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Private Equity Firm, Initium Management, Launched by Tested Team of Trusted Operators

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onsdag, maj 15, 2024
Telecommunications, Media, Intel, FourQ, CFO, Management, University, Sale, Software as a service, Blackline (software company), Philosophy, Colgate University, MBA, Columbia Business School, Growth, Research, Treasury, ARR, TPG Inc., Kerem, GE Capital, Partner (business rank), General Electric Company, Family

"As operators, we are used to being useful and are looking to collaborate with founders and management to transform their businesses into legacies."

Key Points: 
  • "As operators, we are used to being useful and are looking to collaborate with founders and management to transform their businesses into legacies."
  • Kerem Bolukbasi is a respected finance and operations leader with diverse industry background, extensive technical acumen, and two decades of progressive global management experience in operations and private equity.
  • In interim and permanent CFO roles within private equity portfolio companies, Kerem delivered strategy and execution, ensuring alignment between management and shareholders.
  • "Our team welcomes companies ready to ignite their next phase of growth to the world of Initium," concluded Carter Venkat, Founder and Managing Partner.

Ten Oaks Group Welcomes Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Sale, CFO, EY, Software as a service, Private equity, Cornell University, CPA, Indiana University, Operating partner, Record, MBA, Colgate University, Bain Capital, Growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.
  • Alex Ney brings a strong background in financial advisory and operational improvement to Ten Oaks Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Bennett and Alex to the Ten Oaks team," said Curtis Griner, Managing Partner at Ten Oaks Group.
  • The addition of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners underscores Ten Oaks Group's commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities and driving the value creation process at the company's portfolio companies.

Recursion Appoints Najat Khan, PhD, as Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
University, Cancer, Organic chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, AI, Merck & Co., Johnson & Johnson, Data science, Najat, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, Artificial intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Science, Patient, Chemistry, Biology, Ethics, Colgate University, Drug discovery, Committee, Economics, Computational chemistry, Pharmaceutical industry

SALT LAKE CITY, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery and development, announced Najat Khan, PhD, will be its Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recursion (Nasdaq: RXRX), a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery and development, announced Najat Khan, PhD, will be its Chief R&D Officer and Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Dr. Khan will lead Recursion’s research and development, and build its emerging commercial capabilities.
  • “Najat brings a unique blend of leadership in biological, chemical, and medical sciences, data science, and business,” said Chris Gibson, Co-Founder and CEO of Recursion.
  • Najat is the founder and co-chair of the Data Science in Industry Roundtable (DISRUPT) – a cross industry forum dedicated to driving impact through Data Science.

Riemer & Braunstein Announces Promotions

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
Professional Services, Small Business, Legal, Finance, Banking, Accounting, University, Law, Real estate, Land, Boston, Cornell University, Counsel, Suffolk University Law School, Emory University, Colgate University, Lawyer, Partnership

Adam is a 2011 graduate of University of Miami School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 2005.

Key Points: 
  • Adam is a 2011 graduate of University of Miami School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 2005.
  • Adam is an experienced practitioner representing lenders in sophisticated real estate financings; Adam also represents parties in general corporate, equity and real estate transactions.
  • Partner in the Boston Office:
    Ellen E. Callahan – Ellen joined Riemer & Braunstein in September of 2017, after participating in the summer program in 2016.
  • Cheryl received her law degree from Brooklyn School of Law in 2012 and her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in 2009.

The Bliss Group’s Senior Leadership Team Expands to Meet Emerging Client and Talent Needs

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fredag, april 12, 2024
Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Content Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Culture, Brandeis University, Data science, Executive, Financial services, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, Head, Life, Colgate University, Professional services, Content, Fortune 500, Management

JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.

Key Points: 
  • JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.
  • In September 2023, Adam Schwartzman was promoted to Group Vice President, Head of Content, and Ben Davis was promoted to Vice President in the Professional Services practice.
  • “Bliss is proud to recognize the smart and kind communications professionals who help our clients confront complicated issues with insights that bring change to life,” said Cortney Stapleton, CEO of The Bliss Group.
  • Her work as Head of Employee Experience will ensure the firm’s unique culture and reputation for developing strong talent remains a top priority.

