Internal audit

Diligent Launches Board Reporting for Enterprise Risk Management, Giving Leadership and the Board a Clear and Holistic View of Their Organization’s Risk Posture

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502674444/en/
    “Sifting through mountains of data to extrapolate the right insights to surface to the board is time-consuming and inefficient.
  • The launch of Board Reporting ERM follows the success of recently released board reporting dashboards from Diligent, including Board Reporting for Cyber Risk , Board Reporting for Audit and Board Reporting for ESG .
  • An AI-enhanced view of risk built with Diligent's proprietary data, outlining SEC 10-K risk disclosure trends for a clearer picture of an evolving risk landscape.
  • “Board Reporting for ERM is the first tool to elevate data across the organization up to the board in an easily digestible format, to give a clear view of a company’s risk posture”
    Learn more about Board Reporting for ERM on the Diligent One Platform, here .

MAIA Biotechnology Announces Share Purchase by Director Adelina Louie in Private Placement

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Ms. Adelina Louie Ngar Yee made an individual purchase of 19,665 shares, and warrants for 19,665 shares, of MAIA’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants to accredited investors and certain Company directors.

Key Points: 
  • MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Ms. Adelina Louie Ngar Yee made an individual purchase of 19,665 shares, and warrants for 19,665 shares, of MAIA’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants to accredited investors and certain Company directors.
  • The securities sold to the Company directors participating in the offering were issued pursuant to the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
  • Ms. Louie has 30 years of service with HSBC Group in a variety of functions, principally with businesses of Global Banking and Markets including investment and securities management, asset management, and global research.
  • Most recently she was the Chief Operating Officer of Internal Audit at HSBC Group.

Eaton names Adam Wadecki senior vice president and controller

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024

Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph.D., has been named senior vice president and controller.

Key Points: 
  • Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph.D., has been named senior vice president and controller.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240419864117/en/
    Adam Wadecki, senior vice president and controller, Eaton (Photo: Business Wire)
    Wadecki currently serves as Eaton’s senior vice president of Internal Audit.
  • Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere.
  • Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century.

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, avril 23, 2024

Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

Key Points: 
  • Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
  • She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As part of its mid-term plan, "Challenge 2025", MMNA's parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, emphasizes the drive towards more sustainable growth, strengthening of compliance and governance, and social-value creation.
  • Knight's promotion announced today will help ensure that MMNA is a global leader in the realization of future success in these critical areas.

MAIA Biotechnology Announces Share Purchase by Director Adelina Louie in Private Placement

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Ms. Adelina Louie Ngar Yee made an individual purchase of 170,940 shares of the Company’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants.

Key Points: 
  • MAIA Biotechnology, Inc., (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent director Ms. Adelina Louie Ngar Yee made an individual purchase of 170,940 shares of the Company’s common stock as part of the Company’s recent private placement of common stock and warrants.
  • Vlad Vitoc, M.D., MAIA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our ongoing progress has encouraged our top investors to continue participating in our offerings.
  • We appreciate the support of our top investor, Adelina, alongside Stan Smith’s participation in the same offering .
  • Most recently she was the Chief Operating Officer of Internal Audit at HSBC Group.

AuditBoard and KPMG Announce Strategic Alliance

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024

IIA GAM CONFERENCE-- AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced a strategic alliance with KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.

Key Points: 
  • IIA GAM CONFERENCE-- AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced a strategic alliance with KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.
  • Through this alliance, organizations will be able to leverage the combined power of AuditBoard’s award-winning connected risk platform and KPMG’s deep expertise to elevate audit, risk, IT security, and ESG programs, and help businesses better manage growing risk challenges.
  • AuditBoard and KPMG customers in common can leverage innovative capabilities such as AuditBoard AI — which is uniquely powered by a unified data core across audit, risk, and compliance — to elevate internal audit teams with relevant insights, intelligent suggestions, and powerful automations.
  • “Today’s dynamic risk and compliance landscape requires a modern, cross-functional approach across the enterprise,” said Scott Arnold, CEO at AuditBoard.

Corebridge Financial Elects Deborah Leone to Board of Directors

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Lundi, mars 11, 2024

Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Deborah Leone as an independent director on March 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Deborah Leone as an independent director on March 5, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311455964/en/
    Ms. Leone is a financial expert and retired partner of the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., having built a 30-year career at the multinational investment bank and financial services company.
  • “We are very pleased to add someone with Deb’s broad experience and background to the Board of Corebridge Financial,” said Peter Zaffino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Corebridge Financial.
  • In 2021, Ms. Leone joined the board of Organon, a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, where she serves on the Audit Committee.

Cadence Bank Announces Simplified Organizational Structure and Expanded Roles for Key Executives

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Vendredi, mars 29, 2024

Effective immediately, he will assume the role of special advisor to the chief banking officer through June 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Effective immediately, he will assume the role of special advisor to the chief banking officer through June 30, 2024.
  • Mary Katherine Franklin will transition from private banking executive to chief credit officer of the Corporate Bank, reporting to Chris Bagley.
  • Since the merger of legacy BancorpSouth Bank and legacy Cadence Bank in October 2021, the company's Management Committee has been consolidated from 15 to 12 members.
  • "I could not be more encouraged for the future of Cadence Bank," added Rollins.

McGraw Hill Appoints Two New Executives to its Senior Leadership Team

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global education company McGraw Hill today announced the appointment of two new executives to its senior leadership team. Bob Sallmann will join McGraw Hill as Chief Financial Officer on April 15th, and will be responsible for the company's global financial strategy. Sallmann succeeds Garet Guthrie, who will remain with McGraw Hill through April to support the transition of his responsibilities and complete fiscal year end procedures. David Cortese will join McGraw Hill on April 8th in a newly created Chief Digital Information Officer role, where he will oversee digital platform development, information technology and data analytics for the company. In addition to overseeing McGraw Hill's Digital Platform Group (DPG), Cortese will assume responsibility for the company's Global Technology Services (GTS) group upon the retirement of Angelo DeGenaro at the end of the month. Sallmann and Cortese will both report to Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global education company McGraw Hill today announced the appointment of two new executives to its senior leadership team.
  • Bob Sallmann will join McGraw Hill as Chief Financial Officer on April 15th, and will be responsible for the company's global financial strategy.
  • Sallmann succeeds Garet Guthrie, who will remain with McGraw Hill through April to support the transition of his responsibilities and complete fiscal year end procedures.
  • "I'm very pleased to welcome Bob and David to our leadership team in two critical roles that will help continue to position McGraw Hill for long-term growth," Simon Allen said.

New Internal Audit Foundation Survey Finds the Internal Audit Profession Growing in North America

Retrieved on: 
Lundi, mars 11, 2024

The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found internal audit teams place high priority on cybersecurity and IT audits, which combine for nearly 20% of audit plans.
  • More than 40% of internal audit leaders are actively researching the future use of AI, with 15% actively using AI in their internal audit activities.
  • The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit survey was conducted online from November 3 to December 5, 2023, yielding 448 qualified responses from senior internal audit professionals.
  • The IIA's annual Pulse report, published by the Internal Audit Foundation, provides benchmarks to help leaders plan and manage internal audit functions.