McKinsey & Company

A. O. Smith Appoints Stephen Shafer President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024

3M, A. O. Smith, McKinsey & Company, Growth, AOS, Ford Motor Company, Harvard Business School, MBA, Safety, Automotive industry, Engineering, Management

MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.

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MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.
In this role, Shafer will lead the company's global business units, including operations, engineering and IT.
Shafer is an accomplished business leader with deep global experience in manufacturing and leading highly innovative businesses.
Shafer earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University.

LeapXpert Launches Communication Intelligence Solution -- Maxen

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Microsoft, Communication, Synthetic media, IMessage, McKinsey & Company, WhatsApp, Enterprise, SMS, Slack, Generative, Booth, Microsoft Teams, DCG, Artificial intelligence, Intelligence cycle, Mobile phone

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapXpert, the responsible business communication pioneer, today announced the launch of Maxen™, a patented GenAI application that improves the productivity of relationship managers and enriches their communications with clients.

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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapXpert , the responsible business communication pioneer, today announced the launch of Maxen™ , a patented GenAI application that improves the productivity of relationship managers and enriches their communications with clients.
Maxen produces Communication Intelligence by fusing data from external communication channels, including WhatsApp, iMessage, SMS and phone calls, internal collaboration platforms, such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, client data, and enterprise knowledge.
"We are already experiencing impressive demand for Maxen and have strong expectations it will unlock significant new possibilities for productive client engagement and communication."
LeapXpert will be unveiling Maxen on the Sun D stage at Enterprise Connect 2024 in Orlando on Monday, March 25, at 4pm.

Ballistic Ventures Closes $360 Million Oversubscribed Fund II to Fuel the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures today announced the close of its oversubscribed $360 million second fund.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballistic Ventures today announced the close of its oversubscribed $360 million second fund.
Fund II for Ballistic Ventures reinforces its commitment to exclusively fund and incubate entrepreneurs and innovations shaping the future of our cybersecurity.
Ballistic Ventures closes its oversubscribed $360M second fund.
In a sector with promising tailwinds, Ballistic Ventures is set apart by the expertise of its team.

CIBO Technologies Panel Discussion at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit: Stacking Public and Private Incentives for Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Agriculture

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies, the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is hosting a panel discussion on leveraging public and private programs and funding opportunities for regenerative agriculture initiatives at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco on March 19-20. Industry leaders from Truterra (a Land O'Lakes Company), McKinsey & Company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will discuss how technology and opportunity converge in the regenerative agriculture space.

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MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies , the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is hosting a panel discussion on leveraging public and private programs and funding opportunities for regenerative agriculture initiatives at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco on March 19-20.
Industry leaders from Truterra (a Land O'Lakes Company), McKinsey & Company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will discuss how technology and opportunity converge in the regenerative agriculture space.

Nacelle Unveils Game-Changing Personalization Solution for E-Commerce

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nacelle, a leader in e-commerce innovation, today unveiled its latest advancement in digital retail personalization, designed to redefine how brands engage with their diverse, new and existing customer bases. Amidst the growing need for bespoke content in e-commerce, Nacelle's new personalization solution is a vital tool for marketers looking to navigate the challenges of scaling content across varied audiences without the growing constraints of time, budget, and resources.

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Powered by Generative AI, Nacelle's New Personalization Solution Helps Brands Generate Highly Segmented Content 10x Faster Than Conventional Methods, Driving Higher Sales.
Nacelle's solution also integrates with merchants' Meta accounts, enabling the transformation of static landing pages into dynamic, personalized content landscapes.
We're excited to see how this solution will empower our merchants to achieve unprecedented levels of customer engagement and business growth," said Brian Anderson, CEO of Nacelle.
By breaking down the barriers to personalized content creation, Nacelle sets a new standard for customer engagement in the e-commerce sector.

7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 promises to be a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-Suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line.

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 promises to be a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-Suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line.
As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to providing our clients with insights into the talent trends of today and tomorrow, we stay connected to multiple external networks to identify and plan for trends that some may miss.
From these conversations, and our experience placing board directors and corporate leaders, we have distilled "7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond" for your consideration.
So, the winners in any war for talent focus on what it will take to attract and retain great employees.

HiBid Appoints Pat McCusker as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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OCALA, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid, the premier auction technology company that connects buyers, sellers, and auctioneers worldwide via the HiBid.com platform and the Auction Flex 360 auction management solution, announces the appointment of Pat McCusker as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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OCALA, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid, the premier auction technology company that connects buyers, sellers, and auctioneers worldwide via the HiBid.com platform and the Auction Flex 360 auction management solution, announces the appointment of Pat McCusker as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
McCusker joins HiBid with 25 years of experience scaling high-growth software and marketplace businesses, including in the online auction industry.
Early in his career he co-founded AuctionMax, an online auction management platform which was acquired by a Fortune 500 retailer.
McCusker will be opening a new office in Chicago, Illinois, where HiBid will be adding team members across software development, product management, marketing, and finance.

In 2024 Longevity Is in the Spotlight (and Greenfilled Can Help)

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --In early January, a new report found that consumers around the world are not only prioritizing health and wellness in 2024. Science-backed solutions for longevity and preventative health are particularly in focus. This is an area that Greenfilled has been serving within the international health and wellness community for years. Recently, both Greenfilled and its parent company, Fitoplancton Marino, have entered the U.S. marketplace, as well. This means Americans, too, can now benefit from their reputable and effective health and wellness products.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --In early January, a new report found that consumers around the world are not only prioritizing health and wellness in 2024.
This is an area that Greenfilled has been serving within the international health and wellness community for years.
Recently, both Greenfilled and its parent company, Fitoplancton Marino, have entered the U.S. marketplace , as well.
It observed trends within the multi-trillion-dollar global wellness market in 2024, including a distinct focus on healthy aging.

Direct air capture company CarbonCapture Inc. closes $80 million Series A financing

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

CarbonCapture develops, manufactures, and deploys highly scalable solid sorbent DAC systems based on its patented modular open systems architecture.

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CarbonCapture develops, manufactures, and deploys highly scalable solid sorbent DAC systems based on its patented modular open systems architecture.
"We are excited to support the growth of CarbonCapture Inc., an innovative company advancing the scalability and accessibility of carbon removal."
"Aramco Ventures is very pleased to support CarbonCapture's unique, modular direct air capture platform," said Chris Haase, Investment Director of Aramco Ventures.
"Siemens Financial Services is proud to collaborate with CarbonCapture Inc. as they take a leading role commercializing direct air capture in the US," said Steffen Grosse, CEO of Equity Finance, Siemens Financial Services.

Reggie Chambers Appointed to Vail Resorts Board of Directors

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that Reggie Chambers has been appointed to the company's board of directors.

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that Reggie Chambers has been appointed to the company's board of directors.
"We are thrilled to have Reggie join our board," said Kirsten Lynch, chief executive officer of Vail Resorts.
"I am excited to join the Vail Resorts board of directors," said Chambers.
Chambers is Vail Resorts' twelfth board member, joining recently appointed board member Iris Knobloch , as well as Sue Decker, Rob Katz, Kirsten Lynch, Nadia Rawlinson, John Redmond, Michele Romanow, Hilary Schneider, Bruce Sewell, John Sorte, and Peter Vaughn.