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Subway® Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subway, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, has announced leadership transitions that continue to build on the brand's strong momentum and drive its transformation journey. 

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  • Douglas Fry , Country Director of Subway Canada, will assume the role of President of North America, effective September 5.
  • In addition to his strong track record leading Subway Canada, Fry brings more than 20 years of restaurant and consumer packaged goods experience to the position, previously holding senior leadership roles at McDonald's, Recipe Brands and Kraft Heinz.
  • In addition, Subway has promoted Cristina Wells as Senior Vice President of U.S. Marketing.
  • The brand also remains focused on smart growth to boost franchisee profitability and protect its position in the market globally.

GreenPower Names Zach Walsh Head of Eastern U.S. All-Electric School Bus Sales

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

(NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced it has named Zach Walsh as Director of Eastern U.S. School Bus Sales.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced it has named Zach Walsh as Director of Eastern U.S. School Bus Sales.
  • "We are excited to add Zach Walsh to GreenPower's school bus team to lead sales in the eastern part of the country," said Michael Perez, GreenPower's Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants.
  • "With demand continuing to grow nationwide for GreenPower's all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses, the company found a seasoned bus sales expert in Zach to ensure a sharp focus for sales of our school buses manufactured at our new West Virginia facility."
  • In his role at GreenPower, Walsh will manage and train the direct sales staff and provide dealer support in the eastern part of the U.S.

Mill Creek Announces Start of Preleasing at Modera Walsh

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Walsh, a contemporary apartment community in the Walsh development on the west side of Fort Worth.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Walsh , a contemporary apartment community in the Walsh development on the west side of Fort Worth.
  • Modera Walsh, which consists of 379 apartment homes, sits at the confluence of Walsh Parkway and Interstates 20 and 30 – the primary east-west thoroughfares serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
  • Surrounded by rolling hills, two lakes, live oaks and long-range vistas, Modera Walsh embraces the unique topography with special plans for open spaces, parks and recreational trails.
  • "Walsh is one of the most desirable living destinations in the DFW metroplex," said Michael Blackwell , senior managing director of development in North Texas for Mill Creek Residential.

Jacobs to Design Critical Highway Infrastructure for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected as part of the Walsh Kokosing Joint Venture Design-Build Team to deliver critical infrastructure as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project (BSBC). The BSBC will deliver approximately eight miles of improved Interstates 71 and 75 through Kentucky and Ohio, including the addition of a new companion bridge reducing congestion, improving traffic flow and maintaining critical regional and national transportation corridors.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected as part of the Walsh Kokosing Joint Venture Design-Build Team to deliver critical infrastructure as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project (BSBC).
  • Jacobs' scope of work includes leading the design of the one-mile Ohio segment, encompassing the I-75, I-71 and US-50 interchange and more than 40 bridges (1.4 million square feet of bridge deck).
  • Jacobs will also serve as the independent companion bridge engineer, performing design checks of the new river crossing.
  • The Brent Spence Bridge was originally built in 1963 and designed to support 80,000 daily vehicle-crossings across the Ohio River.

Schellman Welcomes Jennifer Walsh as New CFO, Reinforcing Financial Leadership

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.
  • With her exceptional expertise in financial and operational initiatives, Walsh is set to spearhead Schellman's financial strategy and shape a future of unparalleled growth and success.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jennifer as our new CFO," said Avani Desai, President & CEO of Schellman.
  • "Her expertise in driving financial and operational excellence, coupled with her remarkable leadership skills, make her the perfect fit to lead our financial initiatives.

