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Shane Grant Joins lululemon Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.

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  • lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.
  • “Shane has an impressive track record of driving global growth of branded consumer businesses and I am delighted to welcome him to the lululemon Board of Directors,” said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board.
  • “I’m honored to join the lululemon Board to help advance the Company’s tremendous growth and market expansion opportunities,” said Mr. Grant.
  • “I’ve long admired the lululemon brand, its innovative products and unique community-based model which continues to create meaningful connections with guests around the world.”
    Mr. Grant serves on the Board of Directors of FMI, the Food Industry Association, the Consumer Brands Association and American Beverage Association.

The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with 2023 ELC Achievement Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award during its 37th Anniversary Recognition Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • The Achievement Award is presented to Black corporate executives whose business career achievements highlight personal and professional excellence.
  • "Her exceptional achievements are unparalleled and serve as a beacon to women in business and industry.
  • The ELC is honored to recognize Mellody for her outstanding contributions and shining leadership and vision throughout the years."
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual award recipients, and delivers $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC scholarship program awardees.

Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs and Tim Hortons Renew Long-Standing U.S. Relationship with The Coca-Cola Company

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Under the new agreements, Coca-Cola will invest in and support marketing priorities with all four restaurant brands to drive additional traffic and contribute to growing franchisee profitability.

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  • Under the new agreements, Coca-Cola will invest in and support marketing priorities with all four restaurant brands to drive additional traffic and contribute to growing franchisee profitability.
  • We are proud to renew our long-standing relationship and work together to grow our market share in the U.S.," said Josh Kobza, Chief Executive Officer of RBI.
  • "The Coca-Cola Company has had a strong partnership with Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs and Tim Hortons for many years, and we are thrilled to renew this strategic partnership in the U.S. for the next 10 years," said Amr Kora, President, RBI Global Customer Team, Coca-Cola North America.
  • "We take great pride in providing their guests with refreshing beverage options that we know they love and will be a perfect complement to their food."

McDonald's, Post Holdings, and PUMA Join Over 20 Leading Partners in Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition

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Monday, September 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced the addition of three of the world's most iconic brands: McDonald's, Post Holdings, and PUMA to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a collaborative program launched in 2021 to accelerate progress towards science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets across supply chains. Twenty-four partner companies are now members of the diverse partnership, which provides organizations with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.

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  • In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
  • Supplier LOCT supports the climate goals and efforts of the partners' suppliers by training them on how to set and reach these targets.
  • "Currently PUMA has identified 20 supplier groups, representing 40-50% of our sourcing volume, for which we have rolled out the SBT setting process.
  • We are looking forward to further enhancing these efforts through our participation in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition program.

BODYARMOR Sports Drink Announces International Expansion for First Time in Brand History

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition today announced that for the first time in brand history BODYARMOR™ will expand and distribute its premium sports drink products internationally.

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  • BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition today announced that for the first time in brand history BODYARMOR™ will expand and distribute its premium sports drink products internationally.
  • The game-changing sports drink brand will bring its original product, BODYARMOR Sports Drink, as well as the low-calorie version, BODYARMOR LYTE, to consumers across Canada.
  • Low in sodium and high in potassium, BODYARMOR Sports Drink contains natural flavors and sweeteners and no colours or dyes from artificial sources.
  • “This is a major moment and key milestone for the BODYARMOR brand and one we do not take lightly,” says Federico Muyshondt, CEO, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition.

GMAC Expands Global Representation in Board and School Membership

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

RESTON, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council ( GMAC ), a global association of leading graduate business schools, today announced changes to its board of directors.

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  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council ( GMAC ), a global association of leading graduate business schools, today announced changes to its board of directors.
  • Themin Suwardy, a GMAC board member since 2019 and associate provost of postgraduate professional education at Singapore Management University, has been elected to chair the GMAC board.
  • In addition, GMAC welcomed Asia School of Business ( ASB ) as its 227th member school.
  • “I am thrilled to have these talented individuals and the esteemed ASB organization deepening their engagement with the Council, enhancing our board diversity and membership roster.

Sean Leighton Assumes Role of Board President at Institute of Food Technologists

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Sean Leighton has officially assumed the role of Board President succeeding Christopher Downs, PhD.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Sean Leighton has officially assumed the role of Board President succeeding Christopher Downs, PhD.
  • Leighton is the global vice president of food safety, quality and regulatory at Cargill.
  • In addition to IFT, Leighton sits on numerous advisory boards, including The Center for Food Safety (University of Georgia), The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Partnerships for Food Safety Education, and the Food Fraud Think Tank (Michigan State University).
  • “I am incredibly humbled and excited to step into the role of IFT president,” Leighton said.

LatentView Analytics Welcomes Marketing Leader Jai Kibe to its Advisory Council

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Monday, August 28, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LatentView, a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm, today announced the addition of Jai Kibe to its advisory council. Prior to his tenure as Senior Vice President and CMO at SC Johnson, Kibe led marketing strategy at Coca-Cola for more than 23 years holding a variety of leadership positions. Before leaving the CPG giant, he served as the Vice President of Marketing for North America.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LatentView, a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm, today announced the addition of Jai Kibe to its advisory council.
  • Before leaving the CPG giant, he served as the Vice President of Marketing for North America.
  • Council members work directly with LatentView executives to forecast trends, address challenges, and bridge relationships between the organization and its primary stakeholders.
  • In addition, he has received certifications in Digital Marketing Strategies: Data, Automation, AI & Analytics from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University.

Southern Company and PGA TOUR partner to power TOUR Championship with 100% renewable energy for second consecutive year

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that its system is delivering 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the second consecutive year.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that its system is delivering 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the second consecutive year.
  • "It is really exciting to deliver 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the second straight year," said Southern Company President & CEO Chris Womack.
  • "Together with Southern Company and its subsidiaries, Moxion is helping to provide 100% renewable energy at the 2023 TOUR Championship," said Paul Huelskamp, CEO at Moxion.
  • Southern Company remains alongside The Coca-Cola Company and Accenture as the Proud Partners of the TOUR Championship.

9Rooftops Named Among Best Workplaces in South Carolina

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

9Rooftops , an award-winning integrated marketing agency, announces that it was named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News .

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  • 9Rooftops , an award-winning integrated marketing agency, announces that it was named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News .
  • Formerly BFG, 9Rooftops and CEO Kevin Meany have been part of the Hilton Head/Bluffton community for more than 30 years.
  • The agency is a strategic and creative partner to many brands and companies including South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism, South Carolina Department of Commerce, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Treasury Wine Estates, Barilla, and The Coca-Cola Company.
  • The announcement is featured in a special issue of SC BIZ Magazine , profiling the companies selected as the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.