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CIO Leadership: Celebrating Charlie Feld and Other Recipients of HMG Strategy’s Global Leadership Institute Awards at the 15th Annual Dallas C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 2

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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“In 2024, our recognition program will honor elite global technology, business and search leaders whose teams are delivering unparalleled value to their organizations.

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  • “In 2024, our recognition program will honor elite global technology, business and search leaders whose teams are delivering unparalleled value to their organizations.
  • For more information about the 15th Annual C-Level Dallas Technology Leadership Summit and to register, click here .
  • HMG Strategy is also excited to be hosting its 13 th Annual Washington, D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 18 at the Ronald Reagan Building.
  • To learn more about the 13th Annual Washington, D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Synovus Names Chief Third-Party Payments Officer, Maast CEO

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Synovus Bank has named Jonathan O’Connor as its chief third-party payments officer and CEO of Maast, effective Feb. 29, 2024.

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  • Synovus Bank has named Jonathan O’Connor as its chief third-party payments officer and CEO of Maast, effective Feb. 29, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305826937/en/
    Synovus names Jonathan O'Connor as chief third-party payments officer and CEO of Maast.
  • “As a well-respected global fintech leader, Jonathan brings dynamic expertise to Synovus to strengthen our payments business, and we’re excited he has joined us,” said Wayne Akins, Synovus’ chief community banking and wealth services officer.
  • Maast is a wholly owned subsidiary of Synovus Bank; banking products provided by Synovus Bank, Member FDIC.

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Appoints Sanjiv Das as Director

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), an MSR + Agency RMBS real estate investment trust, today announced the appointment of Sanjiv Das to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), an MSR + Agency RMBS real estate investment trust, today announced the appointment of Sanjiv Das to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjiv to our Board of Directors,” stated Stephen G. Kasnet, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Two Harbors.
  • Previously, Mr. Das served as Chief Executive Officer of Caliber Home Loans, Inc. from 2016 to 2021.
  • Two Harbors Investment Corp., a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust that invests in mortgage servicing rights, residential mortgage-backed securities and other financial assets.

Wellesley Hills Financial Announces Transformational Expansion

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229574200/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229574200/en/
    Eddie Galvan, Ivan Martinez & David Gutterman (Photo: Wellesley Hills Financial)
    Galvan is a seasoned fintech professional and advisor for fintech, payments, and tech-enabled businesses, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, and finance.
  • Wellesley Hills Financial is also onboarding a banking team in mainland Europe for EU and UK coverage.
  • This expansion is a transformational event for our firm.”
    Focused on accelerated growth, Wellesley Hills Financial also announced the establishment of its first class of Executive Advisors, a duo of industry heavyweights which will help expand the firm’s exposure, further attest to its credibility, and unlock new business opportunities.
  • Rawls, Partner and Executive Director of Wellesley Hills Financial.

Boeing Appoints Uma Amuluru Human Resources Leader

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Uma Amuluru as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced Uma Amuluru as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1.
  • "Uma is a superb leader with a strong track record of building terrific teams and strengthening complex organizations.
  • Amuluru currently serves as vice present and general counsel to Boeing Defense, Space & Security, a position she has held since early 2023.
  • He joined Boeing in July 2020 with more than four decades of business experience including leading global human resources teams at ADM, Citigroup, First Data and Toys 'R' Us.

InvestCloud Appoints Jeff Yabuki as Chairman and CEO

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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InvestCloud (or “the Company”), a global provider of wealth and asset management solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffery W. Yabuki (“Jeff”) as Chairman and CEO.

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  • InvestCloud (or “the Company”), a global provider of wealth and asset management solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffery W. Yabuki (“Jeff”) as Chairman and CEO.
  • In this role, Jeff will lead InvestCloud’s strategy and operations, with a key focus on excellence of client delivery.
  • I am excited to work with this talented team to build value through sustained excellence and innovation in pursuit of next-generation leadership," said Jeff Yabuki, Chairman & CEO of InvestCloud and Chairman of Motive Partners.
  • Jeff currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY), Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and is Chairman of Sportradar Group (NASDAQ:SRAD).

