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Skillsoft Research Reveals Organizations Struggling to Balance CSR Core Values With External Pressures

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Instead, as altruism of the past gives way to external pressures, half of respondents shared that corporate CSR efforts are now primarily driven by customer feedback, government mandates, and public perception.

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  • Instead, as altruism of the past gives way to external pressures, half of respondents shared that corporate CSR efforts are now primarily driven by customer feedback, government mandates, and public perception.
  • When asked about the top three benefits of CSR investment, respondents cited improved brand recognition, business reputation, and sales and customer loyalty, respectively.
  • “CSR has the potential to drive positive change for the world, but it must stem from genuine, meaningful action.
  • 62% say their organization’s focus remains on CSR because it covers a broader range of issues than ESG.

PGT Innovations bestowed Top 10 Executive Team Award by OnConferences

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, was recently bestowed the Top 10 Executive Team Award by OnConferences during its 2023 OnCon Icon Awards .

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  • PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, was recently bestowed the Top 10 Executive Team Award by OnConferences during its 2023 OnCon Icon Awards .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231113235053/en/
    From left to right: First row – David McCutcheon, Senior Vice President of Business Integration for PGT Innovations; Debbie LaPinska, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for PGT Innovations; Brad West, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for PGT Innovations; Second row – Bob Keller, Senior Vice President of Product Innovation and Technology for PGT Innovations; Ryan Quinn, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for PGT Innovations; Jeff Jackson, President and CEO of PGT Innovations; and Craig Henderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for PGT Innovations (Photo: Business Wire)
    The PGT Innovations executive team was voted on by the public and determined an award winner after thousands of votes were tallied.
  • For this award, OnConferences defined an executive team as an organization's C-Suite that has an emphasis on senior leadership in marketing, human resources, legal, finance, operations, technology, information security, data and analytics, learning and development, and talent acquisition.
  • “We are incredibly honored that our executive team has been acknowledged with such a prestigious recognition,” said Jeff Jackson, President and CEO of PGT Innovations.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. to Acquire Forge Biologics for $620 Million1

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ("Ajinomoto Co."; TYO: 2802) and Forge Biologics (Forge), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement by which Ajinomoto Co., will acquire Forge, a leading manufacturer of genetic medicines, in an all-cash deal for $620 million1.

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  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ("Ajinomoto Co."; TYO: 2802) and Forge Biologics (Forge), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement by which Ajinomoto Co., will acquire Forge, a leading manufacturer of genetic medicines, in an all-cash deal for $620 million1.
  • All development and manufacturing is done at the Hearth, Forge’s 200,000 square foot custom-designed cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio, where the business has over 300 employees.
  • “Our teams share a commitment to investing in innovation that helps our clients succeed in delivering therapies to patients in need.
  • Upon completion, Forge will become a fully consolidated subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Centerview Partners LLC served as lead financial advisor and Ice Miller LLP served as legal advisor to Forge in the transaction.

Totus Medicines Announces Appointment of Nassim Usman, Ph.D., as President & CEO and the Closing of a $66M Series B Funding

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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"He brings exceptional experience and acumen to a company poised to bring much-needed therapies to market.

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  • "He brings exceptional experience and acumen to a company poised to bring much-needed therapies to market.
  • His strong management experience will help shape Totus as we continue to advance breakthrough therapeutics, and just as importantly, Nassim embodies our culture and values."
  • Before joining Totus Medicines, Dr. Usman served as President, CEO and Board member at Catalyst Biosciences (NASDAQ:CBIO, now Gyre Therapeutics, NASDAQ:GYRE).
  • Proceeds from the Series B financing will be used to advance Totus' clinical program, expand the pipeline, and evolve the platform.

Stampli identifies the barriers holding back adoption of AI in finance teams

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stampli, the AI-powered Accounts Payable automation solution, released new research shedding light on the state of AI adoption among finance professionals. Stampli partnered with Probolsky Research, a leading market and opinion research firm, to survey attitudes around AI among different job titles within finance. The survey results indicate that while AI holds significant promise for improving Accounts Payable (AP) processes, effectively scaling the use of AI requires solving barriers at points across financial organizations.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stampli , the AI-powered Accounts Payable automation solution, released new research shedding light on the state of AI adoption among finance professionals.
  • Stampli partnered with Probolsky Research, a leading market and opinion research firm, to survey attitudes around AI among different job titles within finance.
  • Senior decision-makers are the most interested in AI, while human oversight and data security issues stand out as the principal roadblocks to adoption.
  • Integrating human decision-making into AI systems could solve adoption barriers among AP teams, but this will likely require additional education for financial leadership on how AI systems and human oversight can work together.

