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Jeff Li, the Founder of Shoplazza was Named 40 under 40 for 2022 by Fortune China

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune (Chinese Edition), one of the most influential business magazines, released the "40 Under 40" list for 2022.

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  • TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune (Chinese Edition), one of the most influential business magazines, released the "40 Under 40" list for 2022.
  • Jeff Li, the Founder and CEO of Shoplazza, is listed alongside Yiming Zhang, the Founder of ByteDance, Chris Xu, the Founder and CEO of SHEIN, and David Qian, the Vice-chairman of Ecovacs Group, and other entrepreneurs.
  • "40 Under 40" by Fortune China is one of the most authoritative awards for young leaders of the year, aiming to uncover those innovators, value creators, and game-changers.
  • As Fortune mentioned, Shoplazza is amidst gathering the power to change the e-commerce world.

EPAM Certified as a Most Loved Workplace for the Second Year in a Row

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

NEWTOWN, Pa., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace® for the second consecutive year.

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  • NEWTOWN, Pa., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace for the second consecutive year.
  • Backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis, Most Loved Workplaces certify companies where employees are the happiest and most satisfied at work.
  • Most Loved Workplaces certification is the most valid method to determine employee experience and recognize a great workplace.
  • Selected by Newsweek as a 2021 Most Loved Workplace, EPAM's global multi-disciplinary teams serve customers in more than 45 countries across five continents.

InstaMortgage Leader Honored to Host Relaunch of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Shashank Shekhar, Founder and CEO of InstaMortgage , a tech-driven mortgage lender licensed in 26 states, today announced his commitment to relaunch and host the California Mortgage Bankers Associations (California MBA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.

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  • Shashank Shekhar, Founder and CEO of InstaMortgage , a tech-driven mortgage lender licensed in 26 states, today announced his commitment to relaunch and host the California Mortgage Bankers Associations (California MBA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.
  • The California MBA is committed to building better corporate culture for the mortgage banking industry through resources and services like this podcast.
  • We wanted an industry leader with deep experience in mortgage lending diversity, equity and inclusion to host the relaunch of our podcast, said California MBA DE&I Committee Chairperson Ian Rambarran.
  • Starting today, June 23, the California MBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast will be available on leading podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts .

David Schmoock Joins ORBCOMM as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that David Schmoock has joined ORBCOMM as Chief Operating Officer, a new position reporting to Marc Eisenberg, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that David Schmoock has joined ORBCOMM as Chief Operating Officer, a new position reporting to Marc Eisenberg, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Schmoock will oversee ORBCOMMs day-to-day operations, including customer experience , supply chain management, business operations, project management and execution of the companys strategy and related initiatives.
  • David is a seasoned and trusted leader with proven success driving profitable growth and transformation of high-potential companies, and we are excited to have him join our executive leadership team during this pivotal chapter for ORBCOMM as a private company, said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMMs Chief Executive Officer.
  • For more information about how ORBCOMM is driving the evolution of industry through the power of data, visit www.orbcomm.com .

Michigan Ross Alum John R. Tozzi Pledges $1.5M to Support the School's State-of-the-Art Electronic Business and Financial Center

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Tozzi Electronic Business and Financial Center approaches its 20th anniversary, namesake donor John R. Tozzi, MBA '67, has promised an additional $1.5 million to support the center and its growth for years to come.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Tozzi Electronic Business and Financial Center approaches its 20th anniversary, namesake donor John R. Tozzi, MBA '67, has promised an additional $1.5 million to support the center and its growth for years to come.
  • The Tozzi Center is used as a classroom for courses covering topics such as financial analysis, valuation, and portfolio management, while also providing a platform for action-based learning at Michigan Ross.
  • Creating a state-of-the-art financial and educational hub was the motivation behind Tozzi's original donation to launch the center.
  • "From that one class and one fund, the Tozzi Center has grown to serve students from Michigan Ross and across the University of Michigan, with multiple classes and multiple clubs," explained Petainen.

