Operational excellence

Hamilton Lane named Best Asset Manager by Korean Investors for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) announced today that it has been named to The Korea Economic Daily's (KED) 'Best Asset Managers' list for the third consecutive year. The firm is the only organization to be recognized as 'Best of the Best' in the Fund of Funds category every year since the award was created.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) announced today that it has been named to The Korea Economic Daily's (KED) 'Best Asset Managers' list for the third consecutive year.
  • The firm is the only organization to be recognized as 'Best of the Best' in the Fund of Funds category every year since the award was created.
  • The highest-voted asset manager across all categories is selected as the 'Best of the Best Asset Manager' by KED.
  • Hamilton Lane once again was recognized on the list, receiving the 'Best of the Best' distinction in both the Private Equity Large Cap and Fund of Funds categories.

WPS Health Insurance® to offer Medicare supplement insurance in Delaware

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Monday, March 27, 2023

WPS Health Insurance is planning to expand its Medicare supplement insurance, already being sold in 22 states, to Delaware residents for the 2023 plan year.

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  • WPS Health Insurance is planning to expand its Medicare supplement insurance, already being sold in 22 states, to Delaware residents for the 2023 plan year.
  • We already offer plans in select states across the country, and we’re excited to introduce our Medicare supplement insurance to Delaware beneficiaries,” said Thomas Spelsberg, Vice President of Medicare Solutions, Operational Excellence, and Marketing.
  • Medicare supplement insurance helps customers pay for costs left over after Medicare pays its share for covered medical services.
  • Medicare supplement insurance plans from WPS Health Insurance offer a variety of coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries plus special programs and services included at no additional cost.

Swisslog Healthcare Promotes Eric Waski to Senior Vice President – Technology Center

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Swisslog Healthcare , a leading supplier in transport automation and medication management solutions, has announced the promotion of Eric Waski to Senior Vice President of the North American Technology Center.

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  • Swisslog Healthcare , a leading supplier in transport automation and medication management solutions, has announced the promotion of Eric Waski to Senior Vice President of the North American Technology Center.
  • Previously, Waski served as the Head of Operational Excellence based in the Colorado offices of TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005780/en/
    Eric Waski, SVP of Technology Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Technology Center houses four key functional and operational areas: the Automation Academy, Global Manufacturing and Distribution, Design and Engineering Lab, and the Customer Care Center.
  • We are confident that his leadership skills will take the Technology Center to new heights,” said Cory Kwarta, President and CEO of Swisslog Healthcare.

Bolay Kitchen Taps YOOBIC to Boost Communication, Heighten Compliance, and Empower and Engage Frontline Employees

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Award winning fast-casual restaurant chain Bolay Kitchen today announced exceptional results from its partnership with YOOBIC, the leading frontline employee experience platform for frontline teams in the retail and hospitality spaces. Utilized across Bolay's rapidly expanding portfolio of restaurants in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, YOOBIC's all-in-one platform has dramatically improved employee engagement and communication, operational excellence, and store compliance since its deployment. 

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  • Prior to adopting YOOBIC, Bolay's frontline team was reliant on a disparate medley of third-party workplace apps, spreadsheets, and pen-and-paper documents.
  • By adopting YOOBIC's all-in-one frontline employee experience platform, Bolay Kitchen has also greatly improved communication throughout the company.
  • "We are thrilled to have been chosen by a brand as innovative and exciting as Bolay Kitchen," said Fabrice Haiat, CEO and co-founder of YOOBIC.
  • At YOOBIC, we're committed to providing retail and hospitality businesses the tools they need to succeed now and in the future."

Royale® tissue products are certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

DIEPPE, NB, March 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Royale, one of Canada's leading household consumer brands, announced today that its tissue products have been certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust, a leading, global, and independent certification body specializing in the verification of carbon footprints.

