Executive director

PressReader announces CEO transition

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Ruair Doyle appointed Chief Executive Officer; Alexander Kroogman transitioned to Executive Director

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  • Ruair Doyle appointed Chief Executive Officer; Alexander Kroogman transitioned to Executive Director
    VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - PressReader announces the appointment of Ruair Doyle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Ruair Doyle joined PressReader five years ago and is highly regarded for his considerable product, digital transformation and operational expertise.
  • Before PressReader, he held leadership roles at technology and media companies, including Google & Independent News & Media.
  • "Ruair is an inspiring leader and the right person to take PressReader into its next growth phase," said Kroogman.

Bank of America Names Neighborhood Builders Racial Equality Awardees who are Advancing Opportunities for Minority Communities

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of leaders who strive to advance racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities. The five individuals were selected for their extraordinary contributions to breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for people of color across the country.

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  • The five individuals were selected for their extraordinary contributions to breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for people of color across the country.
  • The Racial Equality Award established in March of this year is an extension of Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, Neighborhood Builders.
  • "At Bank of America, supporting nonprofits and their leaders has been core to our commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity," said Ebony Thomas, President of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.
  • Nearly 18 years after its launch, Neighborhood Builders is one of the nation's largest philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership development.

Framework Solutions Launches Medical Affairs Division with Appointment of Key Executive

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

D., as Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs, effectiveOctober 3, 2022.

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  • D., as Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs, effectiveOctober 3, 2022.
  • "Norm is an accomplished Medical Affairs leader with a proven track record of success.
  • Dr. Enriquez is an experienced Medical Affairs biotech executive, clinician, and entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in building and leading high performing medical teams.
  • Dr. Enriquez' extensive past experience included tenures at CytomX Therapeutics (Vice President, Medical Affairs), The Medical Affairs Company (Principal, TMAC Advisors), Amgen (Executive Director, Global Medical Development),and Sanofi / Aventis (Director, Field-based Medical).

PaxMedica Appoints Specialty Pharma Industry Leader Charles J. Casamento to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, October 3, 2022

TARRYTOWN, NY, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PaxMedica, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXMD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-purinergic drug therapies (“APT”) for the treatment of disorders with intractable neurologic symptoms such as autism spectrum disease (“ASD”), today announced the appointment of Charles (Chuck) J. Casamento to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Casamento’s appointment was effective as of October 1, 2022.

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  • We are honored and excited to welcome Chuck to the Board of PaxMedica, where he will also serve as the Chair of our Audit Committee, said Howard Weisman, CEO of PaxMedica.
  • Mr. Casamento added, I look forward to contributing to the success of PaxMedica, which is developing a potential treatment for autism that affects so many children and young adults.
  • Mr. Casamento is an accomplished healthcare industry veteran with over 40 years of extensive experience in marketing, business development and executive management in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical products companies.
  • Mr. Casamento currently serves on the boards of directors of Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc., First Wave Biopharma, Inc., and Relmada Therapeutics, Inc., where he is the chairman of the board of directors.

LatinxVC Appoints New Executive Director to Support the Latinx Venture Capital Ecosystem

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinxVC, a non-profit focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem, today announced it has appointed Mariela Salas to the position of Executive Director.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinxVC, a non-profit focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem, today announced it has appointed Mariela Salas to the position of Executive Director.
  • My goal is to scale our organization and grow the number of Latinx professionals in venture capital, help Latinx venture investors flourish in their careers and network, and increase the dollars flowing to Latinx venture investors."
  • LatinxVC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem.
  • The organization aims to increase the representation of Latinx professionals in venture capital, help Latinx venture investors build their careers and networks, and improve access to capital for Latinx-led venture firms.

REPEAT – As Parliament Returns, Civil Society Organizations Join Migrants to Call for Regularization and Permanent Resident Status for All 1.7 Million Migrants

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Over 480 civil society organizations have already endorsed this call for immigration justice.

