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UPSIDE Foods Appoints Veteran Cleantech Finance Leader as Chief Financial Officer and Promotes SVP to Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UPSIDE Foods, the leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, announced that Jeremy Hux has joined UPSIDE Foods as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Sheetal Shah, former Senior Vice President (SVP) of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at UPSIDE, has been promoted to Chief Supply Chain and Manufacturing Officer. These strategic appointments emphasize UPSIDE's commitment to assembling a best-in-class team focused on scalability and financial discipline for long-term success.

Key Points: 
  • - UPSIDE Foods strengthens executive team as the company focuses on scalability, commercialization, and sustainable unit economics
    - Jeremy Hux joins UPSIDE as Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive financial leadership experience in both sustainability and technology sectors
    - Technology veteran and UPSIDE's former SVP of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Sheetal Shah, has been promoted to Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
    BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UPSIDE Foods , the leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, announced that Jeremy Hux has joined UPSIDE Foods as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Sheetal Shah, former Senior Vice President (SVP) of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at UPSIDE, has been promoted to Chief Supply Chain and Manufacturing Officer.
  • Their mission-driven mindsets, complemented by their decades of experience in finance and supply chain management, respectively, will be instrumental in UPSIDE's success."
  • In addition, Sheetal Shah has been promoted from the role of SVP to Chief Supply Chain and Manufacturing Officer.
  • "I'm extremely proud of what our team at UPSIDE has accomplished already," said Sheetal Shah, Chief Supply Chain and Manufacturing Officer.

Gluware Welcomes Three Tech Veterans to Advisory Board to Support its Growth and Innovation Trajectory as Network Automation Adoption Surges

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gluware, Inc., the leader in intelligent network automation, today announced the addition of three highly respected industry veterans to its advisory board, including Frank Fanzilli, Tony Farinacci, and Stephen White.

Key Points: 
  • Their insights are a welcome addition as we continue to innovate and lead in the network automation space."
  • With an impressive career spanning technology and finance, Frank Fanzilli brings invaluable expertise to his role on Gluware's advisory board.
  • The shift from DIY network solutions to streamlined, prebuilt automation is critical," said Tony Farinacci, Advisory Board Member, Gluware.
  • "I am excited to collaborate with Gluware's dynamic leadership team and esteemed advisory board," said Stephen White, Advisory Board Member, Gluware.

EQS-News: Stefan Kühn: Bitcoin - Analysis of the current market situation and future prospects

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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As an economist, I analyse the current market situation and take a look at Bitcoin's future prospects.

Key Points: 
  • As an economist, I analyse the current market situation and take a look at Bitcoin's future prospects.
  • The collapse of FTX and the tightened regulation of Binance by the SEC also put Bitcoin to the test.
  • Global political and economic uncertainty, increasing regulation and potential technological challenges could impact the future of Bitcoin.
  • Bitcoin remains a highly volatile asset and the future of the cryptocurrency depends on a variety of factors.

EQS-News: OHB signs contract for study to develop reconnaissance capabilities at European level

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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So far, however, only individual member states have satellite systems, meaning that reconnaissance data is primarily collected for their own use.

Key Points: 
  • So far, however, only individual member states have satellite systems, meaning that reconnaissance data is primarily collected for their own use.
  • The contract for the study was signed yesterday by OHB Group CEO Marco Fuchs and Timo Pesonen, Director General of DG DEFIS, at the 16th European Space Conference in Brussels.
  • “It is a great opportunity for OHB to work closely with the European Commission to define such an important system for Europe.
  • Further partners in the European consortium are Geosystems (Germany and Greece), OHB Digital Services (Germany), Tekever (Portugal), Geo4I (France), OHB Sweden (Sweden), Officina Stellare (Italy) and Bird & Bird (France).

