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Venturity Appoints Deanna Walker to CEO

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venturity , one of Texas' leading finance and accounting services firms, today announced Deanna Walker to the post of CEO effective December 1.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venturity , one of Texas' leading finance and accounting services firms, today announced Deanna Walker to the post of CEO effective December 1.
  • Chris McKee, Venturity's founder and outgoing CEO, will serve as chairman and remain actively involved in the company's future.
  • Walker brings continuity and a wealth of experience as the new CEO and is dedicated to fostering the growth mindset for which Venturity is known.
  • In addition to leading Venturity, Walker will continue serving on the board and executive committee of St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy.

PEPSICO BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION AND SATELLITE WAREHOUSE IN PITTSBURGH, PA

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a brand-new 150,000 square foot distribution and satellite warehouse in the Pittsburgh, PA area, following a ribbon cutting ceremony. With a presence in the area for more than 65 years and having recently celebrated the Pepsi brand's 125th anniversary, PepsiCo Beverages North America is continuing to invest in the greater Pittsburgh metro area by enhancing its business operations and committing to future job opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The Pittsburgh warehouse, officially located in Coraopolis, PA, welcomed all 275 employees from the former McKee's Rocks facility and was built with future growth in mind.
  • "At PepsiCo Beverages North America, we're proud to invest and build for the future, across the North Division.
  • With this new facility, we have upgraded our operation, providing a better experience for our team," said Richard Glover, North Division President, PepsiCo Beverages North America.
  • The new facility is located on International Drive in Coraopolis, PA, just north of Pittsburgh International Airport and off I-376.

Michter's To Release Its Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Michter's Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Michter's Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye.
  • The Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is designed to showcase the beautiful extractives from a toasted only finish barrel that impart remarkable character and contribute to an exceptional experience."
  • According to Master Distiller McKee, the average barrel proof for the toasted rye barrels bottled for this release is 108.9 (54.45% ABV).
  • The suggested retail price of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is $120 for a 750ml bottle in the U.S.

Michter's To Release Its Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Michter's Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Michter's Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye.
  • The Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is designed to showcase the beautiful extractives from a toasted only finish barrel that impart remarkable character and contribute to an exceptional experience."
  • According to Master Distiller McKee, the average barrel proof for the toasted rye barrels bottled for this release is 108.9 (54.45% ABV).
  • The suggested retail price of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is $120 for a 750ml bottle in the U.S.

ExxonMobil's Karen McKee is the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS is pleased to announce Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Product Solutions, as the winner of the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS is pleased to announce Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Product Solutions, as the winner of the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement.
  • McKee will receive the ICIS CEO of the Year Award in a video Q&A interview with ICIS later this year.
  • "ExxonMobil's Karen McKee is a dedicated industry leader advocating for sustainability with a passion for community involvement and developing new talent to shape the future of the chemicals industry," said Jeff Skelton, CEO of ICIS.
  • Previous winners of ICIS CEO awards as voted on by the ICIS Top 40 Power Players include Dow CEO Jim Fitterling (2022), BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller (2021), Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser (2020), former LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel (2019, 2018), former BASF CEO Kurt Bock (2017), INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe (2016), former Dow CEO Andrew Liveris (2015), former LyondellBasell CEO Jim Gallogly (2014) and former PPG CEO Charles Bunch (2013).

ExxonMobil's Karen McKee is the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS is pleased to announce Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Product Solutions, as the winner of the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS is pleased to announce Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Product Solutions, as the winner of the 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement.
  • McKee will receive the ICIS CEO of the Year Award in a video Q&A interview with ICIS later this year.
  • "ExxonMobil's Karen McKee is a dedicated industry leader advocating for sustainability with a passion for community involvement and developing new talent to shape the future of the chemicals industry," said Jeff Skelton, CEO of ICIS.
  • Previous winners of ICIS CEO awards as voted on by the ICIS Top 40 Power Players include Dow CEO Jim Fitterling (2022), BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller (2021), Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser (2020), former LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel (2019, 2018), former BASF CEO Kurt Bock (2017), INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe (2016), former Dow CEO Andrew Liveris (2015), former LyondellBasell CEO Jim Gallogly (2014) and former PPG CEO Charles Bunch (2013).

National Academy of Arbitrators Elects New Officers; William McKee succeeds Homer La Rue as President; Alan Symonette Named President-Elect

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Monday, May 15, 2023

William McKee of Denton, Texas was installed as President of the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA), www.naarb.org , the official North American organization of labor and employment arbitrators, it was announced following a May 5, 2023 Annual membership meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • William McKee of Denton, Texas was installed as President of the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA), www.naarb.org , the official North American organization of labor and employment arbitrators, it was announced following a May 5, 2023 Annual membership meeting in Denver, Colorado.
  • Arbitrator Alan Symonette of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania became President-Elect.
  • He will succeed McKee at the NAA’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Conference scheduled for May 8-11, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA), www.naarb.org , is a professional and honorary organization of more than 600 labor and employment arbitrators from the United States and Canada.

Former Capgemini Executive Sean DuGuay Joins IT Services Provider M9 Solutions as President & CRO

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.
  • Prior to Capgemini, DuGuay served as Vice President of Business Development at global advisory firm ICF, as well as serving as CRO for technology services provider Visionary Integration Professionals.
  • This partnership represents the first President and CRO role for M9, according to company founder James McKee.
  • "Joining M9 as President and CRO is not just a contractual relationship for me, but a personal commitment and welcome challenge.

Lessen Acquires Global Facilities Management Provider Blue Skyre IBE

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Lessen , the premier tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, announced today a strategic acquisition of Blue Skyre IBE, a global facilities management solutions provider.

Key Points: 
  • Lessen , the premier tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, announced today a strategic acquisition of Blue Skyre IBE, a global facilities management solutions provider.
  • Blue Skyre IBE Chief Executive Officer Maureen Ehrenberg and Chief Strategy & Product Officer Colette Temmink will join the Lessen leadership team.
  • “Facilities management has been going through a transformation and Lessen has been at the forefront of this change,” said Temmink.
  • Lessen’s dynamic approach to strategic integrated facilities management is exactly what the industry requires today.”

Vestigo Ventures and Ridge Ventures Invest in Aeqium as Pay Transparency, Stock-Based Compensation Challenges Accelerate

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230309005563/en/
    Aeqium simplifies compensation planning and flags pay equity issues with its automated total compensation management platform.
  • Vestigo Ventures led the seed round with participation from Ridge Ventures.
  • Photo: Peter McKee, co-founder & CEO of Aeqium
    Aeqium is addressing these problems with its automated total compensation management platform.
  • Vestigo Ventures coinvested with Ridge Ventures in the seed round, citing Aeqium’s management team, the market opportunity, and Aeqium’s capabilities as the new standard of compensation management.