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Retail Media Innovator Melanie Zimmermann joins Criteo to Lead its Global Retail Media Practice

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO), the commerce media company, today announced the appointment of Melanie Zimmermann to lead its global retail media practice. As General Manager, Global Retail Media, she will be responsible for further building and scaling Criteo's retail media business and developing its sales strategy worldwide to better support evolving client needs and solidify Criteo's leading position in commerce media.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO), the commerce media company, today announced the appointment of Melanie Zimmermann to lead its global retail media practice.
  • As General Manager, Global Retail Media, she will be responsible for further building and scaling Criteo's retail media business and developing its sales strategy worldwide to better support evolving client needs and solidify Criteo's leading position in commerce media.
  • At Criteo, Zimmermann will report to Chief Revenue Officer Brian Gleason and her team will be in charge of driving the global vision and strategy of Criteo's retail media practice and forging alignment across regions.
  • Most recently at Instacart as VP and General Manager of Retail Media, Howard-Sarin brings to Criteo over a dozen years of retail media experience with leadership positions at eBay Ads and Walmart Connect.

U.S. Global Investors Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024 Fiscal Year

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Average assets under management (AUM) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, were $2.1 billion, a decrease of $835 million, or 28%, from the same quarter a year earlier.

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  • Average assets under management (AUM) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, were $2.1 billion, a decrease of $835 million, or 28%, from the same quarter a year earlier.
  • Global Jets ETF ( NYSE: JETS ), which saw net outflows totaling $668 million from January 2023 to September 2023 as mostly foreign investors, fearing a global recession, cut their exposure to ETFs,” says Frank Holmes, the Company’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer.
  • This is almost five times the number of shares that the Company repurchased during the same period a year earlier.
  • “Despite the macro challenges, the global luxury market has demonstrated great resilience in 2023, generating an estimated €1.5 trillion (about $1.6 trillion) in sales.

Katie Vivalo Rouse Joins Diversified Search Group as a Managing Director in the Education Practice

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

"We're delighted that Katie is joining Diversified Search Group given her background advising Boards and Senior Leaders in the Education Sector, during this transformative time," says Aileen K. Alexander , CEO at Diversified Search Group.

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  • "We're delighted that Katie is joining Diversified Search Group given her background advising Boards and Senior Leaders in the Education Sector, during this transformative time," says Aileen K. Alexander , CEO at Diversified Search Group.
  • "Education has the power to transform lives, and effective leadership has the power to transform our systems of education," Vivalo Rouse says.
  • Vivalo Rouse joins Diversified Search Group's Education Practice , Storbeck, from Bellweather, a national nonprofit that transforms education to ensure systemically marginalized young people lead fulfilling lives and build flourishing communities, where she served as a Partner in the Strategic Advising practice area.
  • We look forward to her substantive contributions at Diversified Search Group and the impact she will have on our clients," says Susan VanGilder, DSG's Education Co-Practice Leader and Managing Director.

Advantage Solutions hires Brian McRoskey as Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, today announced the appointment of Brian McRoskey as Chief Growth Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, today announced the appointment of Brian McRoskey as Chief Growth Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
  • McRoskey will report directly to Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Brian McRoskey to our team,” said Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions.
  • “Brian’s strategic insights and operational expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, and driving organizational excellence and long-term profitable growth.

Planet Expects to Nominate Former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, for Election to the Board of Directors at Next Annual General Meeting

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) (“Planet” or the “Company”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced Susan Wojcicki is expected to be nominated by Planet’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for election to the Board at the Company’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).

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  • Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) (“Planet” or the “Company”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced Susan Wojcicki is expected to be nominated by Planet’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for election to the Board at the Company’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).
  • “I am delighted at the opportunity to have Susan join Planet’s Board of Directors.
  • Before Google, Ms. Wojcicki worked at Intel Corporation and served as a management consultant at consulting firms Bain & Company and R.B.
  • in Economics from University of California, Santa Cruz, and an M.B.A. from UCLA.

