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The Healing Company Appoints Biotech Visionaries Dr. Linda Friedland and Dr. Peter Kash as Advisors

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healing Company Inc. (OTCQB: HLCO) (“The Healing Company” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of renowned biotech entrepreneurs and investors, Dr. Linda Friedland and Dr. Peter Kash, to the Company’s advisory board.

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  • New York, NY, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healing Company Inc. (OTCQB: HLCO) (“The Healing Company” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of renowned biotech entrepreneurs and investors, Dr. Linda Friedland and Dr. Peter Kash, to the Company’s advisory board.
  • Dr. Linda Friedland is an internationally recognized women’s health expert, sought-after speaker, and esteemed author of seven bestselling books.
  • Friedland has developed and implemented numerous public health and disease prevention programs throughout the world.
  • Kash and Dr. Friedland have dedicated their lives to changing the paradigm in health and healthcare, and we are honored to have them join as our advisors,” said Simon Belsham, CEO and Co-Founder of The Healing Company.

Alex Gorsky Joins Neurotech’s Board as Lead Director

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private clinical stage biotech company, announced today that Alex Gorsky has been elected to Neurotech’s board as Lead Director.

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  • Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private clinical stage biotech company, announced today that Alex Gorsky has been elected to Neurotech’s board as Lead Director.
  • Gorsky is the former Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson.
  • He currently sits on the boards of Apple, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and the Travis Manion Foundation, as well as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Advisors.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Alex to Neurotech’s Board of Directors,” said Jim Mazzo, Neurotech’s Executive Chairman.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Anjana Harve Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Anjana Harve has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective immediately.

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  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) (“BJ’s”), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced that Anjana Harve has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective immediately.
  • Harve will report to Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and serve as a member of BJ’s executive leadership team.
  • “She brings more than 25 years of experience driving innovative technology transformations and leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
  • She also held various CIO and technology leadership roles at Hill-Rom, Novartis and Shire, along with other senior management positions during her career.

Rosemary Mazanet, M.D., PhD. Joins Columbia Care's Board of Directors

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Dr. Mazanet began advising Columbia Care in 2013 and then joined its Scientific Advisory Board as its Chair in 2015.

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  • Dr. Mazanet began advising Columbia Care in 2013 and then joined its Scientific Advisory Board as its Chair in 2015.
  • Since 2013, she has played an integral role of developing groundbreaking form factors specifically for palliative care, such as pressed tablets.
  • I know she will continue to add significant value as a member of our Board of Directors.
  • Congratulations, Rosemary and thank you," said Nicholas Vita, CEO, Columbia Care.

Jay Doubman Named President and CEO of ICP Group

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ICP Group (ICP), a leading North American manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and chemicals, has named Jay Doubman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ICP Group (ICP), a leading North American manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and chemicals, has named Jay Doubman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In this capacity, Jay will lead a team of over 1,000 employees and will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth and enhancing profitability for the company.
  • With deep experience in the building products industry, Doubman rejoins ICP Group after previously serving as President of ICP’s Building Solutions Group as recently as 2021.
  • Immediately prior to his appointment as CEO, Doubman served as Chief Operating Officer of Ecore International, a leading manufacturer of recycled-rubber indoor and outdoor surfaces.

Oklo Appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.
  • With over thirty years of experience in financial and commercial leadership, particularly in public company settings, Bealmear will play a pivotal role in Oklo’s continued growth and lead the Company’s financial strategy.
  • In his role as CFO, Bealmear will hold a critical position overseeing all corporate financial functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907412656/en/
    Oklo appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer (Image: R Craig Bealmear)
    “We are excited to welcome Craig to the Oklo team.

Texas A&M University Mays Business School and Humana Kick Off Seventh Annual Healthcare Analytics Case Competition

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.

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  • Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students’ analytical abilities to solve a real-world business problem.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907345542/en/
    The seventh annual competition, which will be held virtually, is open to all accredited educational institutions based in the United States.
  • Students are invited to create teams of two to four students from the same university to work through and develop a solution to a real-world business problem.
  • Nate Sharp, Dean of Mays Business School, commented on the value of this unique competition: “We are grateful to Humana for their generous sponsorship of this important case competition.

United Musculoskeletal Partners Welcomes Drew Neumeyer as Colorado Market CEO

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP), a national leader in musculoskeletal care delivery, welcomes Drew Neumeyer as the CEO of the Colorado market, effective September 6, 2023.

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  • United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP), a national leader in musculoskeletal care delivery, welcomes Drew Neumeyer as the CEO of the Colorado market, effective September 6, 2023.
  • With over 15 years of healthcare leadership experience, Neumeyer will lead UMP’s Colorado market which includes Panorama Orthopedics with 6 clinic locations, 3 ASCs, 1 joint venture hospital, and 9 physical therapy locations.
  • "Drew brings a wealth of operational expertise to the Colorado market," said Alex Bateman, CEO of UMP.
  • "His extensive Colorado healthcare knowledge, background in building strong teams, and partnering with physicians will make an immediate positive impact.”
    “I am excited to join the Colorado leadership team.

PALLADIUM NAMES NEW PARTNERS

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a middle market private equity buyout firm with over $3 billion in assets under management, today announced it has promoted three of its senior professionals -- Alexander J. Funk, Nancy A. Mitchell and Katherine A. Lehman -- to Partner, effective January 1, 2024. In addition, Dale O'Connell has been named Managing Director, Co-Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, effective immediately.

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  • She also serves on the Board of Directors of Palladium portfolio company Envoy Global and Palladium Heritage portfolio company Southwest Strategies.
  • Prior to joining Palladium, Ms. Mitchell was a partner at O'Melveny & Myers, an international law firm.
  • Katherine A. Lehman joined Palladium in 2022 as Partner, Palladium Heritage after serving as a consultant in 2021.
  • Ms. Lehman, who leads the Palladium Heritage strategy, has been promoted to Partner of the Firm.

Solving the Gen Z Military Recruiting Crisis, as Proposed by a Gen Z Lieutenant

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Friday, September 8, 2023

As a member of Generation Z himself, Second Lieutenant Matthew Weiss tackles the source of the problem and proposes solutions in his best-seller We Don't Want YOU, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z.

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  • As a member of Generation Z himself, Second Lieutenant Matthew Weiss tackles the source of the problem and proposes solutions in his best-seller We Don't Want YOU, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z.
  • "The current status of military recruiting in the United States is terrifyingly grim," says Weiss.
  • Through personal stories and macro analysis, Weiss recalls the issues that Gen Z has with the military and proposes potential solutions.
  • As the premier Generation Z military figure, Matthew Weiss speaks from his own experience as well as his extensive research into the subject.