Public company names co-CEOs after leader's death

Public company names co-CEOs after leader's death

The company tapped two members of its C-suite to replace its most recent leader of eight years, who died in January.

Fortessa names new president - Home Furnishings News

Fortessa Tableware Solutions has appointed Matt Broad, a 30-year veteran of the tabletop company, president and CEO. Fortessa‘s previous CEO, Jeffrey Smith, passed away unexpectedly in January. Broad has held several key leadership roles at Fortessa since he joined the company in 1995. He most recently was chief revenue officer, overseeing global sales and marketing across commercial foodservice, consumer products, export and digital, along with…

Gabel names Co-CEOs, COO in executive transition

Gabel Associates has named Isaac Gabel-Frank and Mike Borgatti as co-CEOs and Holly Reed as chief operating officer, marking a leadership transition at the Highland Park-based energy and utility consulting firm. The appointments follow the decision by founder and longtime president Steven Gabel to step back after more than 30 years leading the firm. Gabel, who launched the company in 1993, will remain involved in an advisory role supporting clie…