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Second Annual Digital Engineering Awards Celebrate Corporate Giants and Visionary Engineers

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Software, Internet, Professional Services, Electronic Design Automation, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Professional Services, Engineering, Other Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing, Coventry University, Qualcomm, Environmental issues, Woman, Johnson & Johnson, Organization, Monochorionic twins, Heart, Delta Air Lines, L&T Technology Services, Collins Aerospace, Vestas, CNBC, NASSCOM, Multimedia, Samsung Electronics, Change, Honeywell, Conceptual economy, Caterpillar Inc., ISG, Jaguar Land Rover, Digital, DSP, Rockwell Automation, ExxonMobil, Doosan Group, BMW, Partnership, Microsoft, Magneti Marelli, INSEAD, GE HealthCare, AT&T, Consumer electronics, Management, Xylem, Grundfos, Epiroc

The winning organizations and individuals were recognized for forging new paths in their respective fields and demonstrating the transformative power of digital engineering.

Key Points: 
  • The winning organizations and individuals were recognized for forging new paths in their respective fields and demonstrating the transformative power of digital engineering.
  • Conceptualized to celebrate the game-changing accomplishments of the engineering and R&D community worldwide, the Digital Engineering Awards honor the innovative efforts of engineering teams and individuals who consistently push boundaries, pioneer advanced technologies, and drive sustainable change within their sectors.
  • The Digital Engineering Awards received over 200 nominations, with a remarkable 127 submissions from North America, indicating the region's robust commitment to innovation and digital transformation.
  • Additionally, there were 35 entries from Europe, pointing to the continent's growing interest in harnessing the potential of digital engineering.

 Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Leadership Transition

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Biotechnology, Health, Finance, Other Health, Pharmaceutical, Surgery, Professional Services, Other Science, Practice Management, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Science, Veterinary, CNS, Neurogenic inflammation, Silence Therapeutics, Meharry Medical College, Pharmaceutical marketing, Regulatory affairs, Therapy, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Quality assurance, Lincoln University, Commercial Operating System, Pain management, Patient, INSEAD, Merck, Medication, Clobazam, Nitrome, Sanofi, Trustee, Novartis, University, Harvard Medical School, Axovant Sciences, Tennessee State University, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Central nervous system, Business, DSM-IV codes, International business, Pharmaceutical industry, Management, Analgesic, Schizophrenia, Biology, Neurophysiology, Lundbeck, Neuroscience, Droxidopa

Prior to Virpax, Mr. Bruce served as Vice President of sales for Danone Specialized Nutrition North America, Danone’s medical nutrition division.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to Virpax, Mr. Bruce served as Vice President of sales for Danone Specialized Nutrition North America, Danone’s medical nutrition division.
  • He has a BA from Lincoln University and a Master’s degree in Leadership from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
  • Aside from Virpax Pharmaceuticals, he also serves on the board of Advent Therapeutics Inc. and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College.
  • I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident that Virpax under Gerald and Eric’s leadership will remain on track to begin first-in-human trials in the coming year,” commented Mr. Mack.

Srijan, A Material Company, Receives Acquia 2023 Engage Award for “Most Impactful Tech Stack Integration” for INSEAD's Digital Experience

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Professional Services, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Data Management, Training, Technology, Continuing, University, Education, Engineering, Other Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing, CIO, Business school, Growth, Material, Most, CDP, Data, INSEAD, Partnership, Acquia, Fine chemical, Srijan

By utilizing third-party integrations and CDP implementation, Srijan streamlined user journeys with an engaging, cohesive, and effective digital presence.

Key Points: 
  • By utilizing third-party integrations and CDP implementation, Srijan streamlined user journeys with an engaging, cohesive, and effective digital presence.
  • “INSEAD's success with our tailored solution approach truly exemplifies our commitment to excellence and value,” said Saurabh Das, Chief Delivery Officer for Material.
  • This award is a testament to that agile and collaborative spirit,” said Rupa Mistry, Delivery Director for Material.
  • Learn more about how Srijan leveraged Acquia and other tech stacks with the case study here.

Morphic Medical Welcomes New Additions to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023
General Health, Diabetes, Medical Devices, Health, Clinical Trials, Obesity, Bausch, Acquisition, Transport, Surgery, Senior, Medtronic, Risk, DSM-IV codes, Patient, Strategic planning, Medicine, Conformal, Marketing, University, GI, Instrument, Glycated hemoglobin, Operating partner, INSEAD, LivaNova, Pharmaceutical industry, Boston Scientific, Covidien

