Chief digital officer

Geri Bullard Promoted to COO of First Fed

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Monday, October 2, 2023
The Bank of Washington, General counsel, Controller, Risk management, Certified Public Accountant, Strategic planning, Risk, Chief digital officer, Bank, CFO, Management

In addition to her new role as COO, Bullard will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer, an executive position she has held since 2020 at First Fed.

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  • In addition to her new role as COO, Bullard will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer, an executive position she has held since 2020 at First Fed.
  • Appointing Geri as COO shows our commitment to operational excellence to enhance the customer experience and shareholder value,” stated Matt Deines, CEO of First Fed Bank and First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB).
  • I look forward to continuing to collaborate with this innovative leadership team on growing First Fed Bank and FNWB,” stated Bullard.
  • Prior to joining First Fed, Bullard served as CFO at First Sound Bank, The Bank of Washington, and Idaho Trust Bank.

Dana Zeller, Strategic and Innovative Operations Executive, Joins ConnectOne

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Friday, September 29, 2023
Financial services, Growth, Christopher Ewing, Chief digital officer, Management

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ “CNOB”), the holding company for ConnectOne Bank, an industry leading commercial bank, announced today the hiring of Dana Zeller, a leading Financial Services Executive as Chief Strategic Operations Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp (NASDAQ “CNOB”), the holding company for ConnectOne Bank, an industry leading commercial bank, announced today the hiring of Dana Zeller, a leading Financial Services Executive as Chief Strategic Operations Officer.
  • In her position, Ms. Zeller will play a pivotal role in supporting ConnectOne Bank’s strategic priorities, prudent growth, and people-first mission as she oversees the entire operations division of the bank.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dana Zeller to the ConnectOne team.
  • Her extensive background and passion for innovation aligns with ConnectOne’s commitment to building a people-first modern financial services company,” said Elizabeth Magennis, President of ConnectOne Bank.

GE HealthCare Awarded a $44 Million Grant to Develop Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Ultrasound Technology Aimed at Improving Outcomes in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Technology, Medical Devices, Health Technology, Philanthropy, Radiology, Health, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Artificial Intelligence, GE HealthCare, Pregnancy, Life, Fetal viability, Gestational age, Fetus, GE, Woman, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lung, Mother, LMIC, Death, Physician, Child, Algorithm, Chief digital officer, Bill, Artificial intelligence, Diagnosis, Mortality, AI, FDA, Pneumonia, Medical imaging, Medical device, Ultrasound

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced it received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for more than $44 million to create user-friendly, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted ultrasound imaging auto-assessment tools.

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  • GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced it received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for more than $44 million to create user-friendly, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted ultrasound imaging auto-assessment tools.
  • Caption Health, a leader in medical AI acquired by GE HealthCare in February 2023, will design this technology to run across a range of ultrasound devices and probes, including lower-cost handheld devices.
  • “We are proud and excited to have received this grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to make ultrasound more accessible in low-and-middle income countries.
  • With the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant, Caption Health will develop multiple lung ultrasound and obstetric algorithms through clinical validation and regulatory submissions.

PANERA BREAD INTRODUCES CRUNCH TIME ORDERING: NEW ONE-SWIPE ORDERING SOLUTION EXCLUSIVELY ON THE PANERA APP

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Crunch Time, IOS, Thought, Try, Chief digital officer, Chicken, Fast food, Food delivery, Rail freight transport, Panera Bread

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panera Bread announced the introduction of Crunch Time Ordering: the ultimate one-swipe ordering option on the Panera app. Panera knows that many of its guests are always on the go and for those stressful, busy moments where mealtimes creep up on them, Crunch Time Ordering is there to solve their dinnertime dilemma. This new feature is among the first in the industry that allows guests to have their favorite meals pre-programmed to be ordered at a set date and time with just a single swipe.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panera Bread announced the introduction of Crunch Time Ordering: the ultimate one-swipe ordering option on the Panera app .
  • By simply swiping once on the Panera app, customers can quickly place their favorite stored Crunch Time order for pickup or delivery.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce Crunch Time Ordering as the ultimate one-swipe ordering option on the Panera app," said Meenakshi Nagarajan, Chief Digital Officer, Panera Bread.
  • To join MyPanera and set up your Crunch Time order today, download the Panera app or visit PaneraBread.com for more information.

SNDL's Wine and Beyond Expands Reach with E-Commerce Launch

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Friday, September 15, 2023
Knowledge, AB, Digital, The Company, Chief digital officer, Online shopping, Wine

The platform aims to enhance accessibility and reach for the banner's expansive product selection, featuring rare spirits, local and international beers, and distinctive wines.

Key Points: 
  • The platform aims to enhance accessibility and reach for the banner's expansive product selection, featuring rare spirits, local and international beers, and distinctive wines.
  • "We are pleased to extend the Wine and Beyond experience into the digital landscape," says Robbie Madan, Chief Information and Digital Officer.
  • Wine and Beyond's online catalogue features nearly 9,000 offerings, with fresh additions and new deals added weekly, backed by the banner's "Best Price Promise".
  • The Company has 11 Wine and Beyond locations in Alberta and one in British Columbia, with plans to expand into Saskatchewan by 2024.

