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Bird Construction Announces the Retirement of Ms. Bonnie DuPont as Independent Director

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") (TSX: BDT) announced today that Ms. Bonnie DuPont has retired from her position as Independent Director on the Board, effective January 15, 2024.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") (TSX: BDT) announced today that Ms. Bonnie DuPont has retired from her position as Independent Director on the Board, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Following Ms. DuPont’s retirement, the total number of Board members has been reduced from eleven to ten.
  • Ms. DuPont served on the Board since 2011.
  • As an independent Board member and the Chair of Bird’s Human Resources and Governance Committee, Ms. DuPont oversaw a period of significant modernization of the Company’s executive compensation program.

Cado Security Welcomes Former SentinelOne Executive Nicholas Warner to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Cado Security , provider of the first cloud forensics and incident response platform, announced the appointment of Nicholas Warner to its Board of Directors.

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  • Cado Security , provider of the first cloud forensics and incident response platform, announced the appointment of Nicholas Warner to its Board of Directors.
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    “We are excited to have Nick join our Board of Directors,” said James Campbell, CEO and Co-Founder of Cado Security.
  • Before joining Cado Security’s Board of Directors, he held key leadership positions at SentinelOne, including Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently, President of Security.
  • “I’m honored to join Cado Security’s board of directors, and to be part of an award-winning organization that is leading the cybersecurity industry with its innovative solutions,” said Warner.

Rothy's Inc. Announces Leadership Transition Supporting Company's Next Chapter of Growth

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rothy's, Inc. today announced that it has appointed current Board member Jenny Ming as Chief Executive Officer and Dayna Quanbeck as President, as the Company's cofounders Stephen Hawthornthwaite (Chief Executive Officer) and Roth Martin (President) transition from their current roles to Chair of the Board and Chief Creative and Innovation Officer.

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  • Rothy's Cofounders to Remain Closely Involved, Stephen Hawthornthwaite as Chair of the Board and Roth Martin as Chief Creative and Innovation Officer.
  • Ming is a seasoned retail executive who previously served on the 1994 founding team of Old Navy, becoming the retailer's first President from 1999 – 2006.
  • As President, Quanbeck will continue to oversee the deployment of growth capital and manage Rothy's finance, logistics, data analytics, retail, international and technology divisions.
  • Rothy's leadership transition accompanies the Company's significant improvement in gross margin and overall profitability.

WNS Announces Addition of Judy Marlinski to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) (‘the Company’ or ‘WNS’), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Judy Marlinski to the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 1, 2023.

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  • WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) (‘the Company’ or ‘WNS’), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Judy Marlinski to the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 1, 2023.
  • She is currently the Chair of the Board of Independent Directors in both North America and the UK for Newton Investment Management, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
  • Ms. Marlinski holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University.
  • “Judy brings a demonstrated track record of senior leadership in financial services, product management, and international markets to WNS,” said Tim Main, WNS’ Chairman of the Board.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today the results of the 2023 election for four positions on the FHLBNY's Board of Directors ("Board") whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today the results of the 2023 election for four positions on the FHLBNY's Board of Directors ("Board") whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Weyne will continue to serve as an Independent Director and Ms. Maloney will serve as a Public Interest Independent Director.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank.
  • It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks.

NEW BOARD OF MAGRABi RETAIL GROUP - LEADING THE WAY IN MIDDLE EAST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

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Monday, November 27, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.
  • "This achievement as a private company in the Middle East is a remarkable feat and a testament to our ambitions for the future," said Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group.
  • The newly appointed Independent Directors join the existing board Directors: Amin Magrabi, Chair of MAGRABi Retail Group; Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group; and Ahmed Magrabi, CEO of AMICO Group.
  • In addition to leading on gender equity, and in a rare step certainly for the Middle East, the Group has added formidable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expertise to the board.

NEW BOARD OF MAGRABi RETAIL GROUP - LEADING THE WAY IN MIDDLE EAST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

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Monday, November 27, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGRABi Retail Group, the Middle East's leading eyewear retailer, today announces a new, innovative board structure that re-envisions corporate governance practices in the Middle East.
  • "This achievement as a private company in the Middle East is a remarkable feat and a testament to our ambitions for the future," said Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group.
  • The newly appointed Independent Directors join the existing board Directors: Amin Magrabi, Chair of MAGRABi Retail Group; Yasser Taher, CEO of MAGRABi Retail Group; and Ahmed Magrabi, CEO of AMICO Group.
  • In addition to leading on gender equity, and in a rare step certainly for the Middle East, the Group has added formidable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expertise to the board.

HEI Civil Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Directors

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HEI Civil today announced the appointments of Don Foster, Principal of Manor Associates, and MaryAnn Miller, Consultant and former Chief Administrative Officer and Chief HR Officer of Avnet, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With the addition of Foster and Miller, HEI Civil's Board comprises seven directors, four of whom are independent.

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  • With the addition of Foster and Miller, HEI Civil's Board comprises seven directors, four of whom are independent.
  • "We're excited to welcome Don Foster and MaryAnn Miller to the Board," said Leo Denslow, HEI Civil's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Don Foster and MaryAnn Miller as valuable additions to our board," said Sam Judd, chair of the HEI Civil Board.
  • With over 25 years of experience, Eskridge has overseen various construction aspects, including site preparation and underground utilities, since joining HEI Civil in 2010.

China Yuchai Announces Board Committee Changes

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Friday, November 3, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Wong Hong Wai as a member of Audit Committee and Mr. Xie Tao as a member of Compensation Committee.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Wong Hong Wai as a member of Audit Committee and Mr. Xie Tao as a member of Compensation Committee.
  • With Mr. Wong's appointment as an Audit Committee member, the Audi Committee of the Company shall consist of three independent members.
  • Mr. Xie Tao is an Independent Director of the Company and Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited, the Company's main operating subsidiary in China.
  • Mr. Xie is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company.

Independent Directors of Terran Orbital Publish Letter to Shareholders

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Today, the independent directors of the Board of Directors of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”) issued an open letter to the Company’s shareholders.

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  • Today, the independent directors of the Board of Directors of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) (“Terran Orbital” or the “Company”) issued an open letter to the Company’s shareholders.
  • The Board’s letter is in response to an October 11, 2023 letter sent by a shareholder group led by Sophis Investments LLC (the “Sophis Letter”).
  • To Fellow Shareholders of Terran Orbital:
    Terran Orbital’s Board of Directors and management team maintains an ongoing dialogue with shareholders and welcomes input about the Company’s strategy, performance and governance.
  • As the independent directors of Terran Orbital, we are writing to communicate our continued and unqualified support for Marc and the Company’s entire management team.