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Elise Smith and Heather Shen of Praxis Labs Make Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders List

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. today announced its seventh annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 250 women whose innovations are shaping the world. Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO, and Heather Shen, Co-founder and CPO, of Praxis Labs, the leading immersive practice-based platform that drives more inclusive, engaged, & higher-performing teams, are among the select women chosen for this honor.

Key Points: 
  • Elise Smith, Co-founder and CEO, and Heather Shen, Co-founder and CPO, of Praxis Labs , the leading immersive practice-based platform that drives more inclusive, engaged, & higher-performing teams, are among the select women chosen for this honor.
  • Elise and Heather's understanding of today's business landscape and commitment to redefining leadership have positioned Praxis Labs as an essential solution for leading organizations.
  • Female Founders List amongst women who are ushering in a new era of leadership, innovation, and creativity," said Elise Smith, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Praxis Labs.
  • Heather Shen, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, added "Our mission at Praxis Labs has always been about taking action and empowering leaders to make an impact through technology."

Frank Troise Joins Broadridge to Lead Trading and Connectivity Solutions Business

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Connectivity, Option, J. P. Morgan, Growth, ITG, Investment Technology Group, Acquisition, Fintech, Capital market, Booz Allen Hamilton, Troise, Accenture, Lehman Brothers, Barclays

NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), announced the appointment of Frank Troise as President of Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions and Vice Chairman of Broadridge Capital Markets, effective April 29, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), announced the appointment of Frank Troise as President of Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions and Vice Chairman of Broadridge Capital Markets, effective April 29, 2024.
  • Mr. Troise succeeds Ray Tierney, who will serve in an advisory capacity, following a successful three-year tenure.
  • Troise will spearhead the Trading & Connectivity business through the next chapter of its mission to simplify and optimize trading as a leader in multi-asset, multi-workflow trading, and connectivity solutions for firms across the global markets.
  • Troise brings over 35 years of trading and technology experience to Broadridge.

Women in Governance Opens the Market

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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WiG's Parity Certification™ enables organizations to close the gender gap at every level.

Key Points: 
  • WiG's Parity Certification™ enables organizations to close the gender gap at every level.
  • With the support of its partners Accenture, Mercer and WTW, WiG evaluates and guides organizations on their journey towards parity, taking into account intersectionality and the multiple facets of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • At its launch in 2017, 17 prestigious organizations had enrolled in the Parity Certification™.
  • To date, WiG has certified 123 organizations, including the most prestigious ones in the FP500.

Workera Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workera, the leading AI-powered skills verification engine, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workera, the leading AI-powered skills verification engine, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Workera joins other leading companies in the Enterprise category — such as Canva, IBM, and Microsoft — that are transforming industries and shaping society.
  • This year’s winners, evaluated through a competitive application process, include early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
  • Accenture joined leading companies and government agencies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Siemens Energy, and the U.S. Air Force who leverage Workera to unlock the full potential of their workforce.

Alation Appoints Yvonne Wassenaar to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation, Inc. , the data intelligence company , today announced the appointment of Yvonne Wassenaar to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation, Inc. , the data intelligence company , today announced the appointment of Yvonne Wassenaar to its Board of Directors.
  • Wassenaar currently sits on the Board of Directors at Arista Networks, Forrester Research, JFrog, and Rubrik, and previously held key leadership positions at Accenture, Puppet, New Relic, and VMWare.
  • "My experience scaling B2B enterprise SaaS companies from $100 million to over $500 million in annual recurring revenue aligns perfectly with Alation’s growth trajectory,” said Yvonne Wassenaar .
  • Building trusted AI will only become more important over time, and I look forward to working with the board and executive team on Alation’s next phase of growth.”
    “We are thrilled to welcome Yvonne Wassenaar to our Board of Directors,” said Satyen Sangani , CEO and co-founder of Alation.

