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Axonics Announces CFO Retirement and Appoints Successor

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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“Dan has played an instrumental role in Axonics’ success and the significant value that has been created for the company’s shareholders.

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  • “Dan has played an instrumental role in Axonics’ success and the significant value that has been created for the company’s shareholders.
  • We wish Dan all the best on his retirement.”
    Mr. Dearen said, “It has been a privilege working alongside the talented, mission-driven team at Axonics.
  • I will follow Axonics with pride as it continues on its path to market leadership.”
    Ms. Keese leads the company’s finance and accounting functions.
  • Mr. Cohen added, “Kari has been with Axonics for over nine years and has served as a valuable member of our senior management team.

Los Angeles Celebrities and Philanthropists Raise Enough Funds to Provide the Equivalent of 1 Million Meals in Partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank hosted its 2nd Annual "A Million Reasons" Fundraising Event on the evening of Sunday, August 13, in a private home in the Hollywood Hills.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank hosted its 2nd Annual "A Million Reasons" Fundraising Event on the evening of Sunday, August 13, in a private home in the Hollywood Hills.
  • Proceeds of the evening will provide more than 1,000,000 meals for those facing food insecurity in Los Angeles County.
  • Among the night's highlights was an exclusive performance by the legendary Gladys Knight - the iconic singer known as the "Empress of Soul."
  • "The funds raised will help to provide more than one million meals to people in LA County, bringing hope and nourishment to our community during these challenging times."

Athira Pharma Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Pipeline and Business Updates

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athira Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHA), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and slow neurodegeneration, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided pipeline and business updates.

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  • Based on FDA interactions, the Company believes that all registrational pathways remain viable and contingent on LIFT-AD results.
  • The Company appointed seasoned finance and corporate strategy executive Andrew Gengos as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer.
  • R&D expenses were $21.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared with $14.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
  • G&A expenses were $10.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared with $8.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Lev Peker Appointed to Faraday Future’s Board of Directors

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF,” “Faraday Future,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board”) unanimously appointed Lev Peker as a member of the Board and as a member and the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board.

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  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF,” “Faraday Future,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board”) unanimously appointed Lev Peker as a member of the Board and as a member and the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230804447859/en/
    Lev Peker Appointed to Faraday Future’s Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Peker is an automotive and retail experienced C-Suite executive who has served in the CEO role, as well as on the board of directors at various public and private organizations.
  • Mr. Peker is currently the CEO of PartsiD, a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Peker was the CEO of CarLotz, a nationwide used car consignment retailer (which recently merged with Shift Technologies).

LOS ANGELES TIMES NAMES EQUINOX STRATEGY PARTNERS' JONATHAN FITZGARRALD A "CEO VISIONARY"

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox Strategy Partners announced today that Managing Partner Jonathan R. Fitzgarrald has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a "CEO Visionary" in the publication's C-Suite Issue .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox Strategy Partners announced today that Managing Partner Jonathan R. Fitzgarrald has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a "CEO Visionary" in the publication's C-Suite Issue .
  • "Jonathan Fitzgarrald is a seasoned advisor who helps undervalued professionals unlock their potential and achieve growth in revenue, market visibility, and their practices.
  • His unique approach, inspired by the Moneyball strategy, focuses on coaching skilled professionals in legal, financial, accounting, and professional services firms who are often overlooked.
  • Fitzgarrald is a longtime leader of the Legal Marketing Association , and is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management.

TTM Technologies, Inc. Announces the Retirement of its CFO and Appoints a CFO Successor

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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From September 11, 2023 to December 31, 2023, Mr. Schull intends to serve as a special advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Thomas T. Edman.

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  • From September 11, 2023 to December 31, 2023, Mr. Schull intends to serve as a special advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Thomas T. Edman.
  • From August 21, 2023 to September 11, 2023, Mr. Boehle is expected to serve as Executive Vice President of Finance for the Company.
  • I speak for all of the TTM family as we wish him immense joy and fulfillment in his retirement.
  • While we honor Todd for his career as he approaches retirement, we welcome Dan with excitement and open arms.

International Data Group Appoints Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group ("IDG" or "the Company"), a leading market intelligence and data platform for the technology industry, today announced the appointment of Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5th, 2023. The appointment builds on other recent additions to IDG's leadership team, including Tiziana Figliolia, who joined as Chief Financial Officer in May 2023.

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  • NEEDHAM, Mass., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group ("IDG" or "the Company"), a leading market intelligence and data platform for the technology industry, today announced the appointment of Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5th, 2023.
  • The appointment builds on other recent additions to IDG's leadership team, including Tiziana Figliolia, who joined as Chief Financial Officer in May 2023.
  • Ms. Juillard is a proven operator with nearly two decades of experience scaling the businesses of increasingly large and complex organizations and leading high-performance teams to execute transformation and growth initiatives.
  • She brings significant people, strategic planning and operational skills to continue expanding IDG's leading proprietary data products and technology platforms, and a global business perspective, having held executive roles in Chicago, London and Australia.

Bramshill Names Nicolas Amato Chief Risk Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NAPLES, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, has named Nicolas ("Nico") Amato, CFA, CAIA as Chief Risk Officer.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, has named Nicolas ("Nico") Amato, CFA, CAIA as Chief Risk Officer.
  • Mr. Amato has been working in Bramshill's Newport Beach, California office, and will continue to be responsible for the firm's risk management and quantitative research.
  • Before joining Wilshire Associates, Mr. Amato was at Dorchester Capital Advisors, a Los Angeles-based Alternative Investments manager, from 2004 through 2014.
  • While at Dorchester, Mr. Amato was a Partner of the firm and responsible for overseeing investment portfolios, communicating with investors,  and managing the Research and Risk Management teams.

Light & Wonder Announces CFO Transition

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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The Light & Wonder Board of Directors has initiated a search process to identify the Company’s next CFO and has retained a leading search firm to assist in evaluating both internal and external candidates for the role.

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  • The Light & Wonder Board of Directors has initiated a search process to identify the Company’s next CFO and has retained a leading search firm to assist in evaluating both internal and external candidates for the role.
  • Matt Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Light & Wonder, said, “Connie has played a key role in advancing Light & Wonder’s cultural and financial transformation, which has led to operational excellence, double-digit growth and a strengthened balance sheet.
  • We have scaled our business, evolved our capital allocation strategy and driven considerable efficiencies that have created a stronger, more flexible Light & Wonder.
  • Light & Wonder also today reaffirmed its target of $1.4 billion consolidated AEBITDA by 20251 provided at its Investor Day on May 17, 2022.

Palm Tree LLC Appoints Derek Alderton as Vice Chairman

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking, transaction support, and strategic finance services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the appointment of Derek J. Alderton to the newly created role of Vice Chairman.

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  • Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking, transaction support, and strategic finance services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the appointment of Derek J. Alderton to the newly created role of Vice Chairman.
  • Mr. Alderton was an early investor in Palm Tree, has been a trusted strategic advisor to the firm since 2016, and served on its advisory board since 2017.
  • As Vice Chairman, he will expand his direct involvement in guiding the strategic direction of the firm as well as supporting future growth initiatives.
  • “Derek has been instrumental in providing wise and valuable counsel to me, and integral in elevating Palm Tree to new heights,” said Pardis Nasseri , CEO of Palm Tree.