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Winnebago Industries Appoints Staci Kroon to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.
  • “Winnebago Industries is committed to making the outdoors more accessible to all people,” said David Miles, Winnebago Industries’ board chair.
  • “It is an honor to join the Winnebago Industries board of directors,” said Kroon.
  • “Staci brings to our board tremendous skills and extensive knowledge in product design, operations, and overall general management,” said Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries’ president and chief executive officer.

Vornado Names Jason Kirschner Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced the appointment of Jason Kirschner, 47, as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets. Mr. Kirschner reports to Michael Franco, Vornado’s President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced the appointment of Jason Kirschner, 47, as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Head of Capital Markets.
  • Mr. Kirschner reports to Michael Franco, Vornado’s President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Kirschner brings more than 20 years of experience in financing both existing buildings and new developments, particularly in Manhattan.
  • Prior to joining Vornado, Mr. Kirschner was Managing Director – Finance & Capital Markets at Hudson Realty Capital, an RXR affiliate, for two years and previously served at Brookfield Properties for over 10 years, most recently as Senior Vice President – Finance & Capital Markets.

Comcast Central Division Appoints Javier Garcia Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Comcast has announced the appointment of Javier Garcia as Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Comcast has announced the appointment of Javier Garcia as Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • In this role, Garcia is responsible for driving strategic growth, competitive intelligence, and product marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231013509823/en/
    Javier Garcia has been appointed Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy for Comcast's Central Division in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Javier’s strategic vision and deep understanding of market trends have proven to be invaluable to strengthening Comcast’s position as a leader in telecommunications and mobile,” said Toni Murphy, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Comcast Central Division.
  • In his most recent position as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Comcast Florida Region, Garcia led the region’s marketing activities, including customer facing programs, promotional activities, and sales incentive campaigns.

Northern Trust Asset Management Names New Co-Head of Wealth Client Group

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.1 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, announced today that Sunitha C. Thomas, CFA will join NTAM as co-head of the newly formed Wealth Client Group.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.1 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023, announced today that Sunitha C. Thomas, CFA will join NTAM as co-head of the newly formed Wealth Client Group.
  • In this newly created role, Thomas will provide dedicated leadership to serving Northern Trust Wealth Management clients and strengthening NTAM’s presence in the intermediary wealth management industry.
  • Thomas will report to Northern Trust Asset Management President Daniel Gamba.
  • “Northern Trust is uniquely well-positioned within the wealth management, family office and intermediary markets,” Gamba said.

Generative AI Hits the Mainstream: New Survey Reveals the Majority of Enterprise Leaders Have Now Adopted AI and Plan to Increase Investments in Next Year

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Not only do the majority of enterprise leaders now use generative AI – they are also planning a substantial increase in generative AI investments in the next 12 months.

Key Points: 
  • Not only do the majority of enterprise leaders now use generative AI – they are also planning a substantial increase in generative AI investments in the next 12 months.
  • Not only do the majority of enterprise leaders now use it – they are also planning a substantial increase in generative AI investments in the next 12 months.
  • “The results of our study show that we’ve passed a critical tipping point with Generative AI,” said Prof. Puntoni.
  • Additionally, 8 out of 10 leaders (81%) confirm having an internal team of 10 or more focused exclusively on generative AI strategy.

Section 32 Closes $525 Million Oversubscribed Fund 5 to Accelerate the Discovery, Development, and Distribution of Revolutionary Technologies

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Section 32 (“S32”) today announced the closing of its Fund 5, an oversubscribed $525 million investment vehicle to back and scale companies innovating at the forefront of technology.

Key Points: 
  • Section 32 (“S32”) today announced the closing of its Fund 5, an oversubscribed $525 million investment vehicle to back and scale companies innovating at the forefront of technology.
  • With its Google lineage, S32 is uniquely positioned to help catalyze the next wave of AI-driven disruption.
  • At In-Q-Tel, Wesley led and executed several investments across cybersecurity, AI/ML, enterprise software, fintech and other frontier technologies.
  • Additionally, Wesley has extended S32’s research capabilities and bolstered S32’s partnerships with the entrepreneurial community and other top-tier venture capital firms.

University of Phoenix Leadership Featured in Chief Learning Officer Breakfast Club Event on Differentiated Development

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Breakfast Club event offers a conversation among Krishnaiah and Richardson and leaders in learning and development about how learning programs can move away from the concept of one-size-fits-all development and rethink inclusion in learning and talent approaches.

Key Points: 
  • The Breakfast Club event offers a conversation among Krishnaiah and Richardson and leaders in learning and development about how learning programs can move away from the concept of one-size-fits-all development and rethink inclusion in learning and talent approaches.
  • As the Chief Operating Officer at University of Phoenix, Krishnaiah is instrumental in the transformation of the University and responsible for all operating strategy and results.
  • The Breakfast Club has been connecting leaders over breakfast to strengthen the link between learning and development and business strategy for over 17 years.
  • In 2021, the Breakfast Club returned as a virtual, mini-event series hosted by Chief Learning Officer and Talent Management featuring top CLOs and learning and talent leaders.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Elizabeth Suarez as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting

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Friday, October 13, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Suarez is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Suarez is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Executive Consulting.
  • Ms. Suarez's educational journey began at Cornell University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Ms. Suarez has enjoyed an illustrious career beginning in corporate America where she worked for many years.
  • As an Executive Coach, I offer my clients the resources, tools, and knowledge to navigate their transition into leadership roles.

HOWARD HUGHES HOLDINGS INC. APPOINTS ANTON D. NIKODEMUS CEO OF NEW ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) announced today that Anton D. Nikodemus has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Seaport Entertainment, a newly formed division comprising the company's entertainment-related assets in New York and Las Vegas—including the Seaport in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its 80% interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which are intended to be used to create a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Key Points: 
  • Nikodemus, a veteran of the entertainment and hospitality industries, will serve as CEO of a newly formed, independent subsidiary, Seaport Entertainment, which will hold the company's award-winning entertainment and culinary assets.
  • Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is establishing Seaport Entertainment with the intention of completing its spinoff as a publicly traded company by year-end 2024.
  • "I am excited to lead this new division of Howard Hughes and join the outstanding team that is forming Seaport Entertainment," said Nikodemus.
  • "The assets of the Seaport Entertainment lie at the intersection of real estate and entertainment," said David R. O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes.

Billionaire & Serial Entrepreneur Mark Cuban Launches the MCC Network Powered by Fireside as the Premier Platform to Win at Business

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Fireside, the interactive streaming platform co-founded by Falon Fatemi and Mark Cuban, is thrilled to announce that Cuban will be launching " The MCC Network " powered by Fireside to support the next generation of industry pioneers.

Key Points: 
  • Fireside, the interactive streaming platform co-founded by Falon Fatemi and Mark Cuban, is thrilled to announce that Cuban will be launching " The MCC Network " powered by Fireside to support the next generation of industry pioneers.
  • Led by MCC Investors Haywood L. Perry III and Ansley Carlisle, this landmark Network addition will provide the first-ever interactive company-building network for entrepreneurs and industry titans to share advice and win at business together.
  • The MCC Network, which will be free to access, is a commitment to innovation and community-building.
  • Members will have the opportunity to see themselves on screen side-by-side with the Mark Cuban Companies Network and interact directly with speakers.