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Capstone Green Energy Announces Vince Canino as its President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corporation (Predecessor Capstone), is pleased to announce that Vince Canino has been appointed as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Capstone Board of Directors.

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  • Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corporation (Predecessor Capstone), is pleased to announce that Vince Canino has been appointed as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Capstone Board of Directors.
  • Vince joined Capstone as incoming President and CEO on March 11, 2024, and will transition closely with Robert “Bob” Flexon, Executive Chairman and former Interim President and CEO.
  • I look forward to leading the Capstone team into an era of unprecedented achievement that will make all our stakeholders proud," remarked Vince Canino, newly appointed President and CEO of Capstone Green Energy.
  • "After conducting a comprehensive global executive search, the Capstone Green Energy Board of Directors is excited to welcome Vince Canino as our new CEO.

Barnes Announces Update to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.

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  • Mr. Barnes will become Chairman Emeritus and continue to lead the Barnes Foundation following his retirement from the Board.
  • Barnes will also work with Irenic to identify an additional mutually agreed upon independent director to appoint to the Board of Directors.
  • Thomas O. Barnes, Chairman of the Board, said, “It has been an honor to serve the company my family founded in 1857.
  • On behalf of the Board and the entire Barnes team, I want to thank Mylle for her service and wish her all the best going forward.”
    Barnes added, “I am delighted that the Board has selected Dick as my successor as Chair of our Board of Directors.

SAB Biotherapeutics Announces Executive Leadership Change

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Friday, February 2, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), (“SAB” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing fully-human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced Samuel J. Reich, currently the Executive Chairman of SAB, will expand his role to include that of Chief Executive Officer of SAB, effective February 2, 2024.

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  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), (“SAB” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing fully-human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced Samuel J. Reich, currently the Executive Chairman of SAB, will expand his role to include that of Chief Executive Officer of SAB, effective February 2, 2024.
  • Eddie J. Sullivan, Ph.D., Co-Founder of SAB, will continue his role as President, and as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • He will report to the Board and maintain leadership of operational, research, and development functions of the Company.
  • He also founded Acuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2002, where he served as Executive Vice President until its acquisition by Opko Health, Inc., thereafter serving as Executive Vice President.

Opthea Appoints U.S.-Based Leadership with Fred Guerard as CEO and Peter Lang as CFO

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Friday, October 27, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opthea Limited (NASDAQ:OPT; ASX:OPT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, announced today that the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Megan Baldwin, will transition to Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, effective today, reflective of the company’s strategy to advance its US and global presence and commercialization strategy for sozinibercept (OPT-302).

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  • Concurrently, Opthea is pleased to announce the appointments of U.S.-based executives, Dr. Frederic Guerard as Chief Executive Officer and Peter Lang as Chief Financial Officer.
  • “On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Fred Guerard and Peter Lang to Opthea’s leadership team.
  • Both come to Opthea with impressive credentials to position Opthea for future growth and success,” commented Dr. Jeremy Levin, Chairman of Opthea’s Board of Directors.
  • Peter graduated with a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, with High Honors.

John S. Castle to Receive 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.
  • Castle will be honored for his significant contributions to the M&A industry during the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala, a feature of the 2023 Future of Dealmaking Summit , on November 14-15, 2023 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.
  • The M&A Advisor has given the leadership award annually for the past two decades and recipients include industry leaders, such as Corinne Ball, Randall S. Eisenberg, J. Scott Victor, Michelle H. Harner, Bob Profusek, John Reiss, Judge Kevin J. Carey, John Bolduc, Rodger Krouse, Marc Leder and Lorie Beers.
  • The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions through the industry's leading leadership organization.

AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS ADDS SENIOR SOURCING PROFESSIONALS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners (AIP) announces Lawrence Steyn and Jamie Tam have joined the firm as business development focused Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners (AIP) announces Lawrence Steyn and Jamie Tam have joined the firm as business development focused Partners.
  • Prior to Pony.ai, Lawrence covered industrial corporates for nearly 30 years as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, and Executive Director at Goldman Sachs.
  • "Over the past decade, we have invested heavily in a highly differentiated approach to deal sourcing," said Ben DeRosa, AIP co-head of deal sourcing.
  • "Lawrence and Jamie bring additional horsepower and relationships to support our goal of being the best private equity investor in the industrial economy."

Energy Freelance Names John Harper as Director of Technology

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Energy Freelance, a marketplace where energy companies can quickly and easily hire top energy experts, has named John Harper as Director of Technology.

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  • Energy Freelance, a marketplace where energy companies can quickly and easily hire top energy experts, has named John Harper as Director of Technology.
  • “We are extremely fortunate to have John in this important role,” said Ryan Vinson, Energy Freelance CEO and founder.
  • With John’s expertise, we will continue to strengthen as we become the platform of choice for companies seeking exceptional talent in the energy industry.”
    As Director of Technology, Harper will lead the team engineering the online marketplace to best meet the company's strategic goals and fulfill needs of Energy Freelance customers.
  • “John’s work with Energy Freelance is already making a positive impact, meeting key milestones on our product roadmap,” said Vinson.

Kafene Announces Appointment of Jonathan Kurzner as its First Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kafene, a point-of-sale financing platform that helps offer underserved consumers more flexible purchase options through transparent lease-to-own (LTO) agreements, today announced that Jonathan Kurzner has been named the company's first Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kafene, a point-of-sale financing platform that helps offer underserved consumers more flexible purchase options through transparent lease-to-own (LTO) agreements, today announced that Jonathan Kurzner has been named the company's first Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Jonathan most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for Cint – a global software leader providing digital insights and media measurement solutions – presiding over the company's $300 million commercial business and sitting on the company's Executive Committee.
  • Prior to Cint, Jonathan held a variety of roles over four years with Earnest Research, culminating in his leading revenue and sales for Earnest's financial services clients.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to join Kafene, which addresses the clear and growing need for better forms of consumer financing in an innovative, affordable, and frictionless product that offers a rare win-win in business," said Jonathan Kurzner, Chief Revenue Officer, Kafene.

Arizona Virtual Academy Celebrates Class of 2023 at May 22 Commencement Ceremony

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Friday, May 19, 2023

The graduating classes of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ), online public schools serving students throughout the state, will soon toss their caps in the air at commencement ceremonies on May 22.

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  • The graduating classes of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and Insight Academy of Arizona (ISAZ), online public schools serving students throughout the state, will soon toss their caps in the air at commencement ceremonies on May 22.
  • AZVA and ISAZ students benefit from a robust online curriculum and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • They are also the first and only online schools in Arizona offering state-approved career and technical education (CTE) programs.
  • ISAZ, which launched in 2012, is an online junior high and high school serving students in seventh through 12th grades.

Alabama Destinations Career Academy Celebrates Class of 2023 With Well-Deserved Commencement Ceremony

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The students of Alabama Destinations Career Academy ( ALDCA ), an online public school serving K-12 grade students throughout the state, will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.

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  • The students of Alabama Destinations Career Academy ( ALDCA ), an online public school serving K-12 grade students throughout the state, will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.
  • ALDCA will celebrate its graduates in person with a commencement ceremony on May 11th at 2:30 p.m. CDT.
  • Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA) students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • Alabama Destinations Career Academy invites all families and friends worldwide to join the celebration.