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Artios Pharma Bolsters Board of Directors with Appointment of Chris Liu, PhD

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and NEW YORK, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artios Pharma Limited (“Artios”), clinical-stage biotech company led by pioneers of DNA damage response (“DDR”) drug development, announces the appointment of Chris Liu, Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst specializing in oncology at RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”), to its Board of Directors.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and NEW YORK, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artios Pharma Limited (“Artios”), clinical-stage biotech company led by pioneers of DNA damage response (“DDR”) drug development, announces the appointment of Chris Liu, Ph.D., Senior Research Analyst specializing in oncology at RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”), to its Board of Directors.
  • Niall Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Artios, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris, a prominent research analyst to our Board of Directors.
  • Chris Liu, Ph.D. Board Director of Artios, added: “RTW is now a top shareholder of Artios following the acquisition of Arix and the expansion of our equity interest, which reflects both our confidence and excitement in Artios’ innovative platform targeting broad aspects of the DNA damage response.
  • He currently serves on the board of NiKang Therapeutics, Oricell Therapeutics and Nuance Pharma as a Board Director or Observer.

Spectral AI Appoints Jeremiah Sparks as Chief Commercialization Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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DALLAS, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the appointment of Jeremiah A. Sparks as Chief Commercialization Officer.

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  • DALLAS, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the appointment of Jeremiah A. Sparks as Chief Commercialization Officer.
  • Jeremiah has more than 20 years of medical device marketing experience, including global marketing and business strategy.
  • Mr. Sparks will be responsible for both domestic and international product commercialization.
  • “We are thrilled to have Jeremiah join the company as we move towards commercialization of DeepView,” said Peter M. Carlson, CEO of Spectral AI.

Pamela Keefe to Join the American Institutes for Research as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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  • Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Keefe, who begins her new position in April, has most recently served as senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research and development organization that seeks to address challenges facing the energy industry.
  • Keefe has more than 30 years of experience in finance, with much of that time in senior leadership positions.
  • She will succeed Marijo Ahlgrimm , who is retiring from AIR after 15 years as chief financial officer and, overall, more than 40 years in financial management and leadership of government contracting organizations.

NPCC Appoints New Board Members Dedicated to Bulk Power System’s Reliability and Security in Northeast US and Canada

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

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  • The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
  • He also has over 22 years’ experience managing technical teams in the fields of engineering and grid operations (distribution, transmission, and generation).
  • He currently sits on the board of the Association de l’Industrie Électrique du Québec (AIEQ).
  • Amanda Downey is a member of National Grid’s New England Leadership Team and serves as Vice President of Strategy Development and Partnerships.

Accenture Appoints Karalee Close as Global Talent & Organization Lead to Help Power Clients’ Reinvention with Technology and Talent

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed industry leader Karalee Close to lead Accenture’s Talent & Organization practice and join the company’s Global Management Committee, effective immediately.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed industry leader Karalee Close to lead Accenture’s Talent & Organization practice and join the company’s Global Management Committee, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403832505/en/
    Karalee Close, Global Talent & Organization Lead, Accenture (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this global role, Close will lead and expand Accenture’s Talent & Organization practice, which helps companies and their leaders fuel sustainable growth by connecting people and technology to unlock human ingenuity; finding ways to access, create and unlock new talent; and designing an organization built to thrive amid change.
  • “Accenture has an ambitious agenda to help companies continuously reinvent their future and enhance performance through technology and talent,” said Karalee Close.
  • In addition to leading Accenture’s Talent & Organization practice, Close will serve as a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee and Accenture’s Global Strategy & Consulting group.

Charles Melcher Joins RoadSafe Traffic Systems as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), a leading provider of infrastructure services, today announced Charles Melcher has joined the firm in the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

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  • RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), a leading provider of infrastructure services, today announced Charles Melcher has joined the firm in the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.
  • We are thrilled to have him join the RoadSafe team,” said Kevin O’Meara, Chief Executive Officer of RoadSafe.
  • Prior to joining RoadSafe, Melcher served as President of Keystone Shipping Company, a 110-year-old family-owned maritime logistics and commodity trading company.
  • Additionally, Melcher recently served as interim Chief Operating Officer at VEX Energy, where he guided investors, selected technologies, managed regulatory requirements, and delivered environmental projects to maximize investor returns.

Regions Financial Announces John Jordan to Serve as Head of Retail

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Monday announced John Jordan has joined its Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.

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  • Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) on Monday announced John Jordan has joined its Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.
  • He will lead an organization of more than 7,500 Regions Bank associates, including frontline branch teams, regional branch-banking leaders and support functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401788726/en/
    John Jordan is joining Regions’ Consumer Banking Group as head of Retail.
  • As head of Retail for Regions Bank, Jordan reports directly to Danella.

Myomo Appoints Heather Getz to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Ms. Getz brings more than 25 years of corporate experience creating long-term value through financial, general management, and healthcare leadership.

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  • Ms. Getz brings more than 25 years of corporate experience creating long-term value through financial, general management, and healthcare leadership.
  • “We welcome Heather to the Myomo board of directors,” said Paul R. Gudonis, chairman and chief executive officer of Myomo.
  • "She brings financial and operational experience in scaling medical device and technology companies, which will be valuable to the board of directors as Myomo accelerates its growth."
  • “I am excited to join the Myomo board at such a pivotal time in the company’s history.

Piper Sandler Strengthens Healthcare Equity Research Team with the Addition of Biren Amin

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Biren Amin as a managing director and senior research analyst to the healthcare equity research team.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Biren Amin as a managing director and senior research analyst to the healthcare equity research team.
  • “We are excited to welcome Biren to the equity research team.
  • His well-respected and recognized biotechnology research experience, along with public and private company CFO experience, will expand and strengthen our industry leading platform of biopharma equity research.
  • Prior to Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Amin spent seven years in various equity research roles covering the biotechnology sector.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Mark Chaplin to Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has promoted Mark Chaplin to the role of Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, effective March 15, 2024.

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has promoted Mark Chaplin to the role of Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, effective March 15, 2024.
  • Chaplin will continue to help the supplier community prosper and will collaborate closely with them in his new role.
  • “With each role of increased responsibility at Southern Glazer’s, Mark has proven that he’s a best-in-class leader who drives positive change through his collaborative approach and rich industry expertise,” said Wittig.
  • Chaplin’s experience prior to Southern Glazer’s includes positions with Gallo Sales Company, Merrill Lynch, Grant Thornton, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.