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American Vanguard Appoints Steven Macicek to Its Board of Directors Morton D. Erlich to Retire

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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In light of Mr. Erlich’s retirement, the company’s board has appointed Steven Macicek to succeed Mr. Erlich as Chair of its Audit Committee.

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  • In light of Mr. Erlich’s retirement, the company’s board has appointed Steven Macicek to succeed Mr. Erlich as Chair of its Audit Committee.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “We are grateful to Mort for his exceptional service on our board over the past 11 years.
  • In short, we have been privileged to have someone of his caliber serving as the Chair of our Audit Committee.
  • We look forward to working with Steve to help make this company the best it can be.”

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of Andrew Hovance Managing Director, Accounting Advisory

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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DLA, LLC is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Hovance as Managing Director in the Accounting Advisory Group, effective Monday, March 4, 2024.

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  • DLA, LLC is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Hovance as Managing Director in the Accounting Advisory Group, effective Monday, March 4, 2024.
  • Andrew brings over fifteen years of impactful leadership in executive team roles, specializing in accounting advisory services tailored to companies navigating transformative business changes, evolving accounting standards, and regulatory landscapes.
  • Before his tenure at CrossCountry Consulting LLC, Andrew held pivotal roles at Ernst & Young LLP, where he honed his expertise in financial accounting and advisory services.
  • Robert Lehman, Partner & Advisory Group Leader, expressed great enthusiasm about Andrew's addition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Hovance to DLA.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation appoints Brian Stevens as new President and CEO

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (MBFS), a leading automotive financial services provider and a Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Stevens as its new President and CEO as of the fourth quarter 2023.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (MBFS), a leading automotive financial services provider and a Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Stevens as its new President and CEO as of the fourth quarter 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304532618/en/
    Brian Stevens, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this role, he will lead the Canadian operations of MBM in succession of James Ryan, who was appointed CEO of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services BeNeLux, leading MBM operations in the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg markets, last year.
  • "Brian brings more than a decade of experience with the Canadian market following his successful tenure as Chief Financial Officer of MBM NA.
  • Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada at a glance:
    Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation, located in Mississauga, Ontario, supports the sales efforts of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in Canada by offering premier financial services to retail customers and the dealer network.

Wedge Introduces Industry-First Programmable Payment Solution For Banking Associations and Credit Unions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Wedge , the revolutionary fintech startup that is redefining the way people spend, today announced the launch of the Wedge white-label programmable payments platform.

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  • Wedge , the revolutionary fintech startup that is redefining the way people spend, today announced the launch of the Wedge white-label programmable payments platform.
  • Banks and credit unions nationwide can now issue customers the industry’s most advanced debit cards, offering them the ability to use their most efficient payment method available at every point of purchase, physically or digitally.
  • Wedge’s proprietary technology enables integration with existing bank infrastructure which directly results in an incredibly efficient and rapid product launch.
  • To help lead Wedge through its next chapter, Kim Askwith has been appointed President, effective Feb. 22, 2024.

Reliance and Disney Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Bring Together the Most Compelling and Engaging Entertainment Brands in India

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Post completion of the above steps, the JV will be controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.

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  • Post completion of the above steps, the JV will be controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.
  • Disney may also contribute certain additional media assets to the JV, subject to regulatory and third-party approvals.
  • The JV will be one of the leading TV and digital streaming platforms for entertainment and sports content in India, bringing together iconic media assets across entertainment (e.g.
  • Cleary Gottlieb served as lead outside counsel to Disney and Covington & Burling and AZB served as legal counsels to Disney on the transaction.

Eleox Expands Its Leadership Team

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Eleox LLC (“Eleox”), a consortium of leading global energy companies, is pleased to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team.

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  • Eleox LLC (“Eleox”), a consortium of leading global energy companies, is pleased to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team.
  • Vinnie Annunziata brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished executive with a proven track record of driving innovation and digital transformation in energy trading.
  • Her strong industry contacts, customer service focus, management and sales experience in energy software, and expertise in electronic data interchange (EDI) make her an invaluable addition to the Eleox team.
  • "As we continue to transform the post-trade process for the energy industry with leading-edge technology, we are thrilled to welcome Vinnie and Michelle to our leadership team," said Matthew Almy, CEO of Eleox.

REPORT REVEALS THAT COUNTRIES WITH HIGH PROPORTION OF “NETWORK-DEPENDENT” WORKERS WILL BENEFIT MOST FROM AI

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Countries with a high proportion of workers who rely on the telecommunications network will benefit more from AI than others, according to a new report commissioned by Liberty Global.

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  • Countries with a high proportion of workers who rely on the telecommunications network will benefit more from AI than others, according to a new report commissioned by Liberty Global.
  • It reveals that the telecoms industry will play a critical role in helping seven in every 10 jobs to be augmented by AI.
  • In total, the research suggests that 71% of jobs in the telecom industry could benefit from being augmented by AI.
  • Link to the Full Report: https://www.libertyglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Wired-for-AI-EY...
    The top-10 contributors to the additional productive capacity in the US, EU, UK, and Switzerland

Fast Growing Restaurant Company, Condado Tacos, Names Natalie Harden as its New CFO

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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The Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, announced the appointment of Natalie Harden as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • The Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, announced the appointment of Natalie Harden as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Harden joins the fast-growing restaurant company with 20 years of experience in both restaurant and consumer-related corporate finance.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Natalie to the Condado team.
  • “I’m looking forward to assisting Condado Tacos as they enter their next chapter of growth and continue to innovate and expand the Condado brand in new and existing markets,” Ms. Harden said in a statement.

Knightscope Welcomes New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220718264/en/
    “Our departing directors have my deepest gratitude for their years of service on our Board.
  • In addition, the following new directors have been appointed, succeeding Patricia Howell, Linda Keene Solomon, and Patricia L. Watkins.
  • I’m now honored to join Knightscope’s Board of Directors and further my commitment to making America the safest country in the world,” said Mocny.

RingCentral Appoints Prat Bhatt to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) , a leading provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, contact center, video and hybrid event solutions, today announced that Prat Bhatt has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) , a leading provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, contact center, video and hybrid event solutions, today announced that Prat Bhatt has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Bhatt has been named a member of the Board’s audit committee.
  • A certified public accountant, Bhatt began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young before joining Kaiser Permanente as Director of Financial Operations.
  • Bhatt currently serves on the board of Seagate Technology, a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage solutions, where he is chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.