Birthday Honours

Strider Technologies Names Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence Veteran, Admiral Sir Tim Fraser, as an Advisor

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

In this role, Sir Tim will help guide Strider towards scalable growth in the U.K. and European markets.

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  • In this role, Sir Tim will help guide Strider towards scalable growth in the U.K. and European markets.
  • "We're honoured to be collaborating with Sir Tim Fraser to advance our mission across Europe," said Greg Levesque, CEO and Co-founder of Strider.
  • "It's a true privilege to join Strider at this critical moment in the U.K. and Europe," said Sir Tim.
  • Admiral Sir Tim Fraser served in the Royal Navy and UK Defence for over 40 years.

Strider Technologies Names Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence Veteran, Admiral Sir Tim Fraser, as an Advisor

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

In this role, Sir Tim will help guide Strider towards scalable growth in the U.K. and European markets.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Sir Tim will help guide Strider towards scalable growth in the U.K. and European markets.
  • "We're honoured to be collaborating with Sir Tim Fraser to advance our mission across Europe," said Greg Levesque, CEO and Co-founder of Strider.
  • "It's a true privilege to join Strider at this critical moment in the U.K. and Europe," said Sir Tim.
  • Admiral Sir Tim Fraser served in the Royal Navy and UK Defence for over 40 years.

Coherent Appoints Dr. Christopher Dorman As Executive VP, Lasers Business

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today announced that Dr. Christopher Dorman has been named Executive Vice President, Lasers Business.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today announced that Dr. Christopher Dorman has been named Executive Vice President, Lasers Business.
  • Dorman’s 21-year tenure with Coherent and his recognized expertise in laser technology make him the perfect choice to lead multiple businesses within our Lasers Segment,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., Chair and CEO.
  • He joined Coherent in 2002 as a product manager and has held various positions as a general manager and vice president.
  • Dr. Dorman graduated from Oxford University with an MA (Oxon) in Physics and holds a Ph.D. in Lasers and Quantum Physics from Imperial College, London.

Adrestia Co-Founder Professor Steve Jackson Named Knight Bachelor for Services to Innovation and Research

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Professor Jackson is a noted scientist-entrepreneur and holds several academic positions in addition to being the Chief Scientific Officer of Adrestia.

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  • Professor Jackson is a noted scientist-entrepreneur and holds several academic positions in addition to being the Chief Scientific Officer of Adrestia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230616268448/en/
    Professor Steve Jackson FRS FMedSci (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is humbling to join a group with such a long history,” said Professor Jackson.
  • Professor Jackson is the University of Cambridge Professor of Biology and Senior Group Leader at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.
  • As a Knight Bachelor, Professor Jackson may use the prefix “Sir” and will formally be presented with this honour in the coming months.

British Bangladeshi philanthropist Nadia Samdani Awarded an MBE In Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nadia Samdani has had the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon her in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours List.

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  • LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nadia Samdani has had the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon her in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours List.
  • The Birthday Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.
  • A passionate supporter of the arts, Samdani is the co-founder of the not-for-profit Samdani Art Foundation in Bangladesh.
  • Nadia Samdani MBE is the Co-Founder and President of the Samdani Art Foundation and Director of the Dhaka Art Summit.

British Bangladeshi philanthropist Nadia Samdani Awarded an MBE In Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nadia Samdani has had the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon her in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours List.

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  • LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nadia Samdani has had the honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon her in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours List.
  • The Birthday Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.
  • A passionate supporter of the arts, Samdani is the co-founder of the not-for-profit Samdani Art Foundation in Bangladesh.
  • Nadia Samdani MBE is the Co-Founder and President of the Samdani Art Foundation and Director of the Dhaka Art Summit.

PLAYSTUDIOS Announces Stephanie Rosol as Company’s First Chief People Performance Officer

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Monday, August 2, 2021

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the performance of its growing global workforce, mobile gaming leader PLAYSTUDIOS has named human resources veteran and executive coach Stephanie Rosol as its first Chief People Performance Officer.

