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Clarivate and Exor Sign Agreement Under Which Suzanne Heywood Will Be Nominated to Stand for Election to the Company's Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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LONDON and AMSTERDAM, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence and Exor N.V. (AEX: EXO), the Netherlands-based diversified holding company, today announced that Suzanne Heywood will be nominated for election to the Clarivate Board of Directors at the Company's next Annual General Meeting of shareholders on May 7, 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Exor, which now owns 10.1% of Clarivate, may increase its participation up to 17.5% of Clarivate's outstanding ordinary share capital.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Exor, which now owns 10.1% of Clarivate, may increase its participation up to 17.5% of Clarivate's outstanding ordinary share capital.
  • Jonathan Gear, CEO, Clarivate said: "We welcome Exor's commitment to our strategy as a long-term investor.
  • Andy Snyder, Chairman of the Board, Clarivate, commented: "We look forward to Suzanne joining the Board.
  • Suzanne Heywood is the COO of Exor and the Chair of CNH Industrial N.V. and Iveco Group.

Clarivate and Exor Sign Agreement Under Which Suzanne Heywood Will Be Nominated to Stand for Election to the Company's Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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LONDON and AMSTERDAM, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence and Exor N.V. (AEX: EXO), the Netherlands-based diversified holding company, today announced that Suzanne Heywood will be nominated for election to the Clarivate Board of Directors at the Company's next Annual General Meeting of shareholders on May 7, 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Exor, which now owns 10.1% of Clarivate, may increase its participation up to 17.5% of Clarivate's outstanding ordinary share capital.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Exor, which now owns 10.1% of Clarivate, may increase its participation up to 17.5% of Clarivate's outstanding ordinary share capital.
  • Jonathan Gear, CEO, Clarivate said: "We welcome Exor's commitment to our strategy as a long-term investor.
  • Andy Snyder, Chairman of the Board, Clarivate, commented: "We look forward to Suzanne joining the Board.
  • Suzanne Heywood is the COO of Exor and the Chair of CNH Industrial N.V. and Iveco Group.

Find Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Dr. Anthony Johnson to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Tony to the team," said Philippe Douville, President and CEO of Find Therapeutics.

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  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Tony to the team," said Philippe Douville, President and CEO of Find Therapeutics.
  • He currently serves as President and CEO of Domain Therapeutics, Chairman of the Board for Outrun Therapeutics and Board Director for Nanosyrinx.
  • Dr. Johnson was previously President and CEO of Goldfinch Bio and, prior to that, Head of Early Clinical Development.
  • Find Therapeutics also announces that Pascal Neuville, Ph.D., has stepped down from the board as a Non-Executive Director effective March 3, 2024.

VALISURE ANNOUNCES NEW VENTURE PARTNERS AND EXPANSION OF LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valisure, a healthcare industry pioneer for independent quality assurance in pharmaceutical drugs, has recently received substantial investments from leading healthcare venture capital firms to accelerate Valisure's rapid growth and impact. Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.
  • Valisure has gained global recognition for its commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of medications through its highly impactful, independent testing.
  • "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team and enabling Valisure to expand its work with the industry to strategically address these issues."
  • Likewise, Wolfgang Hinz, Ph.D., has assumed a pivotal leadership position as the Chief Scientific Officer of Valisure.

MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, now in London

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review, one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural edition of EmTech Digital in London convenes academics, policymakers, and business and technology leaders April 16-17
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review , one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The event in London is another milestone for MIT Technology Review as it expands its AI coverage and global conference presence.
  • The launch of the conference in London will allow MIT Technology Review to curate the discussions for EMEA audiences, including generative AI's power and potential, AI implementation strategies, and how new regulations will impact key markets like the US, the UK, and Europe.
  • Secure your spot to join MIT Technology Review for the first-ever EmTech Digital in London.

MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, now in London

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review, one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural edition of EmTech Digital in London convenes academics, policymakers, and business and technology leaders April 16-17
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review , one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The event in London is another milestone for MIT Technology Review as it expands its AI coverage and global conference presence.
  • The launch of the conference in London will allow MIT Technology Review to curate the discussions for EMEA audiences, including generative AI's power and potential, AI implementation strategies, and how new regulations will impact key markets like the US, the UK, and Europe.
  • Secure your spot to join MIT Technology Review for the first-ever EmTech Digital in London.

NANO Nuclear Energy to Present and Exhibit at Innovation Zero 2024, the UK’s Largest Net Zero Conference

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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New York, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. ("NANO Nuclear"), an emerging microreactor and advanced nuclear technology company led by a world-class nuclear engineering team developing proprietary, portable, and clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the upcoming Innovation Zero 2024 conference in London on April 30 and May 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • “We are immensely pleased to sponsor and participate in this exciting event.”
    “Our sponsorship of the upcoming Innovation Zero 2024 conference marks a significant milestone for NANO Nuclear,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear Energy.
  • “Innovation Zero is about scaling innovation to drive the low carbon transformation,” Paul Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovation Zero, commented.
  • Our participation in Innovation Zero will provide even greater momentum to this inspirational national project.”
    Figure 3 – Prof. Ian Farnan, Lead of Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Radiation and Materials of NANO Nuclear Energy to Attend Innovation Zero 2024.
  • The UK has long been a hub of innovation, particularly in the nuclear sector and it's a great honor to represent NANO Nuclear at a globally recognized event such as this.”
    Figure 5 – Prof. Eugene Shwageraus, Lead of Nuclear Reactor Engineering of NANO Nuclear Energy to Attend Innovation Zero 2024.

Three Arizona Students Win Prestigious Cambridge Science Competition; One Receives Top in the World Exam Result

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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The awards include 'Best in World' in the Cambridge IGCSE (Pre-Advanced) Science Competition , and 'Top in the World' for the Cambridge Advanced English Language examination.

Key Points: 
  • The awards include 'Best in World' in the Cambridge IGCSE (Pre-Advanced) Science Competition , and 'Top in the World' for the Cambridge Advanced English Language examination.
  • The students shared the prestigious 'Best in World' award with a team of students in Mongolia.
  • In total, 270 teams from schools around the world took part in the extracurricular competition which helps develop learners' passion for science.
  • Cambridge asks students to consider sustainability in their planning and investigate a topic of practical relevance to their school or community – helping students connect science to solving real-world problems.

Kenges Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova to grant full scholarships to all Shoqan School students admitted to the world's top ten universities

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The Shoqan Walikhanov School, based in Almaty, is considered one of Central Asia's leading education institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Shoqan Walikhanov School, based in Almaty, is considered one of Central Asia's leading education institutions.
  • It was founded in 2020 as a non-profit and combines traditional academic methods with modern infrastructure and contemporary teaching techniques.
  • We want to motivate a new generation of young Kazakhs to become leading members of the international community," stated Rakishev.
  • "We want to bring the best of the best universities in the world back to Kazakhstan," Aselle Tasmagambetova, who heads the Saby Charitable Foundation, added.

Apollo Names Industry Veteran Harry Seekings Co-Head of Infrastructure

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that industry veteran Harry Seekings has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo, effective March 11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that industry veteran Harry Seekings has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo, effective March 11, 2024.
  • Seekings will work alongside Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure.
  • Apollo Co-President Scott Kleinman said, “We are pleased that Harry will join Apollo as Co-Head of Infrastructure.
  • Seekings joins Apollo from InfraRed Capital Partners where he held several leadership roles, including Managing Partner and Head of Infrastructure, overseeing a business line with over 100 professionals across London, New York and Sydney.