Gateway Group Expands Service Offerings with Launch of Branding & Creative Practice

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gateway Group (“Gateway”), a full-service, strategic financial communications firm, today announced an expansion of its service offerings with the launch of a Branding & Creative practice to help its clients elevate their brands.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gateway Group (“Gateway”), a full-service, strategic financial communications firm, today announced an expansion of its service offerings with the launch of a Branding & Creative practice to help its clients elevate their brands.
  • From reimagining investor presentations and websites to ongoing brand asset development, Gateway provides its clients a comprehensive creative offering that helps engage audiences.
  • Gateway’s Branding & Creative services include:
    Digital Design (Web and Email Marketing, Video)
    “A wide-ranging client base like ours comes with a broad set of communications needs,” said Gateway President Scott Liolios.
  • We look forward to our Branding & Creative practice helping our clients build their brand reputation and magnify the value of the work they are doing each day.”
    Gateway’s Branding & Creative practice is led by David Walsh , a creative executive with more than 15 years of experience in print and digital design, video and branding.

Practice Better Founder, Nathalie Garcia Moves to Chief Strategy Officer, Announces Kim Walsh as New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

"It's my honor to partner with our founders Nathalie and Graeme and the team to write Practice Better's next chapter. My goal is to make our customers, partners, employees, and investors proud -- proud to make an impact in the health and wellness community and help professionals grow their businesses, careers, and futures with Practice Better by making the lives of their clients better," says Kim Walsh, CEO of Practice Better.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Practice Better , a leading, all-in-one practice management software platform for health and wellness professionals, announced today that Kim Walsh will be stepping in as CEO of the company.
  • Nathalie Garcia, Co-Founder of Practice Better, will step into a new role as Chief Strategy Officer where she will continue serving Practice Better's customers, employees, partners, and investors while supporting and advising Kim in her new role.
  • "I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Kim Walsh to Practice Better as our new CEO," says Nathalie Garcia.
  • As the Chief Strategy Officer, Nathalie will utilize her business expertise across all functions to advise on product strategy and industry positioning.

ThriveAP Welcomes Mike Walsh, MBA, MA, PMP as Director of Client Success & Government Relations

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Monday, April 24, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriveAP announces the addition of Mike Walsh, MBA, MA, PMP to their rapidly growing team as Director of Client Success & Government Relations.

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  • ThriveAP announces the addition of Mike Walsh, MBA, MA, PMP to their rapidly growing team as Director of Client Success & Government Relations.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriveAP announces the addition of Mike Walsh, MBA, MA, PMP to their rapidly growing team as Director of Client Success & Government Relations.
  • Walsh, an U.S. Army veteran, has extensive leadership, operations, and client success experience that will complement the strategic responsibilities of the Director of Client Success & Government Relations.
  • "I am fortunate to have the opportunity to join ThriveAP," said Mike Walsh, MBA, MA, PMP.

VC View of China as a Compelling Market for Startups has Declined Significantly While Interest in Latin America Has Increased

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Monday, April 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Copec WIND Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Copec, a leading energy company in Latin America and the Southeast United States, today announced the results of its third annual survey of the venture capital community's outlook on global growth markets.

Key Points: 
  • Globally, VC interest in China and Southeast Asia declined significantly from 2020 to 2022, with interest in China dropping 74% and 75% in Southeast Asia.
  • The research reveals that the decline in interest in China was mostly driven by US investors, while European investors still view China favorably.
  • US investors are also driving the increased interest in Latin America.
  • "Now is the time for innovative global startups to consider Latin America as their next big growth opportunity.

Insights Gained Through Bright Data Reveal Just 10% of Cross-Industry Company Founders Are Women

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

With insights gained from Bright Data’s proprietary public web data classification tools, a new study undertaken by Susan Walsh , The Classification Guru, found that just 10% of cross-industry company founders globally listed on Crunchbase are women.

Key Points: 
  • With insights gained from Bright Data’s proprietary public web data classification tools, a new study undertaken by Susan Walsh , The Classification Guru, found that just 10% of cross-industry company founders globally listed on Crunchbase are women.
  • This gender gap among founders is evident in both the UK and the US, with the UK having a slightly smaller percentage of women founders.
  • Of the 532 companies in Crunchbase listed as being UK-based, just 43 of them — 8% — have women founders or owners.
  • “Unfettered access to publicly available web data is crucial to understanding our marketplace reality, whether that involves comparing pricing or analyzing the gender gap among company founders,” said Or Lenchner, the CEO of Bright Data.