Chemical engineering

HYCO1 Announces the Addition of Three New Vice Presidents: Sairam Valluri, Vice President of Engineering; Ryan Hennes, Vice President of Projects; and Curtis Carmack; Vice President of Strategic Development and General Counsel.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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He was responsible for managing greenfield ethanol projects, retrofitting existing ethanol facilities, and leading the international project development team.

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  • He was responsible for managing greenfield ethanol projects, retrofitting existing ethanol facilities, and leading the international project development team.
  • Ryan will serve as HYCO1's Vice President, Projects and will lead projects from their initial design through construction and into commercial operations.
  • "We are creating a Dream Team in Houston to show the world that we have SOLVED CO2.
  • I am super excited to have Sairam, Ryan, and Curtis on the HYCO1 team."

TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ANGELA D. JOHN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TETRA Technologies, Inc. ("TETRA" or the "Company") (NYSE: TTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Angela D. John as a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2024.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TETRA Technologies, Inc. ("TETRA" or the "Company") (NYSE: TTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Angela D. John as a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2024.
  • Ms. John will serve as an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the board, effective as of her appointment to the board.
  • In addition, Gina A. Luna, a current member of our Board of Directors, will let her current term expire to enable her to focus on her other commitments.
  • The Board of Directors and management of the Company sincerely thank Ms. Luna for her dedicated service over the past five years.

Arena Energy promotes Michael Vallejo to President and names Brent Ozenne as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Energy, LLC ("Arena"), a leading independent oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, recently announced that Michael Vallejo was promoted to the position of President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Energy, LLC ("Arena"), a leading independent oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, recently announced that Michael Vallejo was promoted to the position of President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Arena also announced Brent Ozenne's promotion to Chief Operating Officer of Arena Energy, and he will continue in his role as the CEO of Arena Offshore, LP.
  • Vallejo joined Arena as Finance Manager in 2013 and was promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2014.
  • Ozenne joined Arena Offshore as a Production Engineer in 2008, assumed the role of Production Manager in 2012, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2020 and became Chief Executive Officer of Arena Offshore in 2022.

AIChE and IChemE Announce Webinar Series and Annual Conference to Advance Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The webinar series will launch in the second quarter of 2024, and will include contributions from AIChE and IChemE.

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  • The webinar series will launch in the second quarter of 2024, and will include contributions from AIChE and IChemE.
  • Among the first offerings will be a session that considers “myths and realities” related to hydrogen and its use.
  • In 2025, the organizations will debut a joint annual conference focusing on the production and use of hydrogen.
  • The 2025 Hydrogen Technologies and Applications Conference will be held in North America, with the 2026 Conference being scheduled to take place in the UK.

Interfor Appoints Christina Sistrunk to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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BURNABY, British Columbia, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Sistrunk of Lumberton, Mississippi as an independent director of the Company.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Sistrunk of Lumberton, Mississippi as an independent director of the Company.
  • Ms. Sistrunk served as President and CEO of Aera Energy, LLC (an independent upstream oil and gas company) between 2015 and 2020.
  • Ms. Sistrunk currently serves on the External Advisory Council for The Ohio State University College of Engineering, and on the Advisory Board for Renewell Energy.
  • Her appointment increases the percentage of women directors on Interfor’s Board, to 30%.

Acrivon Therapeutics Appoints Santhosh Palani, Ph.D., CFA, Experienced Board Member and Healthcare Investor, to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Dr. Palani added, “Acrivon is an entirely science-based company and its AP3 platform is a ground-breaking approach which is broadly applicable across drug discovery and development with significant unrealized potential -- not only in oncology but also in other areas including autoimmune and metabolic disorders, as dysregulated signaling ultimately underlies all diseases. The company currently is focused on oncology with a highly differentiated profile in this space. I am excited to join a distinguished board and support the full realization of the potential of the platform applied to the company’s current pipeline and beyond.”

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  • “Santhosh previously served as an advisor to Acrivon and has a deep understanding and appreciation of the breadth and novelty of our next generation precision medicine platform,” said Peter Blume-Jensen, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer, president, and founder of Acrivon Therapeutics.
  • At PFM, Dr. Palani led public and private biotechnology investments, and served on the board of companies in the cell therapy and gene editing fields.
  • Prior to Cowen, Dr. Palani was in oncology drug development at Pfizer Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
  • I am excited to join a distinguished board and support the full realization of the potential of the platform applied to the company’s current pipeline and beyond.”

Spencer Fane Enters Nation’s Second Largest Legal Market with Patent Litigation Group

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.

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  • The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.
  • The group joins a Spencer Fane IP team that possesses both the technical knowledge and legal experience necessary to protect inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.
  • She has litigated patent cases for over 20 years, including as co-lead counsel in over ten lawsuits that went to trial.
  • Holley has managed all aspects of patent litigation including pre-filing diligence, claim construction, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, and trial.

Michael J. Graff of Air Liquide Announced as Vice Chair of AIChE Foundation

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE®) has announced the selection of Michael (Mike) J. Graff, Chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide Inc., and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide Group, as Vice Chair of the AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • Graff joins a team led by Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis.
  • Graff began his term as Vice Chair in January 2024, and he will succeed Curtis as Foundation Chair in 2026.
  • For more information about the AIChE Foundation and its projects, visit www.aiche.org/giving.

Curia Appoints Steve Lavezoli as Vice President, Biologics

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has appointed Steve Lavezoli as vice president of biologics effective Feb. 26. Lavezoli will lead Curia’s biologics division, overseeing its discovery, development and manufacturing services.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has appointed Steve Lavezoli as vice president of biologics effective Feb. 26.
  • Lavezoli will lead Curia’s biologics division, overseeing its discovery, development and manufacturing services.
  • “This is an exciting time for our biologics team, and we are pleased to have Steve on board,” said Curia CEO Philip Macnabb.
  • “Steve’s remarkable breadth of experience leading commercial operations for biologics development and manufacturing makes him a natural fit to lead our biologics efforts.

Timothy Go Elected to Celanese Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that Timothy Go has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that Timothy Go has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Go, 57, is President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of HF Sinclair Corporation.
  • He will begin his Board service effective immediately, bringing the total number of Board members to twelve (eleven of which are independent).
  • “We are delighted to have Tim join the Celanese Board, where his leadership experience in the energy and specialty chemical industries will enable him to bring an immensely valuable perspective,” said Lori Ryerkerk, Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President, Celanese Corporation.