NumbersUSA Launches New Website and Changes up Executive Leadership

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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At the same time, NumbersUSA's Chief Executive Officer, James Massa, having completed his first year leading the nation's largest single-issue advocacy group, has announced organizational changes that include new initiatives and new executive leaders.

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  • At the same time, NumbersUSA's Chief Executive Officer, James Massa, having completed his first year leading the nation's largest single-issue advocacy group, has announced organizational changes that include new initiatives and new executive leaders.
  • Leading the executives moved into C-Suite roles is Chief Operating Officer Anne Manetas, a 20-year veteran at NumbersUSA and one of the four longest-term contributors to NumbersUSA.
  • Massa added regarding the new website and leadership roles, "NumbersUSA's greatest strength is its activist members who reside in every congressional district in the United States.
  • "  Massa continued, "The leadership team will only grow stronger in their roles to help bring about better immigration."

Birdy Grey Announces New CMO

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Grace Lee, Founder and CEO of Birdy Grey says, "We are delighted to have Tanya join Birdy Grey as our very first CMO.

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  • Grace Lee, Founder and CEO of Birdy Grey says, "We are delighted to have Tanya join Birdy Grey as our very first CMO.
  • She shares, "I'm thrilled to join Birdy Grey and build on the solid foundation the team has created.
  • Monica Ashauer, Co-Founder and President of Birdy Grey says, "Tanya is the perfect fit for Birdy Grey's marketing team.
  • Birdy Grey is best known for its affordable, on-trend bridesmaid dresses and has become a one-stop-shop for brides and their bridal parties.

Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH Publishes Third Annual Executive Compensation and Governance Report Covering the Clean Technology Industry

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH today announced the publication of the 2023 Executive and Board Compensation and Governance Report for the clean technology industry.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH today announced the publication of the 2023 Executive and Board Compensation and Governance Report for the clean technology industry.
  • The report gathers detailed compensation data from 155 Canadian and US clean technology companies, covering almost 700 named executive officers and over 1,000 board members.
  • "Despite economic uncertainty, the future looks necessarily bright for the cleantech industry," said Amrit Sandhu, Client Partner at Bedford Consulting Group .
  • Bedford's Executive and Board Compensation and Governance Report highlights year-over-year compensation changes at the board and executive level for base salary/retainers, equity and non-equity incentives and total compensation.

KPMG in Canada and Microsoft Canada launch Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to support Quebec's Innovation Economy

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, KPMG in Canada and Microsoft Canada announced the launch of the Operational Risk Skills Development Centre, a co-developed initiative.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, KPMG in Canada and Microsoft Canada announced the launch of the Operational Risk Skills Development Centre, a co-developed initiative.
  • Representing an investment of $1.7M over three years, the Operational Risk Skills Development Centre will be based in Quebec.
  • KPMG in Canada's Canadian Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity is also located in Quebec.
  • "The creation of the Operational Risk Skills Development Centre by KPMG in Canada and Microsoft Canada marks a significant step in the global alliance between KPMG International and Microsoft," said Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships, Microsoft.

RENOWNED LITIGATOR CHRISTOPHER FROST PARTNERS WITH BIGLAW EXPATS TO LAUNCH FROST LLP, A LITIGATION-ONLY LAW FIRM

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founding name partner Christopher Frost today announced the formal launch of FROST LLP. Co-founded with fellow partners John D. Maatta and Josh Stambaugh. FROST LLP is a new litigation-only law firm that draws on their decades of combined BigLaw and big business trial, transactional, and advisory experience and achievement on behalf of clients. With a stable of nine lawyers (and growing), the founding team is introducing a new model of litigation-only firm that prioritizes client business goals and objectives in legal decisions, streamlines firm operations for leanness and efficiency, and maintains longstanding client advisory relationships that transcend billable hours.

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  • Based in Los Angeles, FROST LLP's founding partners are Frost, Trial Attorney and Former CW Network Co-Head John D. Maatta, and Courtroom Litigator Josh Stambaugh
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founding name partner Christopher Frost today announced the formal launch of FROST LLP.
  • FROST LLP is a new litigation-only law firm that draws on their decades of combined BigLaw and big business trial, transactional, and advisory experience and achievement on behalf of clients.
  • Frost is a BigLaw veteran who has chaired numerous litigation departments and has consistently won substantial victories on behalf of clients across the globe.
  • Stambaugh is an exceptional trial lawyer who has served as a first-chair trial attorney in both state and federal court.