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Susan Chodakewitz Appointed Cadmus Chief Growth Strategy Officer

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Cadmus, a leading provider of technical and strategic expertise to governments, energy utilities, and private sector companies worldwide, announced it has appointed Susan Chodakewitz to the role of Chief Growth Strategy Officer.

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  • Cadmus, a leading provider of technical and strategic expertise to governments, energy utilities, and private sector companies worldwide, announced it has appointed Susan Chodakewitz to the role of Chief Growth Strategy Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629800284/en/
    Susan Chodakewitz, Cadmus Chief Growth Strategy Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    A highly accomplished executive with a broad and diverse portfolio of accomplishments, Chodakewitz has worked with the U.S. federal government, commercial industry, international NGOs, and nonprofit organizations.
  • She previously served as president and CEO of Nathan Associates and has been Cadmus’ executive vice president of public sector strategy since Cadmus acquired the firm in February 2023.
  • In addition, she has held significant and highly successful growth strategy roles at both Tetra Tech and SAIC.

Mara Motherway Joins Epirus as Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epirus, a high-growth technology company developing power management solutions and directed energy systems, announced today the appointment of Mara Motherway to the company's executive leadership team as Chief Growth Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epirus, a high-growth technology company developing power management solutions and directed energy systems, announced today the appointment of Mara Motherway to the company's executive leadership team as Chief Growth Officer.
  • Reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ken Bedingfield, Mara will lead all aspects of growth for the company's portfolio, including business development, corporate campaigns, marketing, communications, and government relations.
  • "Mara's unique blend of industry and military experience and decades-long track record of strategic foresight and driving results is the perfect addition to Epirus as we embark on our next phase of growth," said Ken Bedingfield, Epirus CEO.
  • Mara joins Epirus from Peraton, where she served as Senior Vice President of Government and Customer Relations.

Dr. Cindy Vestergaard is RKVST’s new vice president special projects and external relations

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

RKVST ™ is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Vestergaard as vice president special projects and external relations.

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  • RKVST ™ is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Vestergaard as vice president special projects and external relations.
  • In her new role, Cindy will work closely with customers and partners in building blockchain-powered data integrity, transparency and trust into existing supply chains utilizing the RKVST platform.
  • Cindy is a great addition to RKVST’s innovative, growing team, and I look forward to working with her during this next stage of the company’s growth.”
    Dr. Cindy Vestergaard, vice president special projects and external relations, RKVST, said:
    “I’m excited to join the RKVST team and empower organizations to achieve real value from their digital archives.
  • Cindy has a BA in International Relations from the University of British Columbia, MA in International Relations and European Studies from Central European University (Budapest, Hungary) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen.

Tuya Case Studies Commended by Global Cybersecurity Leaders in White Paper

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tuya Smart("Tuya" or"the Company") (NYSE: TUYA),a leading IoT development platform service provider, today was named as an exemplar of cybersecurity best-practice in the 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tuya Smart("Tuya" or"the Company") (NYSE: TUYA),a leading IoT development platform service provider, today was named as an exemplar of cybersecurity best-practice in the 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper.
  • The 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper was jointly prepared by the Research Center for Cyberspace International Governance ("RCGCG") and the global standard for IoT security, ioXt Alliance.
  • It is the first prominent white paper to focus on global IoT cybersecurity and include case studies and best practices from global IoT leaders and 12 suggested initiatives to strengthen global IoT security.
  • The White Paper research group commended Tuya Smart for building an in-house security team and for partnering with top international third-party institutions.

WILSON SONSINI POWERS UP ITS ENERGY PRACTICE WITH THE ADDITION OF ELISE ZOLI IN BOSTON

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Elise Zoli has joined the firm's energy and climate solutions (ECS) practice as a partner in the Boston office, where she will focus her practice on global strategic alliances and market-opening transactions in the clean energy, water, agriculture, and de-carbonization sectors.

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  • Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Zoli was a partner at Jones Day, where she was the global head of the Future of Energy, Renewables+, and Sustainability working group.
  • Resident in Boston, and recognized in the U.S. and in Europe for her energy and climate-focused practice, Zoli has substantial experience representing clients engaged in advanced clean energy technologies, including renewable energy, hydrogen and alternative fuels, energy storage, electric vehicles, micro-and smart-grid, water, and regenerative agriculture.
  • "I jumped at the chance to be part of the firm's impressive energy and climate solutions practice .
  • Before joining Jones Day in 2018, Zoli practiced law at Goodwin Procter in its Boston office, having joined that firm in 1998.

