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Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints David Marberger to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

(NYSE: LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed David Marberger as a member of the board and to serve on the board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately.

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  • (NYSE: LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed David Marberger as a member of the board and to serve on the board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately.
  • With more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience, Marberger currently serves as the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG).
  • “With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, David brings a wealth of experience working with prominent global brands, making him an ideal addition to the LS&Co.
  • “I am honored to join the board at Levi Strauss & Co., a company I’ve long admired for its rich history and longevity as a globally recognized iconic brand,” said Marberger.

VICTORINOX NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MARKETS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MONROE, Conn., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Victorinox, maker of the original Swiss Army Knife™, has named Kimberly Dennison Director of Sales, Corporate Markets in North America.

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  • MONROE, Conn., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Victorinox, maker of the original Swiss Army Knife™, has named Kimberly Dennison Director of Sales, Corporate Markets in North America.
  • Kimberly will report to Ulrich Wohn, President of Victorinox North America.
  • "We are thrilled to have Kimberly leading our Corporate Markets division" said Ulrich Wohn, President of Victorinox North America.
  • "I look forward to working with our strategic industry partners to help position the iconic design and unwavering quality of Victorinox as the ultimate in corporate gifting.

Quaker Houghton Appoints Anna Ransley as Chief Digital Information Officer

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced that Ms. Anna Ransley has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer effective July 31, 2023.

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  • CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced that Ms. Anna Ransley has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer effective July 31, 2023.
  • Ms. Ransley is responsible for leading the information technology organization and transforming the Company's global digital strategy.
  • Ms. Ransley joins Quaker Houghton from Godiva Chocolatier where she has served as Global Chief Information Officer since 2021, leading all aspects of the company's digital and technology strategy.
  • From 2017 to 2021, she served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Digital and Technology at Heineken USA.

CRACKER BARREL NAMES JULIE FELSS MASINO AS THE COMPANY'S NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LEBANON, Tenn., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) is pleased to announce that Julie Felss Masino will succeed Sandra B. Cochran as the Company's next President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LEBANON, Tenn., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) is pleased to announce that Julie Felss Masino will succeed Sandra B. Cochran as the Company's next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Cochran, added, "Julie brings a wealth of experience and an innovative spirit to Cracker Barrel and Maple Street.
  • On November 1, 2023, Ms. Masino will become the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and will be appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
  • This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning Cracker Barrel's expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs or strategies regarding its chief executive officer transition plan.

PIM Brands, Inc. Expands Leadership Team with New Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

PIM Brands, a leading global snacks and confections maker, has announced new additions to its Executive Leadership Team, appointing Philip Davis as PIM’s new Chief Supply Chain Officer and Matthew Prail as PIM’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • PIM Brands, a leading global snacks and confections maker, has announced new additions to its Executive Leadership Team, appointing Philip Davis as PIM’s new Chief Supply Chain Officer and Matthew Prail as PIM’s Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • In his role as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Philip Davis will be based at the company’s Park Ridge Corporate Headquarters and will have overall responsibility for all supply chain functions.
  • "I look forward to working with PIM Brands’ talented team and leveraging my experiences to enhance our supply chain capabilities."
  • "I am committed to fostering a high-performance culture and delivering strong Human Resources support to drive PIM Brands' success."

Stanton Chase, D.C. Hosts Webinar on Preventing New Hires from Getting Recruited Out

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Monday, May 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations often make significant investments of time and money to hire senior leaders for executive roles. But many employers are seeing these new hires quickly recruited out by the competition, and they're back to square one.

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  • But many employers are seeing these new hires quickly recruited out by the competition, and they're back to square one.
  • The Stanton Chase Washington, D.C. office will host a webinar examining causes and solutions on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.
  • The webinar will feature:
    A panel of experienced human resources and talent experts with insight on why high level talent are at risk for departure.
  • Bill Stratton , Managing Director at Stanton Chase with more than 20 years of executive search and leadership development experience.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Welcomes Nirmal Kumar (Trip) Tripathy to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRGI) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Nirmal Kumar (Trip) Tripathy as its newest member, effective January 16, 2023.

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  • Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRGI) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Nirmal Kumar (Trip) Tripathy as its newest member, effective January 16, 2023.
  • The Company also announced that Mr. Tripathy will immediately join the Company’s Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
  • Previously, Mr. Tripathy served as Chief Financial Officer of The Limited and as Corporate Chief Financial Officer of The TJX Companies.
  • Mr. Tripathy is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University.

Ideal Image Announces Sharon M. Leite as CEO

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Ms. Leite will succeed David Prokupek, the Company’s current CEO who will continue with the Company as an advisor.

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  • Ms. Leite will succeed David Prokupek, the Company’s current CEO who will continue with the Company as an advisor.
  • In her new role as CEO of Ideal Image, Ms. Leite will drive brand strategy, accelerate the development of talent, create a best-in-class organizational culture, manage the Company’s resources and operations and partner with the Company’s board of directors.
  • There is tremendous opportunity to reimagine the brand in the dynamic aesthetics, beauty and wellness categories,” said Sharon Leite.
  • Sharon shares our vision of making Ideal Image the brand of choice for aesthetic services,” said Marc Magliacano, Ideal Image Chairman and a Managing Partner in L Catterton's Flagship Fund.

ThunderCore and FICO Partner for Web3 Mass Adoption

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

TAIPEI, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular layer-1 blockchain ThunderCore and multinational conglomerate FICO Corporation are entering into a strategic partnership to promote the mass adoption of Web3 through the onboarding of Web2 firms.

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  • TAIPEI, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular layer-1 blockchain ThunderCore and multinational conglomerate FICO Corporation are entering into a strategic partnership to promote the mass adoption of Web3 through the onboarding of Web2 firms.
  • ThunderCore is a global leader in blockchain user retention, which makes it an optimal partner for companies with a dedicated customer base.
  • Below is a small sampling of the Web3 projects ThunderCore and E-Verse have focused on for the initial phase of their collaboration.
  • ThunderCore and FICO will be using Web3 technology to help improve the existing services of clients.

Former Head of Global Talent for Godiva Chocolatier joins Stanton Chase as Technology, Aerospace and Consumer Expert

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Jeff Perkins, Managing Director of Washington D.C. and global practice lead for the firm's Social Impact sector, said "We are thrilled to have Tracy join our team.

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  • Jeff Perkins, Managing Director of Washington D.C. and global practice lead for the firm's Social Impact sector, said "We are thrilled to have Tracy join our team.
  • Her prior executive search experience, as well as her expertise in consulting, will make her a valuable addition."
  • Prior to Stanton Chase, Tracy was Vice President and Head of Global Talent for Godiva Chocolatier.
  • Before, she served as the Head of Enterprise Talent Acquisition at Lockheed Martin, and the Talent Acquisition Strategy and Innovation Lead for the US and India at Deloitte Consulting.