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Access Announces Promotion of Tony Skarupa to CEO

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Access Corp., the world’s largest privately-held integrated information management services provider, today announced the promotion of Tony Skarupa as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Access Corp., the world’s largest privately-held integrated information management services provider, today announced the promotion of Tony Skarupa as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Skarupa served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Access for the past eight years.
  • His promotion to CEO puts us in a stronger position as we continue Access’ successful growth.
  • As part of this transition, Access is promoting William Prate to Interim Chief Financial Officer after two years as Access’ SVP of Finance.

Marpai Names Damien Lamendola as Chief Executive Officer to Drive the Next Phase of its Growth

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Monday, November 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marpai, Inc. ("Marpai" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MRAI), a full-service Third-Party Administrator (TPA) specializing in cost management through intelligent processes and systems, is excited to announce the appointment of Damien Lamendola as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Edmundo Gonzalez, the Company's co-founder and now former CEO. Mr. Lamendola has been on Marpai's board of directors ("Board") since April 2021, and he will remain on the Board. He is also the largest beneficial shareholder of the Company. In addition, Steve Johnson will be joining Marpai as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joining Mr. Lamendola on the Company's management team, and replacing the Company's current CFO, Yoram Bibring. Additionally, Mike Dendy, a healthcare industry veteran with vast experience in third-party administrators, will be joining the company's Board. 

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  • Mr. Lamendola has been on Marpai's board of directors ("Board") since April 2021, and he will remain on the Board.
  • In addition, Steve Johnson will be joining Marpai as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joining Mr. Lamendola on the Company's management team, and replacing the Company's current CFO, Yoram Bibring.
  • Mr. Lamendola is also the CEO of HillCour Holding Corporation, an investment firm with holdings in various healthcare companies.
  • The Board and I are looking forward to help Damien build a great company," said Mr. Eitan.

CoachList Forms Advisory Board and Leadership Council to Guide Growth

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoachList, the world's first online marketplace and management platform for sports training and fitness instruction, today announced the formation of an Advisory Board and Sports, Fitness, and Wellness Leadership Council. These groups will provide invaluable guidance as CoachList pursues its mission of connecting consumers with sports and fitness professionals globally.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoachList, the world's first online marketplace and management platform for sports training and fitness instruction, today announced the formation of an Advisory Board and Sports, Fitness, and Wellness Leadership Council.
  • These groups will provide invaluable guidance as CoachList pursues its mission of connecting consumers with sports and fitness professionals globally.
  • "We're thrilled to have industry veterans like Kiki and Chris helping CoachList optimize our platform experience and telling our story," said Jeffrey Idso, CoachList President & CEO.
  • This diverse group will provide critical insights across sports business, media, technology, and product experience to help guide CoachList's rapid growth.

Manatt Expands National Advisor Team With Health Care Executive in New York

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Robert Fraiman has joined the Firm’s Health Care team in New York as a national advisor.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Robert Fraiman has joined the Firm’s Health Care team in New York as a national advisor.
  • “Rob is a respected adviser, mentor and prolific thought leader with decades of experience driving innovation and spearheading transactions that have helped define today’s health care economy,” said Donna L. Wilson , CEO and Managing Partner of Manatt.
  • His advisory background has involved almost every corner of health care, having worked with provider, payer, digital health, medical technologies and life sciences businesses.
  • “I have always admired Manatt Health, which has assembled a team with broad and deep skills who are regularly working on cutting-edge matters with innovators and leading organizations in a variety of key health care areas.”

Edge Impulse Wins AI DevWorld’s 2023 AI TechAward for Machine Learning Platforms

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Edge Impulse , a leading platform for building, refining and deploying machine learning models and algorithms to edge devices, has won the 2023 AI TechAward for the Machine Learning Platforms category by the Advisory Board for the AI DevWorld conference.

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  • Edge Impulse , a leading platform for building, refining and deploying machine learning models and algorithms to edge devices, has won the 2023 AI TechAward for the Machine Learning Platforms category by the Advisory Board for the AI DevWorld conference.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024413125/en/
    Best in Machine Learning Platforms presented to Edge Impulse (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Edge Impulse is proud to be this year’s winner for AI TechAwards’ Machine Learning Platforms category as it recognizes the great work we as a company have been able to achieve over the last year,” said Zach Shelby, CEO of Edge Impulse.
  • “Edge Impulse is a great example of the newest AI & Machine Learning technologies now allowing developers & engineers and professionals to build upon the burgeoning AI/ML industry,” said Jonathan Pasky, executive producer & co-founder of DevNetwork, producer of the AI DevWorld conference & the 2023 AI TechAwards.
  • Edge Impulse will be presented its AI TechAward during AI DevWorld 2023 (Oct 24-26, Santa Clara, CA & Oct 31-Nov 2, Live Online), the premier AI, Machine Learning & Data Science conference.

