Simon Business School

Simon Business School, University of Rochester Introduces Innovative Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Simon Business School, a trailblazer in STEM management education, announces the Online Master’s of Science in Business Analytics & Applied AI, which is now part of its renowned portfolio of graduate programs.

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  • Simon Business School, a trailblazer in STEM management education, announces the Online Master’s of Science in Business Analytics & Applied AI, which is now part of its renowned portfolio of graduate programs.
  • "AI technology is rapidly transforming the world of business," said Sevin Yeltekin, Dean of Simon Business School.
  • “Our Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI is uniquely positioned to provide professionals with the advanced skills needed to leverage AI in data analysis and decision-making processes to add value to their organization."
  • Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI candidates are eligible to participate in Simon Games, a virtual business simulation competition.

SolasCure Demonstrates Proof-of-Concept in Phase lla Safety Trial of Aurase Wound Gel

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The CLEANVLU trial evaluated the Company’s first investigational product, Aurase Wound Gel, for use in chronic venous leg ulcer patients over 12 applications of the product (dosed every 3 days).

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  • The CLEANVLU trial evaluated the Company’s first investigational product, Aurase Wound Gel, for use in chronic venous leg ulcer patients over 12 applications of the product (dosed every 3 days).
  • SolasCure’s CLEANVLU Phase IIa clinical trial observed a strong safety profile for Aurase Wound Gel, with no evidence of systemic availability, no antibody generation to the enzyme and no effects on systemic coagulation pathways.
  • SolasCure’s Aurase Wound Gel, a hydrogel containing an enzyme cloned from medical maggots, aims to facilitate debridement, reduce bacterial biofilm, and promote wound bed preparation and healing.
  • Aurase Wound Gel is due to enter further Phase II trials to further evaluate its efficacy across a larger and more diverse patient group than the Phase IIa study, with the positive safety data obtained from the Phase IIa trial allowing for higher concentrations of the gel to now be explored.

Simon Business School, University of Rochester MBA Jumps in U.S. News & World Report Ranking

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Simon Business School’s MBA program continues to get recognition for excellence, vaulting six spots to 27th out of 149 programs in the U.S. News and World Report 2024 ranking released today.

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  • Simon Business School’s MBA program continues to get recognition for excellence, vaulting six spots to 27th out of 149 programs in the U.S. News and World Report 2024 ranking released today.
  • "We are proud of our ascent on U.S. News' Best Business School MBA list," said Sevin Yeltekin, dean of Simon Business School.
  • "This ranking is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students.
  • The Simon Business School also continues to bolster its undergraduate program, recently receiving a generous gift of $6.7 million from alumni Evans Lam.

ANDREW IVERS TO BECOME CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Ivers will become the next chief executive officer of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) and its parent company, CPI International, Inc., on May 31, 2023. Mr. Ivers assumes the role from Bob Fickett, who has served as CPI's chief executive officer since 2017. Mr. Fickett will become the executive chairman of CPI's board of directors and a strategic advisor to the company.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Ivers will become the next chief executive officer of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) and its parent company, CPI International, Inc., on May 31, 2023.
  • Mr. Ivers assumes the role from Bob Fickett, who has served as CPI's chief executive officer since 2017.
  • Mr. Fickett will become the executive chairman of CPI's board of directors and a strategic advisor to the company.
  • Mr. Ivers joined CPI in 2019 and currently serves as its president and chief operating officer.

Inspira Health Appoints William Pelino as Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Inspira Health announced the appointment of William (Bill) Pelino, CPA, MBA, to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Inspira Health announced the appointment of William (Bill) Pelino, CPA, MBA, to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005044/en/
    William Pelino, CPA, MBA, was appointed as Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer.
  • In his role as SVP and Chief Financial Officer, he will support the execution of Inspira’s strategic plan and help achieve its system goals.
  • “Bill brings a vast amount of financial expertise and insight,” said Amy Mansue, President and CEO of Inspira Health.

Marlene Puffer Appointed Chief Investment Officer of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlene Puffer as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlene Puffer as Chief Investment Officer.
  • Dr. Puffer is an accomplished investor and leader with over 25 years of experience in both cross-asset class portfolio management and liability driven investment.
  • Dr. Puffer brings with her an excellent investment track record and a wealth of experience in traditional and alternative investments, capital markets, and pension governance.
  • Most recently, she was the President and Chief Executive Officer at CN Investment Division, accountable for all aspects of the investment management and organizational oversight of the CN Pension Trust Funds.

Marlene Puffer Appointed Chief Investment Officer of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlene Puffer as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlene Puffer as Chief Investment Officer.
  • Dr. Puffer is an accomplished investor and leader with over 25 years of experience in both cross-asset class portfolio management and liability driven investment.
  • Dr. Puffer brings with her an excellent investment track record and a wealth of experience in traditional and alternative investments, capital markets, and pension governance.
  • Most recently, she was the President and Chief Executive Officer at CN Investment Division, accountable for all aspects of the investment management and organizational oversight of the CN Pension Trust Funds.

FM Capital Bolsters Senior Leadership Team

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Monday, August 1, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To better serve its expanding number of portfolio companies and in preparation for its fourth fund, FM Capital is bolstering its senior leadership team with the addition of a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer and the advancement of a Senior Associate to Principal.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To better serve its expanding number of portfolio companies and in preparation for its fourth fund, FM Capital is bolstering its senior leadership team with the addition of a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer and the advancement of a Senior Associate to Principal.
  • Freed, who joined FM Capital in 2011, is also a board observer for several FM Capital portfolio companies, including DigniFi, RAVIN.AI, and RevolutionParts.
  • FM Capital (First Move Capital) is an investment firm dedicated to creating value for investors, entrepreneurs and communities.
  • FM Capital is comprised of industry professionals with deep experience in both investing and operations across the automotive and mobility sectors.

Simon Business School Ranks #2 among US Schools included in the 2022 Financial Times MS Finance (pre-experience) Ranking

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

University of Rochester's Simon Business School has been ranked 2nd among U.S. schools in the Financial Times' Pre-Experience Master in Finance program.

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  • University of Rochester's Simon Business School has been ranked 2nd among U.S. schools in the Financial Times' Pre-Experience Master in Finance program.
  • Also, the schools must be accredited by either AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) or Equis (EFMD Quality Improvement System).
  • The Financial Times ranking for the Simon Business School Pre-Experience Master in Finance program identified excellent performance in the areas of Career Progress, Salary % increase, Female students, and Work international mobility.
  • The Simon Business School is a world-class business school located on the campus of the University of Rochester.

Pricefx and University of Rochester Host 3rd Annual Program to Support the Next Generation of Pricing Professionals

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Pricefx Next Gen is a program for students to apply real-world data and applications in pricing to further their knowledge and skills ahead of joining the workforce.

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  • Pricefx Next Gen is a program for students to apply real-world data and applications in pricing to further their knowledge and skills ahead of joining the workforce.
  • The students received access to the Pricefx advanced analytics and AI-powered market segmentation and optimization, to strategize and build a winning a response.
  • For enterprises facing pricing challenges, Pricefx is the cloud pricing optimization, management, and CPQ platform to dynamically Plan, Price, and Profit.
  • The Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester is a highly ranked, world-class business school located on the campus of the University of Rochester.