Strategic leadership

Woodcraft Hires Tom Huntington as New Company President

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Company officials announce the appointment of Tom Huntington as the new President of Woodcraft Supply, LLC, one of the nation's oldest and largest woodworking retailers.

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  • Woodcraft owners Tres Ross and Spencer Ross announce the hiring of Tom Huntington to hold the reins as President.
  • PARKERSBURG, W.Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Company officials announce the appointment of Tom Huntington as the new President of Woodcraft Supply, LLC, one of the nation's oldest and largest woodworking retailers.
  • A former Executive Vice President of Joyride Coffee, Tom currently resides in Aberdeen, Maryland, with his wife Sandy and their daughter Hailey (10).
  • "Tom comes to Woodcraft as a performance-driven sales leader with a wealth of experience in sales, franchisee relationships, channel development, and P&L responsibility for multiple retail and consumer products organizations.

Hooper named President of We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that Michael Hooper, currently president and chief operating officer of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource (NYSE: NI), has been named president of We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced today that Michael Hooper, currently president and chief operating officer of Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource (NYSE: NI), has been named president of We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, effective April 1, 2024.
  • "We're fortunate to have Mike join our senior leadership team," said Scott Lauber, president and chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group.
  • Hooper will have primary responsibility for the electric and gas distribution business, customer service, power generation and major projects for We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service.
  • The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources.

Pitcairn Names New Head of Wealth Management

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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JENKINTOWN, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pitcairn, a true family office celebrating a full century of serving ultra-high-net-worth families, is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives. Effective immediately, J. Matthew McCarte, CFP®, CTFA, will now oversee all relationship management teams at the firm in the role of Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management. Reporting directly to Matt will be Managing Director Karen Carlson, CFP®, who will assume the role of leading the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Relationship Management team. Their promotions come on the heels of Pitcairn's recently announced leadership transition as Andrew L. Busser, currently President, Family Office will assume the role of CEO from Leslie Voth who continues as Chairman.

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  • Effective immediately, J. Matthew McCarte, CFP®, CTFA, will now oversee all relationship management teams at the firm in the role of Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management.
  • Reporting directly to Matt will be Managing Director Karen Carlson, CFP®, who will assume the role of leading the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Relationship Management team.
  • He is a member of Pitcairn's Investment Strategy Committee, the Strategic Leadership and Family Office Leadership Councils, and has over 25 years of wealth management experience.
  • As a Managing Director and Relationship Manager, Karen, who has been with Pitcairn for 13 years, advises multi-generational families.

Exness sends 20 department heads to Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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At the core of this program was a collaboration with Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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  • At the core of this program was a collaboration with Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • In July, 20 HoDs from Exness traveled to participate in faculty-led sessions at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • Launched in April 2023, the program was designed to provide a combination of self-paced modules, live online sessions, in-person sessions and a closing ceremony at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • It set out to enable Exness' middle management to apply innovation and design thinking in process improvements in their own functions.

Exness sends 20 department heads to Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Communication, Culture, Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business, MMEP, Strategic leadership, Trust, Motivation, Knowledge, Growth, Organization, Management, Deus Ex (video game)

At the core of this program was a collaboration with Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Key Points: 
  • At the core of this program was a collaboration with Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • In July, 20 HoDs from Exness traveled to participate in faculty-led sessions at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • Launched in April 2023, the program was designed to provide a combination of self-paced modules, live online sessions, in-person sessions and a closing ceremony at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
  • It set out to enable Exness' middle management to apply innovation and design thinking in process improvements in their own functions.

Neil Lathangue Appointed President of DCS Global

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - Randy Burke, CEO of DCS Global ('DCS' 'the Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Lathangue as President.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - Randy Burke, CEO of DCS Global ('DCS' 'the Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Lathangue as President.
  • DCS is a trusted advisor to building owners, operators and property managers, providing independent advice on cleaning performance and RFP support.
  • "Neil brings a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of our business and world class leadership skills," said Randy Burke, CEO.
  • DCS services include RFP support, cost savings systems, data driven audits and inspections, KPIs, and cleaning-for-health specifications.

Zimmer Biomet Announces Key Updates to Company's Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced key updates to the Company's Executive Leadership Team. Wilfred van Zuilen has been promoted to Group President, EMEA; Mark Bezjak was promoted to President of the Americas; and Chief Science, Technology and Innovation Officer Nitin Goyal, M.D. has been appointed to the Executive Leadership Team, all reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Ivan Tornos.

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  • Appointed to Executive Leadership Team
    WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced key updates to the Company's Executive Leadership Team.
  • has been appointed to the Executive Leadership Team, all reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Ivan Tornos.
  • "The expansion of Zimmer Biomet's Executive Leadership Team coincides with our renewed focus on commercial execution and innovation to drive the Company forward," said Mr. Tornos.
  • Wilfred Van Zuilen Promotion to Group President, EMEA
    Mr. van Zuilen joined Zimmer Biomet in June 2021 as President, EMEA.

University of Phoenix Core Faculty Member Jackie Lucas Presents Research Poster at AUPHA 2023 Conference

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Jackie Lucas, core faculty member for the College of Health Professions, presented her research poster at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) 2023 conference, held June 29 - July 1 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Jackie Lucas, core faculty member for the College of Health Professions, presented her research poster at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) 2023 conference, held June 29 - July 1 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • “Practicing inclusive leadership is not only critical for personal and professional growth, but also for building truly equitable environments,” Lucas shares.
  • Associate Dean Heather Steiness expressed her enthusiasm for Lucas' research, stating, "We are immensely proud of Jackie's dedication to studying inclusive and intentional leadership.
  • Lucas, an accomplished instructor at the University of Phoenix, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her research.

Eightfold AI Announces its Strategic Leadership Position in the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ For Talent Acquisition

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightfold AI , the leader in AI-powered talent intelligence, today announced its Strategic Leadership position in the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition (TA).

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightfold AI , the leader in AI-powered talent intelligence, today announced its Strategic Leadership position in the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition (TA).
  • For the second consecutive year, Eightfold AI has been recognized for its innovation in pioneering the category of AI-based Talent Intelligence Platforms.
  • According to Fosway, "AI is permeating every stage of the recruitment funnel and beyond, into talent mobility, reskilling and upskilling."
  • Eightfold AI has built a Talent Intelligence Platform that fluidly incorporates Talent Acquisition into all aspects of career development and talent management.

WPS selects Wendy Perkins as its next President and CEO

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a nationwide search, WPS Health Solutions has hired Wendy Perkins, its current Chief Management Officer, as its next President and CEO.

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  • MADISON, Wis., March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a nationwide search, WPS Health Solutions has hired Wendy Perkins, its current Chief Management Officer, as its next President and CEO.
  • Current President and CEO Mike Hamerlik announced his impending retirement last year after more than 10 years of service.
  • Perkins joined WPS in 2016 and has held varied positions of increasing responsibility, preparing  her to seamlessly transition to her new role as President and CEO.
  • “Wendy stood out as the right choice to lead WPS and move the company forward at this time.”
    “I’m honored to be selected as President and CEO and value the trust the WPS Board and Transition Committee has placed in me,” Perkins said.