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Berkshire Partners Announces that Amy Su Joins the Firm as Advisory Director

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Mittwoch, Juli 19, 2023

Berkshire Partners today announced that Amy Su has joined the firm as an Advisory Director to Berkshire Partners Private Equity.

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  • Berkshire Partners today announced that Amy Su has joined the firm as an Advisory Director to Berkshire Partners Private Equity.
  • “I have worked with Berkshire Partners many times over the years and have admired the firm’s collaborative approach to working with their portfolio companies,” said Su.
  • “I’m excited to expand my role with Berkshire Partners’ portfolio companies and be a catalyst for positive change and progression.”
    In her role as Advisory Director, Ms. Su will provide support to a range Berkshire Partners Private Equity portfolio companies including SRS Distribution Inc. , Harvey Performance Company , and Parts Town .
  • “We have consistently been impressed with the contributions Amy has delivered as a consultant to our private equity team’s capabilities over the years, and we’re excited to bring her on board as an Advisory Director,” said Greg Pappas, Managing Director, Berkshire Partners.

LONGi Selected as "Best Managed Companies" for the 2nd Consecutive Year

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Montag, Juli 17, 2023

SUZHOU, China, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte China unveiled the winners of the 5th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) program in Suzhou, China.

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  • SUZHOU, China, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte China unveiled the winners of the 5th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) program in Suzhou, China.
  • LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) made the list for two consecutive years for its outstanding performance in technology innovation and sustainable development.
  • The BMC program is a global initiative launched in 1993 and introduced to China in 2018.
  • LONGi is also willing to collaborate with more winners to build a green world."

LONGi Selected as "Best Managed Companies" for the 2nd Consecutive Year

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Montag, Juli 17, 2023

SUZHOU, China, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte China unveiled the winners of the 5th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) program in Suzhou, China.

Key Points: 
  • SUZHOU, China, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte China unveiled the winners of the 5th China Best Managed Companies (BMC) program in Suzhou, China.
  • LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi) made the list for two consecutive years for its outstanding performance in technology innovation and sustainable development.
  • The BMC program is a global initiative launched in 1993 and introduced to China in 2018.
  • LONGi is also willing to collaborate with more winners to build a green world."

MARCH OF DIMES NAMES DR. ELIZABETH CHEROT ITS NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Montag, Juli 10, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The March of Dimes National Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Cherot as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17. As March of Dimes' first physician leader, Dr. Cherot will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic vision to address the country's maternal and infant health crisis, while increasing awareness and engagement in its work among key stakeholders.

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  • "Families are facing poor health outcomes and grave disparities, which makes our work at March of Dimes more important than ever before.
  • He has been a March of Dimes Chicago volunteer for 15 years and is a member of March of Dimes' Roosevelt Society.
  • Austin Pittman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Suvida Healthcare, a neighborhood-centric, senior-focused primary care organization.
  • Tim Spilker is the Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare Community & State, which serves nearly 8.1 million Medicaid members, including more than 3.2 million children.

RobotLAB Expands “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” Lineup

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Donnerstag, Juli 6, 2023

RobotLAB , the world’s premier robotics integrator that has delivered impactful business innovations and solutions for more than 15 years, has added to its lineup of experts for next week’s highly anticipated “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” summit on Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m. (CT).

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  • RobotLAB , the world’s premier robotics integrator that has delivered impactful business innovations and solutions for more than 15 years, has added to its lineup of experts for next week’s highly anticipated “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” summit on Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m. (CT).
  • The educational event will discuss the transformative potential of AI and robotics in the workforce, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities such technologies present.
  • The expanded “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” lineup now includes:
    11:00 a.m. – Morning Stand Up with RobotLAB team covering various department projects and statistics.
  • To improve the availability of robotics access nationwide, RobotLAB recently launched a first-of-its-kind robotics integration franchise program in 40 U.S. states, with remaining states expected to finalize before the end of 2023.

Workamajig Introduces Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship Contest

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Mittwoch, Juli 5, 2023

OAKHURST, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Workamajig, an end-to-end creative industry project management, CRM, accounting, task management, and resource management software leader, is excited to announce the Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship Contest. This groundbreaking contest invites participants to showcase their creative vision and design skills in conjunction with Generative AI design technology.

