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Two BMO Leaders Named WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Two BMO leaders have been named among the recipients of the WXN (Women's Executive Network) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards – Catherine Roche, Chief Marketing Officer, and Jamie Doolittle, Head, Business Banking, Central Region.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Two BMO leaders have been named among the recipients of the WXN (Women's Executive Network) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards – Catherine Roche, Chief Marketing Officer, and Jamie Doolittle, Head, Business Banking, Central Region.
  • She was recognized among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2018 and named CMO of the Year by Strategy Online magazine in 2021.
  • In 2020, to support women entrepreneurs during the pandemic, BMO for Women launched the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program.
  • In 2022, BMO supported over 130,000 women entrepreneurs across Canada and re-committed $5 billion in capital over five years to Canadian women-owned businesses.

Cohesity Names Industry Leaders – Indra Nooyi, Jim Snabe, Ken Denman and Tami Erwin – to Newly Formed CEO Advisory Council

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Cohesity , a leader in AI-powered data security and management, today announced that Indra Nooyi, Jim Snabe, Ken Denman and Tami Erwin have joined a newly formed CEO Advisory Council .

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  • Cohesity , a leader in AI-powered data security and management, today announced that Indra Nooyi, Jim Snabe, Ken Denman and Tami Erwin have joined a newly formed CEO Advisory Council .
  • As strategic advisors, they will offer business insights to the CEO of Cohesity that inform and influence the company’s strategy and success.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025815396/en/
    Cohesity CEO Advisory Council from left to right: Indra Nooyi, Jim Snabe, Ken Denman and Tami Erwin.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am honored and humbled that these incredible leaders have agreed to provide their strategic expertise as we scale Cohesity to new heights,” said Sanjay Poonen, president and CEO, Cohesity.

American Banker names Bonnie Lee as one of 2023’s The Most Powerful Women to Watch™ honorees

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC) (“Hanmi”), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, today announced that Bonnie Lee , its President and CEO, has been recognized as a 2023 American Banker Most Powerful Women to Watch honoree.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC) (“Hanmi”), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, today announced that Bonnie Lee , its President and CEO, has been recognized as a 2023 American Banker Most Powerful Women to Watch honoree.
  • “These women represent so much more than world-class business acumen and inspirational leadership skills,” says Chana Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief at American Banker.
  • The gala is part of a week-long celebration which includes THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING conference , which is open to all, on October 3-4th.
  • “I am honored to be recognized alongside so many accomplished women and congratulate each of them on their achievements,” says Bonnie Lee.

American Banker Names Graper and Mariniello to 2023 Most Powerful Women in Finance List

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Meghan Graper and Barbara Mariniello, Barclays’ Global Co-Heads of Debt Capital Markets, have been named to American Banker’s 2023 Most Powerful Women in Finance list.

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  • Meghan Graper and Barbara Mariniello, Barclays’ Global Co-Heads of Debt Capital Markets, have been named to American Banker’s 2023 Most Powerful Women in Finance list.
  • Barbara was placed on the Most Powerful Women in Finance list in 2019.
  • American Banker recently also named Michaela Diverio, Barclays Head of Consumer Retail ECM, to the 2023 Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next list.
  • “These women represent so much more than world-class business acumen and inspirational leadership skills,” says Chana Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief at American Banker.

American Banker announces the 2023 honorees for The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ Next

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Banker, Arizent's essential resource for senior executives in financial services, has published its annual list of honorees for The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ Next initiative. Showing a true diversity of backgrounds and concentrations, about half of this year's honorees started their careers outside of banking and finance, gaining unique experience in other industries before rising through the ranks at their organizations.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Banker, Arizent's essential resource for senior executives in financial services, has published its annual list of honorees for The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ Next initiative.
  • This year's list features women leaders who work across nearly all lines of business including national sales, capital markets, operations and compliance.
  • American Banker's recognition program celebrates 15 women, ages 40 years or younger, who have initiated meaningful changes at their financial institutions and are on the path to becoming C-suite leaders of tomorrow.
  • To qualify, honorees needed to be nominated by their senior leaders or mentors who can speak to their exceptional work and leadership skills.

CRITICALSTARTⓇ Appoints Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, today announced the additions of Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors.

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  • PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, today announced the additions of Clifford Chiu and Edna Conway to its Board of Directors.
  • Chiu is a corporate director and private investment firm senior advisor, as well as a retired partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR).
  • We are thrilled to welcome them to our Board of Directors," said Rob Davis, CEO and Founder of Critical Start.
  • Launched in 2017, the board program leverages Vista's ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train, and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies.

Habitat LA Kicks Off 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® at Isabel Villas

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) will host its 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools® build event on June 17, 2023, at Isabel Villas — Habitat LA’s newest affordable housing development in South Los Angeles.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) will host its 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools® build event on June 17, 2023, at Isabel Villas — Habitat LA’s newest affordable housing development in South Los Angeles.
  • Women executives from corporations and organizations throughout LA County will gather from 8am to 4pm to help build 8 homes alongside future homebuyers.
  • Habitat LA and presenting sponsor City National Bank host this legendary build day to spotlight underinvested communities and celebrate heroic women leaders of diverse backgrounds.
  • For nearly two decades, thousands of power women have helped Habitat LA build dozens of homes and transform hundreds of lives in greater Los Angeles during the Power Women, Power Tools® build days.

Habitat LA Hosts the 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® with support of City National Bank

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 17, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will host its 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® build day.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 17, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will host its 19th Annual Power Women, Power Tools® build day.
  • As a recurring sponsor of Habitat LA’s signature events — including several Power Women, Power Tools® events — City National continues to support women empowerment and low-income Angelenos throughout Greater Los Angeles.
  • For nearly two decades, the Power Women, Power Tools® build day and fundraising event has celebrated the collective efforts of thousands of “Power Women” who help Habitat LA build dozens of affordable homes.
  • We’re excited to be building Habitat homes alongside so many power women,” said Linda Duncombe, Habitat LA board member and City National’s Chief Marketing, Data and Digital Officer.

Arizent, in partnership with S&P Global, wins Gold FCS Award for The Most Powerful Women in Banking DE&I Program

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Monday, May 15, 2023

NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizent, the parent company of American Banker, The Bond Buyer and other information services brands, has its first Gold Award from the Financial Communications Society, a non-profit organization for financial marketing, communications and media professionals. As a partnership with S&P Global, Arizent was recognized for its Most Powerful Women in Banking DE&I program in 2022 in the Event Marketing category.

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  • As a partnership with S&P Global, Arizent was recognized for its Most Powerful Women in Banking DE&I program in 2022 in the Event Marketing category.
  • The program elevated the S&P mission of diversity, equity and inclusion in banking and finance by centering around the Arizent Research report "Building Inclusive Workplace Experiences" and reaching over 2 million financial service leaders through the Most Powerful Women in Banking 20th anniversary event.
  • "Partnering with S&P Global on event marketing and sponsored editorial research was a great experience, especially for a mission-oriented campaign where our values as organizations aligned."
  • The sponsorship program centered on data-driven insights and that message was central in the marketing materials pre, during and post event.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation announces election of new director

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Monday, January 30, 2023

FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that Toni Townes-Whitley has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2023.

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  • FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that Toni Townes-Whitley has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2023.
  • Townes-Whitley is a global technology leader whose career spans more than 35 years, most recently as president of U.S.
  • Prior to Microsoft, she held leadership roles with CGI Federal and Unisys Corporation.
  • Townes-Whitley currently serves as an independent director on the boards of Nasdaq and PNC Financial Services.