Observed Signal · Oct 8, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Smartly · Impact: 2/5
Smartly Appoints Kelly Uphoff as Chief Technology Officer
Smartly has appointed Kelly Uphoff as Chief Technology Officer, as announced in the newsroom on October 8, 2026.
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Ulta Beauty Names Kelly Garcia as CTO
Ulta Beauty appointed Kelly Garcia as its new chief technology officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026. Garcia, a member of Ulta’s board since 2022, will leave his board seat to take the role after a 14-year tenure at Domino’s where he most recently served as CTO. The hire comes as Ulta advances a technology-driven strategy called Ulta Beauty Unleashed, continuing efforts to modernize core systems, adopt AI agents, and expand personalization across customer and corporate workflows.
Highwire Appoints Kelly Losko as Chief Financial Officer
Highwire, a strategic marketing and communications agency, appointed Kelly Losko, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer on June 15, 2026. The hire comes amid a period of expansion for the firm that included the January 2026 acquisition of The Bliss Group, the launch of Highwire Health, and the rollout of AcroAI, Highwire’s proprietary agentic AI platform. Losko brings over two decades of finance leadership in agency environments, having served as Global CFO at Forsman & Bodenfors New York and CFO, North America at OLIVER Agency. Highwire says the appointment is intended to strengthen the company’s financial infrastructure to support continued growth across its six sector practices and an expanded team of more than 250 professionals in North America.
The Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand To Newly Created Role Of Chief Technology Officer
Disney announced the appointment of Karandeep Anand as its first Chief Technology Officer, a newly created role, signaling a strategic focus on technology and innovation.
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