Financial accounting

Georgia student chooses Rutgers to gain new perspectives

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When Kate Pitzel drove from her home in Georgia to visit Rutgers for the first time, she walked around Rutgers University's Livingston and College Avenue campuses with her mother and kept thinking, "I could imagine myself here."

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  • She was an avid rower at Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Georgia, and knew she wanted to row in college.
  • A teammate put Rutgers on Pitzel's radar – a new rowing coach had created momentum, and buzz.
  • "It is one of my vivid memories of why I thought supply chain would be a good major," she said.
  • Read about why Rutgers Business School's Supply Chain Management Program is widely regarded as one of the best in the nation.

RYAM Elects Bryan D. Yokley to the Board of Directors

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”) announced today that Bryan D. Yokley has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2023.

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  • Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”) announced today that Bryan D. Yokley has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2023.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Bryan to our Board of Directors and look forward to the benefit of his insight, experience and expertise,” stated Lisa M. Palumbo, Non-Executive Chair of the Company's Board of Directors.
  • He also served on EY’s governing board for two terms and was the market leader for Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee and the Central Region Cyber leader.
  • He received EY’s highest award, Global Chairman’s Value Award, recognizing integrity, inclusive leadership, commitment to EY’s values and the cultivation of future leaders (2011).

Financial Executives International Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Morristown, N.J.,  July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Executives International (FEI), the association of choice for Chief Accounting Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other finance leaders, announced today the election of a new slate of executive officers and members of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year effective July 1, 2023.

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  • Paul Hensley, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of HOLT CAT will serve as the national Board Chair.
  • Since becoming a Member of FEI in 2004, Hensley has participated on the Financial Education & Research Foundation's (FERF) Board of Trustees and its Audit Committee.
  • As an organization we are privileged to have such passionate and knowledgeable Leaders serving on our Board of Directors," said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President and CEO of Financial Executives International and the Financial Education & Research Foundation.
  • Additionally, ten finance leaders will serve as members of FEI's Board of Directors:

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (the “Company") today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Anthony “Tony” Terry has decided to retire later this year.

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  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (the “Company") today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Anthony “Tony” Terry has decided to retire later this year.
  • Mr. Terry plans to stay on as CFO until the role has been filled and the transition period is complete later this year.
  • “I want to thank Tony for his contributions over the last 27 years at the Company,” said John Geller, president and chief executive officer.
  • Mr. Terry was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in October 2021.

Catena Media appoints Erik Edeen as interim CFO

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catena Media today announces the appointment of Erik Edeen as interim CFO, effective 22 May 2023.

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catena Media today announces the appointment of Erik Edeen as interim CFO, effective 22 May 2023.
  • He previously served as Catena Media's interim CFO in 2019-2020.
  • Catena Media CEO Michael Daly commented: "I'm excited to welcome Erik as our interim CFO.
  • His long professional career and past experience of Catena Media will make him a valuable member of the executive management team."

Ocuphire Appoints Rick Rodgers as Interim Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of refractive and retinal eye disorders, today announced that it has appointed Rick Rodgers as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCUP), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of refractive and retinal eye disorders, today announced that it has appointed Rick Rodgers as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President.
  • Ocuphire has retained an executive search firm to assist in identifying a permanent CEO.
  • Rick has a proven track record in creating value and we look forward to his contributions during this leadership transition at Ocuphire.”
    Mr. Rodgers commented “I am honored to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Ocuphire at this critical juncture in the Company’s maturation.
  • From 2009 to 2010, Mr. Rodgers served as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Abraxis BioScience, Inc., a biotechnology company that was acquired by Celgene.

Outlier.org, Urban Assembly, and New York City Public Schools Launch Program to Bring Financial Accounting to High School Students

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outlier.org, Urban Assembly, and New York City Public Schools are announcing a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at expanding access to financial accounting education for high school students in the New York area.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outlier.org, Urban Assembly, and New York City Public Schools are announcing a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at expanding access to financial accounting education for high school students in the New York area.
  • 400 NYC public school students will have the opportunity to enroll in Outlier.org's highly regarded Intro to Financial Accounting college course.
  • Urban Assembly, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public school students' social and economic mobility, will serve as implementation leaders within New York City Public Schools to drive student awareness, school execution, and success of the program this fall.
  • "New York City high school students will get access to a top quality online learning experience on Outlier.org alongside hands-on support and oversight from faculty in their school."

Novavax Appoints Rick Rodgers to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Mr. Rodgers brings extensive experience in biopharmaceutical management to his role on the Novavax Board of Directors.

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  • Mr. Rodgers brings extensive experience in biopharmaceutical management to his role on the Novavax Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Rodgers currently serves on the boards of directors and as the chair of the audit committee and member of the compensation committee of Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., Sagimet Biosciences, Inc., and Ardelyx, Inc.
    "This is a very exciting time to be joining the Novavax Board," said Mr. Rodgers.
  • "I look forward to working with my fellow directors to support Novavax as it commercializes its first globally-approved vaccine and continues its growth into new vaccine areas."
  • These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

Novavax Appoints Rick Rodgers to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Mr. Rodgers brings extensive experience in biopharmaceutical management to his role on the Novavax Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Rodgers brings extensive experience in biopharmaceutical management to his role on the Novavax Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Rodgers currently serves on the boards of directors and as the chair of the audit committee and member of the compensation committee of Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., Sagimet Biosciences, Inc., and Ardelyx, Inc.
    "This is a very exciting time to be joining the Novavax Board," said Mr. Rodgers.
  • "I look forward to working with my fellow directors to support Novavax as it commercializes its first globally-approved vaccine and continues its growth into new vaccine areas."
  • These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

Kontrol Technologies Selected by Leading Property Manager to Deliver Social Housing Energy Savings and Efficiency Retrofit

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( NEO:KNR ) ( OTCQB:KNRLF ) ( FSE:1K8 ) (Kontrol or the Company), a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology, has been selected by a leading Property Manager firm in Ontario, Canada to deliver an energy savings and efficiency upgrade for a Social Housing building (the Customer).

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  • Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( NEO:KNR ) ( OTCQB:KNRLF ) ( FSE:1K8 ) (Kontrol or the Company), a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology, has been selected by a leading Property Manager firm in Ontario, Canada to deliver an energy savings and efficiency upgrade for a Social Housing building (the Customer).
  • The Social Housing market is an area of strategic focus for Kontrol, with many ageing buildings requiring energy efficiency upgrades.
  • In addition to the need for energy savings and energy security there is also a growing demand for emission reductions.
  • Many Social Housing buildings receive funding from various level of Government tied to building improvements with verifiable emission reductions, says Paul Ghezzi, CEO of Kontrol Technologies.