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Riskonnect Announces Peter Vlerick as Chief Financial Officer

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Dienstag, Mai 21, 2024

Riskonnect , the leader in integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Peter Vlerick as Chief Financial Officer.

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Riskonnect , the leader in integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Peter Vlerick as Chief Financial Officer.
Vlerick brings over 30 years of finance leadership experience for both public and private equity-backed software and technology-enabled service businesses.
“Riskonnect is on an accelerated growth path, following five strategic acquisitions in the last four years,” said Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect.
“I’m thrilled to join the Riskonnect team and help the company achieve its growth goals,” said Vlerick.

Jackson Study Reveals Consumers Anxious About Inflation; Financial Professionals Recommend Diversifying

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Mittwoch, Mai 15, 2024

Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today released key findings from its study on how consumers and financial professionals perceive inflation risk and the associated impacts on retirement income planning.

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Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), today released key findings from its study on how consumers and financial professionals perceive inflation risk and the associated impacts on retirement income planning.
Concerns of inflation affect not only consumers’ and financial professionals’ attitudes, but also their behaviors around lifestyle, buying habits and investment portfolios.
Overall, predictions for future rates of inflation vary among financial professionals and consumers.
Research found 26% of consumers believe inflation rates will exceed 5% in the next few years, compared to only 8% of financial professionals.

Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024

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Hazeltree , a leader in active treasury and intelligent operations technology for the alternative asset industry, today announced the appointment of Paul Gallant as its Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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Hazeltree , a leader in active treasury and intelligent operations technology for the alternative asset industry, today announced the appointment of Paul Gallant as its Chief Product Officer (CPO).
Paul will report to Hazeltree CEO Stephanie Miller and will be based in New York.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul as CPO to elevate and enhance our suite of treasury and liquidity solutions to help Hazeltree continue to scale,” said Stephanie Miller, CEO of Hazeltree.
We are proud to continue attracting top-line talent as a reflection of our success serving this market.”
“I am very excited to be joining a nimble company like Hazeltree that is purpose-built for investment management and private markets firms,” said Paul Gallant, Chief Product Officer of Hazeltree.

Sodexo Launches Massive Expansion of DefaultVeg Pilot, Making Plant-Based Meal Service a Norm at Campus Eateries Across USA

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024

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DefaultVeg expansion to almost 400 campuses serving 1 million students coincides with a newly published study showing that consistently offering plant-based meals as the default option is highly effective at encouraging students to choose them, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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The study conducted randomized controlled trials during the DefaultVeg pilot at three universities-Tulane University, Lehigh University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - with all-you-care-to-eat Sodexo dining halls.
These dining halls alternated between plant-based and meat-based dishes as the default option at one hot entree station.
Better Food Foundation supports students, staff and leaders at universities and other institutions to shift how food is served.
An organization incubated by Better Food Foundation, Greener by Default, provides consulting to providers seeking to implement plant-based nudges.

Volt Athletics Elevates AI-powered Athlete Development Platform with Acquisition of ZAMA Health

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024

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Now, with the integration of ZAMA Health, Volt solidifies its position as the premier holistic athlete development company worldwide.

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Now, with the integration of ZAMA Health, Volt solidifies its position as the premier holistic athlete development company worldwide.
"ZAMA Health will add a much-needed layer of mental health support for our Volt Family of coaches and athletes," said Dan Giuliani, Co-Founder and CEO of Volt Athletics.
Brendan Sullivan expressed excitement about the acquisition: "Our collective goal is to build the world's foremost athlete development platform by adding mental health and wellbeing offerings into the Volt Athletics ecosystem.
The collaboration between Volt Athletics and ZAMA Health signifies a commitment to addressing the holistic needs of athletes worldwide.

Appcast to Host Live Webinar on Key Economic Insights for Recruiters

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Donnerstag, März 21, 2024

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LEBANON, N.H., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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Appcast's industry experts will provide insight into the labor market and the impact of various forces, including artificial intelligence (AI), immigration and more
Appcast , the global leader in recruitment marketing technology and services, will hold a live webinar, titled "Economic Insights for Recruiters: AI, Immigration, and the Future of Work."
He began his career as an economic analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Sam Kuhn is an economic data analyst at Appcast specializing in labor market and recruitment data.
His research on pay transparency has been quoted in various media sources such as Marketplace, CNBC and The Guardian.

World Education Summit 2024: 'Metacognition has the potential to transform education', says Nord Anglia's Dr Kate Erricker

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024

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LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.

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LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.
"Metacognition has the potential to transform education," Dr Erricker said.
Dr Kate Erricker holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southampton and is conducting extensive research on metacognition and its impact on learning.
For media enquiries or to schedule an interview with Dr Kate Erricker, please contact:

World Education Summit 2024: 'Metacognition has the potential to transform education', says Nord Anglia's Dr Kate Erricker

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024

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LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.

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LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum for leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education , highlighted the transformative potential of 'metacognition' at this year's World Education Summit.
"Metacognition has the potential to transform education," Dr Erricker said.
Dr Kate Erricker holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southampton and is conducting extensive research on metacognition and its impact on learning.
For media enquiries or to schedule an interview with Dr Kate Erricker, please contact:

Nord Anglia Education launches international metacognition research with Boston College

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Donnerstag, Februar 22, 2024

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LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education today announced the official launch of its 'Metacognition Research Project' in partnership with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.

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Currently being piloted across 27 Nord Anglia schools around the world, the research is a joint undertaking between Nord Anglia and Boston College.
Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "The Metacognition Project is a leap forward in our quest to deepen our understanding of teaching and learning best practice.
As a partnership between Nord Anglia and Boston College, the project is being led by both Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Nord Anglia Education and Dr Damian Bebell, Assistant Research Professor at Boston College.
Dr Damian Bebell said: "We're proud to be partnering with Nord Anglia Education on one of the world's first major studies of metacognition and skill development.

Nord Anglia Education launches international metacognition research with Boston College

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Donnerstag, Februar 22, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education today announced the official launch of its 'Metacognition Research Project' in partnership with the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College.

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Currently being piloted across 27 Nord Anglia schools around the world, the research is a joint undertaking between Nord Anglia and Boston College.
Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer of Nord Anglia Education, said: "The Metacognition Project is a leap forward in our quest to deepen our understanding of teaching and learning best practice.
As a partnership between Nord Anglia and Boston College, the project is being led by both Dr Kate Erricker, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Nord Anglia Education and Dr Damian Bebell, Assistant Research Professor at Boston College.
Dr Damian Bebell said: "We're proud to be partnering with Nord Anglia Education on one of the world's first major studies of metacognition and skill development.