Schmitt

Changes in the Management Board and the Board of Directors of Cembra

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Zurich, 15 March 2024 – Sandra Babylon and Christian Stolz enhance the Management Board of Cembra.

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  • Zurich, 15 March 2024 – Sandra Babylon and Christian Stolz enhance the Management Board of Cembra.
  • Sandra Hauser will be proposed for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting.
  • He has been part of the Bank's management team since the takeover by Cembra in autumn 2022.
  • Alongside him, Sandra Babylon will join the Management Board of Cembra from 1 June 2024.

Amida Unveils Specialized Business Unit for advancing Microelectronics Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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This new unit, which will be led by Margaret Schmitt, draws on the company’s expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

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  • This new unit, which will be led by Margaret Schmitt, draws on the company’s expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
  • Responding to the urgent need for security measures to identify and mitigate semiconductor vulnerabilities prior to fabrication, Amida has pioneered a groundbreaking microelectronics security solution, Achilles.
  • “The creation of the Microelectronics Security business unit underscores our dedication to advancing cybersecurity measures that keep pace with the rapid advancements and increasing complexities of digital threats.
  • We are excited to be launching a new business unit fully dedicated to developing and commercializing our semiconductor cybersecurity technology,” Levin said.

BSN SPORTS DEBUTS SURGE, NEW PROGRAM EMPOWERING GIRLS TO STAY IN SPORTS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS, a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment, and a division of Varsity Brands, today announced the launch of its new initiative, SURGE. SURGE, which stands for Strength, Unity, Resilience, Growth and Equity, aims to empower girls to stay in sports and lead healthy, successful lives through free online tools developed for coaches to build self-esteem, instill confidence, and prioritize mental health in their female athletes.

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  • "It's proven that by participating in sports, girls are more likely to experience better mental and physical well-being, as well as academic and life success," said Terry Babilla, BSN SPORTS President.
  • "However, by the age of 14, we're seeing girls starting to drop out of sports at two times the rate of boys [1].
  • SURGE powered by BSN SPORTS, was created to address a need expressed by coaches and female athletes nationwide.
  • To help advance the program and its mission, BSN SPORTS has partnered with Olympian and World Champion swimmer Allison Schmitt as its honorary Chief Empowerment Officer.

Former Tesla Director Joins ZenniHome, Driving Innovation in High-Tech Manufactured Housing

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PAGE, Ariz., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZenniHome, a manufacturer of high-tech manufactured homes, is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Schmitt as its new chief operating officer.

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  • "I'm thrilled to join ZenniHome and bring my experience in advanced automotive manufacturing to tackle the housing crisis," Schmitt said.
  • We can apply these same techniques to deliver homes that are higher quality and lower cost with faster delivery times."
  • ZenniHome, which operates in a decommissioned coal plant in the Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona, is known for its pioneering approach to manufactured housing.
  • "With his expertise and our shared vision, we will help shape the future of housing."

Forward Air Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Chris Ruble, Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and an employee at Forward since 1996, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Chris Ruble, Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and an employee at Forward since 1996, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • The Board has added Gil West, former Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Delta Air Lines, as an independent director.
  • The Search Committee will retain a leading independent search firm to assist in identifying the right candidate to lead Forward.
  • I am looking forward to working with the team to position Forward for the next chapter.”

Norton Rose Fulbright grows in New York with leading brands partner

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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New York, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that highly regarded intellectual property lawyer Johanna Schmitt has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.

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  • New York, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that highly regarded intellectual property lawyer Johanna Schmitt has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office.
  • She counsels clients regarding the acquisition and retention of intellectual property rights and also litigates disputes related to such rights.
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, said:
    “New York is the US epicenter for trademark, copyright and advertising work with its high concentration of major brand owners, so we have been looking for an accomplished IP partner in that market.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Forward Air Announces Closing of Omni Logistics Transaction

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”).

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  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”).
  • Together, Forward and Omni will create a category leader in the expedited LTL market, built on precision execution.
  • The combination of these complementary businesses uniquely positions Forward to accelerate its ‘Grow Forward’ strategy and deliver long-term value to shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders.
  • Tom Schmitt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Forward, said, “This is an exciting day for Forward and we are pleased to welcome the Omni team to the Forward family.

Forward Air Amends Agreement to Acquire Omni Logistics

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) today announced an agreement with Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”), a private company that is majority owned by Ridgemont Equity Partners (“Ridgemont”) and EVE Partners, LLC (“EVE”), to amend the terms of the existing merger agreement relating to their previously announced acquisition.

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  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) today announced an agreement with Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”), a private company that is majority owned by Ridgemont Equity Partners (“Ridgemont”) and EVE Partners, LLC (“EVE”), to amend the terms of the existing merger agreement relating to their previously announced acquisition.
  • This agreement ends the litigation between the parties, which will now be dismissed.
  • “We have always believed in the power of this acquisition and are pleased to have found a way forward,” said Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forward.
  • “In recent days, we have engaged constructively with Omni to set a path forward that ends our legal dispute.”
    Schmitt continued, “The revised agreement enables Forward to accelerate its long-term Grow Forward strategy and positions the combined company as the premier provider of choice in high-quality freight transportation.

BRG Corporate Finance Practice Continues Growth, Welcomes Two New Managing Directors

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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BRG Corporate Finance continues to thrive and is especially focused on investing in growth.

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  • BRG Corporate Finance continues to thrive and is especially focused on investing in growth.
  • Bob Duffy , a managing director and co-head of BRG's Corporate Finance practice, said, "Welcoming Joe and Will to BRG directly aligns with our focus on growth and enhancing our service offerings.
  • BRG Corporate Finance is a full-service financial advisory practice that provides multidisciplinary services to companies, boards of directors, lenders, investors, attorneys and other special committees.
  • BRG Corporate Finance professionals have advised in some of the most complex corporate domestic and international matters.

Star Mountain Capital Hires Former Intech Investment Management Managing Director, Leanne Schmitt, as Managing Director

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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“Leanne is joining our team in response to the increasing demand by institutional and retail investors to target defensive, high yielding and asymmetric upside returns,” said Brett Hickey , Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.

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  • “Leanne is joining our team in response to the increasing demand by institutional and retail investors to target defensive, high yielding and asymmetric upside returns,” said Brett Hickey , Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.
  • Mrs. Schmitt was most recently a Managing Director at Intech Investment Management, a global quantitative equity firm which spun out from the Janus Henderson Group ($400+ billion AUM) in 2022.
  • She began at Intech in 2003 as a Senior Quantitative Portfolio Analyst / Trader focusing on portfolio management.
  • She was also a member and coordinator of the Women of Intech committee which coordinates philanthropic efforts for female employees at Intech.