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The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) has announced the hiring of Phuong Thanh Hau as AVP, Director of Import Logistics. She previously served as Senior Manager, International Transportation with Target Corporation.

Synovus Financial Corporation (NYSE:SNV) has announced the hiring of Kent Osborn as Retail Product Group Executive. He previously served as First Vice President with SunTrust Banks, Inc.

LeasePlan USA has hired Bob Barna as its sales vice president of strategic accounts and Steve Arkon as its sales vice president of national accounts. Barna and Arkon will be responsible for generating new business relationships for the company, according to LeasePlan.

The Nashville Public Education Foundation has chosen former Bredesen administration staffer Shannon Hunt to be its new president.

Craig E. Philip, Chief Executive Officer, Ingram Barge Company today announced the addition of Kim W. Nowell as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for the barge company.