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  • Over 480 civil society organizations have already endorsed this call for immigration justice.
  • Most migrants in low-waged work do not have access to permanent residency so eventually they are forced to either leave Canada or stay in the country undocumented.
  • As a result, there are at least 1.7 million migrants - 1 in 23 residents in Canada - who do not have equal rights.
  • The Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR to PR) program was created in May 2021, and expired in November.

Shareholders of G Neptune Approved its Regularisation Plan

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

A key milestone for G Neptune's proposed regularisation plan which includes amongst others, the proposed acquisition of Southern Score and a proposed private placement raising at least RM108.6 million

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  • A key milestone for G Neptune's proposed regularisation plan which includes amongst others, the proposed acquisition of Southern Score and a proposed private placement raising at least RM108.6 million
    KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The non-interested shareholders of G Neptune Berhad have approved its proposed regularisation plan during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held today.
  • The shareholders' approval marks a key milestone for G Neptune's proposed regularisation plan which is expected to address the Company's Guidance Note 3 (GN3) status as well as return it to a stronger financial standing as well as profitability.
  • Shareholders also approved to change the Company's name to "Southern Score Builders Berhad", a move undertaken by the Company to better reflect G Neptune's new corporate identity moving forward.
  • With the injection of Southern Score, we believe that G Neptune will be in a stronger financial standing and profitability, thereby benefiting all stakeholders."

As Parliament Returns, Civil Society Organizations Join Migrants to Call for Regularization and Permanent Resident Status for All

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Over 480 civil society organizations have already endorsed this call for immigration justice.

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  • Over 480 civil society organizations have already endorsed this call for immigration justice.
  • Most migrants in low-waged work do not have access to permanent residency so eventually they are forced to either leave Canada or stay in the country undocumented.
  • The Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR to PR) program was created in May 2021, and expired in November.
  • Media Contact: Hady Anne (En/Fr), 514 358 8836, Solidarity Across Borders
    OTTAWA, ON: Migrant Regularization March - Status For All!

PMA Welcomes Kam Shadan as Executive Director, National Transit & Rail Practice

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PMA welcomes Kam Shadan, PE, to the position of Executive Director, National Transit & Rail Practice, a new corporate operations group, reporting to the office of the CEO, based out of PMA's San Francisco Office. Kam joins Don Fredlund, Mike Brown, Dina Keirouz, Angel Ripepi, Nick Gendron, and Jeffrey Plant as a member of our PMA leadership team in the western United States (US) and Canada. Kam will help grow and serve transit and rail clients nationwide, including our work within the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Project Management Oversight Program, providing program management and owner representation services.

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  • PMA welcomes Kam Shadan, PE, to the position of Executive Director, National Transit & Rail Practice, a new corporate operations group, reporting to the office of the CEO, based out of PMA's San Francisco Office.
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PMA welcomes Kam Shadan, PE, to the position of Executive Director, National Transit & Rail Practice, a new corporate operations group, reporting to the office of the CEO, based out of PMA's San Francisco Office.
  • Kam will help grow and serve transit and rail clients nationwide, including our work within the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Project Management Oversight Program, providing program management and owner representation services.
  • He will be an excellent resource in helping PMA leaders across the country successfully expand their transit and rail program management and oversight practices.

Hannah Blitzer Joins Boston Financial to Lead Its Subsidiary CDFI American Community Capital

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Boston Financial today announced that Hannah Blitzer will join the firm as Senior Director, Impact Investments, to lead American Community Capital (ACC), Boston Financials subsidiary CDFI.

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  • Boston Financial today announced that Hannah Blitzer will join the firm as Senior Director, Impact Investments, to lead American Community Capital (ACC), Boston Financials subsidiary CDFI.
  • Ms. Blitzer will report to and work alongside Sarah Laubinger, Chief Production Officer for Boston Financial.
  • Ms. Blitzer joins Boston Financial with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of business and social impact, with expertise in capital strategies, deal structures, project finance, CDFIs, and affordable housing.
  • Boston Financial currently manages a $15.7 billion portfolio comprising over 2,100 communities and more than 500,000 residents, making Boston Financial the largest investment manager in the tax credit industry.