US Coalition on Sustainability Partners with Thoughtworks to Advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
    USCS developed SustainChain to connect innovators, impact investors, businesses, NGOs and alliances with a shared mission of rebuilding sustainable supply chains.
  • "Thoughtworks shares USCS' deep commitment to delivering against the United Nations SDGs to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all," said Elise Zelechowski, global head of diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability and social change at Thoughtworks.
  • The US Coalition on Sustainability is a nonprofit organization established in collaboration with the United Nations and the Blue Chip Foundation to unify and accelerate progress toward achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
  • Its technology solution, SustainChain, is the world's largest sustainability action platform that helps humanity collectively achieve the SDGs.

Ethan Allen CEO Receives Ascend A-List Award Honoring Outstanding Pan-Asian Leaders

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

DANBURY, Conn., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a virtual gala, held on May 28 by Ascend, North Americas largest Pan-Asian organization for business professionals, Ethan Allen President, Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari received a 2020 Ascend A-List Award.

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  • DANBURY, Conn., June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a virtual gala, held on May 28 by Ascend, North Americas largest Pan-Asian organization for business professionals, Ethan Allen President, Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari received a 2020 Ascend A-List Award.
  • Its a privilege to be in the company of leaders who are transforming business and government in the United States and beyond, said Kathwari.
  • Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.(NYSE: ETH) is a leading interior design company and manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings.
  • Ethan Allen owns and operates nine manufacturing facilities including six manufacturing plants inthe United States, two manufacturing plants inMexicoand one manufacturing plant inHonduras.

Ethan Allen Provides Details on its Action Plan in Response to COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Danbury, CT, April 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (Ethan Allen or the Company) (NYSE: ETH) today announced its action plan in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.

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  • Danbury, CT, April 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (Ethan Allen or the Company) (NYSE: ETH) today announced its action plan in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
  • Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allens Chairman, President and CEO commented, As you know, we are going through unprecedented times.
  • Ethan Allen has taken the following actions with its workforce:
    The furlough of approximately 70% of its global workforce.
  • Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETH) is a leading interior design company and manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings.

Farooq Kathwari Honored With Service to the Industry Award

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Danbury, CT, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of his contributions to the furniture industry over several decades of leadership, Ethan Allen President, Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari recently received the inaugural Service to the Industry Award at the Furniture Today Leadership Conference in Naples, Florida.

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  • Danbury, CT, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of his contributions to the furniture industry over several decades of leadership, Ethan Allen President, Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari recently received the inaugural Service to the Industry Award at the Furniture Today Leadership Conference in Naples, Florida.
  • "Im delighted to receive this award, and Im proud of the Leadership Principles we live by at Ethan Allen," said Kathwari.
  • Ive seen many changes in this industry during my tenure, and Im fortunate to serve in a business environment that provides many challenges as well as great opportunities.
  • The award comes on the heels of a memoir recently published by Mr. Kathwari, entitled Trailblazer: from the Mountains of Kashmir to the Summit of Global Business and Beyond.

Furniture Today Celebrates Record Attendance at 2019 Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Furniture Today, a BridgeTower Media property that delivers the industry's top news, events and information, today announced record attendance at its 23rd annual Leadership Conference .

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Furniture Today, a BridgeTower Media property that delivers the industry's top news, events and information, today announced record attendance at its 23rd annual Leadership Conference .
  • "Every year we take our flagship Leadership Conference to the next level and having topped 500 attendees is an exciting milestone," said Bill McLoughlin, Editor-in-Chief of Furniture Today.
  • During the conference, Furniture Today also recognized Farooq Kathwari, Chairman and CEO of Ethan Allen with the 2019 Service to the Industry Award and Kloss Furniture with the Furniture Industry Leadership Award.
  • With almost 185,000 unique visitors a month, a podcast and dozens of annual events, Furniture Today is the premier resource for the furniture industry.