Auddia Inc. Appoints John Mahoney as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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BOULDER, CO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:AUUD) (NASDAQ:AUUDW) ("Auddia" or the "Company"), developer of a proprietary AI platform for audio and innovative technologies for podcasts that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio, today announced the appointment of John Mahoney to the role of Chief Financial Officer.

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  • BOULDER, CO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:AUUD) (NASDAQ:AUUDW) ("Auddia" or the "Company"), developer of a proprietary AI platform for audio and innovative technologies for podcasts that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio, today announced the appointment of John Mahoney to the role of Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Mahoney brings over twenty years of finance and operational experience in the services industry spanning both publicly traded and privately held companies.
  • While at Quality Biomedical, Mr. Mahoney spent time raising funds, scaling the business through a national expansion and driving financial discipline and efficiencies across the organization.
  • Prior to Quality Biomedical, Mr. Mahoney served as Principal and Chief Financial Officer, at CFO Leadership Services, LLC, a fractional CFO consulting firm.

Usio Welcomes Payments Veteran Mr. Jerry Uffner as Senior Vice President of Card Issuing Sales

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Usio, Inc: ( Nasdaq: USIO ), a leading FinTech company that operates a full stack of integrated, cloud-based electronic payment and embedded financial solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Jerry Uffner, an accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving payment operation revenue growth, as Senior Vice President of Card Issuing Sales.

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  • Usio, Inc: ( Nasdaq: USIO ), a leading FinTech company that operates a full stack of integrated, cloud-based electronic payment and embedded financial solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Jerry Uffner, an accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving payment operation revenue growth, as Senior Vice President of Card Issuing Sales.
  • Mr. Uffner previously served as Senior Vice President of Prepaid at FIS, successfully stabilizing revenue and increasing EBITDA in the Prepaid Division after a period of decline.
  • Jerry also currently serves as President and a Board Member at BackPack Blessings in Marietta, GA.
    Houston Frost, Usio Senior Vice President of Card Issuing, stated, “With record card issuing revenue growth anticipated in 2023, Jerry Uffner is a welcomed addition to our team.
  • We eagerly anticipate his expertise in implementing innovative payment strategies, forging strategic partnerships and leading high-performing prepaid card issuing sales.”

Flutterwave Hires World-Class Executives from PayPal, Stripe, and Western Union, Focusing on Risk, Compliance, and Payment Partnerships to Amplify Growth

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Previously, Amaresh has held key roles in leading global banks, including Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bank of America.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, Amaresh has held key roles in leading global banks, including Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bank of America.
  • At Flutterwave, Amaresh will oversee all aspects of Risk Management, including Compliance, Trust and Safety.
  • He will work closely with the board and Flutterwave leadership to build a risk-aware culture and strong governance across the company.
  • Their wealth of experience will help us maintain an atmosphere of sustainable growth and a constructive environment for our people.

Flutterwave Hires World-Class Executives from PayPal, Stripe, and Western Union, Focusing on Risk, Compliance, and Payment Partnerships to Amplify Growth

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Stripe, PayPal, SAN, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank, Division of Banks, Citibank, Risk, Amaresh Misra, Chief, First Data, IDX, Trust, Partnership, IEEE 802.1X, Etsy, Growth, Development, Scottrade, Bank of America, Risk management, Management, Square, Flutterwave, American Express, Safety, Western Union

Previously, Amaresh has held key roles in leading global banks, including Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bank of America.

Key Points: 
  • Previously, Amaresh has held key roles in leading global banks, including Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bank of America.
  • At Flutterwave, Amaresh will oversee all aspects of Risk Management, including Compliance, Trust and Safety.
  • He will work closely with the board and Flutterwave leadership to build a risk-aware culture and strong governance across the company.
  • Their wealth of experience will help us maintain an atmosphere of sustainable growth and a constructive environment for our people.