Morphic Medical , creator of the world’s first medical device designed to target the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes, today announced the addition of James Reinstein, Teresa Matterelli, and John Barr to the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Morphic Medical , creator of the world’s first medical device designed to target the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes, today announced the addition of James Reinstein, Teresa Matterelli, and John Barr to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Before joining Conformal, Mr. Reinstein served as President, CEO, and board member for several other medical device and diagnostic companies including Saranas Inc., Cutera Inc., Drawbridge Health Inc., and Aptus Endosystems.
  • “I look forward to working with Morphic Medical and making a difference in the lives of patients suffering from metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity,” said Ms. Mattarelli.
  • Prior, Mr. Barr served on the Board of Directors of Valeritas Holdings Inc., a medical technology company focused on the treatment of diabetes.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Vice, Intrum Justitia (yacht), NPL, Harvard Business School, Extraordinary general meeting, Limited company, Stockholm School (economics), Managerial finance, CFO, Citibank, Collection, Brussels Stock Exchange, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, CIO, Boston University, BSBA, Committee, Complexity, Mass meeting, MBA, Stockholm School of Economics, Partnership, ASA, Nils, INSEAD, Environment, Aktiv Kapital, Holding company, Management, Bank, Cryptocurrency, Cercis, Nordea, Economics, Herkules

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

Boyden Leadership Consulting Welcomes New Partners in America and Europe

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Woman, Gallaudet University, United Kingdom, Education, INSEAD, Violence, MBA, Cambridge University Press, Central Waqf Council, Affiliation, Gallaudet University Press, Curriculum, Partner, Avon Products, Communication, Palgrave Macmillan, Management, Callisto

As global leadership experts, Boyden continues to expand our unique provision of services to founder CEOs, C-suite leaders, boards and executive committees, leadership teams and organisations.

Key Points: 
  • As global leadership experts, Boyden continues to expand our unique provision of services to founder CEOs, C-suite leaders, boards and executive committees, leadership teams and organisations.
  • We empower our clients to foster visionary leadership, attract top talent, and cultivate businesses that resonate with investors and stakeholders”.
  • Evgeny Smirnov is an accomplished leadership expert with more than 15 years’ experience in leadership development, coaching, training and consulting in leadership advisory firms and international business schools.
  • Boyden’s leadership consulting team delivers bespoke engagements throughout the leadership lifecycle, collaborating with global colleagues to deliver assessment & profiling, succession planning, on-boarding & integration, leadership development, culture change & transformation.

2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index celebrates a decade of pioneering talent insights

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Knowledge, Diplomacy, Education, Index, INSEAD, Work, Quality of life, Interface (computing), Environment, Growth, City, Politics, COVID, Competitiveness Index, CET, Benchmarking, Society, Woman, AI, Movement, COVID-19, Creative industries, Video game, Management, Nursing

Talent competitiveness will gain even more importance as a critical element of competitiveness, innovation and geo-political soft power for nations, cities and organisations.

Key Points: 
  • Talent competitiveness will gain even more importance as a critical element of competitiveness, innovation and geo-political soft power for nations, cities and organisations.
  • In its 10th edition, the GTCI 2023 celebrates its remarkable milestone of a decade of pioneering talent insights.
  • Cities and regions play increasingly important roles in talent: Global City Talent Competitiveness Index (GCTCI) repeatedly emphasised how cities had been able to deploy original and effective talent strategies, and how 'second-tier' cities were increasingly successful at deploying talent policies.
  • With support and contribution from the business sectors and global employers, GTCI has established itself as a global reference on the Talent Competitiveness stage."

Planet’s appointment of Eric Heurtaux as CFO reinforces its ambition to become an integrated payments and software leader

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Professional Services, Payments, Data Management, Technology, Software, Finance, Electronic Commerce, The Co-operative Group, Mirakl, Alfred Heurtaux, World line, INSEAD, Security, S-1 Executive Committee, Business administration, Executive Committee, CFO, Master of Business Administration, Management, Planet

Planet , a global software, payment, and technology solutions firm, has announced the appointment of Eric Heurtaux as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Planet , a global software, payment, and technology solutions firm, has announced the appointment of Eric Heurtaux as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Heurtaux brings a strong track record in scaling fast-growing payments, software and technology businesses, most recently in his role as CFO at Mirakl.
  • Prior to that, Eric served as CFO and a member of the Executive Committee at Worldline and before then as CFO for Atos Big Data & Security.
  • We’re on a collective journey to disrupt the industry and become a leader in integrated software and payments.

Contentsquare Appoints Jean-Christophe Pitié as Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Technology, Retail, Online Retail, Internet, Civil engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft, INSEAD, MBA, Economics, National Partnership Office, Ecosystem, École nationale des travaux publics de l'État, ESTP, Business, Management

Contentsquare, a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics, today announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Pitié as Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Contentsquare, a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics, today announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Pitié as Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer.
  • In this dual role, Jean-Christophe will lead the company’s global marketing organization and oversee strategic partnerships.
  • Starting as of today, Jean-Christophe will lead Contentsquare’s global marketing initiatives, focusing on strengthening the brand and driving customer demand in markets around the world.
  • More recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Microsoft France, where he was responsible for executing Microsoft’s go to market and strategy within the French market.