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Sarah Whitfield

Named Chief Financial Officer at Peachtree Capital Partners

Whitfield joins the Atlanta-based investment firm after a decade in banking leadership, effective next quarter.

Banking & Finance · Announced Feb 12

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Marcus Reid

Promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Ironwood Logistics

Reid will oversee the company's AI-driven supply chain platform as it expands operations across the Southeast.

Logistics · Announced Feb 10

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Dana Okafor

Appointed President of Midtown Health Alliance

Okafor moves up from chief operating officer, taking the helm as the healthcare network opens two new facilities.

Healthcare · Announced Feb 8

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Grant Ellison

Named Managing Director at Piedmont Real Estate Group

Ellison will lead the firm's commercial development pipeline across metro Atlanta submarkets.

Commercial Real Estate · Announced Feb 5

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