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AV and EV Leader in Professional Turfgrass Mowing Technology, FireFly Automatix, Appoints Paul Richardson to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Amid the continuing rollout of the fully autonomous AMP-L100 electric professional mower, FireFly Automatix , Inc. today announced the appointment of former WPP Group CFO, Paul Richardson, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Amid the continuing rollout of the fully autonomous AMP-L100 electric professional mower, FireFly Automatix , Inc. today announced the appointment of former WPP Group CFO, Paul Richardson, to its Board of Directors.
  • “Paul Richardson brings an extraordinarily deep skill set and acumen to FireFly from his decades of service in the operational strategy and finances of WPP,” said Andrew Limpert, CEO of FireFly Automatix.
  • Richardson trained as a Chartered Accountant in London with KPMG and is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
  • Mike Pettingill, FireFly’s CFO, shared, “Paul Richardson brings a unique blend of detailed operational expertise, ‘Big Vision’ and humility to FireFly.

50/50 Women on Boards Commends Its Global Sponsors for Their Commitment to Diversity on Boards

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Monday, December 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, recognized its Premier Global Sponsor, EY; Global Sponsors Mastercard, Wells Fargo, Equilar, McKesson and Jamison; as well as Official Airline United Airlines for their leadership and commitment to the critical importance of tapping into diverse perspectives to create inclusive corporate boardrooms at The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held on Nov. 14, 2023.

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  • More than 4,000 women heard from expert panels of women Board of Directors on how they forged a Path to the Boardroom.
  • "Women on boards can positively impact profitability and productivity of organizations by bringing their diverse skills and experiences to organizational governance," said Kris Pederson, Americas Leader of the EY Center for Board Matters.
  • "The EY organization's support of 50/50 Women on Boards is one way we support board diversity to achieve more inclusive governance that can drive long-term value and strengthen business strategy."
  • "We are grateful for these enlightened and engaged organizations with leaders who are helping to raise awareness and drive action for the business imperative of diverse and gender-balanced boards.

The&Partnership Names Alex Dobson as Creative Strategy Lead, US

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Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The&Partnership announced today it has named Alex Dobson as creative strategy lead, US.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The&Partnership announced today it has named Alex Dobson as creative strategy lead, US.
  • Most recently, Dobson oversaw strategy on global Halloween TV campaigns for Twix and M&Ms, and also served as a judge at the 2023/24 Effies.
  • In his new role, Dobson will lead the US Creative Strategy Team, working with the firm's media agency, mSix&Partners, to bring more data informed content strategies to clients.
  • In 12+ years in the industry Dobson has worked in innovation, creative agencies, market research and client-side.

Conrad Persons Named President of Grey London

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey London has appointed Conrad Persons as its new President. Conrad will report to Grey Global CEO, Laura Maness.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey London has appointed Conrad Persons as its new President.
  • Conrad will report to Grey Global CEO, Laura Maness.
  • On his appointment, Conrad said: "I am honored and excited to join the dynamic team at Grey London.
  • Most recently, Conrad served as Global Strategist at WPP and considers London home after 15 years.

Conrad Persons Named President of Grey London

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey London has appointed Conrad Persons as its new President. Conrad will report to Grey Global CEO, Laura Maness.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey London has appointed Conrad Persons as its new President.
  • Conrad will report to Grey Global CEO, Laura Maness.
  • On his appointment, Conrad said: "I am honored and excited to join the dynamic team at Grey London.
  • Most recently, Conrad served as Global Strategist at WPP and considers London home after 15 years.

Havas Creative Adds New Leadership to Its Global New Business and Growth Team

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Callum Cheatle has been appointed Global Managing Partner, Growth, Havas Creative.

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  • Callum Cheatle has been appointed Global Managing Partner, Growth, Havas Creative.
  • They will both report to Tracey Barber, Global Chief Transformation and Growth Officer, Havas Creative and support Havas' global brand portfolio across 70 villages and 100 countries.
  • She joins Havas Creative from MRM, where she was the Global Chief Growth Officer, overseeing all growth and new business activity with a focus on collaboration across global offices and developing marketing and growth content offerings.
  • In her new role, Connors will lead Havas New York's new business team, oversee new business and growth efforts across North America and expand growth, strategy, PR and innovation capabilities globally.