Accelus Strengthens Leadership with New Board Appointments

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måndag, februari 12, 2024
Cornell University, Osteon, PALM, Spine, NDO, Pathology, DBM, Growth, Subsidence, MBA, Risk, McGann, HPMS, Business administration, Villanova University, Organization, BEACH, Colgate University, Laboratory, Management

This strategic enhancement to the board is aligned with Accelus’s mission to deliver innovative spinal solutions that elevate the surgical experience and improve patient outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic enhancement to the board is aligned with Accelus’s mission to deliver innovative spinal solutions that elevate the surgical experience and improve patient outcomes.
  • His journey with Accelus includes key roles as President and Chief Commercial Officer, showcasing his leadership and strategic vision.
  • Bernie Haffey, the founder of Haffey & Co., brings to the board a proven track record in executive management and leadership.
  • “I am delighted by the addition of Kevin McGann and Bernie Haffey to the Accelus Board of Directors," said Alex Lukianov, Chairman of the Board for Accelus.

Morrison Foerster Welcomes Experienced Restructuring Partner Oksana Lashko in New York

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onsdag, februari 7, 2024
Morrison & Foerster, Growth, Investment, Colgate University, Bankruptcy, Brooklyn Law School, Printing, B.A, Textbook, Business, Security (finance)

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Oksana Lashko as a partner in the firm's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group in the Transactions Department, based in the New York office. Lashko brings over 15 years of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy experience to the firm, representing debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees, and other significant parties-in-interest in a broad range of matters, including chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, cross-border insolvency matters, bankruptcy-related acquisitions, and insolvency-sensitive transactions and investments.

Key Points: 
  • Lashko's arrival expands Morrison Foerster's premier Restructuring capabilities; underscores the firm's commitment to the growth of its global Restructuring team
    NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Oksana Lashko as a partner in the firm's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group in the Transactions Department, based in the New York office.
  • Lashko joins Morrison Foerster from another leading global firm, where she was a member of the Restructuring and Finance Group and built a successful creditors' committee practice.
  • "Oksana is an outstanding lawyer and an excellent strategic addition to our restructuring team and our firm," said Lorenzo Marinuzzi, co-chair of Morrison Foerster's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group.
  • "Morrison Foerster is an industry leader with a premier restructuring practice and team, not to mention deep capital markets and financing credentials and an exceptional global platform," said Lashko.

Lazard Appoints Dan Schulman and Stephen R. Howe Jr. to Its Board of Directors

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tisdag, januari 30, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Cisco, Fellow, PayPal, Growth, Financial services, Peter R. Orszag, Sprint Corporation, International economics, LAZ, Partner (business rank), Foreign policy, Peter, Council, Virgin Mobile USA, Ernst & Young, Colgate University, Royal Caribbean, Booking Holdings, Trustee, Liberty Science Center, AT&T, Middlebury College, Cleveland Clinic, American Express, Verizon Communications, Management

“We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.

Key Points: 
  • “We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.
  • Stephen R. Howe Jr. is a widely respected executive, board member, and financial services, audit, and corporate governance expert.
  • “Lazard serves an important role in the financial services landscape, and it is an honor to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
  • I look forward to working with Peter and fellow Directors, and leveraging my experience on behalf of the firm,” said Mr. Howe.

Carole Robinson named Chief Communications Officer of Nielsen

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tisdag, januari 16, 2024
Research, BuzzFeed, Life, Rao, Feminist art, Female, Viacom, AI, Paramount Media Networks, Woman, Public, Colgate University, Brooklyn Museum, Marketing, Communication

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in currency measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Carole Robinson has been named Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao, to whom she will report.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in currency measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Carole Robinson has been named Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.
  • Robinson will be responsible for all of Nielsen's global communications, including external media relations, internal communications, corporate philanthropy, and executive communications for Rao and the Nielsen management team.
  • Robinson most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at Buzzfeed Inc., where she led communications efforts including building the digital media company's business narrative, and developing strategic plans for BuzzFeed's new and existing brands and businesses, revenue diversification strategy, product lines, commerce business, M&A, AI content development, and much more.
  • She was responsible for the company's media and public relations teams, as well as internal communications.

Be Biopharma Expands Leadership Team as Company Transitions to Clinical Stage Organization

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torsdag, januari 4, 2024
Health, Genetics, Research, Pharmaceutical, Science, Biotechnology, SCD, Associate, Accounting, Cantor Fitzgerald, BCMS, Immunology, Sickle cell disease, American Journal, BLA, CFO, Drug development, Medical Center, CMO, Haemophilia, Occidental College, Rockwell Medical, Pediatrics, Wing, Human services, Advisory Committee, University, Baxter, University of Southern California, Patient, Colgate University, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, USC

Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Angus and Wing to Be Bio,” said Joanne Smith-Farrell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer.
  • These accomplished and experienced leaders will further strengthen our leadership team.
  • During his nearly decade-long investment banking tenure, Mr. Smith provided strategic and financial advice to life sciences and healthcare companies.