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Pinterest Appoints Scott Schenkel to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Pinterest, Inc., (NYSE: PINS) today announced it has appointed Scott Schenkel, former Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer of eBay, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Pinterest, Inc., (NYSE: PINS) today announced it has appointed Scott Schenkel, former Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer of eBay, to its Board of Directors.
  • “Scott is recognized as one of the industry’s top financial and ecommerce experts," said Bill Ready, Chief Executive Officer of Pinterest.
  • What’s more, while at eBay, Scott oversaw its advertising investment in Pinterest and therefore brings a first-hand customer perspective to the table.
  • “Pinterest is uniquely positioned at the intersection of search, social, and commerce," said Scott Schenkel.

Eversource Energy Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Paul Chodak III

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) today announced that Paul Chodak has been elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 13, 2023.

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  • Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) today announced that Paul Chodak has been elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 13, 2023.
  • Chodak has worked at American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) in Operations roles for 22 years.
  • Previously, he was the Executive Vice President of Utilities and led seven utility companies within AEP’s footprint of 5 million customers in 11 states throughout the U.S. Midwest and Southern regions.
  • As Eversource Energy’s Chief Operating Officer, Chodak will lead the electric transmission and distribution, gas, water, electric engineering and grid modernization, enterprise emergency preparedness, offshore wind project execution, operations services, and safety organizations.

The Big Reveal: Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings Announce Top 300 Universities

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings have revealed their list of the world's most renowned educational institutions, expanding beyond the Top 100 to include 300 prominent universities across the globe.

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  • WASHINGTON , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings have revealed their list of the world's most renowned educational institutions, expanding beyond the Top 100 to include 300 prominent universities across the globe.
  • The GUV Ranking by American Caldwell offers a closer look into the universities commanding the most mindshare and visibility in 2023.
  • The additions hail from Australia (Monash University, UNSW Sydney, University of Queensland), Belgium (KU Leuven), China (Zhejiang), Germany (RWTH Aachen), the United Kingdom (London School of Economics), and the United States (Indiana University, Arizona State, Michigan State, University of Southern California, University of Central Florida, University of Georgia, Northeastern University, Virginia Tech, University of Utah, and University of Houston).
  • While Harvard University tops the list with a visibility score that is 30% higher than MIT's score in second place, Cornell University holds only a 0.27% edge over the University of Toronto, which ranks fifth.

Sathish Krishnan Develops Cloud Migration Strategies for Digital Transformation and Enterprise Sustainability

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Cloud computing provides on-demand availability to operational resources and data across multiple systems from anywhere with an internet connection.

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  • Cloud computing provides on-demand availability to operational resources and data across multiple systems from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • As companies of all sizes migrate digital operations to the cloud, it is vital that they seek the guidance of industry experts to maximize their efforts, sidestep challenges, and ensure enterprise sustainability.
  • Sathish Krishnan is an expert in cloud computing and cloud migration strategies .
  • But before implementing cloud migration, it's important to assess each of these needs to ensure migratory efficiency," Krishnan says.

Crestline Adds to its Growing Portfolio of University Affiliated Hotels with the Management of the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today it has been selected to manage the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center .

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today it has been selected to manage the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center .
  • The 139-guest room hotel is located on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
  • “We are honored to be selected as the management company for this beautiful hotel and conference center on the prestigious campus of Ohio University,” said James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts.
  • The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center is located at 331 Richland Avenue, Athens, Ohio.

G8RTech, Inc. Names Its Medical Advisory Committee

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.

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  • G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced its medical advisory committee.
  • The Medical Advisory Committee is composed of Drs.
  • She pursued her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Harvard College and subsequently completed her medical training and residency at the Mt.
  • “We are overjoyed to announce the formation of our Medical Advisory Committee,” said Carter Hogg.

Synchrony's CareCredit Now Offered at More Than 95% of Veterinary University Hospitals Nationwide

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer finance company, today announced partnerships with Virginia Tech, the University of Missouri and Oregon State University, making the company's CareCredit health and wellness credit card a financing option for the schools' veterinary university hospitals. This expands on Synchrony's commitment to educating, empowering, and supporting the nation's veterinary universities by providing access to care for pets and horse owners through flexible financial solutions.

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  • "For decades, veterinary university programs and hospitals have been an invaluable resource for pet owners," said Jonathan Wainberg, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Pet, Synchrony.
  • The company collaborates with veterinary teaching hospitals and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) candidates, as outlined below.
  • Today, Synchrony's CareCredit solution is accepted at 28 of the nation's 29 universities with public veterinary hospitals serving their pet communities.
  • With the expansion to university hospitals, pet and horse owners can access flexible financing for the specialized and complex care provided through universities.

Commonwealth Creates Connections Between Advisors and Next-Gen CFP® Professionals Through New Talent Exchange Initiative

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of its Talent Exchange Initiative to connect skilled, work-ready students from top-tier universities offering CFP® programs with its affiliated advisors.

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  • Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of its Talent Exchange Initiative to connect skilled, work-ready students from top-tier universities offering CFP® programs with its affiliated advisors.
  • Through this initiative, Commonwealth will foster connections between students and its affiliated advisors, cultivate relationships with next-gen talent across the U.S., and support the needs of its affiliated firms.
  • The results of this study illustrate that educating the next generation of financial planners is critical to closing the gap.
  • “With a sharp focus on eliminating barriers in the student-to-advisor pipeline, we developed the Talent Exchange Initiative to build strategic partnerships with higher-learning institutions and connect students and alumni with our advisors,” said David Israel, vice president, field outreach, at Commonwealth.

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.

Probiotic Study Shows Promise on Improving Innate Immunity

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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TROY, Va., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIO-CAT, Inc ,  | BIO-CAT announced today that a newly published study on the probiotic Bacillus subtilis MB40 revealed promising results leading to the reduction of Listeria.

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  • TROY, Va., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIO-CAT, Inc ,  | BIO-CAT announced today that a newly published study on the probiotic Bacillus subtilis MB40 revealed promising results leading to the reduction of Listeria.
  • The study was designed to determine the effects of Bacillus subtilis MB40 supplementation on innate immunity and Listeria.
  • This study was completed in partnership with the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • It was encouraging to see that the inclusion of Bacillus subtilis MB40 spores in the diet helped improve innate immunity."