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Rayonier Announces Leadership Succession Plan

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
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“I believe Rayonier is well positioned to prosper under his leadership.”

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  • “I believe Rayonier is well positioned to prosper under his leadership.”
    Dod Fraser, Chairman of Rayonier’s Board of Directors, said, “On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Dave for his many contributions to Rayonier.
  • Dave has also done an excellent job of preparing the next generation of leaders at Rayonier, and the appointment of Mark is the result of a well-constructed succession plan that has been a priority of the Board for the last several years.
  • Mr. McHugh added, “April brings exceptional accounting expertise, a deep understanding of Rayonier, and a demonstrated track record of leadership that will translate to a seamless transition for our finance organization.
  • April joined Rayonier in 2010 and has held multiple positions of increasing responsibility within the finance and accounting departments.

Kenneth W. McDuffie Takes the Helm as President & CEO of U.S. Sugar

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Vendredi, octobre 27, 2023
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With 30+ years of experience in agribusiness leadership, McDuffie is the ideal leader for a promising future.

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  • With 30+ years of experience in agribusiness leadership, McDuffie is the ideal leader for a promising future.
  • McDuffie, a Clewiston native, most recently served as U.S. Sugar's Executive Vice President, a position he has held since 2021.
  • From 2005 until 2021, McDuffie served as the Senior Vice President of Agricultural Operations.
  • McDuffie first joined U.S. Sugar in 1992 and has held several positions with the Company, first starting out as a farm assistant.

Skechers Basketball Enters the Game

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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023
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The initial wave of Skechers Basketball shoes launching next week includes two distinct mid-top styles—SKX Resagrip™ and SKX FLOAT™—that fuse innovative technologies with the brand’s signature comfort.

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  • The initial wave of Skechers Basketball shoes launching next week includes two distinct mid-top styles—SKX Resagrip™ and SKX FLOAT™—that fuse innovative technologies with the brand’s signature comfort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025378417/en/
    Julius Randle in Skechers Basketball: SKX FLOAT™.
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    Skechers has enlisted New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle and Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann as the first professional athletes to compete in Skechers Basketball shoes.
  • The Skechers Basketball footwear collection will be available next week at skechersbasketball.com and select Skechers retail stores in North America, as well as select retailers and Skechers stores in the Philippines and China.

X4 Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Industry Veteran R. Keith Woods to Board of Directors

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Mercredi, octobre 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR), a company driven to improve the lives of people with rare diseases of the immune system, today announced the appointment of R. Keith Woods as an independent director to the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR), a company driven to improve the lives of people with rare diseases of the immune system, today announced the appointment of R. Keith Woods as an independent director to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Keith to the X4 Board of Directors,” said Paula Ragan, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of X4 Pharmaceuticals.
  • Following his retirement from argenx, Mr. Woods continues to serve as an advisor to the argenx Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Woods commented on his appointment: “It is a privilege to join the X4 Board at this exciting time, given the recent U.S. regulatory submission of the company’s first drug candidate and potential upcoming U.S. commercial launch.

Alliant Insurance Services Adds Scott Myers in Florida, Boosts Capabilities Across the Southeast

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Lundi, octobre 23, 2023
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Scott Myers has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Scott Myers has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • “Scott joins Alliant with a tremendous amount of experience in the business and has worked with a wide range of clients to craft the right benefits solutions,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.
  • “As we grow our presence in the region, Scott can help us reach more customers and provide broader services.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Myers was a Benefits Consultant with an insurance, financial services, and HR technology provider.
  • Myers also holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, specializing in life insurance and estate planning.

John Slattery Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Daytona Beach, Florida

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Jeudi, octobre 19, 2023
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John Slattery has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • John Slattery has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Slattery will provide strategic risk management and property and casualty insurance solutions to a diverse national client base.
  • Slattery joins Alliant with experience servicing clients across a breadth of industries and disciplines.
  • “His national reach and depth of relationships enable him to provide sound, long-term solutions that deliver measurable results.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Slattery was Vice President with a global insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm.

World Leaders in Medically Integrated Oncology Set to Gather at NCODA's 2023 Summit to Further Elevate Patient Care

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Lundi, octobre 23, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other important clinical and administrative team members, along with partnering pharmaceutical industry representatives from all over the world will gather in Orlando October 25-27 for the NCODA 2023 International Fall Summit to advance best practices and innovations in integrated cancer care. At the heart of the conference is the impact of medically integrated oncology and how coordination of care through a team of professionals is designed to ease the burden on patients and ensure that they feel supported and are receiving the best possible care from a wide range of oncology specialists.

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  • World Leaders in Medically Integrated Oncology Set to Gather at NCODA's 2023 Summit to Further Elevate Patient Care.
  • These leaders hail from a wide range of locations and healthcare systems, including Croatia, Morocco, Brazil, Japan, Canada, Sweden, and Greece.
  • Collaborating is at the heart of oncology and the integrated model, and the NCODA IEC is an example of that in practice."
  • It's an honor to work with the IEC and shine added focus on the collaboration of the international oncology pharmacist community in positively impacting patient care and clinical outcomes."

Tervis Taps Hosana Fieber as New Chief Executive Officer

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023
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Tervis , the nationally loved and family-owned drinkware company founded in 1946, recently appointed Hosana Fieber as its new CEO, with Rogan Donelly, the company’s current CEO, moving into an executive chairman of the board position.

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  • Tervis , the nationally loved and family-owned drinkware company founded in 1946, recently appointed Hosana Fieber as its new CEO, with Rogan Donelly, the company’s current CEO, moving into an executive chairman of the board position.
  • Fieber, who was most recently promoted to chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Tervis in 2021, first began her tenure with Tervis in 2009.
  • “When I first started at Tervis many years ago, it quickly felt like I was part of an amazing family culture that produced timeless, quality products,” said Fieber.
  • Most recently, Fieber was the chief financial officer at Organics Management Holdings in Okahumpka, Florida.

Synovus names new president of wealth services

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Lundi, octobre 16, 2023
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Synovus Bank has named Jayne Hill as president of wealth services.

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  • Synovus Bank has named Jayne Hill as president of wealth services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016100619/en/
    Jayne Hill named president of wealth at Synovus (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jayne brings a comprehensive strategic leadership background that will advance our wealth services segment, and we’re excited she has joined us,” said Wayne Akins, Synovus chief community banking and wealth services officer.
  • Jayne will help us continue our journey to become the foremost trusted financial advisor, enabling our wealth clients to reach their full potential.”
    Hill joins Synovus from Wells Fargo, where she spent 38 years in the financial services industry.
  • Synovus Bank, a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, provides commercial and consumer banking in addition to a full suite of specialized products and services, including private banking, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking.

Offerpad Teams with Clemson University as Official Partner of the Clemson Tigers

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Jeudi, octobre 12, 2023
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Offerpad Solutions Inc. (“Offerpad”) (NYSE: OPAD), a leading tech-enabled platform for residential real estate, has teamed up with Clemson University as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics.

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  • Offerpad Solutions Inc. (“Offerpad”) (NYSE: OPAD), a leading tech-enabled platform for residential real estate, has teamed up with Clemson University as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics.
  • Offerpad has signed a multi-year agreement to appear as a sponsor at all Clemson Tigers home games over the next three seasons.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012952660/en/
    “We're excited to have Offerpad on board as an Official Partner of Clemson Athletics," said Clemson's President of Corporate Partnerships, Kyle Caddell.
  • "Like all our Tiger teams, Offerpad has the competitive spirit and know-how to get things done.