DAVIDsTEA Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality and Best Workplaces Managed by Women

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MONTREAL, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced that it has been named one of 2022’s Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality and 2021’s Best Workplaces Managed by Women. Recognized for prioritizing the well-being and mental health of its employees and an ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, these awards follow the company’s Great Place to Work® certification after a thorough and independent analysis last November.

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  • MONTREAL, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced that it has been named one of 2022s Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality and 2021s Best Workplaces Managed by Women.
  • With women representing 60% of DAVIDsTEAs Board of Directors and 70% of its senior leadership team, the brand is proud to have received the designation of Best Workplaces Managed by Women.
  • Led by Sarah Segal, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Brand Officer, DAVIDsTEA is a great example of how companies with women in leadership roles can help amplify a culture of openness, creativity, and innovation.
  • DAVIDsTEAs most recent Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality accolade can be attributed to the companys effort to highlight its retail spaces as a fulfilling career path.

First Horizon Signs CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Announced today, First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan has signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Announced today, First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan has signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge.
  • "First Horizon is honored to join the growing list of companies committed to addressing diversity and inclusion within their organizations," said Jordan.
  • The signing of the CEO Action Pledge is another important step in the company's commitment to enhancing diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment and elevating equity.
  • For more information on First Horizon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, please visit Diversity and Inclusion First Horizon Bank .

Canon U.S.A. Executive Vice President and General Manager Seymour Liebman named to Long Island Press PowerList for 10th Straight Year

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce Executive Vice President and General Manager Seymour Liebman's inclusion on the Long Island Press PowerList for the 10th consecutive year.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce Executive Vice President and General Manager Seymour Liebman's inclusion on the Long Island Press PowerList for the 10th consecutive year.
  • The Long Island Press PowerList, in its 19th year overall, honors some of Long Island's most influential leaders in business, politics, education, health care and non-profits.
  • Liebman joined the Canon U.S.A. Accounting Division in 1974 as a Manager and was promoted to Vice President in 1987.
  • In 1996, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager for Administration and Regional Operations as well as being named General Counsel.

The Makers of LLOYD'S® Barbeque Products and Pig Beach Showcase their Products with Two-Time World Barbeque Champions at the 30th Anniversary of the Giant BBQ Battle

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

"Our hardwood smoked pulled meats made with Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce are the perfect solution to hectic weeknights or family backyard barbeques."

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  • "Our hardwood smoked pulled meats made with Pig Beach Mustard BBQ Sauce are the perfect solution to hectic weeknights or family backyard barbeques."
  • "To pair our sauce with it is an incredible honor of the Pig Beach BBQ Restaurants."
  • "How cool is it that people can try our award-winning Pig Beach BBQ Sauce at Giant Foods and select retailers nationwide?"
  • Pig Beach BBQ food stands out for experimenting with classic BBQ techniques while adding worldly influenced and forward-thinking cooking.

Asia Pacific Companies Lag in Placing Women on Boards

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

This means that in the 18 years that Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI) has surveyed board composition of the 200 largest companies in the world as ranked by Fortune, women on boards increased only 9.8 percentage points since 2004. Part of the reason lies in the changed composition of the Fortune listing, where Asia Pacific companies –91--now dominate the listing of the 200 largest with China's 63 companies forming the majority, whose boards only have 8.9% women directors. Among companies with 0 women directors, 26 are based in China. The growth of Asia Pacific companies impacts women's presence in corporate leadership globally, since the largest companies tend to be pacesetters. 

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  • Part of the reason lies in the changed composition of the Fortune listing, where Asia Pacific companies 91--now dominate the listing of the 200 largest with China's 63 companies forming the majority, whose boards only have 8.9% women directors.
  • The growth of Asia Pacific companies impacts women's presence in corporate leadership globally, since the largest companies tend to be pacesetters.
  • The other 10 best performers in the Top Ten are based in the US, whose companies averaged 33% women directors.
  • However, China bested its peer Asian companies with 8.6% women in senior officer roles in its companies in the Fortune listing.