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APAC Based Digital and Social Media Network ‘VS Media’ Announce Strategic Investment and Partnership with LA Creative Venture Studio ‘MeeshQ’

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LA-based creative venture studio ‘MeeshQ’ announces new strategic partnership with Hong Kong based leading digital media and social commerce network, ‘VS Media’.

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  • LA-based creative venture studio ‘MeeshQ’ announces new strategic partnership with Hong Kong based leading digital media and social commerce network, ‘VS Media’.
  • VS Media makes strategic investment in MeeshQ as its exclusive partner in the Asia Pacific region.
  • MeeshQ founder and venture capitalist Jeff Hood is best known for bringing legendary boxer Mike Tyson, and other celebrities, into Web 3 during the digital art bull market.
  • “Connecting brands with talents through engaging digital content is at the heart of what we do at VS Media.

APAC Based Digital and Social Media Network ‘VS Media’ Announce Strategic Investment and Partnership with LA Creative Venture Studio ‘MeeshQ’

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LA-based creative venture studio announces new strategic partnership with Hong Kong based leading digital media and social commerce network, ‘VS Media’.

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  • LA-based creative venture studio announces new strategic partnership with Hong Kong based leading digital media and social commerce network, ‘VS Media’.
  • VS Media makes strategic investment in MeeshQ as part of the partnership.
  • HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VS Media Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: VSME, the “Company”), a leader in managing a global network of digital creators, today announced its newest partnership with MeeshQ , a Los Angeles-based creative venture studio.
  • “Connecting brands with talents through engaging digital content is at the heart of what we do at VS Media.

SRM Announces Former NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood to Join International Advisory Board

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SRM (Strategic Resource Management), a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced that former National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Rodney E. Hood is joining the company's diverse and growing international advisory board.

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  • SRM (Strategic Resource Management), a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced that former National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Rodney E. Hood is joining the company's diverse and growing international advisory board.
  • Hood, a well-known regulatory leader and a staunch advocate for economic empowerment and financial inclusion, brings over three decades of financial services expertise to his SRM board role.
  • "I've had the pleasure of knowing Rodney Hood for many years and couldn't be happier and more honored to have him join the International Advisory Board at SRM," said Brad Downs, SRM's Chief Executive Officer.
  • In 2019, he became the Eleventh Board Chairman of the NCUA, becoming the first Black American to lead a regulatory agency in banking and finance.

Posh AI Welcomes Former NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Posh AI, the leader in conversational and generative AI solutions purpose-built for the financial industry, today announced the addition of former National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board Chairman Rodney E. Hood to its Board of Directors.

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  • Posh AI, the leader in conversational and generative AI solutions purpose-built for the financial industry, today announced the addition of former National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board Chairman Rodney E. Hood to its Board of Directors.
  • Most notably, he served on the NCUA Board under two presidential administrations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228476338/en/
    Rodney Hood joins the Posh Board of Directors.
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    “We are deeply honored to welcome Mr. Rodney Hood to our Board of Directors,” says Posh AI’s CEO and Co-Founder Karan Kashyap.

EQS-News: The Platform Group AG acquires Hood.de platform

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The Platform Group AG (ISIN DE000A200QEFA1 , “TPG”), a leading software company for platform solutions, is pushing ahead its acquisition strategy with the complete takeover of Hood Media GmbH ("Hood").

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  • The Platform Group AG (ISIN DE000A200QEFA1 , “TPG”), a leading software company for platform solutions, is pushing ahead its acquisition strategy with the complete takeover of Hood Media GmbH ("Hood").
  • Dr. Dominik Benner, CEO of The Platform Group AG: “We are pleased that Hood will be part of TPG in the future and that we will gain another 4,900 active retailers.
  • In the current year, The Platform Group AG plans to acquire 3-8 companies in both the B2B and B2C sectors.
  • The Platform Group AG is a software company that is active in 19 sectors with its own platform solutions.

