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Current and Former Public Company Directors Send Letter to Disney Board In Support of Nelson Peltz and Trian

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.
  • The letter details Trian and Nelson Peltz’s demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and constructively with board members and management teams to drive long-term shareholder value, and its signatories include former directors at H.J.
  • The companies for which we served as board members alongside Nelson were improved because of his presence on the board.
  • Others of us asked Nelson to join our boards, and still others of us joined a board after Nelson was already on the board.

Raymond James Financial Names Paul Shoukry President and CEO Successor, Announces Additional Key Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors announced today that as part of its multi-year succession planning process, effective immediately, CFO Paul Shoukry is appointed president of Raymond James Financial.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors announced today that as part of its multi-year succession planning process, effective immediately, CFO Paul Shoukry is appointed president of Raymond James Financial.
  • “Paul has been an exceptional leader and major contributor to Raymond James’ steady growth and financial stability.
  • As part of this change, Raymond James Financial Private Client Group President Scott Curtis will become COO of Raymond James Financial, current Raymond James & Associates CEO Tash Elwyn will become president of the Private Client Group, and Global Equities & Investment Banking President Jim Bunn will become president of the Capital Markets segment.
  • Shoukry started with Raymond James 14 years ago working for Tom James and Paul Reilly in the Assistant to the Chair program.

The Players’ Lounge Announces Partnership with the University of Georgia

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their partnership with the University of Georgia.

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  • The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their partnership with the University of Georgia.
  • Through the agreement, The Players’ Lounge will work with current and former University of Georgia student-athletes to create unique and exciting branding and NIL opportunities.
  • “Not only is The University of Georgia home for us but it represents one of the most prominent brands in all of college athletics.
  • Through our partnership with the University, we aim to create value for student-athletes, the university, and the fans at the heart of Dawg Nation,” shares Keith Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of The Players’ Lounge.

Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates Passion of Sports Fans With Game Day Rituals Campaign and Contest Ahead of NCAA March Madness Tournament

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy® is celebrating its eighth year as the Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA® and the 2024 March Madness® tournament with the launch of its "Score Big with Marriott Bonvoy Game Day Rituals" campaign and contest. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences, has a brand for every type of fan.

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  • Highlighting the passionate enthusiasm of sports fans, Marriott Bonvoy's "Game Day Rituals" campaign features a variety of NCAA athletes2, coaches, and fans as they prepare for games at various Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • "Our Game Day Rituals campaign encapsulates the exceptional travel experiences that Marriott Bonvoy provides for travelers, from sports fans to players and coaches alike," said Mandy Gill, Vice President, Continent Marketing, Marriott International.
  • Ahead of the March Madness tournament, Marriott Bonvoy hotels are gearing up to host fans and players alike for their game day getaways.
  • 1The Marriott Game Day Rituals Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 U.S. sports fans with a game day ritual.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ President and CEO DeAnn Golden Ranks in Swanepoel’s Power 200

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA) is pleased to announce that President and CEO, DeAnn Golden, recently ranked in the top 200 and 39th among Women Executives.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA) is pleased to announce that President and CEO, DeAnn Golden, recently ranked in the top 200 and 39th among Women Executives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202880418/en/
    DeAnn Golden, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (Photo: Business Wire)
    Golden leads Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 1500 sales associates across 28 Georgia locations.
  • With 29 years of experience, DeAnn excels in leadership, training, coaching, and marketing, driving innovation and success in the industry.
  • A graduate of Tulane University, she holds an MBA from University of Georgia in Real Estate, Strategic Management and Marketing.

Season 2 of "Car Wash Convos™" Features Texas Men's Basketball Forward Brock Cunningham

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another ride-along interview featuring Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball forward, Brock Cunningham.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another ride-along interview featuring Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball forward, Brock Cunningham.
  • Brock's episode was filmed with his host, Texas alum, Ray Villareal, during a car wash at ZIPS in Austin and was released today on YouTube and Instagram.
  • "I love sharing more of my personality with Longhorn Nation and I'm proud to represent my team and my school in this unique approach to NIL," said Brock Cunningham, Texas Longhorns forward.
  • He is currently in his sixth season on the Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team and has played in 113 career games.

Access Announces Stuart Brown as Its New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Access , the world’s largest privately-held integrated information management services provider, today announced that Stuart Brown, who has served as Chief Financial Officer across diverse industries, has joined Access as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Access , the world’s largest privately-held integrated information management services provider, today announced that Stuart Brown, who has served as Chief Financial Officer across diverse industries, has joined Access as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Stuart succeeds Tony Skarupa, who is now the company’s CEO.
  • As CFO of companies from the S&P 500 to start-ups, Stuart has led dozens of acquisitions, navigated turnarounds, and provided strategic guidance of both public and private companies.
  • Stuart earned a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Georgia where he serves on the Terry College Alumni Board.

University of Georgia Collective Classic City and other Top Schools' Collectives Choose Basepath as NIL Operations Software

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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New collectives include top tier football programs such as Classic City Collective supporting University of Georgia (UGA) athletes.

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  • New collectives include top tier football programs such as Classic City Collective supporting University of Georgia (UGA) athletes.
  • “Basepath’s NIL athlete operations software is a game changer that helps our student-athletes excel both on and off the field,” said Chief Operating Officer of Rising Spear, Will Cowen.
  • “We are excited that Basepath increases the efficiency of our operations through their software,” said Grove Collective Executive Director Walker Jones.
  • By automating these essential functions, Basepath’s software effectively liberates valuable time for student-athletes, enabling them to concentrate on their academic and athletic pursuits.

H2O.ai Launches GenAI World in Atlanta to Bring Education and Awareness of Responsible AI and Guardrails for Safety, Fairness and Privacy for Generative AI in Banking

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI Training Days to major cities around the world to further democratize GenAI.

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  • H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI Training Days to major cities around the world to further democratize GenAI.
  • Join David Palmer , Neil Desai , and Loren Bushkar as they explore the ethical, practical, and regulatory aspects of AI throughout the finance sector and more.
  • Join H2O.ai Makers to learn about Responsible AI and Guardrails for Safety, Fairness, and Privacy in Generative AI for banking.
  • Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is at the forefront of the AI movement to democratize Generative AI.

Chartwell Law Announces the Promotion of Eleven New Partners

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law is pleased to announce the elevation of eleven attorneys to partner.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law is pleased to announce the elevation of eleven attorneys to partner.
  • The new partners practice in ten of the firm's offices and represent a variety of practice areas.
  • "Congratulations to our new partners," said Tom Strohmetz, a Founding Partner and Chartwell's Chief Communications Officer.
  • "Their dedication to both our clients and our firm reflects Chartwell priorities—valuing both our people and the outstanding legal services they provide."