International business

EQS-News: Supervisory Board appoints Dr Christian Ricken as new CEO – Jochen Klösges to leave Aareal Bank Group

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Deutsche Bank, Real estate, Supervisory board, CFO, Commercial property, Aareal Bank, Business development, University, Software, Commercial, Asset management, International business, LBBW, Treasury, Financial institution, Market

Therefore, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr Christian Ricken as new Chief Executive Officer of Aareal Bank AG from 1 August 2024, subject to customary approvals by the supervisory authority.

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  • Therefore, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr Christian Ricken as new Chief Executive Officer of Aareal Bank AG from 1 August 2024, subject to customary approvals by the supervisory authority.
  • Dr Christian Ricken had also been a member of the Group Executive Committee of Deutsche Bank for several years before joining the Board of Managing Directors of LBBW in 2017.
  • Aareal Bank AG’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Jean Pierre Mustier, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Christian Ricken as a new leader for Aareal Bank Group.
  • I’d also like to thank Jochen Klösges on behalf of the entire Supervisory Board for his strong and successful leadership, also in very challenging times.

EQS-News: Marco Santos to become CEO of GFT Technologies SE

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Stuttgart, 26 March 2024 – The Administrative Board of GFT Technologies SE today appointed Marco Santos as the new CEO of the digitalisation group.

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  • Stuttgart, 26 March 2024 – The Administrative Board of GFT Technologies SE today appointed Marco Santos as the new CEO of the digitalisation group.
  • In addition to his current role, Jochen Ruetz (56), CFO of GFT Technologies SE, will become Deputy CEO as of 1 January 2025.
  • Ulrich Dietz, Chairman of the Administrative Board of GFT Technologies, said: “Marco Santos is a guarantor of growth and innovation.
  • I am sure that GFT will continue to develop successfully with the new team.”
    Marco Santos has been appointed CEO of GFT.

LAU New York Transforms Into a Branch Campus

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Business analytics, Business school, American University, Learning, Computer science, Student, Artificial intelligence, Education, Knowledge, Applied Artificial Intelligence, MBA, Lebanese, Regent, International business, Multimedia, Tourism

LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.

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  • LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.
  • LAU students in Lebanon and New York will benefit from an enriched learning experience featuring cultural exchange and the forging of stronger links between the countries.
  • LAU New York is poised to launch the BS in International Business in September 2025.
  • LAU's online programs will be strategically relocated to LAU New York.

Lithium Argentina Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Lithium, LAAC, McGill University, Mining, Woman, Silver, Ganfeng Lithium, ESG, Business administration, History, Lead, Diversity, Pan American Silver, TSX, International business, University of Oxford, Management

Mr. Kanellitsas, Executive Chair of the Board, commented, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome both Sam and Monica to the Board.

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  • Mr. Kanellitsas, Executive Chair of the Board, commented, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome both Sam and Monica to the Board.
  • We believe her experience in business strategy and ESG coupled with her knowledge of the political and regulatory landscape of both Canada and Argentina will prove to be beneficial to Lithium Argentina.
  • Mr. Pigott recently joined Lithium Argentina as CEO and today, as an executive member of the board.
  • He joins Lithium Argentina from Ganfeng Lithium, where he has led the International Business Development group for the past six years.

Lifelong Philanthropist and 17-year Myeloma Survivor John O’Dwyer Elected to the International Myeloma Foundation’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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STUDIO CITY, Calif. , March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is thrilled to welcome lifelong philanthropist and 17-year myeloma survivor John O’Dwyer to the IMF Board.

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  • STUDIO CITY, Calif. , March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is thrilled to welcome lifelong philanthropist and 17-year myeloma survivor John O’Dwyer to the IMF Board.
  • Prior to his recent election, John served on the IMF Board from 2010-2016 and made many significant contributions to advance the mission and goals of the IMF.
  • A cure is possible, but it is not free!”
    “I am thrilled to have John back on the IMF Board.
  • “I am very excited to welcome board member John O’Dwyer back to the IMF Board.

Lincoln Electric Appoints Susan C. Edwards as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) (“Company”) announced today that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024.

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  • Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) (“Company”) announced today that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024.
  • Edwards succeeds Michele Kuhrt, who was recently named, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404795428/en/
    Susan Edwards appointed as new CHRO at Lincoln Electric.
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    “I am pleased to welcome Susan to the Lincoln Electric team and look forward to the value she will bring from her extensive HR leadership experience with global industrial companies,” stated Steven B. Hedlund, Lincoln Electric’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Marco Santos to become CEO of GFT Technologies SE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The Administrative Board of GFT Technologies SE today appointed Marco Santos as the new CEO of the digitalization group.

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  • The Administrative Board of GFT Technologies SE today appointed Marco Santos as the new CEO of the digitalization group.
  • In addition to his current role, Jochen Ruetz (56), CFO of GFT Technologies SE, will become Deputy CEO as of 1 January 2025.
  • Ulrich Dietz, Chairman of the Administrative Board of GFT Technologies, said: “Marco Santos is a guarantor of growth and innovation.
  • He has many years of capital market and business experience and has been CFO of GFT Technologies SE since 2003.

Skyhigh Security Appoints Vishal Rao to Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Skyhigh Security, a leading provider of data-aware cloud security solutions, today announced that it has appointed Vishal Rao as the organization’s next CEO.

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  • Skyhigh Security, a leading provider of data-aware cloud security solutions, today announced that it has appointed Vishal Rao as the organization’s next CEO.
  • Rao will succeed former Skyhigh Security CEO Gee Rittenhouse, effective immediately.
  • Rao brings an extensive background in the enterprise software industry, with approximately 25 years of experience in cloud and software-as-a-service companies.
  • “We are thrilled to introduce Vishal as the new CEO of Skyhigh Security,” said Marc Bala, Managing Director, STG.

Trupanion Named 2024 Stevie® Awards Finalist for Three Sales & Customer Service Categories

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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In 2023, Trupanion’s Customer Service team supported over 41,000 members who needed round-the-clock support, calling in outside of normal business hours.

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  • In 2023, Trupanion’s Customer Service team supported over 41,000 members who needed round-the-clock support, calling in outside of normal business hours.
  • The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes several of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious American Business Awards® and International Business Awards®.
  • Entries were considered in more than 90 categories for customer service and contact center achievements, including Contact Center of the Year, Award for Innovation in Customer Service, and Customer Service Department of the Year.
  • Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Sales .

Nodexus Names William Rhodes Executive Chairman of the Board

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Nodexus Inc., an emerging leader in automated benchtop single-cell characterization and microfluidic isolation technologies, today announced that William (Bill) Rhodes has been named Executive Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Nodexus Inc., an emerging leader in automated benchtop single-cell characterization and microfluidic isolation technologies, today announced that William (Bill) Rhodes has been named Executive Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Rhodes has served on the Nodexus Board as an Independent Director since 2021 and was previously an Advisor to the company.
  • “We are thrilled to increase Bill’s involvement in his new role as Executive Chairman,” said Karthik Balakrishnan, PhD, Founder and CEO of Nodexus.
  • “His extensive experience in the life sciences industry and his strategic insights continue to be instrumental in helping build Nodexus.