Inuvo Appoints Marketing Veteran and Former CEO of Media Kitchen Barry Lowenthal as President

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Monday, May 22, 2023

(NYSE American: INUV), provider of the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution made specifically for brands and agencies, today announced the appointment of Barry Lowenthal, former CEO of Media Kitchen, as President.

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  • (NYSE American: INUV), provider of the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution made specifically for brands and agencies, today announced the appointment of Barry Lowenthal, former CEO of Media Kitchen, as President.
  • Mr. Lowenthal brings more than three decades of experience leading innovative marketing agencies, while delivering growth and enhanced value for stockholders.
  • Most recently, he served as CEO of Media Kitchen, an award-winning full-service communications planning and buying agency, which is a member of the Stagwell Media Network, with offices in New York City, Minneapolis, Toronto, Montreal, and Stockholm.
  • Under Mr. Lowenthal’s leadership, Media Kitchen became an industry-recognized digital media leader with a global team of over 100 associates and hundreds of millions of dollars in client billings.

AD NET ZERO APPOINTS JOHN OSBORN AS USA DIRECTOR

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Osborn, former OMD US and BBDO New York CEO, has been appointed to lead Ad Net Zero USA and help grow its supporter base as the world's advertising industry responds to the climate crisis. This follows the announcement this summer at LIONS to roll-out Ad Net Zero internationally, a decision backed by major advertising agency holding companies, dentsu international, Havas, Interpublic Group, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe and WPP, along with Unilever – one of the world's largest advertisers, global tech companies, Google and Meta, plus European media company Sky. Osborn's appointment and the development of the Ad Net Zero USA chapter is also supported by USA trade bodies, ANA, 4A's and the IAB, the WFA representing global advertisers, European and global agency associations, EACA and Voxcomm, and the IAA.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Osborn, former OMD US and BBDO New York CEO, has been appointed to lead Ad Net Zero USA and help grow its supporter base as the world's advertising industry responds to the climate crisis.
  • Osborn's appointment and the development of the Ad Net Zero USA chapter is also supported by USA trade bodies, ANA, 4A's and the IAB, the WFA representing global advertisers, European and global agency associations, EACA and Voxcomm, and the IAA.
  • Ad Net Zero USA will be participating in Advertising Week New York with sessions, networking and special VIP reception at the British Consulate, hosted by Stillwell Partners and the British Government.
  • The Ad Net Zero 5-point action plan pledges to decarbonise advertising operations, with businesses committing to robust, verified plans to reduce their emissions.

PARAMOUNT APPOINTS PAMELA KAUFMAN TO LEAD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO, INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES

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Friday, July 29, 2022

NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that Pamela Kaufman, President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences for Paramount, has been appointed President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, effective immediately. This newly created position reports to Bob Bakish, President and CEO of Paramount, and reflects Paramount's ongoing strategy of globalizing its operations. Raffaele Annecchino has decided to leave the company in his role as President and CEO of Paramount International Networks, Studios and Streaming.

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  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that Pamela Kaufman, President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences for Paramount, has been appointed President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, effective immediately.
  • Raffaele Annecchino has decided to leave the company in his role as President and CEO of Paramount International Networks, Studios and Streaming.
  • Kaufman will maintain her current responsibilities overseeing the global multi-billion-dollar consumer products and experiences organization.
  • "She is a proven and trusted, visionary leader who has transformed our consumer products organization by driving innovation and operating as a global business.

PARAMOUNT APPOINTS PAMELA KAUFMAN TO LEAD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO, INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES

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Friday, July 29, 2022

NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that Pamela Kaufman, President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences for Paramount, has been appointed President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, effective immediately. This newly created position reports to Bob Bakish, President and CEO of Paramount, and reflects Paramount's ongoing strategy of globalizing its operations. Raffaele Annecchino has decided to leave the company in his role as President and CEO of Paramount International Networks, Studios and Streaming.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that Pamela Kaufman, President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences for Paramount, has been appointed President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, effective immediately.
  • Raffaele Annecchino has decided to leave the company in his role as President and CEO of Paramount International Networks, Studios and Streaming.
  • Kaufman will maintain her current responsibilities overseeing the global multi-billion-dollar consumer products and experiences organization.
  • "She is a proven and trusted, visionary leader who has transformed our consumer products organization by driving innovation and operating as a global business.