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Vertical Wins New UK Government Backing to Transform the Future of Flight

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Mardi, février 20, 2024
Technology, Other Energy, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Finance, Other Transport, Energy, Professional Services, Air, Transport, Research, Public Transport, Hardware, Science, Innovation, Air travel, DBT, University, Aviation, Noise, Vertical Aerospace, Travel, Government, UK Research and Innovation, City, Business, Knowledge, Heart, Innovate UK, Cranfield University, Pharmaceutical industry

The project is the third awarded to Vertical by the ATI Programme and brings total UK Government grant funding to £37 million ($47 million).

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  • The project is the third awarded to Vertical by the ATI Programme and brings total UK Government grant funding to £37 million ($47 million).
  • Vertical is pioneering these efforts through the VX4, with a new, more advanced and full-scale prototype currently in production.
  • Vertical has previously been awarded £26m from the ATI Programme as well as £3m from the Future Flight Challenge.
  • The latest ATI Programme grant brings total UK Government support to £37m.

HII Names Paul Tennant as Corporate Vice President of Engagement and International Government Relations

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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023
Policy, NYSE, HII, Government, Peter H. Daly (U.S. Navy), Organization, GCR, AUKUS, United States Department of the Army, Partnership, University, University of St Andrews, Master of Arts, Cranfield University, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, Management, British Army, Headquarters

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Brig.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Brig.
  • has been named corporate vice president of engagement and international government relations.
  • Tennant will be located in HII’s Arlington office and report directly to Stewart Holmes, HII’s executive vice president of government and customer relations (GCR).
  • “We are delighted to have Paul join our team and take on this important role while HII expands domestically and internationally,” Holmes said.

Otis Appoints Tracy Embree President, Otis Americas and Enrique Miñarro Viseras as President, Otis Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Jeudi, septembre 28, 2023
Component, Louisiana-Pacific, Cranfield University, OTIS, Otis, MBA, Embree, Colgate-Palmolive, Organization, Chemical engineering, CMI, Harvard Business School, United Kingdom, Growth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Otis Worldwide, Cummins, NYSE, Management, Engineering

FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) announces the appointment of Tracy Embree as President, Otis Americas and Enrique Miñarro Viseras as President, Otis Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), reporting directly to Otis Chair, CEO & President, Judy Marks. Effective Oct. 1, Embree will succeed Jim Cramer and Miñarro Viseras will succeed Bernardo Calleja. Otis is the world's leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service.

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  • FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) announces the appointment of Tracy Embree as President, Otis Americas and Enrique Miñarro Viseras as President, Otis Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), reporting directly to Otis Chair, CEO & President, Judy Marks.
  • Effective Oct. 1, Embree will succeed Jim Cramer and Miñarro Viseras will succeed Bernardo Calleja.
  • Embree joins Otis after 23 years with Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), where she most recently served as Vice President and President of their Distribution Business.
  • Embree holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Student Entrepreneurs from Yale University Win Prestigious $1 Million 2023 Hult Prize

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Samedi, septembre 23, 2023
Luxury, Fund Raising, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Consumer, Collegiate, Textiles, Fashion, University, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Retail, Start-Up, Education, Environment, Entrepreneur, Prize, Learning, Yale University, Hult Prize, Recycling, United Nations, Optimism, National Taiwan University, Cranfield University, Sustainable Development Goals, Hult International Business School, ETH Zurich, Object, Student, Entrepreneurship, Alexandria University, Art, Seumas McNally Grand Prize, United, UN, Social change, Pleasure, City, EF Education First, Growth, Paris Fashion Week, Food, Hult, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Tourism, Pharmaceutical industry, Video game, Final

Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.

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  • Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the annual $1 million Hult Prize.
  • The annual Hult Prize competition challenges student entrepreneurs from around the world to create and launch businesses aimed at tackling some of society’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.
  • Every year since 2010, the Hult Prize has posed a different challenge to competitors, with previous contests focused on healthcare, food insecurity, early childhood education, and water access.
  • “The Hult Prize Finals are the culmination of so much hard work by so many student entrepreneurs working to drive social change.

Introducing HostRooster: A Retro-Inspired Freelance Services Marketplace

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Vendredi, juin 23, 2023
Cranfield University, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, System, Feather, Environment, Algorithm, Internet, Fashion design

LONDON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HostRooster, the innovative freelance services marketplace, brings a refreshing touch of vintage-retro style to the digital landscape. With a user-friendly platform that incorporates vintage-retro-inspired elements in its design and functionality, HostRooster sets itself apart from other big-tech companies. Prioritizing simplicity, HostRooster appeals to users who appreciate a basic approach to freelancing.