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  • DIEPPE, NB, March 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Royale, one of Canada's leading household consumer brands, announced today that its tissue products have been certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust, a leading, global, and independent certification body specializing in the verification of carbon footprints.
  • Royale tissue products are manufactured by Irving Consumer Products Limited, an affiliate of J.D.
  • The Carbon Trust has certified that Royale tissue products have achieved carbon neutrality on the total carbon footprint of tissue products sold in Canada from cradle-to-grave in accordance with the PAS 2060:2014 standard.
  • "The confirmation that Royale tissue products are carbon neutral is another step in a larger commitment to caring about the environment by Irving Consumer Products," said Robert K. Irving, President of Irving Consumer Products and Co-CEO of J.D.

BenevolentAI Strengthens its Board of Directors with the Appointment of Digital Innovation Expert Marcello Damiani

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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    BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery and development company, today announces the appointment of Marcello Damiani to its Board of Directors.
  • His official appointment will be confirmed by the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on 4 May 2023.
  • Dr. François Nader, Chairman of BenevolentAI, said: “We are pleased to welcome Marcello to our Board as a Non-Executive Director.
  • He also serves on the Board of Cellarity, a biotech company based in Cambridge, MA.

Grange Insurance names Carrie Maun-Smith as new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Relations leader

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Grange Insurance has named Carrie Maun-Smith as its new assistant vice president of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Relations, effective the beginning of April, as former leader Priscilla Hammonds steps down from the role to relocate to Florida.

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  • Grange Insurance has named Carrie Maun-Smith as its new assistant vice president of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Relations, effective the beginning of April, as former leader Priscilla Hammonds steps down from the role to relocate to Florida.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230320005074/en/
    Carrie Maun-Smith, Grange Insurance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Relations Leader (Photo: Business Wire)
    With Grange Insurance for nearly nine years, Maun-Smith has previously served as VP, Enterprise Strategy and AVP, Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.
  • During her tenure with Grange, Maun-Smith has been an active community leader and advocate involved in numerous non-profit organizations, including Maryhaven, Inc., New Directions Career Center and A Kid Again.
  • “Carrie has played a significant role in helping us build a strong culture of diversity and philanthropy,” said Doreen DeLaney Crawley, Grange Insurance Chief Operations Officer.

Christine Theodorovics to become CEO of Baloise in Luxembourg

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Romain Braas, the current CEO of Baloise in Luxembourg, has decided to retire on 30 September 2023.

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  • Romain Braas, the current CEO of Baloise in Luxembourg, has decided to retire on 30 September 2023.
  • During the eleven years of his leadership as CEO of Baloise in Luxembourg, we rose to the position of third-largest insurer in the Luxembourg market and have made a name for ourselves on the international stage,” says Gert De Winter, CEO of the Baloise Group.
  • The Board of Directors also proposes that Christine takes over the functions of authorised director and director of Baloise Assurances and Baloise Vie Luxembourg.
  • “We are confident that in Christine we have found the ideal candidate for the role of CEO of Baloise in Luxembourg.

Keysight Technologies Hosts 2023 Investor Day

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces highlights of its investor day, which was held today in New York City.

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  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces highlights of its investor day, which was held today in New York City.
  • “Looking forward, we are focused on leveraging our market-leading position, Keysight Leadership Model, and differentiated solutions portfolio to accelerate innovation and address our customers’ most complex challenges.
  • It encompasses seven interlinked areas of focus centered around our customers, including: Customer Success, Market Insight, Capital Allocation, First-to-Market Solutions, Operational Excellence, Employee Growth, and Keysight Values.
  • More information on the Keysight Leadership Model can be found at https://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/leadership.shtml .

AMETEK Appoints Daniel J. Ketchum Vice President and General Manager, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) Division

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

BERWYN, Pa., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Daniel J. Ketchum as Vice President and General Manager, MRO Division, effective April 1, 2023.

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  • BERWYN, Pa., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Daniel J. Ketchum as Vice President and General Manager, MRO Division, effective April 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Ketchum currently serves as Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager for the FMH-PDT business within AMETEK's Aerospace and Defense Division.
  • "I am pleased to announce Dan's promotion to Vice President and General Manager," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Ketchum joined AMETEK in 2018 as Vice President, Operational Excellence for the Materials Analysis Division.