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DocGo Appoints Lee Bienstock as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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DocGo (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading provider of last-mile mobile health services announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lee Bienstock, who most recently served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2023.

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  • DocGo (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading provider of last-mile mobile health services announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lee Bienstock, who most recently served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2023.
  • “Lee has done an exceptional job transforming DocGo through rapid growth since joining us in March 2022,” said Stan Vashovsky, DocGo’s co-founder and chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • “I’ve known Lee for several years, and he’s the perfect person to lead DocGo.
  • “At DocGo, we’re well-positioned for innovation and growth, thanks to our outstanding team, clear mission, and cutting-edge healthcare solutions,” said Bienstock.

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS ADDS SENIOR SOURCING PROFESSIONALS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners (AIP) announces Lawrence Steyn and Jamie Tam have joined the firm as business development focused Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners (AIP) announces Lawrence Steyn and Jamie Tam have joined the firm as business development focused Partners.
  • Prior to Pony.ai, Lawrence covered industrial corporates for nearly 30 years as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, and Executive Director at Goldman Sachs.
  • "Over the past decade, we have invested heavily in a highly differentiated approach to deal sourcing," said Ben DeRosa, AIP co-head of deal sourcing.
  • "Lawrence and Jamie bring additional horsepower and relationships to support our goal of being the best private equity investor in the industrial economy."

Aitia Appoints Drug R&D Executive Jean-Michel Gries as President & Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aitia, the leader in the development and application of Causal AI and Digital Twins to discover and develop new drugs, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jean-Michel Gries as President & Chief Operating Officer.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aitia, the leader in the development and application of Causal AI and Digital Twins to discover and develop new drugs, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jean-Michel Gries as President & Chief Operating Officer.
  • Jean-Michel is an accomplished senior life science executive with a track record of innovative drug discovery, translational medicine, and clinical development, combining the science and business of drug development.
  • He comes with a wealth of unique experience in drug R&D from big pharma, CROs, and small biotechs.
  • "I look forward to bringing my expertise and working alongside Colin and the teams towards revolutionizing drug discovery and development and ultimately improving the lives of patients."

T. ROWE PRICE NAMES RAMON RICHARDS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) today announced Ramon Richards as its new chief technology officer.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) today announced Ramon Richards as its new chief technology officer.
  • Ramon joined the firm on September 5, 2023, and as CTO, he leads technology business solutions, technology services, and enterprise architecture functions.
  • Richards most recently served as chief information officer at Fannie Mae, where he led digital transformation and was responsible for software engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise data, infrastructure, technology shared services, architecture, and production support.
  • "Ramon Richards is a seasoned technology executive who is recognized for transformation, modernization, and leading a complex technology organization.

University of Phoenix Chief Operating Officer Raghu Krishnaiah Serves as Practitioner Panelist at Higher Education Shared Services & Outsourcing Week

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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University of Phoenix leadership Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer, joins the Higher Education Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) event, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. PDT, in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving as a practitioner panelist on the session, “The Future of Work: What's Next in Higher Education?”.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix leadership Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer, joins the Higher Education Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) event, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. PDT, in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving as a practitioner panelist on the session, “The Future of Work: What's Next in Higher Education?”.
  • It will delve into emerging trends and innovative strategies that will shape the industry in the coming years and examine how the shared services model can be optimized to address the evolving needs of higher education institutions.
  • Krishnaiah will share insights from the University of Phoenix approach to skills as an employer, an institution of learning, and a provider of education and upskilling solutions for employers.
  • 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.

Group14 Technologies Appoints Chemical Industry Leader Dr. Kim Ann Mink to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group14 Technologies, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Ann Mink to its board as its second independent director. Dr. Mink's leadership and expertise in the chemical industry will be a crucial asset to support Group14's growth as it scales its global manufacturing capacity in the US, Asia and Europe.

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  • After more than three decades in large multinational chemical companies, Dr. Mink brings a unique industry perspective to the board.
  • "Group14 has been successful in commercializing a proven, protected and scalable technology that addresses a real market need," Dr. Mink said.
  • "With unparalleled industry experience as a leader at some of the most successful global chemical companies, Kim Ann is a dynamic, energetic and highly sought-after advisor, which makes her the perfect addition to strengthen Group14's board," said Rick Luebbe, CEO and co-founder of Group14 Technologies.
  • "As we gear up for company growth, Kim Ann will be a critical voice on the Group14 board as we execute on our long-term vision for the electrification of everything."

BRANFORD CASTLE PARTNERS SURGES AHEAD: ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS AND NEW HIRES AS IT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major investment in its future, Branford Castle Partners has announced two internal promotions and two new hires as it positions itself for future growth.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major investment in its future, Branford Castle Partners has announced two internal promotions and two new hires as it positions itself for future growth.
  • Ben Sebel, a Senior Advisor of the firm, has increased and extended his time commitment to Branford as it looks forward to completing its Fund II investing and raising new capital for its anticipated Fund III.
  • Prior to joining Branford, Mr. Francis had held positions in management consulting and marketing analysis.
  • "Branford Castle Partners is a pre-eminent private equity firm focused on the lower middle market," said John S. Castle, President and CEO of the firm.

Global Investor and Operating Executive Anita Rehman Joins Deep Tech Venture Firm Celesta Capital as Partner

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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BANGALORE, India, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celesta Capital, a leading global multi-stage venture capital firm, today announced the hiring of Anita Rehman as Partner. Rehman – most recently a Partner at GSV (Global Silicon Valley), a global investment platform focused on the Education and Workforce sectors – brings over twenty years of experience working with startups, technology leaders, and investors in the U.S. - India corridor.

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  • BANGALORE, India, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celesta Capital , a leading global multi-stage venture capital firm, today announced the hiring of Anita Rehman as Partner.
  • Earlier in her career, Rehman was an investor at Vantage Point Capital Partners, a CleanTech Venture Capital Fund, where she invested in early- to growth-stage technology companies.
  • As the Government of India has recently publicized deep tech policy and partnership announcements, Celesta aims to strategically align with the country's burgeoning deep tech ecosystem.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Anita Rehman to our team at Celesta," said Arun Kumar, Managing Partner at Celesta Capital.

Legacy Housing Corporation Names Jeff Fiedelman as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BEDFORD, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (“Legacy” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: LEGH) announced that Jeff Fiedelman has joined the Company today as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

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  • BEDFORD, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (“Legacy” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: LEGH) announced that Jeff Fiedelman has joined the Company today as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).
  • Duncan Bates, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am excited for Jeff to join our team as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Jeff is a proven CFO and brings a wealth of experience in the areas of finance, accounting, and operations to Legacy.
  • He has held leadership roles in corporate finance, global financial operations and accounting, capital markets, product management, and manufacturing operations.

The Emergency Medicine Community Will Come Together for ACEP23

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders will meet October 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for ACEP23 , the world’s largest emergency medicine conference, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
  • Media onsite can attend public presentations and audit an extensive roster of courses taught by emergency physician experts on the most innovative, timely, and high-risk topics in emergency medicine, including stroke, wilderness medicine, heart emergencies, pediatric and geriatric emergencies, infectious disease, and more.
  • Research Forum abstracts will be published in a special supplement to Annals of Emergency Medicine and will be available on request.
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    It is time for a candid conversation about the business of emergency medicine.