What drew me to [them] was clear: an iconic brand with a genuine commitment to the independent advisors across Canada who have chosen to build their businesses here and to the clients they serve. That kind of alignment is rare. Having spent my career building companies at the intersection of real estate and fintech, I've seen what's possible when talented entrepreneurs are supported by the right platform, tools and leadership.
Former England netball player and head coach Tracey Neville has been appointed managing director of the Stockport County Women football team. Neville, the younger sister of ex-England and Manchester United footballing brothers Gary and Phil, joins as the club rebrands from Stockport County Ladies. The side, who were formed in 1989, play in the fourth tier of the women's game in National League Division One North.
Most recently, she served as the executive director of the South Central Ontario Regional (SCOR) Economic Development Commission, a regional organization representing the counties of Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Oxford. In this role, she oversaw strategic planning, board governance, stakeholder engagement, and the execution of high impact initiatives. In addition to her executive leadership, Earls teaches part-time at Fanshawe College and holds a Master of Public Administration from Western University.
Leaseweb has announced the appointment of Ronald Richardson as its new chief revenue officer, as the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) provider looks to capitalize on growing hybrid cloud demand. A seasoned industry executive, Richardson brings more than 20 years' experience of international commercial leadership across the tech, cloud, software, and online advertising sectors. Previously, he has served in senior leadership roles at high-growth B2B technology businesses - including Banyan, Microsoft,
The Jacobs Institute Steering Committee guides the strategic direction of the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, a cornerstone of Cornell Tech's mission to fuse academic excellence with real-world impact through programs in health tech, urban tech, and connective media, as well as startup incubation, facilitated by the Runway program. These accomplished leaders bring deep expertise in cloud computing, urban development, financial technology, and venture capital - fields that are shaping the future of digital life.
This is the right moment for Advania UK to take the next step. We have successfully brought together four companies into one unified business, and now we have all the capabilities and vendor relationships needed to manage clients' entire IT spend. That's powerful for mid-market companies who need integrated technology solutions to stay competitive and future-ready. All the pieces are in place, now we execute.
Tara brings a powerful combination of industry expertise, strategic vision, and customer focus, Sally Tyler, the president of First American Title, said in a statement. She's ideally suited to drive strategic growth planning across the enterprise and accelerate our multi-brand strategy. Smith is not a newcomer to First American, having joined the firm in 2024, serving as a direct title group executive. Prior to this, she served as group president at Stewart Title, leading its title agency group.
I am very happy to see Joe Gormley take the helm at Ginnie Mae as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer... His leadership will bring stability and strength to this segment of the housing market.
