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Hannah Stone Craven named to 2023 WSJ Private Equity Women to Watch

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Stone-Goff Partners (“SGP”), a private equity firm focused on investing in business-to-business service companies active in the knowledge economy, is proud to congratulate Hannah Stone Craven, co-founder and managing partner, for her recognition as one of ten senior deal makers in The Wall Street Journal Pro Private Equity’s 2023 Women to Watch special report.

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  • Stone-Goff Partners (“SGP”), a private equity firm focused on investing in business-to-business service companies active in the knowledge economy, is proud to congratulate Hannah Stone Craven, co-founder and managing partner, for her recognition as one of ten senior deal makers in The Wall Street Journal Pro Private Equity’s 2023 Women to Watch special report.
  • “This recognition highlights our growth as a firm, as well as the growth in the careers of others in the industry.
  • As a private equity leader, one of the key roles is developing and recruiting executives within portfolio companies.
  • I’ve been thrilled and privileged to work with so many talented women within our portfolio companies including CEO’s, CFO's, COO’s, and Directors,” said Hannah.

Maple Leaf Foods Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

David Smales to join as CFO effective January 29, 2024 as Geert Verellen steps down

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  • David Smales to join as CFO effective January 29, 2024 as Geert Verellen steps down
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.  ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) announced today that Geert Verellen has decided to step down as CFO in the new year, and that David Smales has been named as his successor starting January 29, 2024.
  • "As we planned for this transition, finding the right successor for Geert was a critical priority for us," said Curtis Frank, President and CEO.
  • "We are thrilled that David will be joining our Senior Leadership Team, and certain he will be a great addition to Maple Leaf Foods as we execute our strategic blueprint on the journey to becoming the most sustainable protein company on earth."
  • Smales comes to Maple Leaf Foods with a long track-record as a public company CFO, including almost 15 years as Executive Vice President and CFO at Aecon Group Inc.

Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Scott Lem as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that Ares Capital’s Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, Scott Lem, has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024.

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  • Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that Ares Capital’s Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, Scott Lem, has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024.
  • Mr. Lem succeeds Penni Roll, who plans to step down as Ares Capital’s Chief Financial Officer, effective the same date.
  • Roll, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Ares Management Corporation’s (“Ares”) Credit Group, will remain an officer of Ares Capital and at Ares in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Since joining Ares in 2003, Mr. Lem has served in a number of senior finance and accounting roles, both at Ares Capital and in the Ares Credit Group.

PayPal Names Jamie Miller as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PayPal, effective Nov. 6, 2023.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PayPal, effective Nov. 6, 2023.
  • She will be responsible for PayPal's financial strategies and will lead the global finance organization, including planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations.
  • She brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results, instilling financial and operational discipline, and demonstrating inspirational leadership," said Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal.
  • "PayPal is a unique company that truly sits at the center of commerce given its globally recognized brand and leading portfolio of assets," said Miller.

VIAVI Appoints Ilan Daskal as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced today the appointment of Ilan Daskal as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 7, 2023.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced today the appointment of Ilan Daskal as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 7, 2023.
  • Mr. Daskal will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Oleg Khaykin and oversee the global finance organization, including finance, accounting and reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit, investor relations and information technology.
  • Daskal joins VIAVI from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. where he has served as EVP and CFO since April 2019.
  • "I am excited to be working with Oleg once again, partnering with the VIAVI executive team, and contributing to VIAVI's business success," said Daskal.

Securityplus Federal Credit Union's Chief Financial Officer Honored with '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' by the Baltimore Business Journal

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thad Egner , Chief Financial Officer of Securityplus Federal Credit Union, received the prestigious '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' from the Baltimore Business Journal.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thad Egner , Chief Financial Officer of Securityplus Federal Credit Union, received the prestigious '2023 Best in Finance: CFO Award' from the Baltimore Business Journal.
  • Since joining Securityplus in June 2022, Egner has been instrumental in turning around the overall financial condition of the credit union.
  • His tireless efforts to work alongside our workforce at every level to deeply understand our rich legacy to inform our future have elevated Securityplus Federal Credit Union and set a new standard for excellence," said Tricia Szurgot , Chief Executive Officer at Securityplus Federal Credit Union.
  • Egner, along with the other outstanding CFO's, were celebrated at the CFO Awards ceremony held on October 10th at The Center Club in Baltimore.

CFO of NaaS Technology, Alex Wu won '2023 CFO Elite 100' by Barron's Chinese Edition

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Alex Wu, Co-founder, President and CFO of Naas Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS), is included as one of the awardees.

Key Points: 
  • Alex Wu, Co-founder, President and CFO of Naas Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS), is included as one of the awardees.
  • The 'CFO Elite 100' list by Barron's Chinese Edition is aimed at exploring and evaluating the leadership and role change of CFOs.
  • Within the evaluation cycle, the individual and his/her company must not act any adverse business behaviors or cause adverse social impacts.
  • Mr. Alex Wu enjoys extensive experience in corporate finance and business management, along with his profound insight into the high-tech industry.

Leafly Challenges Certain New York Cannabis Regulations; Court Enters Order Blocking Enforcement

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Friday, September 22, 2023

On Thursday, the New York Attorney General’s Office agreed to a stay, and the court entered an order to that effect, which blocks the enforcement of the challenged regulations against Leafly and fully operational licensed cannabis dispensaries in New York State.

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  • On Thursday, the New York Attorney General’s Office agreed to a stay, and the court entered an order to that effect, which blocks the enforcement of the challenged regulations against Leafly and fully operational licensed cannabis dispensaries in New York State.
  • Leafly is the only third-party platform that the stay expressly allows to continue offering paid advertising services, display retailer product pricing, and transmit orders to licensed cannabis retailers in New York.
  • These regulations needlessly restrict typical consumer activities.”
    The case is Leafly Holdings, Inc. et al vs. New York State Office of Cannabis Management et al, Index No.
  • 908706-23, filed in the State of New York Supreme Court in Albany County and can be accessed through the New York State Unified Court System database.

Wipro Appoints Aparna C Iyer as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced that it is appointing Aparna C Iyer as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced that it is appointing Aparna C Iyer as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Aparna will report to CEO Thierry Delaporte and will join the Wipro Executive Board.
  • Throughout her 20-year career with Wipro, she has been a dynamic, forward-thinking strategic partner to our business leaders,” said Thierry Delaporte, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited.
  • “I am thrilled to take on the role of CFO at this important juncture for Wipro,” said Aparna.

BRYAN CASTELLANI APPOINTED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR WARNER MUSIC GROUP

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group Corp. (Nasdaq: WMG) today announced that Bryan Castellani is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16. A seasoned media and financial executive, Castellani has spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company, most recently serving as CFO for Disney Entertainment & ESPN. Based in New York, Castellani will report to WMG's CEO, Robert Kyncl. He succeeds WMG's long-time CFO Eric Levin, who is staying on to ensure a smooth transition, before retiring in January.

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  • Dynamic leader joins from The Walt Disney Company with experience including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and The Walt Disney Company Japan
    NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group Corp. (Nasdaq: WMG) today announced that Bryan Castellani is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16.
  • A seasoned media and financial executive, Castellani has spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company, most recently serving as CFO for Disney Entertainment & ESPN.
  • Kyncl said: "Bryan has wide-ranging experience helping one of the world's most impactful creative enterprises build long-term value and unlock new global possibilities.
  • Castellani said: "I'm delighted to be joining WMG at such an exciting and pivotal time for the company and the music industry.