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Longacre Square Partners Announces Launch of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement Practice

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Longacre Square Partners (“Longacre Square” or the “Firm”), a full-service consultancy that advises clients on corporate relations, crisis management, and contested and special situations, today announced that it has expanded one of its core offerings through the launch of a dedicated Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement practice.

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  • Longacre Square Partners (“Longacre Square” or the “Firm”), a full-service consultancy that advises clients on corporate relations, crisis management, and contested and special situations, today announced that it has expanded one of its core offerings through the launch of a dedicated Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement practice.
  • The Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement practice is positioned to collaborate closely with Longacre Square’s recently established Advisory Board, in order to provide clients with a unique breadth of strategic counsel and insights gained through decades of experience.
  • Jessica McDougall is Partner and Chair of Longacre Square’s Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement practice.
  • Heath Winter joins as a Partner and Vice Chair of Longacre Square’s Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement practice.

TEGNA Appoints Doug Wieder President and General Manager at KARE in Minneapolis

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012988456/en/
    Doug Wieder will lead station operations at TEGNA's KARE-TV in Minneapolis.
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    Wieder joins KARE from TEGNA station WVEC, the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, Va., where he has been president and general manager since 2019.
  • Prior to becoming general manager and since 2012, Wieder was executive news director at WVEC.

INSIGHTEC NAMED BIOFLORIDA COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using acoustic energy to transform patient care, today announced that it has been awarded the 2023 BioFlorida David J. Gury Company of the Year Award for distinguished achievement in focused ultrasound technology and contributions to Florida's life sciences industry. The award was presented at BioFlorida's 26th Annual Conference in Ponte Verdra Beach to an audience of statewide leaders in Florida's life sciences industry.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using acoustic energy to transform patient care, today announced that it has been awarded the 2023 BioFlorida David J. Gury Company of the Year Award for distinguished achievement in focused ultrasound technology and contributions to Florida's life sciences industry.
  • The David J. Gury Company of the Year Award, named for one of the founding directors of BioFlorida, honors a company that has significant company achievements with measurable results including financing deals, partnering agreements, research discoveries, grants, clinical trials, approvals, product development and commercialization milestones.
  • Recipients must also be BioFlorida members who demonstrate a history of service to BioFlorida and its mission - to advance the life sciences industry in Florida.
  • Insightec is also exploring other treatment applications in the body, such as prostate disease.

Jim McCaughan, Former Principal Asset Management CEO, Joins Indefi as U.S. Practice Leader

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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PARIS, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indefi , a leading strategy advisor for asset managers worldwide, has recently appointed Jim McCaughan as U.S.

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  • PARIS, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indefi , a leading strategy advisor for asset managers worldwide, has recently appointed Jim McCaughan as U.S.
  • Former CEO of Principal Asset Management, McCaughan joins the firm with decades of experience in the global asset management industry.
  • “With a wealth of experience at the helm of some of the industry’s top asset management firms, he will bring unique perspectives to the strategic counsel we provide and fortify our presence in the U.S.”
    Before serving as CEO and president of Global Asset Management at Principal Asset Management, McCaughan was CEO of Credit Suisse Asset Management Americas and president and COO of Oppenheimer Capital.
  • Indefi’s 80+ consultants provide strategic advice to asset managers and private market general partners, with operations spanning Europe and the U.S.

CVS Health appoints Michael F. Mahoney to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) has appointed Michael F. Mahoney, Chairman and CEO of Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX), a global medical technology leader, to serve on the Board of Directors (the "Board") of CVS Health, effective November 1.

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  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) has appointed Michael F. Mahoney, Chairman and CEO of Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX), a global medical technology leader, to serve on the Board of Directors (the "Board") of CVS Health, effective November 1.
  • "Mike's focus throughout his career – to drive improvements in health outcomes and increase access to care – align with our mission at CVS Health," said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch.
  • Mahoney became the CEO of Boston Scientific Corporation in 2012 and became Chairman of the company's Board of Directors in 2016.
  • "We're extremely pleased to have Mike join the Board," said Roger N. Farah, Independent Chair of the Board of CVS Health.

