August saw a number of companies welcome new chief executives as organizations prepared for their next stage of growth, transformation, or strategic development. Here are the 10 Chief Executive Officer appointments announced during the month.
Honeywell Technology Announces Billal Hammound as President and CEO
Honeywell Technologies announced Billal Hammoud becoming president and CEO of a component of the company’s Process Automation & Technology. Prior to leading Building Automation, Hammoud served as president and general manager of Smart Energy and Thermal Solutions for Honeywell Technologies Performance Materials and Technologies.
Driscoll Appoints Brie Reiter Smith as New CEO
Driscoll’s, the US berries supplier, has named founding-family member Brie Reiter Smith its new CEO. Smith’s grandfather, Joe Reiter, was a co-founder of Driscoll’s. She is also the daughter of Miles Reiter, the company’s executive chairman. Smith has held multiple roles across Driscoll’s, including the managing director of its business in Chile.
Detroit Lions Names Richard Haddad as President and CEO
The search has ended as the Detroit Lions have named Richard Haddad as the new team president and CEO. Haddad joins Detroit after a successful 14-year tenure with Pistons Sports & Entertainment and the Detroit Pistons, where he currently serves as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.
Sarepta Therapeutics Appoints Michael Severino, M.D. as CEO
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, announced the appointment of Michael Severino, M.D., as chief executive officer. Severino, who was previously CEO of Tessera Therapeutics, will also join Sarepta’s Board of Directors. Severino brings more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical experience to Sarepta.
Textron Announces Brian Rohloff as President and CEO
Textron Inc. announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment. Rohloff has held leadership positions at Textron Aviation spanning customer support, sales, supply chain and quality throughout his career, providing a broad perspective across the business.
Julie Sawyer Montgomery Joins Danaher as CEO and President
Danaher Corporation announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Julie Sawyer Montgomery as President and Chief Executive Officer. Since joining the Company in 2017, Ms. Sawyer Montgomery has played a key role in transforming Danaher’s Diagnostics platform into a market-leading franchise, helping grow the business from approximately $6.0 billion in revenue in 2017 to approximately $11.0 billion today, while approximately tripling operating profit.
ConocoPhillips Promotes Andy O’Brien as President and CEO
ConocoPhillips has announced that Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategy and Commercial, Andy O’Brien will succeed Ryan Lance as President and CEO. Andy first began his career with ConocoPhillops in 1997 and has held multiple roles across the firm’s finance and planning and strategy segments, each one playing a key role in markets around the globe.
Michael J. Whitehead Joins Matthews as President and CEO
Matthews International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael J. Whitehead as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Joseph C. Bartolacci, who recently announced his intention to retire following more than two decades of leadership of the Company. Mr. Whitehead joins Matthews from Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a global leader in advanced manufacturing, automation, and industrial technology solutions.
MARTA Announces Jonathan Hunt as New CEO and GM
The MARTA Board of Directors selected Jonathan Hunt as the new CEO and general manager. Hunt has served as interim GM/CEO since August 2025, following the departure of Collie Greenwood. Before that, Hunt served as the agency’s Chief Legal Counsel.
Josh Fisher Joins Pet Alliance as New CEO
Pet Alliance has named Dr. Josh Fisher as its new Chief Executive Officer. Fisher began the role on August 10, bringing more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and executive leadership with him. Fisher most recently served as Animal Services Director for the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, where he oversaw one of the region’s largest animal services organizations.
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