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Sep 29, 2025

Kleinman to succeed Dontas as Wells Fargo NJ market exec

Adam Kleinman takes over, continuing and reaffirming the bank's local commitment. He succeeds Peter Dontas, with a yearlong transition and focus on client growth.

Headshot for John Allen, president & CEO, Ascendia Bank. PROVIDED BY ASCENDIA BANK
Aug 19, 2025

Ascendia Bank taps NJCC exec Allen as next CEO

The North Jersey financial institution will welcome John Allen IV this month, succeeding longtime leader Ferdinand Viaud ahead of his retirement.

Casio America Inc. appointed Yusuke Suzuki president and CEO, effective Aug. 13, 2025.
Aug 14, 2025

Casio America names new CEO ahead of HQ move

Longtime company leader Yusuke Suzuki assumes the role with an emphasis on strengthening market share and accelerating digital transformation.

Clairidge Cinemas in Montclair
Jul 25, 2025

Montclair Film taps Wenz as new leader, eyes future growth

News of nonprofit leader Tricia Haggerty Wenz's appointment closely follows the organization's announcement it will operate The Bellevue Theater in Upper Montclair.

Kirk Perry was appointed Kenvue interim CEO, effective July 14, 2025.
Jul 14, 2025

Kenvue shakeup: Interim CEO named amid strategic review

Thibaut Mongon has exited the company and board following recent layoffs as well as successes, such as opening a brand new headquarters in Summit.

William Tate IV has been appointed the 22nd president of Rutgers University and will begin his term July 1, 2025.
May 28, 2025

Rutgers enters next era under new President Tate

William Tate IV will officially join the State University of New Jersey this summer. NJBIZ caught up with board of governors Chair Amy Towers on the search process, the incoming leader and what's ahead.

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May 28, 2025

SOCO names new top execs in leadership transition

The employee-owned Bedminster company named Seth Levy as its next chief executive, while Brad Smith will become chief operating officer.

The Atlantic City skyline
May 14, 2025

Chait resigns as Greater AC Chamber president

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce brought on a leadership consultant as it searches for a successor to Michael Chait.

John Loyack will succeed Gregory Dell’Omo as Rider University's president, effective July 7, 2025.
May 12, 2025

Rider University taps Loyack to succeed retiring president

John Loyack will take over from Gregory Dell’Omo this summer, following a national search led by the school’s board of trustees.