CIA

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Events, Concerts, Education, Retail, Training, Entertainment, The French Laundry, Anschutz Entertainment Group, CIA, Pleat, Name, Food, Cheese, Multimedia, Laundry, Soho House

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Aramark Chefs Awarded Distinguished ProChef® Certification From the Culinary Institute of America

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024
Technology, LGBTQ+, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Education, Continuing, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Professional Services, Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), General Health, Family, Consumer, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Certification, Sanitation, University, CIA, Professional, Multimedia, Nursing

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

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  • Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is pleased to announce 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • The graduating chefs drive Aramark’s culinary programs and create the menus served at colleges and universities across the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314711424/en/
    Aramark announced 17 chefs from its Collegiate Hospitality group have graduated from the prestigious ProChef® certification program at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
  • Nearly 300 Aramark chefs have received ProChef certification since Aramark first enrolled in the program in 2008.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Senior Management Changes

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Venerdì, Marzo 22, 2024
Xi'an Jiaotong University, TME, Financial management, Tencent Music, Jiaotong University, Growth, CIA, Institute of Internal Auditors, Beijing Jiaotong University, CIMA, HKEX, CPA Australia, Certified Public Accountant, Management

We appreciate his contributions and wish him well in all future pursuits," said Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME.

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  • We appreciate his contributions and wish him well in all future pursuits," said Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME.
  • Ms. Hu currently serves as our Chief Financial Officer, in charge of our finance and corporate IT functions.
  • Ms. Hu has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in finance, such as financial management, capital operation, operation management, mergers and acquisitions, internal control and internal audit.
  • Prior to joining TME, Ms. Hu served various controller roles in Tencent's business groups from 2007 to 2016.

Carbyne Secures Investment from AT&T Ventures & Socium Ventures

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Mercoledì, Marzo 20, 2024
Cloud, Universe, Emergency, Public security, Growth, CIA, Environment, Partner (business rank), Cox Enterprises, OTT, AI, APEX, GMR, Learning curve, Investment, AT&T, Former

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne , a leading next-generation provider of public safety communications, announced today that it has secured an investment from AT&T Ventures .

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne , a leading next-generation provider of public safety communications, announced today that it has secured an investment from AT&T Ventures .
  • The investment follows a successful launch of the relationship between AT&T and Carbyne, which was announced in June.
  • "In 2023, Carbyne experienced transformative growth in the U.S.," said Amir Elichai, Carbyne CEO.
  • "AT&T Ventures is investing in disruptive companies that are developing advanced connectivity solutions to drive innovation forward," said Vikram Taneja, Head of AT&T Ventures.

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

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Lunedì, Marzo 11, 2024
Millennials, Culture, IIA, COVID, Organization, CIA, Generation X, Internal, Female, CAES, AI, Internal audit, CITP, Senior, Pulse, CRMA, Statistics, Male, CAE, Parity, CGMA, Audit, Baby boomers, CPA

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

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  • 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.

Canadian Institute of Actuaries Highlights Direct Link Between Education and Longevity

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
CIA, ACIA, Statistics, Life expectancy, Education, Risk management, Audit

But recent studies say that education is now a bigger factor than wealth."

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  • But recent studies say that education is now a bigger factor than wealth."
  • The CIA has published its latest insight statement, Education and Longevity , prepared by CIA members Peter Gorham (FCIA), Jie (Jessica) Ji (FCIA) and Shantel Aris (ACIA).
  • Key highlights of Education and Longevity include:
    The statement is available in English and French on the CIA's website.
  • The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the qualifying and governing body of the actuarial profession in Canada.

