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Sonos Appoints Bracken Darrell to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Sonos, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO) today announced the appointment of Bracken Darrell, President and CEO of VF Corporation, to its Board, effective Feb. 12, 2024.

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  • Sonos, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONO) today announced the appointment of Bracken Darrell, President and CEO of VF Corporation, to its Board, effective Feb. 12, 2024.
  • “With Bracken’s excellent track record leading world-class product companies and his deep experience in our space, we are delighted to welcome him to the Board.
  • We’re excited about the value he can add as Sonos continues its journey to become the world’s leading sound experience company,” said Julius Genachowski, Chair of the Sonos Board.
  • I can’t wait to help support the company in its path to growth and larger scale,” said Bracken Darrell.

Guardian Names Steve Rullo as Chief Digital and Technology Officer

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) today announced the appointment of Steve Rullo, an experienced digital and technology leader, as Chief Digital and Technology Officer.  

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® ( Guardian ) today announced the appointment of Steve Rullo, an experienced digital and technology leader, as Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
  • Rullo will report to Chief Executive Officer and President Andrew McMahon and succeeds Dean Del Vecchio who retired from Guardian in January.
  • "We're excited to welcome Steve to Guardian as we continue to redefine the consumer experience and adopt industry-leading digital capabilities," said Andrew McMahon.
  • In his new role, Rullo will be responsible for accelerating Guardian's digital transformation and technology capabilities to enable long-term growth.

Cummins Elects John H. Stone to its Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the election of John H. Stone to its Board of Directors.

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  • Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the election of John H. Stone to its Board of Directors.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • Prior to working at Allegion, Stone had a 20-year career at Deere & Company, where he rose to the role of President of the Worldwide Construction, Forestry and Power Systems business.
  • Other highlights from Stone’s diverse career include roles in Six Sigma and Quality at General Electric and service as an infantry officer in the United States (U.S.) Army.

High-Powered EV Charging Network, IONNA, Begins Operations in North America

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Cutler brings a wealth of experience in electric mobility and charging to shape the joint venture right from the start.

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  • Cutler brings a wealth of experience in electric mobility and charging to shape the joint venture right from the start.
  • In his role as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at EV Connect, Cutler drastically expanded the network of charging station manufacturers.
  • Our shared commitment to creating an extensive, high-powered charging network reflects our dedication to revolutionizing the entire EV charging experience and helping to drive widespread EV adoption," said Seth Cutler, CEO IONNA.
  • IONNA targets to establish a minimum of 30,000 high-powered charging stations strategically positioned throughout North America.

Plus Named 2024 Edison Awards Finalist for Innovative Autonomous Driving Software

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Plus , a global autonomous driving technology company, has been named a finalist in the 2024 Edison Awards.

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  • Plus , a global autonomous driving technology company, has been named a finalist in the 2024 Edison Awards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208359539/en/
    Plus Named 2024 Edison Awards Finalist for Innovative Autonomous Driving Software (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We purpose-built Plus’s autonomous driving software solutions to transform the driving experience today and into the future,” said Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-Founder at Plus.
  • Together, we’re bringing to market next-generation vehicles that will make our world safer and greener.”
    The Edison Awards™ are named after the American inventor Thomas Alva Edison.
  • The Edison Awards is the latest in a number of prestigious industry awards that recognize Plus for its pioneering autonomous driving technology, revolutionary high-performance product offerings, and exceptional team delivering on commercial applications of autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Elects Rebecca Boll to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), today announced the election of Rebecca J. Boll as a member of the Board of Directors.

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  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), today announced the election of Rebecca J. Boll as a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Boll was also appointed by the Board to serve as a member of each of the Governance and Sustainability Committee and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Boll has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Fluence Energy, Inc. since 2020.
  • Watts Water companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within commercial, residential, and industrial applications.

Amperesand raises $12.45M to transform global power grids

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Seed funding will enable Amperesand to industrialize and manufacture its groundbreaking technology at scale while building its executive team.

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  • The Seed funding will enable Amperesand to industrialize and manufacture its groundbreaking technology at scale while building its executive team.
  • Utilizing cutting edge SST technology, Amperesand is at the forefront of delivering efficient, intelligent, and resilient electrification solutions.
  • Amperesand’s SSTs revolutionize the conversion and control of power in the grid and protect against the complexities of modern DC/AC loads.
  • By enabling essential grid services and managing power and data more effectively, Amperesand facilitates resilient and adaptable integration of a broad array of energy transition technologies into the grid.

Machine Safety Market worth $7.0 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Machine Safety Systems market is thriving with the surge in automation, strict safety standards, and a heightened focus on workplace safety.

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  • The Machine Safety Systems market is thriving with the surge in automation, strict safety standards, and a heightened focus on workplace safety.
  • The Programmable Safety Systems market is experiencing robust growth owing to escalating automation trends and stringent safety norms.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Machine safety market from 2024 to 2029.
  • In the Asia-Pacific region, the Machine Safety industry is experiencing significant growth, propelled by rapid industrialization, heightened automation, and increased attention to worker safety.

Machine Safety Market worth $7.0 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Machine Safety Systems market is thriving with the surge in automation, strict safety standards, and a heightened focus on workplace safety.

Key Points: 
  • The Machine Safety Systems market is thriving with the surge in automation, strict safety standards, and a heightened focus on workplace safety.
  • The Programmable Safety Systems market is experiencing robust growth owing to escalating automation trends and stringent safety norms.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Machine safety market from 2024 to 2029.
  • In the Asia-Pacific region, the Machine Safety industry is experiencing significant growth, propelled by rapid industrialization, heightened automation, and increased attention to worker safety.

The Global Home Energy Management System Market Surges, the Market to Worth $9.41 Billion by 2029, More than $5 Billion Opportunities in the Next 6 Years - Arizton

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Thus, the increasing demand for smart home appliances is expected to increase the demand for home energy management systems.

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  • Thus, the increasing demand for smart home appliances is expected to increase the demand for home energy management systems.
  • However, the rise in new constructions in the residential sectors is underpinning the growth of the home energy management system market in Europe.
  • Precise estimation of market size: Accurate assessments of the home energy management system market size and its contribution and focusing on key market segments.
  • Competitive landscape analysis: A thorough examination of the market's competitive landscape is presented, including detailed information about companies operating in the home energy management system market.