Manatt Adds Distinguished Leader as National Advisor to Manatt Health’s Consulting Team

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Paul Irving has rejoined the Firm as a national advisor to Manatt Health.

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  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Paul Irving has rejoined the Firm as a national advisor to Manatt Health.
  • Irving, who is based in Los Angeles, is a corporate and nonprofit director and a respected figure in business, health, philanthropy and academia.
  • He remains actively involved as a senior advisor at the Milken Institute, where he previously served as president and founding chair of its Center for the Future of Aging.
  • In addition to his service at Manatt and the Milken Institute, Irving is a distinguished scholar-in-residence at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

Interwell Health Appoints Chief Growth Officer

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interwell Health, a kidney care management company that partners with physicians on its mission to reimagine healthcare, has appointed Stephanie Gutendorf as chief growth officer on the company's executive leadership team.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interwell Health , a kidney care management company that partners with physicians on its mission to reimagine healthcare, has appointed Stephanie Gutendorf as chief growth officer on the company's executive leadership team.
  • "Stephanie has a deep understanding of value-based care and what it takes for innovative companies to reach the next level of impact and success," said Robert Sepucha, chief executive officer of Interwell Health.
  • In a previous role as senior vice president of health services and Medicare market at Livongo, which then merged with Teladoc Health, Gutendorf led the strategic and commercial health plan segment.
  • She developed virtual health strategies for health plans and led efforts to become the first digital health company to undergo Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accreditation.

Polar Congratulates its Founder and Co-CIO Paul Sabourin on Receiving an Honourary Degree from Ivey Business School, Western University

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“Polar”), congratulates its Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Paul Sabourin, who received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) from Ivey Business School, Western University, as part of Ivey’s 100th Fall Convocation ceremony.

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  • Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“Polar”), congratulates its Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Paul Sabourin, who received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) from Ivey Business School, Western University, as part of Ivey’s 100th Fall Convocation ceremony.
  • Mr. Sabourin was recognized for his philanthropy, outstanding leadership, and dedication, to the Canadian business community.
  • Mr. Sabourin co-founded Polar in 1991 and helped build it into Canada’s leading hedge fund.
  • Funded primarily from annual contributions by Polar, the Foundation is structured to encourage future generations of business leaders to adopt Mr. Sabourin’s commitment to philanthropy.

OpenLegacy Nominates Former Distinguished Gartner VP Analyst Massimo Pezzini to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenLegacy, the leader in legacy systems integration and modernization platforms, announced today the nomination of Massimo Pezzini as their advisory board member. Mr. Pezzini joins the company's advisory board after spending over 45 years in the IT industry. He spent 25 years as a distinguished vice president analyst with a leading research analyst firm, Gartner, where he specialized in automation and integration strategies and technologies. "Mr. Pezzini, as an advisor to the OpenLegacy team, will be a driving force in formulating OpenLegacy's enterprise strategy. OpenLegacy is fully committed to supporting requirements for modern and legacy systems integration, and its advanced, microservices-based, API and events-enabled technology is a clear differentiator.'" states OpenLegacy President and Founder Romi Stein.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenLegacy , the leader in legacy systems integration and modernization platforms, announced today the nomination of Massimo Pezzini as their advisory board member.
  • Mr. Pezzini joins the company's advisory board after spending over 45 years in the IT industry.
  • He spent 25 years as a distinguished vice president analyst with a leading research analyst firm, Gartner, where he specialized in automation and integration strategies and technologies.
  • "I've been working with OpenLegacy for many years," continued Mr. Pezzini, "and it is an honor to join the Advisory Board."

OpenLegacy Nominates Former Distinguished Gartner VP Analyst Massimo Pezzini to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenLegacy, the leader in legacy systems integration and modernization platforms, announced today the nomination of Massimo Pezzini as their advisory board member. Mr. Pezzini joins the company's advisory board after spending over 45 years in the IT industry. He spent 25 years as a distinguished vice president analyst with a leading research analyst firm, Gartner, where he specialized in automation and integration strategies and technologies. "Mr. Pezzini, as an advisor to the OpenLegacy team, will be a driving force in formulating OpenLegacy's enterprise strategy. OpenLegacy is fully committed to supporting requirements for modern and legacy systems integration, and its advanced, microservices-based, API and events-enabled technology is a clear differentiator.'" states OpenLegacy President and Founder Romi Stein.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenLegacy , the leader in legacy systems integration and modernization platforms, announced today the nomination of Massimo Pezzini as their advisory board member.
  • Mr. Pezzini joins the company's advisory board after spending over 45 years in the IT industry.
  • He spent 25 years as a distinguished vice president analyst with a leading research analyst firm, Gartner, where he specialized in automation and integration strategies and technologies.
  • "I've been working with OpenLegacy for many years," continued Mr. Pezzini, "and it is an honor to join the Advisory Board."