FibroGen Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Lunedì, Febbraio 26, 2024
SAN, AstraZeneca, Anemia, Syndrome, Investment, Interest, Pancreatic cancer, Growth, Sale, Pamrevlumab, Risk, CKD, LAPC, Society, CIA, Webcast, Patient, IND, Pharmaceutical industry

Fourth quarter FibroGen’s net product revenue under U.S. GAAP from the sale of roxadustat in China was $23.5 million compared to $23.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Fourth quarter FibroGen’s net product revenue under U.S. GAAP from the sale of roxadustat in China was $23.5 million compared to $23.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fourth quarter total roxadustat net sales in China¹ by FibroGen and the distribution entity jointly owned by FibroGen and AstraZeneca (JDE) was $66.5 million, compared to $53.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of 25%.
  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $27.1 million, as compared to $34.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • At December 31, 2023, FibroGen had $248.1 million in cash - defined as cash, cash equivalents, investments, and accounts receivable.

Wolters Kluwer to share strategic sustainability insights at The IIA’s 2024 Great Audit Minds Conference

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Giovedì, Marzo 7, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Software, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Data Management, Insight, Senior, Research, GRC, Risk management, Team, Institute of Internal Auditors, ESG, Risk, Conference, CIA, EHS, Organization, Wolters, CP, CGAP, Pelletier, Role, GAM, Internal, Artificial intelligence, Audit

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announces that Jim Pelletier, CIA, CGAP, Senior Product Manager for its TeamMate Global Audit Solutions business, will present during two expert sessions at the upcoming 2024 IIA Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference on March 13th.

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  • Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announces that Jim Pelletier, CIA, CGAP, Senior Product Manager for its TeamMate Global Audit Solutions business, will present during two expert sessions at the upcoming 2024 IIA Great Audit Minds (GAM) Conference on March 13th.
  • Pelletier will lead a panel discussion focused on “ESG and The Role of Internal Audit”, discussing the increasing relevance sustainability plays within organizations, and more particularly, the audit teams who support them.
  • Other discussion topics include what lies ahead for ESG assurance and updates on the latest ESG regulations and standards.
  • Wolters Kluwer TeamMate is a global leader in audit management software with a presence in more than 135 countries.

Clearspeed Expands Leadership in Government, Defense & Security Sector with Top Talent Appointment, Former US Dept of State Executive

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Homeland Security, Security, Congressional News, Views, Public Policy, Government, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Don, Missile Defense Agency, ODNI, NOAA, Multimedia, SVP, NASA, Diplomatics, Army, Risk, Central Intelligence Agency, NRO, CIA, Risk assessment, Organization, United States Intelligence Community, Workforce, MDA, Insurance, Partnership, Renewable energy

Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.

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  • Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305247898/en/
    Blersch brings over 35 years of deep public sector experience in developing, implementing, and advising on technology-led programs to address the nation’s top global security challenges.
  • “I’m honored to join the remarkable team at Clearspeed and eager to advance its mission to build trust faster with a reimagined approach to risk assessment,” says Blersch.
  • Recently, Clearspeed appointed ex-U.S. Federal Government executive, Parker Wise , and retired British Army Brigadier General, Lance Mans , to its advisory board.

Blacklake Group Announces the Acquisition and Expansion of Sentinel, a Global Risk and Intelligence Advisory Firm

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Lunedì, Marzo 4, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Defense, Other Defense, Military, Contracts, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Homeland Security, Government Technology, Sentinel, State bureau of investigation, United States Secret Service, Major League Baseball, Fraud, Sport, Chairperson, Organization, NTAS, Weapon, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special agent, Directorate of Operations, Central Intelligence Agency, Defence Intelligence Agency (India), USSS, Chase Center, Mass, Directorate, DHS, Golden, Helm Field, Secret Service, JOE, COS, CIA, FBI, CONCACAF, Acquisition, Title, Intelligence, Risk management, COVID-19, Station, WMD, National Terrorism Advisory System, Management

Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.

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  • Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.
  • Sentinel's unparalleled expertise and risk-based methodology is augmented by cutting edge proprietary intelligence technologies that allow individuals and organizations to better manage their risk profile.
  • Founded in 2017, Sentinel established itself in the boutique advisory space and has expanded its executive leadership team post-acquisition.
  • Hamilton’s private sector contributions are focused on risk management, analysis of global threats, intelligence, and physical and cyber security.