Nasdaq Private Market Names Kevin Gsell Head of Company Solutions, and Steve Matthews Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq Private Market (NPM) , an industry pioneer and a leading marketplace for the efficient trading of private company stock, announced today that it has promoted Kevin Gsell to Head of Company Solutions, and Steve Matthews to Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq Private Market (NPM) , an industry pioneer and a leading marketplace for the efficient trading of private company stock, announced today that it has promoted Kevin Gsell to Head of Company Solutions, and Steve Matthews to Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
  • They will both report into Tom Callahan, Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq Private Market.
  • As Head of Company Solutions, Mr. Gsell will lead the business development efforts and client acquisition strategy for the private company client segment.
  • Previously, he was the Head of Legal Solutions and Partnerships at Nasdaq, Inc., where he spent nearly seven years.

Top Tier Impact Investment Panels on Energy Transition and Decarbonization Followed by Responsible Investing and Conscious Leadership

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Family offices, impact fund managers, and thought leaders had the opportunity to connect and discuss in two events, “Energy Transition and Decarbonisation” and “Responsible Investing and Conscious Leadership,” all against the breathtaking backdrop of a mountain overlooking the village of Davos.

Key Points: 
  • Family offices, impact fund managers, and thought leaders had the opportunity to connect and discuss in two events, “Energy Transition and Decarbonisation” and “Responsible Investing and Conscious Leadership,” all against the breathtaking backdrop of a mountain overlooking the village of Davos.
  • This panel delved into the transformative landscape of transitioning to sustainable energy and reducing carbon footprints.
  • Lucy Thomas, Head of Sustainable Investing at UBS , shared her expertise in investment stewardship and sustainable investment strategies.
  • Doğan Holding , is a responsible investment firm with a pioneering role in various sectors like energy, finance, tourism, automotive, and real estate.

Blackstone Announces Thomas R. Nides as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.

Key Points: 
  • Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.
  • In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.
  • Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Nides to Blackstone.
  • Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman.

United States Investing Championship 2023 Final Results

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The United States Investing Championship just announced the final standings for the 2023 Investing Championship.

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  • The United States Investing Championship just announced the final standings for the 2023 Investing Championship.
  • Other traders reporting significant profits are John Ward of Mystic Valley Investments + 30.6%, Timothy Langdon + 26.1%, and DeWayne Merritt + 14%.
  • Since its inception in 1983, the United States Investing Championship has attracted legendary traders, including Paul Tudor Jones, Louis Bacon, Mark Minervini, David Ryan, Dr. Edward O. Thorpe, Mark Strome, Doug Kass, Sheen Kassouf, Marty Schwartz, Frankie Joe, Tom Basso, Cedd Moses, Gil Blake, Robert Prechter, Jr., and Bruno Combier.
  • Dr. Zadeh owns a small record label called Zada Records (see zadarecords.com ) and just completed a $50,000 search for top singers.

Bread Financial Names New Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Bread Financial™ (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, flexible payment, lending and saving solutions, today announced that Allegra Driscoll has been named executive vice president and chief technology officer.

Key Points: 
  • Bread Financial™ (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, flexible payment, lending and saving solutions, today announced that Allegra Driscoll has been named executive vice president and chief technology officer.
  • Ms. Driscoll joins Bread Financial from American Express, where she most recently served as SVP, Chief Information Officer of the Global Commercial Services Unit.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Allegra to our organization and executive leadership team,” said Ralph Andretta, president and chief executive officer at Bread Financial.
  • “I am honored to join Bread Financial at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” said Driscoll.

Ownera Expands Leadership team with Strategic Industry Hires

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Ownera, a leader in tokenization interoperability solutions, proudly announces the strategic addition of three seasoned professionals to its board and management team.

Key Points: 
  • Ownera, a leader in tokenization interoperability solutions, proudly announces the strategic addition of three seasoned professionals to its board and management team.
  • Itay brings valuable insights and strategic acumen to Ownera as it works with the largest financial institutions to deliver market-wide interoperability for tokenized assets.
  • These strategic appointments underscore Ownera's dedication to assembling a high-caliber leadership team capable of steering the company through its next phase of growth.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Itay, Natasha, and Emmanuel to the Ownera family," said Ami Ben-David, the founder and CEO of Ownera.