Chief innovation officer

NYMBUS Raises $70 Million in Series D Funding, Bolstered by New and Returning Investors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Software, Payments, Finance, Banking, Small Business, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Credit union service organization, Partnership, MSUFCU, Multimedia, Thought, Organization, Philosophy, Investment, PeoplesBank, Knowledge, Growth, Chief innovation officer, CUSO, Insight Partners, Bank, Renewable energy, Management

NYMBUS, a premier provider of cutting-edge financial technology solutions, is proud to announce the completion of its Series D funding round of $70 million, made up of new and repeat investors.

Key Points: 
  • NYMBUS, a premier provider of cutting-edge financial technology solutions, is proud to announce the completion of its Series D funding round of $70 million, made up of new and repeat investors.
  • This round was led by global software investor Insight Partners and bolstered by additional investments from Nymbus clients ConnectOne Bank and PeoplesBank, alongside financial technology investors, The Banc Funds Company and Mendon Venture Partners.
  • Nymbus offers the necessary products and services for these organizations to secure a competitive edge," stated Peter Sobiloff, Managing Director, Insight Partners.
  • With steadfast support from partners and clients, Nymbus is poised to redefine the future of financial services, fostering growth and creating unparalleled value for all stakeholders.

Competition Smart launches CSmart Insights, hires Dan Murray as Chief Product and Innovation Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Halsted, Government, Murray, Running, Chief innovation officer, Innovation, Sales

Competition Smart founder and president Jeff Halsted said CSmart Insights was developed to support clients who want key insights at critical moments in the business development process.

Key Points: 
  • Competition Smart founder and president Jeff Halsted said CSmart Insights was developed to support clients who want key insights at critical moments in the business development process.
  • "With CSmart Insights, clients can tell us what they are bidding on, and we deliver the insights they need to win."
  • Competition Smart has hired Dan Murray as Chief Product and Innovation Officer to lead the launch of CSmart Insights.
  • "I'm excited to be joining Competition Smart as the Chief Product and Innovation Officer and to lead the launch of CSmart Insights," said Murray.

Second Annual Press Start CoLab Now Accepting Applications to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Canada

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 8, 2023
Teachers Life, Chief innovation officer, Community Choice Aggregation, Life, Innovation, National Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Day, Social change, Growth, Health, Nursing, Tourism, Colab

TORONTO, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nowly and Teachers Life Insurance today announced the launch of its annual Press Start CoLab program for Canadian youth ages 18-29 years.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nowly and Teachers Life Insurance today announced the launch of its annual Press Start CoLab program for Canadian youth ages 18-29 years.
  • The Press Start CoLab Program is a unique accelerator helping the next generation of young leaders, activists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and critical thinkers tackle pressing social issues facing Canadians today.
  • The 2023 CoLab is focused on the Mental Health Crisis in Canada, and applications are now open at https://nowly.ca/pressstart/colab-registration/ .
  • The Press Start CoLab Program, hosted by nowly and Teachers Life insurance, is looking for young entrepreneurs who feel passionate about addressing the mental health crisis in Canada.

Brightwell Hires Robert Berris as Chief Innovation Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Marketing, Fintech, Innovation, Organization, Visa, Fortune 500, Chief innovation officer, Management, Brightwell, David Berry (inventor)

ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brightwell, a payments technology company that builds financial products to send money securely anywhere in the world and one of the leaders at the forefront of innovative fintech solutions, announced today that it has hired Robert Berris as the company's first Chief Innovation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brightwell , a payments technology company that builds financial products to send money securely anywhere in the world and one of the leaders at the forefront of innovative fintech solutions, announced today that it has hired Robert Berris as the company's first Chief Innovation Officer.
  • In his new role at Brightwell, Berris will apply innovation principles to uncover new market and customer opportunities, as well as forge paths for business growth and value creation.
  • "A leader who knows the attributes of successful business frameworks and corporate strategy, Robert's experience and expertise is a perfect match for Brightwell's present and future," said Larry Hipp, Brightwell Chief Executive Officer.
  • To learn more about Berris, Brightwell's leadership team, and its innovative solutions, visit brightwell.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with LG Chem to Develop Bio-Propylene

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Carbon, Agreement, KRX, Photosynthesis, Partnership, Carbon footprint, Ethanol, SAF, GEVO, Aviation, Gevo, Growth, LG, Chief innovation officer, LG Chem, CO2, Renewable energy

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX: 051910), a leading global chemical company committed to producing sustainable products, announced today that they have entered into a joint development agreement (the “Agreement”) to develop bio-propylene for renewable chemicals using Gevo’s Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) technology.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX: 051910), a leading global chemical company committed to producing sustainable products, announced today that they have entered into a joint development agreement (the “Agreement”) to develop bio-propylene for renewable chemicals using Gevo’s Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) technology.
  • Gevo’s proprietary ETO technology can target carbon neutral or carbon negative drop-in replacements for traditional petroleum-based building blocks called olefins, including bio-propylene, that can be used for renewable chemicals or fuels including sustainable aviation fuel.
  • These plant-based, renewable olefins would be derived from atmospheric CO2 captured through photosynthesis and are expected to deliver the same performance in final products on the market today.
  • “Our partnership with LG Chem is a great example of how we intend to accelerate development and commercialization of our ETO technology to enable renewable chemicals with our world class partner while Gevo plans to deploy the technology to lower the cost and carbon intensity for SAF and other drop-in fuels like renewable diesel.”
    “Our joint development agreement with Gevo helps LG Chem expand sustainable and eco-friendly future businesses by reinforcing our business portfolio centered on bio-based raw materials,” said Noh Kug-lae, President of LG Chem’s Petrochemical Business.

