan.
New CEO for Connecticut-area Red Cross
Richard V. Branigan was previously chief operating officer for the Connecticut and Rhode Island region.
New VP and construction sales manager at Planet Home Lending
Melody Harpe was previously a construction lending administration manager at Gateway Mortgage Group.
New book questions the value of CFOs to entrepreneurs
Attorney and accountant Ronald Parisi authored “Financial Superpowers – How to Take Your Business and Personal Wealth Next Level.”
Kristie Juster named president and CEO at Conair
She will succeed Ron Diamond, who will become vice chairman of the company’s board of directors.