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  • As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the performance of its growing global workforce, mobile gaming leader PLAYSTUDIOS has named human resources veteran and executive coach Stephanie Rosol as its first Chief People Performance Officer.
  • Having witnessed Stephanie Rosols incredible work first-hand, she is without question the most qualified and forward-thinking person to lead our companys coaching, culture-building, diversity, and philanthropic efforts, says PLAYSTUDIOS Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pascal.
  • In her new role as Chief People Performance Officer, Ms. Rosol will partner with founders and other company leaders to advance PLAYSTUDIOS efforts across five key areas: culture, coaching and development, diversity, organizational design, and philanthropy.
  • A respected Las Vegas leader, Ms. Rosol previously served as Vice President of Human Resources for Wynn Resorts, where she worked alongside PLAYSTUDIOS Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pascal.

Harris Williams Advises Qualus Power Services on its Sale to New Mountain Capital

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Qualus Power Services (Qualus), a portfolio company of Mason Wells, on its sale to New Mountain Capital (New Mountain).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Qualus Power Services (Qualus), a portfolio company of Mason Wells, on its sale to New Mountain Capital (New Mountain).
  • Qualus provides electric power engineering and field services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CE Power and Power Grid Engineering.
  • These sectors include energy management; infrastructure services; utility services; testing, inspection, and certification services; environmental services; engineering and construction; power products and technology; and energy technology.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Terracon Names Edward A. Bernard, AIA National Director of Facilities Services

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'ATLANTA, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, has named Edward A. Bernard, AIA, national director of Facilities services.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, has named Edward A. Bernard, AIA, national director of Facilities services.
  • With a strong technical and business background in design, construction technology, diagnostics, architecture, building evaluations, and project management, he will lead Terracon\'s national team of more than 200 facilities professionals.\n"I am honored to have been chosen to lead Terracon\'s Facilities services line as national director.
  • Terracon has built a culture of forward-thinking innovation and technical excellence, with strong values of caring for each other and our clients," Bernard said.
  • "\nBernard succeeds retiring Bill Brickey, who made significant contributions to the growth and development in Facilities services for Terracon over the past seven years.

Dalata Hotel Group PLC: Committee Changes

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nDublin and London | 29 April 2021: Dalata Hotel Group plc ("Dalata" or "the Group"), the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the United Kingdom, today announces changes in board committee composition and non-executive director responsibilities following the retirement of Alf Smiddy.\nBoard Chair, John Hennessy will assume non-executive director responsibility for engagement with the workforce.\nFollowing these changes, the membership of board committees will be as set out below:\nAudit and Risk Committee: Robert Dix (Chair), Elizabeth McMeikan, Margaret Sweeney\nRemuneration Committee: Margaret Sweeney (Chair), John Hennessy, Elizabeth McMeikan\nNomination Committee: John Hennessy (Chair), Elizabeth McMeikan, Margaret Sweeney, Robert Dix\nESG Committee: Elizabeth McMeikan (Chair), Robert Dix, Stephen McNally\n'

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  • b'Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.\nThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.\nDublin and London | 29 April 2021: Dalata Hotel Group plc ("Dalata" or "the Group"), the largest hotel operator in Ireland with a growing presence in the United Kingdom, today announces changes in board committee composition and non-executive director responsibilities following the retirement of Alf Smiddy.\nBoard Chair, John Hennessy will assume non-executive director responsibility for engagement with the workforce.\nFollowing these changes, the membership of board committees will be as set out below:\nAudit and Risk Committee: Robert Dix (Chair), Elizabeth McMeikan, Margaret Sweeney\nRemuneration Committee: Margaret Sweeney (Chair), John Hennessy, Elizabeth McMeikan\nNomination Committee: John Hennessy (Chair), Elizabeth McMeikan, Margaret Sweeney, Robert Dix\nESG Committee: Elizabeth McMeikan (Chair), Robert Dix, Stephen McNally\n'