Cornell Capital-Backed Advancing Eyecare Announces Leadership Transition for Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing Eyecare (the "Company"), North America's leading provider of ophthalmic instruments, today announced the appointments of Jim McGrann as Chief Executive Officer and David Spear as President and Chief Strategy Officer, both effective immediately, as the Company positions itself for its next phase of growth.

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  • Tim Mayhew, Lead Director at Advancing Eyecare and CEO at Keplr Vision, commented, "We are excited to welcome Jim to the Advancing Eyecare family and to expand David's role within the Company.
  • In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, Jim possesses the ideal mix of vision and leadership experience to drive the Company through this next phase of growth.
  • Mayhew added, "We thank Brad and Pete for their contributions to Advancing Eyecare that positioned the company for future growth.
  • Today, Advancing Eyecare has the largest and most experienced technical sales force and equipment service team in the industry.

Rhapsody Names Sagnik Bhattacharya Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Rhapsody , a global leader in healthcare interoperability, today announced the appointment of Sagnik Bhattacharya as chief executive officer.

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  • Rhapsody , a global leader in healthcare interoperability, today announced the appointment of Sagnik Bhattacharya as chief executive officer.
  • By delivering access to data, Rhapsody helps healthcare organizations break down silos, accelerate innovation, and improve patient care.
  • A robust, flexible interoperability layer serves as a critical foundation for healthcare’s continued transformation,” said Sagnik Bhattacharya.
  • The addition of Sagnik Bhattacharya comes on the heels of Rhapsody’s recent appointment of Jeff Chiumiento as chief financial officer.

Lysando Welcomes Healthcare Visionary Jorge Cortell to its Advisory Board

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Lysando, leading biotech in antimicrobial proteins, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Jorge Cortell to its esteemed Advisory Board marking a significant milestone in the company's growth.

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  • Lysando, leading biotech in antimicrobial proteins, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Jorge Cortell to its esteemed Advisory Board marking a significant milestone in the company's growth.
  • As a serial entrepreneur and renowned visionary in healthcare technology he brings a wealth of expertise to Lysando's strategic direction.
  • As time is of the essence, we are delighted to have Jorge on board; a visionary who embodies innovation, comprehends AI, and supports Lysando's endeavour to save millions from pathogenic bacteria.”
    “I am delighted to announce my appointment to the Advisory Board of this pioneer in the field of innovative antimicrobial solutions,” says Jorge Cortell, newly appointed Advisory Board member of Lysando AG.
  • “Joining Lysando represents an exciting opportunity to contribute my expertise in cutting-edge technologies and their potential to revolutionize healthcare.

AMR Appoints Kari L. Delahunty Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance for Multispecialty Research (AMR), a leading integrated research site organization, announced the appointment of Kari L. Delahunty as the Company's first Chief Operating Officer.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance for Multispecialty Research (AMR), a leading integrated research site organization, announced the appointment of Kari L. Delahunty as the Company's first Chief Operating Officer.
  • "In her role as COO, Kari will lead AMR's focus on scaling operating processes and technologies to support our rapid growth.
  • Delahunty has more than 20 years of life sciences leadership experience, with a focus on operations, strategy and management.
  • "I am excited to join AMR and look forward to further expanding the company's long-standing history of clinical excellence across geographies and therapeutic areas."

DATE 2023 in New Delhi to pioneer India's Tech Revolution for Aatmanirbharta

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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NEW DELHI, India, Aug 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Way back in 2013, Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi envisioned "IT+IT=IT; Indian talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow."

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  • NEW DELHI, India, Aug 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Way back in 2013, Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi envisioned "IT+IT=IT; Indian talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow."
  • It is with this resolute belief that global future tech events leader Trescon , with its Strategic Partner Cyberverse Foundation, proudly presents the inaugural Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo (DATE) on 23rd and 24th November 2023 in New Delhi, India.
  • Underpinned by the theme "Tech Reimagined: Unleashing the Power of Tech for Good," DATE marries technology and societal impact, encapsulating the essence of Prime Minister Modi's prophetic words.
  • Amid dynamic initiatives, DATE addresses global challenges through five central themes: Future Tech Frontiers, Green Quotient, Fintech Revolution, Beyond Experience, and To Trust or Not to Trust.