Bain & Company Named as a "Leader" in Digital Transformation

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader, the highest category ranking a firm can receive, in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Transformation Services, Q4 2023. "Bain & Company targets end-to-end digital transformation engagements, often initiated by board-level strategy engagements or due diligence processes in its private equity (PE) practice," wrote Forrester.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has been recognized as a Leader, the highest category ranking a firm can receive, in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Transformation Services, Q4 2023.
  • "Bain & Company targets end-to-end digital transformation engagements, often initiated by board-level strategy engagements or due diligence processes in its private equity (PE) practice," wrote Forrester.
  • "We're honored to be recognized by Forrester as a Leader in its Digital Transformation Services assessment, placing Bain in its highest ranking category," said Eric Garton, senior partner and head of Global Capabilities at Bain.
  • For us, this recognition reflects the feedback we've been hearing from our clients as we support their digital transformation journeys."

DialogueTrainer to Debut People First Cockpit Platform at CES 2024 to Help Employees Develop and Organizations Thrive

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

UTRECHT, Netherlands, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DialogueTrainer, a leader in online workforce and conversational training, today announced plans to debut its new People First Cockpit at CES 2024. Powered by AI and VR (virtual reality), DialogueTrainer's People First Cockpit is a SaaS-based, scalable online simulation platform that is easily integrated into any digital learning environment and allows companies to develop and sharpen their employees' skills. DialogueTrainer will showcase its technology at CES Unveiled Las Vegas on Sunday evening, January 7, 2024, and as part of the NL Tech Pavilion in Eureka Park at the Venetian Expo, Booth 62100, from January 9 - 12, 2024. View a short video about DialogueTrainer here.

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  • UTRECHT, Netherlands, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DialogueTrainer , a leader in online workforce and conversational training, today announced plans to debut its new People First Cockpit at CES 2024 .
  • DialogueTrainer's AI-powered People First Cockpit offers leaders an overview of employees' soft skill development connected to KPIs all in a single platform.
  • "People First Cockpit offers leaders an overview of soft skill development connected to KPIs all in a single platform.
  • Media are invited to contact [email protected] to set up a meeting at CES between January 7-12, 2024, in Las Vegas or learn more at DialogueTrainer .

Alight Names Siobhan Nolan Mangini to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider, today announced that it has named Siobhan Nolan Mangini to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider, today announced that it has named Siobhan Nolan Mangini to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Nolan Mangini brings over two decades of healthcare experience to Alight, most recently serving as President and CFO of NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in therapies for immuno-oncology, cardiometabolic diseases and ophthalmology.
  • "With her extensive advisory, technology, and financial background spanning numerous enterprises, Siobhan will bring significant depth to Alight's Board of Directors as the company nears the end of its successful transformation phase.
  • We look forward to Siobhan’s many contributions as Alight continues to diversify its Board."

micromobility.com Appoints Velco Farina as New Board Member

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Friday, December 1, 2023

micromobility.com Inc. (Nasdaq: MCOM), a leading innovator in the field of sustainable urban transportation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Velco Farina as its newest independent board member of the audit committee of the board of directors of the company.

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  • micromobility.com Inc. (Nasdaq: MCOM), a leading innovator in the field of sustainable urban transportation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Velco Farina as its newest independent board member of the audit committee of the board of directors of the company.
  • With a distinguished career spanning multiple continents and industries, Mr. Farina brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the micromobility.com team.
  • Originally trained as an Industrial Engineer, Velco Farina holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi and UCLA Anderson.
  • His expertise is not limited to executive roles; he also serves on the Board of Torch Systems and the Strategic Board of DIP Capital.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Appoints Dan Reilly as Vice President – Supply Chain

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe” or “the Company”), a leading provider of infrastructure services and products, today announced the appointment of Dan Reilly to the newly created role of Vice President – Supply Chain.

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  • RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe” or “the Company”), a leading provider of infrastructure services and products, today announced the appointment of Dan Reilly to the newly created role of Vice President – Supply Chain.
  • Mr. Reilly brings 12 years of supply chain and operations experience to RoadSafe and joins from Bain & Company, where he served as a Manager in the Supply Chain Practice.
  • “As RoadSafe continues its expansion, we are thrilled to welcome Dan to our team,” said Kevin O’Meara, Chief Executive Officer of RoadSafe.
  • Mr. Reilly received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Buffalo and a master’s degree in supply chain management from Pennsylvania State University.