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Peapack Private Announces New York City Expansion

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Andrew, fresh off his long tenure from Signature Bank and its successor Flagstar Bank, is now the President of the Commercial Bank in New York for Peapack Private.

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  • Andrew, fresh off his long tenure from Signature Bank and its successor Flagstar Bank, is now the President of the Commercial Bank in New York for Peapack Private.
  • “We are continuing to move aggressively into New York City due to the market disruption that occurred last spring,” said Doug Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
  • “We were attracted to the single-point-of-contact model that Peapack Private offers, along with the added value of its wealth management solutions,” commented Corrado.
  • Peapack Private fully expects to continue offering its private banking service model to the Tri-State area and to grow in the coming years.

enGene Announces Hiring of Dr. Raj Pruthi as Senior Vice President, Urologic Oncology and Clinical Development

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In this role, Dr. Pruthi's responsibilities will include supporting the clinical development of EG-70 across the urologic space, including through engagement with the urological community.

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  • In this role, Dr. Pruthi's responsibilities will include supporting the clinical development of EG-70 across the urologic space, including through engagement with the urological community.
  • He joins enGene from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, where he was most recently the Global Medical Affairs Leader, Bladder Cancer and Senior Medical Director, Oncology (Global – Prostate and Bladder Cancer).
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Raj Pruthi to the enGene team.
  • In addition to his position at enGene, Dr. Pruthi maintains multiple prominent leadership roles within the urological community.

Scrum Alliance® Appoints Danielle deLuise as Chief Product Officer to Executive Team as It Prepares to Roll Out New Offerings

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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She’s the latest member to join CEO Tristan Boutros and the executive leadership team at Scrum Alliance consisting of: Angie Stecovich, chief operating officer; Tracee Aliotti, chief marketing officer; and Adam Nelson, general counsel.

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  • She’s the latest member to join CEO Tristan Boutros and the executive leadership team at Scrum Alliance consisting of: Angie Stecovich, chief operating officer; Tracee Aliotti, chief marketing officer; and Adam Nelson, general counsel.
  • “Our entire team is poised to make a dent in the enterprise agility space, a direction we’ve been moving Scrum Alliance into as we grow for the future.
  • She adds that her team members through the years have included those who hold Certified ScrumMaster® and Certified Scrum Product Owner® certifications.
  • Previous roles for deLuise include chief product officer for Ksana Health, a digital mental health company, and director of product at CBT Nuggets, an IT and tech training provider.

Peter McGoldrick Joins Alliant Insurance Services, Serves Power Generation Client Base

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Peter McGoldrick has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President, Alliant Specialty, in the company’s Tampa, Florida, office.

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  • Peter McGoldrick has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President, Alliant Specialty, in the company’s Tampa, Florida, office.
  • Drawing upon his extensive 25-year insurance career, McGoldrick focuses on clients who develop, construct and operate thermal and renewable power generation facilities.
  • Over the past 15 years, McGoldrick has helped power generation clients identify, mitigate and manage risk, often serving in an outsourced risk manager capacity, fully integrated into clients’ day-to-day operational teams.
  • “Peter brings extensive and specialized expertise to support the risk management needs of power generation facilities, adding tremendous value for Alliant’s Power clients,” said Rob Bothwell, Managing Director, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s Power vertical.

Farmers Insurance® Names John Griek as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of John Griek as Chief Financial Officer for Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), effective April 1.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of John Griek as Chief Financial Officer for Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), effective April 1.
  • In this role, Griek will oversee all financial matters for the organization and report to Chief Executive Officer Raul Vargas.
  • John joins Farmers® from Allstate, where he advanced through a series of important leadership roles with increasing responsibility over the course of his accomplished 20-year career.
  • With John's appointment, Maïté Irakoze Baur, who served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resume her role as Chief Investment Officer for FGI, a position she has held since January 1, 2021.

Marcum LLP-Hofstra University CEO Survey Pinpoints Political Uncertainty as Key Challenge for Business Planning

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The survey, executed in the week of February 19, 2024, serves as an essential barometer for middle-market business leaders' perspectives, issues, and action plans.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, executed in the week of February 19, 2024, serves as an essential barometer for middle-market business leaders' perspectives, issues, and action plans.
  • Among a broad range of issues, 45.3% of CEOs identify political uncertainty as a critical concern influencing their decision-making process and corporate strategy.
  • This sentiment underscores the pressing nature of the political climate on business stability and growth.
  • The Marcum LLP-Hofstra University CEO Survey is an indispensable resource, capturing the pulse of contemporary business leaders as they adapt to ever-changing external influences.

PKF O'Connor Davies Welcomes Gina Citrola as Partner

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced that it has hired Gina Citrola as Partner. Citrola brings over 20 years of public accounting experience, specifically in the areas of attest and assurance, to her role with the organization's Business Solutions Group. Citrola's primary focus will be contributing to the growth of the organization's outsourced controller and CFO services. She is based out of the New York City office.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced that it has hired Gina Citrola as Partner.
  • "With a multifaceted background and considerable experience working with clients across industries, Gina is a valuable addition to our team," said Joseph R. Doren, Partner-in-Charge of PKF O'Connor Davies' Business Solutions Group.
  • "With a multifaceted background and considerable experience working with clients across industries, Gina is a valuable addition to our team," said Joseph R. Doren, Partner-in-Charge of PKF O'Connor Davies' Business Solutions Group.
  • Prior to joining PKF O'Connor Davies, she worked as a Partner in the Real Estate Group of a regional accounting firm based in New York.

SharpLink Gaming Announces Board and Audit Committee Changes

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”) today announced recent changes to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Audit Committee.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”) today announced recent changes to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Audit Committee.
  • On February 16, 2024, the Board accepted the resignation of Adrienne Anderson as a director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee, effective February 16, 2024.
  • The resignation of Anderson was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board or any committee of the Board.
  • The Board subsequently elected Leslie Bernhard, a current member of the Board, to serve as the new Chairperson of the Audit Committee, effective February 16, 2024.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank Bolsters Risk Management and Finance Teams with Experienced Large Bank Veterans

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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“Metropolitan Commercial Bank is delighted to welcome Greg Gaare, a seasoned risk management professional.

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  • “Metropolitan Commercial Bank is delighted to welcome Greg Gaare, a seasoned risk management professional.
  • He recently was the Deputy Chief Risk Officer in the Risk Management Division of Flagstar Bank.
  • We will continue to position Metropolitan Commercial Bank as an industry leader,” Gregory Gaare, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Metropolitan Commercial Bank remarked.
  • “With its rich history and commitment to excellence, Metropolitan Commercial Bank is at the forefront of the commercial banking industry.

Talent Groups Welcomes Michael Pfeffer as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Groups, a nationwide leader in talent solutions and services, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Pfeffer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Groups, a nationwide leader in talent solutions and services, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Pfeffer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Michael brings to Talent Groups a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in strategic sales and technology talent solutions, having spent over two decades in leadership roles across the technology staffing services sector.
  • Michael began his professional journey as a recruiter at TEKsystems, where he sharpened his ability to identify and cultivate top talent.
  • The entire team at Talent Groups warmly welcomes Michael Pfeffer and looks forward to a future of continued success and growth under his leadership.