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Noble Welcomes Angela Johnson as Managing Principal and Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the appointment of Angela Johnson as Managing Principal and Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the appointment of Angela Johnson as Managing Principal and Head of Global Client Solutions and Strategic Partnerships.
  • We are thrilled to welcome her to the Noble team," said Mit Shah, Noble's CEO.
  • Mrs. Johnson joins Noble from Fifth Wall, where she was a Partner and Head of Capital Formation, leading global capital raising and investor relations.
  • "I am honored to join the Noble team, an organization renowned for its integrity, investment performance, innovation, and leadership," said Angela Johnson.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Leadership Changes to Support Long-Term Growth

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Today's leadership changes are effective immediately and a new President of EMEA and Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") for Popeyes will be named at a later date.

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  • Today's leadership changes are effective immediately and a new President of EMEA and Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO") for Popeyes will be named at a later date.
  • Under his leadership, Popeyes has achieved record levels of sales, restaurant growth, and profitability, recently solidifying the brand as the #2 chicken player in the US.
  • "I want to thank David and Matt for their years of service in building our Company and growing our restaurant brands.
  • As a result of David and Matt's leadership over the years, we are very well set up for our next period of growth," concluded Mr. Kobza.

Kate Harris named to Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers list

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Consultants President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair Kate Harris was named to the Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2024 by the Women We Admire organization. Harris was ranked tenth by the group. Women We Admire said in a statement, "In Fortune 500 companies, only about 10 percent of CEOs are women, even though research shows women leaders improve collaboration and inspire employees to be more dedicated to a company's mission. This year's list of award recipients demonstrates the focus, drive, and commitment of today's women CEOs."

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  • Stanley Consultants President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair Kate Harris was named to the Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2024 by the Women We Admire organization.
  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Consultants President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair Kate Harris was named to the Top 50 Women Chief Executive Officers of 2024 by the Women We Admire organization.
  • Women We Admire said in a statement, "In Fortune 500 companies, only about 10 percent of CEOs are women, even though research shows women leaders improve collaboration and inspire employees to be more dedicated to a company's mission.
  • This year's list of award recipients demonstrates the focus, drive, and commitment of today's women CEOs."

Interise Welcomes Two New Board Members In 20th Year

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Over the last two decades, Interise has supported over 10,000 small businesses in 80 communities on building resiliency and growth.

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  • Over the last two decades, Interise has supported over 10,000 small businesses in 80 communities on building resiliency and growth.
  • Interise companies are growing at an average of 38%, and they are responsible for creating close to 250,000 jobs.
  • I am excited to join my fellow board members in creating more equitable and inclusive economic opportunities, and as Interise celebrates its 20th year, I'm proud to continue its legacy in pursuing an economy that works for all."
  • The Interise Board Chair is Tyrone Foster, owner and CEO of Portland-based Precision Landscape Services, Inc.

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures Proudly Announces Its 2024 Cohort of 12 Innovative Startups

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures is excited to unveil its 2024 cohort, comprising 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures is excited to unveil its 2024 cohort, comprising 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.
  • 12 pathbreaking startups founded by Harvard alumni.
  • Sugarwork: Alumni Vanessa Liu, Harvard Radcliffe College and Harvard Law School, and Judith Williams, Harvard Radcliffe College, co-founded this knowledge-sharing platform using generative AI.
  • For more details on the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator and the 2024 cohort, go to: https://www.harvardae.org/2024-cohort

A Practical Guide For Generating Leadership Capital

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital, by Archie L. Jones, Jr., is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.

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  • "The Treasure You Seek" by Archie L. Jones, Jr. is released with Forbes Books
    NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital , by Archie L. Jones, Jr., is now available.
  • The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.
  • His book is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to maximize and leverage their leadership capital.
  • Jones's book explores leadership capital and the "5 Cs" individuals need to achieve their full potential.

Isabel Schnabel: R(ising) star?

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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This box investigates how households have responded to the 2021-23 inflationary episode using evidence from the ECB’s Consumer Expectations Survey.

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  • This box investigates how households have responded to the 2021-23 inflationary episode using evidence from the ECB’s Consumer Expectations Survey.
  • The findings suggest that households have primarily adjusted their consumption spending to cope with higher inflation.

EQS-News: Harvard Business School Launches Tony Elumelu Foundation Case Study

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) ( https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org ), and its unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in Africa.

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  • At a time of renewed geopolitical interest in Africa, and an increasing questioning of traditional development finance models, Harvard Business School today released a case study examining the role and impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) ( https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org ), and its unique approach to catalysing entrepreneurship in Africa.
  • The case study recognises challenges the Foundation faces, and its responses, as it developed its mission, since founding in 2010.
  • Tony Elumelu, who spoke at Harvard said, “TEF is creating economic hope and opportunity for African entrepreneurs.
  • Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

HR by Numbers - Emtrain Analytics Simplifies Improving Workplace Culture

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Beyond traditional HR reporting, Emtrain Analytics measures social dynamics as they are happening.

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  • Beyond traditional HR reporting, Emtrain Analytics measures social dynamics as they are happening.
  • “Emtrain analytics helps us identify workforce behavior risks early on and take proactive steps to address before they have a negative impact on the workplace,” said Christina Hall, CHRO at Instacart.
  • Emtrain data is now available to benchmark workplace culture and create workforce risk “heat maps.” Emtrain Analytics includes C-level and Board reporting that summarizes workforce social dynamics in the workplace.
  • Emtrain Analytics makes workplace training more effective by accurately measuring workplace social dynamics based on a set of behavioral skills and competencies.

Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .
  • Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations.
  • Dr. Spears, Founder and Chairman of Cenergistic, launched the Institute in April 2022 with the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU.
  • The gift creating the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership was a signature moment for SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, the University’s $1.5 billion campaign for impact.