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HashiCorp Promotes Christine Centa to Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HashiCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP), a leader in multi-cloud infrastructure automation software, today announced that Christine Centa has been promoted from Vice President of Total Rewards to Chief People Officer (CPO).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HashiCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP), a leader in multi-cloud infrastructure automation software, today announced that Christine Centa has been promoted from Vice President of Total Rewards to Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • “Christine is an outstanding leader on the People team who has made significant contributions since joining HashiCorp in 2020,” said Dave McJannet, CEO, HashiCorp.
  • “I’m honored to take on the Chief People Officer role at HashiCorp and continue building our people practices to create an inclusive, equitable, and engaging employee experience for our global workforce,” said Centa.
  • As HashiCorp continues to grow, my work will be focused on ensuring employees are growing alongside HashiCorp.”

Upstream Bio Announces Appointment of Rand Sutherland as CEO and Additions to Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Upstream Bio , a clinical-stage biotech company advancing verekitug (UPB-101) for respiratory disorders, today announced strategic leadership changes including the appointment of Rand Sutherland, MD, as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Upstream Bio , a clinical-stage biotech company advancing verekitug (UPB-101) for respiratory disorders, today announced strategic leadership changes including the appointment of Rand Sutherland, MD, as Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I am thrilled to join Upstream Bio as CEO.
  • By evolving and building our leadership team with these additions, we are further positioning Upstream Bio to become a leader in the immunotherapy landscape.
  • I am pleased to welcome Rand, Mike and Lisa to the Upstream Bio team.”
    Dr. Sutherland joins Upstream Bio with more than 25 years of business and clinical experience, having most recently served as CEO of Seeker Biologics, and before that as President of Translate Bio prior to its acquisition by Sanofi.

Summit Partners Announces Promotions and Additions to Global Investment Team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.

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  • Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.
  • “We are very pleased to recognize the performance of these three colleagues with well-earned promotions,” said Peter Chung , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Partners.
  • Prior to Summit, Hanyin worked on the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at UBS Investment Bank.
  • Prior to Summit, Cody was a partner at Lever & Dial, an investment and advisory firm dedicated to helping growth companies scale with world-class marketing.

CYPHER Learning Welcomes John Kannapell as President to Spearhead Expansion and Market Leadership

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CYPHER Learning, provider of the leading modern learning platform for business and academic settings, today announced John Kannapell as President and COO. John will report to Graham Glass, chief executive officer (CEO) and chief technology officer (CTO) of CYPHER Learning. John brings more than two decades of executive leadership and experience in vertical SaaS solutions and is adept at cultivating and expanding technology-driven partnerships and in scaling technology-driven educational services towards profitable growth. John will oversee CYPHER Learning's day-to-day operations and is charged with helping the company expand and fulfill its mission to unleash human potential by helping teachers, trainers and learning and development (L&D) professionals create and deliver compelling, personalized content at scale.

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  • John will report to Graham Glass, chief executive officer (CEO) and chief technology officer (CTO) of CYPHER Learning.
  • Appointing John as president enables CYPHER Learning to explore strategic avenues, such as market expansion and technological innovation, while ensuring efficient management of its daily operations.
  • "CYPHER Learning continues its strong growth trajectory and mission to help enterprises and educational institutions transform learning and development," said John DeLoche, Invictus co-founder and managing partner and member of CYPHER Learning's Board of Directors.
  • "With Graham at its helm and the leadership of John and the executive team, CYPHER Learning is poised to make a further impact with its world-class modern learning platform that helps academic institutions and enterprises scale their learning and development programs."

WM Partners Announces Investment Team Promotions

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Eli Minski, Principal, joined WM Partners in 2015 and is a member of the investment team and one of the first employees of the firm.

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  • Eli Minski, Principal, joined WM Partners in 2015 and is a member of the investment team and one of the first employees of the firm.
  • Jonathan Tarich, Senior Vice President, joined WM Partners in 2016 shortly after the formation of the firm's first fund.
  • He is a long-time member of the investment team with deep involvement in most of the firm's transactions.
  • He is a member of the investment team and supports the deal team by identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, as well as monitoring existing portfolio companies.

Remarkable College Offers Arrive for Concordia International School Shanghai Class of 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SHANGHAI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Class of 2024 at Concordia International School Shanghai has demonstrated exceptional global achievements in this year's university admission season.

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  • SHANGHAI, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Class of 2024 at Concordia International School Shanghai has demonstrated exceptional global achievements in this year's university admission season.
  • This year, Concordia's college acceptance rates rank among the highest of international schools in Shanghai, showcasing the students' dedication and Concordia's unwavering commitment to excellence.
  • Concordia International School Shanghai supports its high school students with comprehensive counseling services from grades 9-12, focusing on academic, social-emotional, career, as well as global perspective and identity development.
  • Congratulations to the remarkable seniors of Concordia International School Shanghai.

Carlos Merino Appointed CEO of DP World in Peru

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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DP World , a global leader in logistics and trade solutions, announces that it has appointed Carlos Merino as CEO of DP World in Peru.

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  • DP World , a global leader in logistics and trade solutions, announces that it has appointed Carlos Merino as CEO of DP World in Peru.
  • The appointment expands Merino’s current role as CEO of DP World Ecuador, as he will now lead DP World’s operations in both countries.
  • Morten Johansen, Chief Operating Officer of DP World Americas, “Carlos Merino's elevation to CEO for DP World in Peru reflects his strong performance as CEO of DP World Ecuador and extensive experience in supply chain solutions throughout his career in Peru and beyond.
  • Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Ecuador and Peru, said, “I am deeply honored to take on the role of CEO for DP World in Peru.

Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman at Caleres, to Receive Two Ten's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.

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  • Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman of the Board at Caleres, to be honored with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.
  • Bob never forgot the hardships he faced in his youth and was a fierce advocate for the Two Ten mission.
  • This award, presented only once every five years, recognizes an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership and deep compassion—just as Bob did.
  • Sullivan will receive the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at the Two Ten Annual Gala in New York City on June 4, 2024.

Coherix Adds Former President of Bosch China to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Chen Yudong, Edmund "Ed" Allen and Stan Piekos have joined the Coherix board of directors.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Chen Yudong, Edmund "Ed" Allen and Stan Piekos have joined the Coherix board of directors.
  • Yudong served as the president of Bosch China for the past 12 years.
  • He added that China represents a major growth market for Coherix – a market in which Dr. Yudong's expertise will be of invaluable assistance.
  • He later was appointed executive vice president of Bosch China's automotive group and was named president of Bosch China in 2011.

The NEWMAC Announces FloSports as Exclusive Media Partner

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NEWMAC and FloSports, a global independent sports media company and streaming platform, today announced a historic five-year media rights agreement under which FloSports will become the exclusive media partner of the NEWMAC beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. By providing the NEWMAC with a national platform and additional resources, the agreement will enhance the NEWMAC's standing as a preeminent NCAA Division III conference.

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  • WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NEWMAC and FloSports, a global independent sports media company and streaming platform, today announced a historic five-year media rights agreement under which FloSports will become the exclusive media partner of the NEWMAC beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • FloSports investment into the conference will enhance overall production quality and media operations of member schools throughout the term of the contract.
  • FloSports will also leverage the nationally and internationally recognized brands of the NEWMAC member institutions by producing original content and social media programming throughout the conference over the five-year term.
  • For more information on the NEWMAC and its partnership with FloSports, visit t he NEWMAC website.