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Orveon Welcomes Neela Montgomery as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Orveon Global (“Orveon” or “the Company”), a purpose-driven collective of premium beauty brands, today announced that Neela Montgomery will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective January 18, 2024.

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  • Orveon Global (“Orveon” or “the Company”), a purpose-driven collective of premium beauty brands, today announced that Neela Montgomery will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective January 18, 2024.
  • Ms. Montgomery will also join the Orveon Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • “Orveon has established a strong foundation in its two years since launch and Neela is the ideal executive for this next phase of growth.
  • Ms. Montgomery is a member of the Board of Directors of Logitech, Squarespace and Fetch.

Boston University Names Melissa L. Gilliam 11th President

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University's 11th president. She will assume the post on July 1, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University's 11th president.
  • Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam will be Boston University's 11th president.
  • Boston, and Boston University, will be familiar territory for Gilliam.
  • "I'm really excited about how engaged Boston University is in the city and how engagement has been a hallmark of BU," says Dr. Gilliam.

Boston University Names Melissa L. Gilliam 11th President

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University's 11th president. She will assume the post on July 1, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston University announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University's 11th president.
  • Her late father, Sam Gilliam, was a pioneering abstract painter who was known for a career of continuous experimentation and innovation.
  • Boston, and Boston University, will be familiar territory for Gilliam.
  • "I'm really excited about how engaged Boston University is in the city and how engagement has been a hallmark of BU," says Dr. Gilliam.

OceanSound Partners Adds Seven New Professionals to its Growing Team

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The firm currently manages more than $1.8bn in RAUM, has seven companies in its portfolio and has completed acquisitions of 29 companies since inception.

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  • The firm currently manages more than $1.8bn in RAUM, has seven companies in its portfolio and has completed acquisitions of 29 companies since inception.
  • He started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at M&A advisory firm North Point Advisors and holds a dual A.B.
  • Caroline Weakland, Senior Associate, joins OceanSound from Sun Capital Partners, where she worked in the firm’s Technology Group.
  • “We are very excited that this talented group of professionals is joining OceanSound at a time of great growth for our firm,” said Joe Benavides, Managing Partner of OceanSound Partners.

Dr. Karin Schnarr Appointed CEO and Registrar of the AGCO

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Monday, August 21, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karin Schnarr as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karin Schnarr as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar.
  • Dr. Schnarr is a highly accomplished and performance-focused senior executive with extensive experience in the academic, public‐sector, and private-sector consulting environments.
  • Dr. Schnarr is a seasoned relationship builder within organizations, across government ministries and agencies, and with external partners and stakeholders.
  • The AGCO and its Board of Directors are excited to welcome Dr. Schnarr to the organization and extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to AGCO’s outgoing CEO and Registrar, Tom Mungham, who announced his intention to retire from the agency in March 2023.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Duncan Hartley as a Life Achiever for his contributions in photography

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Friday, March 17, 2023

KENDALL PARK, N.J., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently circulated in The Inner Circle, Duncan Hartley is acknowledged as a Life Achiever for his contributions in photography.

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  • KENDALL PARK, N.J., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently circulated in The Inner Circle, Duncan Hartley is acknowledged as a Life Achiever for his contributions in photography.
  • Dr. Hartley earned a Bachelor of Arts in English History in 1964 at the University of Michigan.
  • Dr. Hartley is fine arts photographer with more than 65 years of experience in the field.
  • Since 2008, Dr. Hartley has been the owner of Duncan Hartley Fine Art Photography since.

Flashlight Capital Urges KT&G Shareholders to Vote FOR ALL Its Proposals Ahead of Upcoming Voting Deadlines

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Flashlight Capital also issued a presentation outlining why it believes shareholder-driven change is urgently needed at the Company.

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  • Flashlight Capital also issued a presentation outlining why it believes shareholder-driven change is urgently needed at the Company.
  • Equally concerning, the value of the Company’s operating assets has declined due to its focus on sales over profit.
  • The Company has refused to genuinely engage with Flashlight Capital and work toward a reasonable private resolution.
  • Flashlight Capital has put forth ten proposals for the General Meeting that it believes can break the long cycle of poor performance.

Tampa Attorney Martin Hernandez Celebrates 15 Years As A Sponsor Of The University of South Florida (USF) Latino Scholarship Program

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Friday, January 20, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since becoming a USF Latino Scholarship donor in 2008, Martin J. Hernandez of Martin Hernandez Law Office has helped eight students reach their academic goals. By sponsoring scholarships for Latino students, most of whom are their first in their family to be able to seek higher education, Hernandez has helped these individuals realize bachelor's and master's degrees in disciplines such as computer engineering, physics, nursing, pre-medicine, and banking. He plans to continue his current level of support indefinitely.

Key Points: 
  • Since becoming a USF Latino Scholarship donor in 2008, Martin J. Hernandez of Martin Hernandez Law Office has helped eight students reach their academic goals.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since becoming a USF Latino Scholarship donor in 2008, Martin J. Hernandez of Martin Hernandez Law Office has helped eight students reach their academic goals.
  • "The motto of the USF Latino Scholarship Program, 'we must lift as we climb' really resonated with me," said Hernandez.
  • But the Program isn't entirely academically focused, according to Flor Martinez, Program Manager for the USF Latino Scholarship Program.

BorgWarner Appoints Sailaja Shankar to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner announced today that Sailaja Shankar has been named to its Board of Directors.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner announced today that Sailaja Shankar has been named to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Sailaja to BorgWarner's Board of Directors," saidAlexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of the board of BorgWarner.
  • For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market.
  • Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to eMobility to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.

Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Mary Beth Henson to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Ares Capital Corporation (Ares Capital) (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that Mary Beth Henson has joined its Board of Directors (the Board) as an independent director.

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  • Ares Capital Corporation (Ares Capital) (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that Mary Beth Henson has joined its Board of Directors (the Board) as an independent director.
  • With over 30 years of strategic and financial leadership experience across the public and nonprofit sectors, Mary Beth adds fresh perspective that complements our existing Ares Capital Board, said Michael Arougheti and Bennett Rosenthal, Co-Chairmen of the Board of Directors of Ares Capital.
  • On behalf of the management team, we are very pleased to have Mary Beth join Ares Capitals Board, said Kipp deVeer, Chief Executive Officer of Ares Capital.
  • Ares Capital is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager.