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After 1 Year as Interim COO, Exec Is Named COO of Spectral AI

1 day ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Interim chief operating officer Stanley Micek has been named chief operating officer of Spectral AI, a Dallas-based artificial intelligence company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care. Micek served as interim COO since May 2024. "Stan has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational insight, and a deep understanding of our business during his time as interim COO," Dr. J.
Simplilearn Appoints New Chief Technology Officer to Lead 'AIāFirst Strategy'

1 day ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Veteran entrepreneur and tech executive Jitendra Kumar has returned to Plano-based global digital skills upskiller Simplilearn as chief technology officer, bringing with him a track record of driving large-scale tech innovation. Founded in 2010 and based in Plano and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn is a Blackstone portfolio company. It relocated from San Francisco to North Texas in 2024.
Instil Bio Appoints 'Seasoned' Biopharma Exec as Chief Medical Officer

1 day ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Dallas-based biopharma company Instil Bio Inc. has appointed Jamie Freedman, M.D., PhD., as chief medical officer, bringing with him extensive experience in oncology drug development and other therapeutic areas. Instil said that Freedman has a track record of leading programs through all phases of development, regulatory approval, and commercialization. Founded in 2018, Instil Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of novel therapies.
Harper + Drummond Davis Architects Launches Out of Dallas Design District

1 day ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Harper + Drummond Davis Architects Launches Out of Dallas Design District A new firm has been launched in the Dallas Design District by award-winning architects Sarah Harper and Richard Drummond Davis. Harper + Drummond Davis Architects is a full-service architectural firm that specializes in contemporary and modern design, authentic period, traditional architecture, and interior design.
North Texas' Michaels Completes Acquistion of JOANN's IP and Private Label Brands

1 day ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Irving-based The Michaels Companies has completed its acquisition of the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, including the development of the popular Big Twist brands as part of the Michaels portfolio. The acquisition does not include the brick-and-mortar assets of JOANN, the company said. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Dallas' MobileOp4 Snags Investment From Seven Corners Healthcare

2 days ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Dallas-based MobileOp4 has received a strategic investment from Seven Corners Healthcare, which will enable MobileOp4 to provide life-saving modular facilities during disasters and at large-scale events. "We're honored to have Seven Corners as a financial partner in our joint pursuit to bring timely, quality care options to underserved sectors," Mark Hall, MobileOp4 co-founder and CEO, said in a statement.
Irving-Based Alkegen Launches Full Production of EV Battery Fire Protection 'Aerogels'

2 days ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Irving-based Alkegen, a supplier of battery cell spacers, has announced the full-scale commercial production of its proprietary fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation for electric vehicle (EV) battery fire protection. "We've taken a platform that's already proven itself in the industrial space and scaled it for one of the fastest-growing markets in the world-EV battery safety," Alkegen CEO John Dandolph said in a statement.
North Texas' Flowserve To Merge with Atlanta's Chart Industries, Forming $19B Company

2 days ago | dallasinnovates.com | Lance Murray

Irving-based Flowserve Corp. (NYSE: FLS) and Atlanta-based Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion, the companies said.
Dallas-Based AECOM Awarded Up to $1.5B to Support U.S. Air Force Environmental Programs

2 days ago | dallasinnovates.com | David Seeley

Dallas-based global infrastructure leader AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to deliver global architecture and engineering services in a contract worth up to $1.5 billion. The award supports "a wide range of environmental initiatives, including restoration, conservation, planning, and environmental quality for the U.S. Air Force and other federal agencies," the company said.
On Global Running Day, Smoothie King Offers 'Runâ€‘Thru' Window at Richardson Restaurant

2 days ago | dallasinnovates.com | David Seeley

June 4 is Global Running Day, and if you happen to jog by the Smoothie King at 1325 E. Belt Line Road in Richardson, you'll find a a special service waiting just for you. Dallas-based Smoothie King, which just became the first-ever Official Smoothie of the TCS New York City Marathon, is marking the day and that distinction by testing a brand-new concept called the Run-Thru.