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  • LONDON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HostRooster , the innovative freelance services marketplace, brings a refreshing touch of vintage-retro style to the digital landscape.
  • Whether it's graphic design , content writing, web development, or other freelance services, HostRooster offers an inviting space where freelancers can connect with talented individuals and effortlessly complete their projects.
  • By blending vintage-retro aesthetics with modern functionality, HostRooster invites users to rediscover the charm of a simpler era while benefiting from a robust freelance services marketplace.
  • Clients can easily find the services they need, and freelancers can showcase their skills in a user-friendly environment.

CGI to lead the development of a cloud-based Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder

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Jeudi, juin 15, 2023
Intelligence, ViaMichelin, Australian Space Agency, Amazon Web Services, Senior, ESA, Cranfield University, Safety, Aviation, UK Space Agency, AAM, European Space Agency, Quick access recorder, Service, Black box, QAR, Paramount Networks UK & Australia, Information management, Security, GIB, TSX, CGI, AWS, NYSE, Aircraft, Airline, Satellite navigation device

CGI will lead a consortium in the development of a Service Demonstrator for a virtual flight data recorder.

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  • CGI will lead a consortium in the development of a Service Demonstrator for a virtual flight data recorder.
  • Replicating the function of a traditional crash-protected flight data recorder (Black Box) in a virtual, cloud-based environment, the new system will allow the assured, authenticated and provenance-controlled storage of data transmitted by an aircraft while in flight.
  • The Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) will be designed for use on any aircraft equipped to send engineering telemetry and operational data to the ground.
  • "We are delighted to support CGI's industry-leading virtual flight data recorder" said Arnaud Runge, Project Manager at ESA.

Ingersoll Rand Names Enrique Minarro Viseras Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Precision & Science Technologies

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Mardi, avril 11, 2023
Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Packaging, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Emerson Electric, Ingersoll Rand, Cranfield University, EMEIA, Switching control techniques, Industrial technology, Multimedia, PST, Business administration, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, ITS, Growth, Master of Business Administration, Vertiv, Reynal, NYSE, Management

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) has appointed Enrique Minarro Viseras as its senior vice president and general manager of the global Precision & Science Technologies (PST) segment, reporting to Vicente Reynal, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

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  • Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) has appointed Enrique Minarro Viseras as its senior vice president and general manager of the global Precision & Science Technologies (PST) segment, reporting to Vicente Reynal, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Minarro Viseras will transition from his current role as senior vice president and general manager of the Industrial Technologies and Services, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (ITS EMEIA) business unit.
  • Minarro Viseras’ transition to lead the PST segment has been planned for months and a search for his successor is underway.
  • Minarro Viseras has an extensive leadership background and since 2020 has served as senior vice president and general manager of the ITS EMEIA business unit.

Nymox Announces Appointment of Christopher R. Riley as Chief Financial Officer

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Mardi, mars 21, 2023
Cranfield University, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, CFO, Management

IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher R. Riley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nymox.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ: NYMX) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher R. Riley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nymox.
  • Mr. Riley is a globally experienced executive and entrepreneur with many notable successes and has held major positions in large well known corporations.
  • Mr. Riley served as CEO of PepsiCo Australia, where during his tenure revenue increased from $185MM to $265MM and market share increased by 12% within his first year.
  • Dr. Paul Averback, President & CEO of Nymox stated, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Chris as part of our management team.

Ventyx Biosciences Appoints Allison J. Hulme, Ph.D. and Onaiza Cadoret-Manier to its Board of Directors

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Jeudi, janvier 12, 2023
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Dr. Allison Hulme currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and a board member of Aeovian Pharmaceuticals.

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  • Dr. Allison Hulme currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and a board member of Aeovian Pharmaceuticals.
  • Prior to this, she served as Chief Operating Officer, Head of Research and Development and a board member at Sophiris Bio.
  • Ms. Onaiza Cadoret-Manier currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Global Product Strategy and Operations officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
  • “Allison and Onaiza’s deep industry experience and commercialization expertise will be an invaluable addition to our board of directors.

Ilan Pragaspathy promoted to Vice President - Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning

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Mercredi, décembre 7, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc (NYSE: TDS) announced today Ilan Pragaspathy has been promoted to Vice President Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc (NYSE: TDS) announced today Ilan Pragaspathy has been promoted to Vice President Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning.
  • Mr. Pragaspathy will continue reporting to Vicki Villacrez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for TDS.
  • "This promotion for Ilan is a result of increased responsibility for enterprise long-range strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, and business performance analysis," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of TDS.
  • Mr. Pragaspathy joined TDS Corporate in 2018 as Director of Strategy where he led key special projects and provided strategic decision support for the portfolio of TDS companies.