Key Points: 
  • Workamajig, an end-to-end creative industry project management, CRM, accounting, task management, and resource management software leader, is excited to announce the Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship Contest.
  • OAKHURST, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Workamajig, an end-to-end creative industry project management, CRM, accounting, task management, and resource management software leader, is excited to announce the Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship Contest .
  • This groundbreaking contest invites participants to showcase their creative vision and design skills in conjunction with Generative AI design technology.
  • By launching the $5,000 Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship Contest and expanding its scholarship program, Workamajig demonstrates its commitment to empowering aspiring designers and professionals, regardless of their educational background.

RobotLAB to Hold “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” Summit

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Mittwoch, Juli 5, 2023

RobotLAB , the world’s premier robotics integrator that has delivered impactful business innovations and solutions for more than 15 years, proudly announces its “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” summit scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Key Points: 
  • RobotLAB , the world’s premier robotics integrator that has delivered impactful business innovations and solutions for more than 15 years, proudly announces its “AI, Robotics & the Future of Work” summit scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230705305429/en/
    RobotLAB will host its "AI, Robotics & the Future of Work" summit on Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Central Time.
  • “Bear Robotics eagerly anticipates this occasion to engage in an open dialogue with esteemed peers, innovators, and researchers about the unfolding realities at the crossroads of AI and robotics.
  • To improve the availability of robotics access nationwide, RobotLAB recently launched a first-of-its-kind robotics integration franchise program in 40 U.S. states, with remaining states expected to finalize before the end of 2023.

Oji Tackles Widespread 'Sink or Swim' Attitude Toward Untrained Managers

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Mittwoch, Juni 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oji Life Lab, the creator of mastery-centered leadership learning solutions, today announced a major new digital learning program that addresses an age-old business problem: how to turn a strong individual contributor into a successful manager and leader. According to Harvard Business Review, managers typically wait more than a decade to get formal training.

Key Points: 
  • According to Harvard Business Review, managers typically wait more than a decade to get formal training.
  • Oji Foundations helps new managers succeed by developing skills in seven key areas: leadership; management; listening; feedback; diversity, equity, and inclusion; emotional intelligence; and decision-making.
  • "Oji Foundations is a major milestone for our company," said Matt Kursh, Oji's co-founder and CEO.
  • Now, with the release of Oji Foundations, we have the opportunity to take that impact to another level."

Lacework Publishes The Modern CISO Network: Board Book To Help Close the Cybersecurity Knowledge Gap In the Boardroom

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Donnerstag, Juni 22, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, today announced the release of the first edition of The Modern CISO Network: Board Book. Security has become a business-critical priority for every organization and proposed new rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would require the Board of Directors of public companies to disclose which members, if any, have security experience. Lacework's first edition of the Board Book aims to help close the cybersecurity knowledge gap in today's boardrooms by highlighting more than 140 board-ready security leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Lacework's first edition of the Board Book aims to help close the cybersecurity knowledge gap in today's boardrooms by highlighting more than 140 board-ready security leaders.
  • A recent Harvard Business Review survey of 600 boardrooms revealed just 47 percent regularly interact with their company's CISO.
  • According to research from the CAP Group , among Fortune 100 companies, just 51 percent have directors with relevant cybersecurity experience.
  • The Modern CISO Network: Board Book is a directory of qualified senior security leaders that are ready to advise and guide businesses as they navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Lacework Publishes The Modern CISO Network: Board Book To Help Close the Cybersecurity Knowledge Gap In the Boardroom

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Juni 22, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, today announced the release of the first edition of The Modern CISO Network: Board Book. Security has become a business-critical priority for every organization and proposed new rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would require the Board of Directors of public companies to disclose which members, if any, have security experience. Lacework's first edition of the Board Book aims to help close the cybersecurity knowledge gap in today's boardrooms by highlighting more than 140 board-ready security leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Lacework's first edition of the Board Book aims to help close the cybersecurity knowledge gap in today's boardrooms by highlighting more than 140 board-ready security leaders.
  • A recent Harvard Business Review survey of 600 boardrooms revealed just 47 percent regularly interact with their company's CISO.
  • According to research from the CAP Group , among Fortune 100 companies, just 51 percent have directors with relevant cybersecurity experience.
  • The Modern CISO Network: Board Book is a directory of qualified senior security leaders that are ready to advise and guide businesses as they navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.