Former NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood Joins Zest AI's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zest AI, the leader in AI lending technology, is honored to welcome the former National Credit Union Administration Board (NCUA) Chairman, Rodney E. Hood, to its Board of Directors. A longtime champion of economic empowerment and financial inclusion, Hood brings 30 years of both public and private financial services experience to the now five-person board, which also includes Upfront Ventures Partner Aditi Maliwal, Matrix Partners General Partner Dana Stalder, and Insight Partners Managing Director Jon Rosenbaum.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zest AI , the leader in AI lending technology, is honored to welcome the former National Credit Union Administration Board (NCUA) Chairman, Rodney E. Hood, to its Board of Directors.
  • "It's a privilege to welcome Rodney to our Board of Directors," said Zest AI CEO Mike de Vere.
  • From his commitment to ensuring an equitable credit system to his fearless and forward-thinking mindset, Rodney embraces AI technology for good.
  • In 2019, he was nominated to serve again, this time as NCUA Board Chairman, making Hood the first Black American to lead a banking regulatory agency.

Hood names Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as Inaugural George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business Dean

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce the appointment of Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business's inaugural dean. The appointment was led by a search advisory committee comprising of business school faculty, current students, alumni and members of the College's senior team. Joshi will begin at the start of the spring 2024 semester.

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  • I'm ready to work with stakeholders of the School of Business and Hood College to initiate a new chapter of success for this storied institution."
  • "When Hood invited me to be the inaugural dean of the Delaplaine School of Business, I found the opportunity irresistible," said Joshi.
  • Joshi joins Hood following more than 20 years at the George Mason University School of Business.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Joshi to Hood College as dean of the Delaplaine School of Business."

Mobilize Frederick Gears Up for 2-Day 2024 Climate Summit

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an earnest effort to address the climate emergency, Mobilize Frederick, in collaboration with Hood College, is excited to announce its much-anticipated 2-Day Climate Summit on February 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Held at Hood's Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall and Whitaker Hall in Frederick, MD, this annual event aims to be a hub for insightful discussions, innovative solutions, and community collaboration.

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  • On Saturday, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit offers insightful Breakout Sessions, allowing participants to explore specific topics in-depth.
  • As we face the challenges of climate change, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit stands as a beacon of hope, rallying the community to actively engage, discuss, and implement solutions.
  • Mobilize Frederick is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Join the movement for a sustainable future and be part of the change at the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit.

Kellanova announces executive leadership changes for North America and Latin America

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Friday, January 12, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova today announced the retirement of Chris Hood, President, Kellanova North America. Nicolas Amaya, currently President, Kellanova Latin America, will succeed Hood as President, Kellanova North America. Victor Marroquin, currently General Manager, Kellanova Mexico, will succeed Amaya as President, Kellanova Latin America. Both Region leaders will report to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Cahillane. Transitions begin immediately, with Hood's retirement effective at the end of April 2024.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova today announced the retirement of Chris Hood, President, Kellanova North America.
  • Nicolas Amaya, currently President, Kellanova Latin America, will succeed Hood as President, Kellanova North America.
  • Victor Marroquin, currently General Manager, Kellanova Mexico, will succeed Amaya as President, Kellanova Latin America.
  • Since joining the company in 2001, Amaya has held a variety of leadership positions in both the U.S. and Latin America across the cereal, frozen and snacks businesses including General Manager, Snacks and Growth Platforms for Latin America; General Manager, Category Marketing and Innovation, Latin America; and General Manager, Mexico, before being named President, Kellogg Latin America in 2019.

BIO-TECHNE TO SHOWCASE CELL AND GENE THERAPY MANUFACTURING TOOLS AT PHACILITATE ADVANCED THERAPIES WEEK 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Bio-Techne's booth (#509) will feature its wide range of products, services, and capabilities that enable cell and gene therapy development and workflow solutions .

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  • Bio-Techne's booth (#509) will feature its wide range of products, services, and capabilities that enable cell and gene therapy development and workflow solutions .
  • David Hermanson, Director for Cell & Gene Therapy Applications at Bio-Techne, will present a technical talk at the conference focusing on how gene modified cell therapies can be manufactured at scale using the TcBuster transposon system, specialty media, and liquid cytokines in the G-Rex® bioreactor.
  • "My presentation will be a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn how immune cell therapy development programs can benefit from a streamlined T cell manufacturing workflow and licensable transposon system for non-viral gene engineering," said Dr. Hermanson.
  • Friday, January 19th at 10:00AM EST, Theatre 2
    Cell Therapy Manufacturing: A Look Under the Hood - Learning from Outside the Industry.