CIO Leadership: HMG Strategy Shatters Registration Record for its 2023 Southern California CIO Executive Leadership Summit in Partnership with Southern California SIM

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Argo Group, Partner, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, CISO, LastPass, SAP, Digital, Associate, Mayflower Hotel, Fortinet, SVP, D.C, University Club, OneMain Financial, Npower, HMG, Russell Reynolds Associates, Ping Identity, Akamai Technologies, Pure Storage, CIO, Barco, Security, Parsons Corporation, Business, Uber, Savvy, Wiz, Silicon, Tata Communications, University Club of Chicago, Bank of America, Vulnerability management, Box, Chief digital officer, Value Partners (asset management), Schneider Electric, BISO, Partnership, RingCentral, Gleaning, CISA, Rimini Street Inc. v. Oracle USA Inc., Convergent Technologies Operating System, BetterCloud, Zoom, Bank, Computer security, Consultant, Management, Drug, Retail, Nightclub, Upwork, Engineering, Elena and the Secret of Avalor, Tonkean macaque

Looking ahead, HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit on October 17 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.

Key Points: 
  • Looking ahead, HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit on October 17 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Silicon Valley CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • Next week, HMG Strategy will be hosting its 2023 Chicago CIO Executive Leadership Summit on September 19 at the University Club of Chicago.
  • HMG Strategy will also be hosting its 2023 Washington, D.C. CIO Executive Leadership Summit on September 26 at The Mayflower Hotel.

Life sciences leaders discuss the future of commercialization at Indegene Digital Summit | September 21-22, 2023 | Virtual-only

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
MSD, Indegene, The Carlyle Group, Synthetic media, CX, Chief digital officer, Generative, Merck, Management, Online shopping

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, announced the fifth edition of Indegene Digital Summit, the annual flagship event for global life sciences leaders, on September 21 - 22, 2023.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indegene, a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, announced the fifth edition of Indegene Digital Summit, the annual flagship event for global life sciences leaders, on September 21 - 22, 2023.
  • This exclusive thought leadership virtual event will see thought-provoking strategic discussions pertinent to the commercialization functions of the life sciences value chain.
  • The summit brings a power-packed lineup of thought leaders from within and beyond the life sciences industry on a single platform to exchange views on the future of commercialization.
  • The leaders will discuss the role of technology paradigms such as Generative AI in transforming traditional commercialization models.

Shift5 Added to Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
FAR, Defense, Marketplace, United States Department of Defense, Data collection, Statute, Federal Acquisition Regulation, DFARS, Acquisition, Artificial intelligence, Digital, VC, Insight Partners, Chief digital officer, Cryptocurrency

“We’re truly honored to be accepted into the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace,” said Shift5 Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Michael Weigand.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re truly honored to be accepted into the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace,” said Shift5 Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Michael Weigand.
  • “Tools like the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace help commercial partners – especially innovative VC-backed companies – get through the DoD acquisition process faster to deliver capabilities with mission relevance.”
    The Shift5 Platform was rated as “Awardable” and added to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
  • Shift5 was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions.
  • Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com .

Four Mercer Advisors Top Executives Recognized in the 2023 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards Program

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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DENVER, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercer Advisors Inc. ("Mercer Advisors"), a national Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm, announced today that four members of the firm's Senior Leadership Team have been recognized for outstanding leadership in the prestigious WealthManagement.com Industry Awards program for 2023.

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  • Chief Marketing Officer, Gary Foodim, joined Mercer Advisors in 2021 to accelerate the firm's growth.
  • In his role as CMO, Mr. Foodim is building out a modern marketing team to help Mercer Advisors meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry.
  • As Senior Director, Financial Planning Group, Jennifer Baick's role has been centered around scaling Mercer Advisors' financial planning efforts.
  • "We are beyond thrilled and honored to be recognized as a multi-winner in this year's awards program," said Mercer Advisors CEO, Dave Welling, who has been recognized as a two-time winner for CEO of the Year in the Awards Program.

Investment Advice and Side Hustles Top of Mind as Gen Z and Millennials Seek Greater Financial Security: BMO Survey

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Spend, BMO, Learning, Entrepreneurship, Uncertainty, Gen, CPI, Head, Policy, Segment, Generation Z, Side Hustle, Bank, Retirement, Chief digital officer, Artificial intelligence, Environment, BMO Real Estate Partners, Financial adviser, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Retail, Millennials

Passive Income for an Active Generation: Nearly half of Gen Z (46 per cent), as well as younger (46 per cent) and older Millennials (50 per cent), are interested in advice on investment strategies.

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  • Passive Income for an Active Generation: Nearly half of Gen Z (46 per cent), as well as younger (46 per cent) and older Millennials (50 per cent), are interested in advice on investment strategies.
  • Only 23 per cent of Gen X (ages 45 to 54) and 15 per cent Boomers (ages 55 to 64) are looking for more information on side hustles.
  • Financial Confidence with Advice: Over two thirds (68 per cent) of Gen Z believe a financial advisor is important to helping them reach their financial goals – more than any other generation.
  • Gen Z are also the most likely to use their digital banking app when looking for advice or guidance on their financial situation (20 per cent).