ManTech Appoints Christopher Copeland as Chief Digital Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.
  • Reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Joseph Cubba, Copeland will lead ManTech’s strategic approach to delivering digital transformation for clients in the Defense, Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian sectors.
  • “That quality makes him the perfect match for ManTech.”
    Copeland joins ManTech from Accenture Federal Services where he most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer.
  • “At ManTech he will play an instrumental role in directing and developing next generation technology solutions that solve our clients’ toughest challenges today.

Vision & Voice, an Inclusive Community for Female Cybersecurity Leaders, Announces its Advisory Board

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Today, Vision & Voice , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of female leaders in cybersecurity, unveiled its official Advisory Board, a prominent committee of seasoned female professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Vision & Voice , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of female leaders in cybersecurity, unveiled its official Advisory Board, a prominent committee of seasoned female professionals.
  • The Vision & Voice Advisory Board will help the community’s 600+ members build, fortify and grow each successive generation of female talent entering and ascending in the workforce.
  • Together with the newest members of our advisory board, Vision & Voice remains committed to creating more leadership and growth opportunities for women in cybersecurity professions.”
    The fourteen members of the Vision & Voice Advisory Board represent more than 260 years of business, cybersecurity, and technology industry experience.
  • Our Advisory Board’s mission is to level the playing field for women who want to lead in the cybersecurity industry.

Celonis Appoints First Country Leader for Australia & New Zealand

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Celonis , the global leader in Process Mining , today announced it has appointed Pascal Coubard to lead its presence in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), expanding the company’s burgeoning footprint in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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  • Celonis , the global leader in Process Mining , today announced it has appointed Pascal Coubard to lead its presence in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), expanding the company’s burgeoning footprint in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
  • Pascal is a seasoned go-to-market leader with more than 25 years experience in the global IT industry.
  • “Bringing Pascal onto the team represents an exciting milestone for us,” said Philippe Mathieu, senior vice president EMEA and APAC, Celonis.
  • “He is the right person to position Celonis for long term success in ANZ and the wider APAC region.

Codingscape Partners with CBS' "After Midnight" for New Co-Marketing Campaign

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Today, a new strategic co-marketing initiative between Codingscape , the premier consultancy for bespoke technology solutions, and the CBS late-night show, "After Midnight," was announced.

Key Points: 
  • Today, a new strategic co-marketing initiative between Codingscape , the premier consultancy for bespoke technology solutions, and the CBS late-night show, "After Midnight," was announced.
  • Codingscape stands out in the technology consulting space by offering a distinct alternative to the conventional strategies employed by larger consulting firms.
  • This approach landed Codingscape on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest growing companies in 2023.
  • "By aligning with shows that resonate with our target audience, we underline our dedication to innovation, efficiency, and ethical business practices."

Ephicacy Bolsters Leadership Team with Four New Hires

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Consulting, Health Technology, Professional Services, Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Pharmaceutical, Health, Data Management, Outsourcing Business, Financial management, ChromeOS, Growth, CFO, Cytel, Biostatistics, Head, Contract research organization, Genpact, FP&A, Accenture, IQVIA, FP, Amgen, Data management

Ephicacy Consulting Group, Inc., (“Ephicacy”), a leading biometrics Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) and global provider of statistical programming, biostatistics, data management and real-world evidence analytics services, today announced four senior leadership appointments that further position the company for continued growth.

Key Points: 
  • Ephicacy Consulting Group, Inc., (“Ephicacy”), a leading biometrics Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) and global provider of statistical programming, biostatistics, data management and real-world evidence analytics services, today announced four senior leadership appointments that further position the company for continued growth.
  • Jim Baker as Chief Operating Officer, to oversee operations across client engagement and business development for the global company.
  • Jim brings over 35 years of experience leading bioanalytical teams at CROs and pharmaceutical companies, including at Cytel, Takeda and Amgen.
  • “I look forward to working alongside the talented team to build on this momentum, drawing on my experience helping CROs expand and scale at important moments in their lifecycle.”