CompoSecure to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Copley Place, The Beverly Hilton, Global Communications Conference, Chief innovation officer, Press, Conference, Cryptocurrency

The Company is scheduled to participate in a presentation and host 1x1 meetings on Tuesday, May 16th.

Key Points: 
  • The Company is scheduled to participate in a presentation and host 1x1 meetings on Tuesday, May 16th.
  • The Company is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat and host 1x1 meetings on Monday, May 22nd.
  • B. Riley’s 23rd Annual Institutional Investor Conference is being held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California from May 24-25, and the Company is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat and host 1x1 meetings.
  • To request a meeting with the CompoSecure team, please contact your respective conference representative or email the Company’s investor relations team at [email protected] .

Arch Insurance Acquires Thimble

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Fintech, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Employment, Small business, Chief innovation officer, Acquisition, Arch, Sales, Thimble

Arch Insurance today announced it has acquired Thimble, a leading insurtech platform for small business customers and agents.

Key Points: 
  • Arch Insurance today announced it has acquired Thimble, a leading insurtech platform for small business customers and agents.
  • Thimble enables small businesses to quickly get insurance coverage by the job, month or year using its award-winning app, website, or over the phone.
  • The Thimble team has created a best-in-class digital experience for small business customers and agents to acquire and manage insurance.
  • We’re excited about growing the Thimble platform and applying many of its digital practices across Arch to better serve our partners.”
    Jay Bregman, Co-Founder of Thimble, said, “We are delighted to join the Arch family.

Houlihan Lokey Hires Alec Ellison to Lead New FinTech Group

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Banking, Fintech, Asset Management, Professional Services, Morgan Stanley, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, Financial services, Capital market, Jefferies, Alec, Finance, OurCrowd, Houlihan Lokey, Acquisition, Revolution, Executive Committee, Corporate finance, Growth, AI, Chief innovation officer, NYSE, Cryptocurrency

In addition, Mr. Ellison has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer, Corporate Finance, a new role within Houlihan Lokey.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Mr. Ellison has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer, Corporate Finance, a new role within Houlihan Lokey.
  • Mr. Ellison has more than three decades of experience advising hundreds of clients across the technology sector.
  • He joins Houlihan Lokey from fintech pioneer OurCrowd, the world’s largest digital venture and growth investing platform, where he served as U.S. Chairman.
  • “We believe deeply in the evolution, if not revolution, represented by what we’re currently witnessing in fintech and what this paradigm shift can offer Houlihan Lokey.

Paysafe Appoints Nicole Carroll as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 3, 2023
Professional Services, Business, Technology, Finance, Software, Fintech, PSFE, Citigroup, TranSys, Decisive Analytics Corporation, API, Innovation, Multimedia, Visa, Core Cities Group, CFO, Growth, Chief innovation officer, Discover Financial, NYSE, Gerard Lowther (judge), Oyster, Management, Experian, Paysafe

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) has appointed Nicole Carroll as its first ever Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) has appointed Nicole Carroll as its first ever Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005466/en/
    Nicole Carroll joins Paysafe as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Carroll brings to Paysafe an extensive track record of driving growth and innovation across high profile global organisations in the technology, fintech and payments sectors.
  • Her primary responsibilities at Paysafe will be to further develop the company’s corporate vision and long-term growth strategy, and lead on its product innovation and capital expenditure programmes.
  • Carroll joins Paysafe from Experian where she was Chief Product Officer for the company’s Decisions Analytics business.

EDUARDO CONRADO AND ELAINE MENDOZA NOMINATED TO JOIN SOUTHWEST AIRLINES' BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Software Engineering Institute, ArcBest, Private sector, Conceptual, Conrado, Student affairs, Rush Enterprises, Texas A&M University, Safety, Motorola Solutions, Southwest Airlines, Business, Innovation, Software, Dartmouth College, Health, Wilson v Southwest Airlines Co, Committee, Organization, Motorola, Tuck School of Business, Business administration, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University System, International finance, Carnegie Mellon University, University system, Architecture, Chief innovation officer, Digital, Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, Environment, NYSE, Management, Science, ESADE, Computer security

DALLAS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza as candidates to join the Board.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza as candidates to join the Board.
  • Both Conrado and Mendoza, along with the other Board nominees, will be on the ballot at the 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting.
  • Conrado and Mendoza are being considered to succeed current Board members John Denison and Nancy Loeffler who have announced they will not stand for re-election to the Board.
  • Conrado is currently on the board of directors of ArcBest Corporation (Nasdaq: ARBC), and he has also served on the board of directors for Ascension and the Chicago Red Cross.