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CNEXT Presents "The Power of ERGs: Building Belonging, Visibility, and Innovation" Panel Discussion

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CNEXT , a leadership development and executive networking business, today announces its upcoming panel discussion on the importance of building belonging, innovation, and driving business results within an organization through the support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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  • CNEXT , a leadership development and executive networking business, today announces its upcoming panel discussion on the importance of building belonging, innovation, and driving business results within an organization through the support of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
  • The event, “The Power of ERGs: Building Belonging, Visibility, and Innovation,” brings together industry leaders and experts to explore the vital role ERGs play in business by fostering collaborative and inclusive corporate environments.
  • CNEXT will stream The Power of ERGs via LinkedIn Live on October 25 at 3 p.m. EDT.
  • “We are grateful for the opportunity to hold insightful conversations that will facilitate change within companies,” says Cheryl Stokes, CEO of CNEXT.

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES TO RELEASE 2023 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2023 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET.
  • The conference call and accompanying slides will be publicly available via live webcast from the investor relations section of the Heidrick & Struggles website at www.heidrick.com .
  • To listen by phone, dial +1-888-440-4091 or +1-646-960-0846, conference ID: 6106012.
  • The webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately two hours following its conclusion.

Caribou Biosciences Appoints Reigin Zawadzki as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBU), a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of Reigin Zawadzki to the newly created position of chief people officer.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBU), a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of Reigin Zawadzki to the newly created position of chief people officer.
  • Ms. Zawadzki brings over 20 years of experience leading human resources in the biotechnology industry.
  • She will lead Caribou’s people strategy and report to Rachel Haurwitz, PhD, president and chief executive officer.
  • With Caribou now established as a clinical-stage company, we next aim to position our organization for future commercialization, and we are delighted to welcome Reigin as our first CPO.”
    “I am excited to join Caribou, a CRISPR genome editing pioneer and a leader in the allogeneic cell therapy field,” said Reigin Zawadzki, Caribou’s chief people officer.

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES TO RELEASE 2023 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

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Monday, July 17, 2023

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  • CHICAGO, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2023 second quarter financial results on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:00pm ET.
  • The conference call and accompanying slides will be publicly available via live webcast from the investor relations section of the Heidrick & Struggles website at www.heidrick.com .
  • To listen by phone, dial +1-888-440-4091 or +1-646-960-0846, conference ID: 6106012.
  • The webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately two hours following its conclusion.

Silversmith Capital Partners Welcomes Julia Frenette as Operating Partner, Talent

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Silversmith Capital Partners , a growth equity firm focused on supporting the best entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, today announced that Julia Frenette has joined the firm as Operating Partner, Talent.

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  • Silversmith Capital Partners , a growth equity firm focused on supporting the best entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, today announced that Julia Frenette has joined the firm as Operating Partner, Talent.
  • In this newly created role, Julia will work closely with entrepreneurs and leaders across the Silversmith portfolio to identify and recruit senior executives and board members, and provide strategic support for the portfolio’s broader talent needs.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Julia to help our portfolio companies expand their teams with world-class talent.
  • “I have learned throughout my career that culture can play a significant role in attracting and retaining great talent, and ultimately, company success,” said Frenette.

Corporate boards raise concerning knowledge gaps when it comes to sustainability, new global research finds

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Monday, July 10, 2023

The report finds that, despite greater societal expectations on businesses in terms of ESG, most boards do not feel financial pressure to act on sustainability issues.

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  • The report finds that, despite greater societal expectations on businesses in terms of ESG, most boards do not feel financial pressure to act on sustainability issues.
  • The survey highlights that these challenges are a global phenomenon, with very few differences evident across regions and sectors, despite very different traditions of corporate governance and responsibility.
  • Directors see room for improvement when it comes to integrating sustainability into decision-making across the whole business.
  • 66% said that sustainability considerations should be fully integrated into business strategy - but just 38% said that that is the case today.

Corporate boards raise concerning knowledge gaps when it comes to sustainability, new global research finds

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 10, 2023

The report finds that, despite greater societal expectations on businesses in terms of ESG, most boards do not feel financial pressure to act on sustainability issues.

Key Points: 
  • The report finds that, despite greater societal expectations on businesses in terms of ESG, most boards do not feel financial pressure to act on sustainability issues.
  • The survey highlights that these challenges are a global phenomenon, with very few differences evident across regions and sectors, despite very different traditions of corporate governance and responsibility.
  • Directors see room for improvement when it comes to integrating sustainability into decision-making across the whole business.
  • 66% said that sustainability considerations should be fully integrated into business strategy - but just 38% said that that is the case today.

Global Technology-Focused Search Firm Riviera Partners Welcomes Back Jeff Campbell as Partner in Its Private Equity-Backed Practice

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

San Francisco, CA, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riviera Partners , the leading global executive search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has welcomed back Jeff Campbell as a Partner in its Private Equity-backed practice .

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  • San Francisco, CA, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riviera Partners , the leading global executive search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has welcomed back Jeff Campbell as a Partner in its Private Equity-backed practice .
  • Campbell originally joined the company in 2018 when his recruiting firm, Alpha Advisors, merged with Riviera Partners.
  • Campbell was a Partner in the Private Equity-backed practice at Riviera before leaving in early 2023 for Bespoke Partners.
  • Said Campbell: “With regard to product and tech search, there is no other firm that compares to Riviera.

Greentown Labs Appoints Aisling Carlson to Senior Vice President of Partnerships

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Aisling Carlson as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships. In this role, Ms. Carlson will lead the overall vision and execution of the incubator's fundraising strategy and partner engagements, and oversee the growing team that manages Greentown's portfolio of corporate partners and accelerator programs.

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  • and HOUSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, today announced Aisling Carlson as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships.
  • In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, as SVP of Partnerships Ms. Carlson will foster new partnerships and identify new business opportunities for Greentown as the climatetech ecosystem continues to evolve and expand.
  • "We are thrilled that Aisling has joined us to lead the Partnerships team," said Juliana Garaizar, Chief Development and Investment Officer at Greentown Labs.
  • "Her combined expertise with startups, corporates, and investors will be crucial in bringing Greentown's partnerships to the next level."

Heidrick & Struggles Appoints John Berisford to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.

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  • CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of John Berisford to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • With the appointment of Berisford, the Board will comprise eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
  • "We are excited to have John – a recognized business strategist, innovator with strong data and analytics acumen, and a people-first HR executive – join our Board of Directors," said Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles.
  • Berisford commented, "I'm honored to join the Board of Directors at Heidrick & Struggles, a truly global, influential leader in executive talent acquisition and leadership advisory services.