People on the Move: Sept. 6

People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact news@delawarebusinesstimes.com.

The Biggs Museum of American Art named Hassan Najjar as its executive director.

Najjar joins the Biggs from the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado, where he served as Executive Director. His tenure at Foothills was marked by transformative initiatives that enhanced the Center’s community engagement, expanded its programs, and significantly increased its funding base. Under Najjar’s leadership, Foothills Art Center became a beacon of arts and culture in the region, with notable achievements in community-building efforts, responsive programming, and using arts as driver of economic development.

Hassan Najjar | PHOTO COURTESY OF BIGGS

“We are thrilled to welcome Hassan Najjar to the Biggs,” Wilma Mishoe, president of the Biggs Museum Board of Trustees, said. “Hassan’s vision, experience, and commitment to the arts are exactly what we need to propel the Biggs into a new era. His proven track record of success, particularly at the Foothills Art Center, demonstrates his ability to lead an institution to new heights, and we are confident that his leadership will bring fresh energy and innovation to our museum.”

Hassan Najjar’s appointment was the culmination of a competitive nationwide search led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG), engaged by the Biggs Museum Board to recruit the next Executive Director of the Museum.  Najjar’s deep experience in museum management and museum education, board governance, and financial management, combined with his passion for creating inclusive, equitable, and diverse communities, set him apart as the ideal candidate for the role. In his role as Executive Director of the Foothills Arts Center, Najjar worked in a public/private partnership to rehabilitate historic landmarks and double the size of the facility, demonstrating that he is well-equipped to lead the Biggs through its expansion, which will connect historic buildings on its campus gifted to the Museum from the State of Delaware.

Jorge Zamanillo, President of the American Alliance of Museums, also expressed his enthusiasm for Najjar’s new position. “Hassan Najjar is a respected leader in the museum community, and his appointment as Executive Director of the Biggs Museum is a significant win for both the museum and the broader arts community. His innovative approach and dedication to advancing the arts will undoubtedly benefit the Biggs and its audiences. We look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership in Dover.”

Najjar’s career in the arts spans several prestigious roles, including Executive Director of the Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland, TN, and Assistant Curator of Education at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN. His expertise in curating engaging educational programs, managing diverse teams, and securing significant financial support will be invaluable as he leads the Biggs into its next phase.

“I am deeply honored to join the Biggs Museum of American Art as its next Executive Director,” Najjar said. “The Biggs is a remarkable institution with a rich history and an exciting future. I look forward to working with the Board, staff, and community to build on the museum’s successes and to explore new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Acrisure, a global insurance and fintech firm, named Bill Farber the head of Growth for its Mid-Atlantic Region. Farber brings over 30 years of experience in asset protection and risk management with deep roots in Berlin, PA and throughout Southwest Pennsylvania. As Head of Growth, Farber is set to lead the development and implementation of initiatives focused on driving regional growth and capitalizing on emerging business opportunities.

In this role, Farber will oversee growth strategies that align with Acrisure’s vision of making an impact with tech-driven solutions across the insurance and financial services sectors. The Mid-Atlantic Region encompasses Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Clients in this region have access to Acrisure’s full array of products with Real Estate, Staffing, Construction, Transportation, Health & Human Services, Not for Profit, Biotech/Life Science, Municipalities and Healthcare being the top sectors serviced.

This move comes after the recent unification of all Acrisure partners under one brand across the country and marks the next step in the Mid-Atlantic region’s local growth.

“Bill’s leadership will help grow our business as well as support the needs of our clients across the region,” Geoffrey Goldwater, managing partner of Acrisure’s Mid-Atlantic Region, said. “His wealth of experience and industry relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand Acrisure’s impact in the Mid-Atlantic.”

Farber has been an integral part of Acrisure’s Mid-Atlantic Region, serving on the Mid-Atlantic Advisory Council since the region’s rebranding in January 2024, which combines the expertise of prominent agencies across the region to support businesses, families and clients of all sizes.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP have added Sindhu S. Daniel as a partner to the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice. She will be based at the firm’s recently opened Delaware office.

Sindhu Daniel | PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT+SCOTT

With a solid track record of more than 20 years in mass tort and complex litigation, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to the firm. She has been appointed to leadership roles in numerous state and federal mass tort cases, including the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, the ongoing Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Litigation, and the Elmiron Products Liability Litigation.

In addition, she was instrumental in the negotiation of a $4.85 billion settlement in the Vioxx Products Liability Litigation and a $2.5 billion settlement in the DePuy Orthopaedics ASR Products Liability Litigation. She joins Scott+Scott from Grant & Eisenhofer and was previously a partner at Seeger Weiss.

For the last three years, she has been ranked by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Consumer Lawyers. In addition, Ms. Daniel is an accredited attorney for veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Sindhu will bring tremendous experience in consumer mass tort litigation to our firm. Her addition to the team follows our strategic expansion across several of our U.S. offices. Earlier this year, we added four A-team partners to the firm’s Antitrust Practice Group and opened an office in the pivotal jurisdiction of Delaware focusing on complex and securities litigation,” Scott+Scott managing partner David R. Scott said.

“I am thrilled to join Scott+Scott, a firm that shares my unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy for those who have been harmed by pharmaceutical drugs and devices. Over my nearly 25 years in mass torts and complex litigation, I have seen firsthand the difference a dedicated and strategic legal team can make in the lives of clients. Scott+Scott’s stellar reputation and history of securing meaningful verdicts and settlements align perfectly with my own values and mission,” Daniel added.

 DJ’s Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on suicide postvention efforts in Delaware, welcome Intern Maclovia “Chloe” Richardson to the team.

Chloe Richardson | PHOTO COURTESY OF DJ’S ALLIANCE

When choosing an internship for her studies at Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC), she said knew the search was over when her advisor told her about DJ’s Alliance.

“I had to endure the grief and pain of losing a loved one to suicide and have made it my mission to get involved in helping others who are going through the same experiences,” she said. “By joining DJ’s Alliance, I look forward to getting my foot in the door by working hand in hand with helping professionals while gaining first-hand experience working with the members of my community. As an inspiring mental health professional, I am motivated to impact my community, educate others needing these resources, meet new people, and build strong connections.

Richardson will help the volunteer-run team raise awareness of postvention, or the support offered to loss survivors following a suicide death, while also enhancing the organization’s peer-to-peer support program, social media efforts, outreach, events, activities and collaboration with professionals in the First State.

She is a human resources major at DTCC with dreams of continuing her education at Wilmington University to become a forensic psychologist. She enjoys spending time with her furbaby and going on spontaneous adventures with family and friends in her limited spare time between her schooling, internship and regular working hours.