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CANAL INSURANCE COMPANY APPOINTS NANCY LYONS CALLAHAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canal Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Nancy Lyons Callahan will join the company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canal Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Nancy Lyons Callahan will join the company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Callahan is a global strategy and technology executive with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance, financial services and technology sectors.
  • Ms. Callahan also serves on the board of Midwest Holding, a life and annuities company, where she chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • "Canal Insurance Company is extremely pleased to have Nancy Callahan join our Board of Directors.

Techstars Appoints Shirley Romig as Chief Accelerator Investment Officer and Expands Board of Directors with Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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In addition, Techstars also announced the appointment of Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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  • In addition, Techstars also announced the appointment of Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • As Chief Accelerator Investment Officer, Romig is responsible for overseeing Techstars’ accelerator programs and managing the selection, funding and mentoring of entrepreneurs globally.
  • In this role, Romig also manages Techstars’ Global Network Partners and Ecosystem Development programs, including Startup Weekends and Founder Catalyst.
  • “Shirley understands what it takes to scale a business and how to achieve it from a people, process and platform perspective.

NewMarket Announces the Election of Lilo Simmons Ukrop as Director

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) announced today that Lilo Simmons Ukrop has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective October 26, 2023.

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  • NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) announced today that Lilo Simmons Ukrop has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective October 26, 2023.
  • in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University and a M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.
  • She is expected to stand for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of NewMarket shareholders.
  • We look forward to benefiting from her leadership and guidance in the future,” said Thomas E. Gottwald, Chairman and CEO of NewMarket.

Fusion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Life Science Industry Leaders Jeremy Bender, Teresa Bitetti and David Meek to its Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Dr. Bender, Ms. Bitetti and Mr. Meek succeed Johan Christenson, Ph.D., Chau Khuong and Heather Preston, M.D., who will step down from Fusion's Board effective today.

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  • Dr. Bender, Ms. Bitetti and Mr. Meek succeed Johan Christenson, Ph.D., Chau Khuong and Heather Preston, M.D., who will step down from Fusion's Board effective today.
  • Dr. Jeremy Bender is currently Chief Executive Officer of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pediatric cancer.
  • Mr. David Meek most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Mirati Therapeutics.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of uniQure N.V. and previously served on the Board of Directors of Entasis Therapeutics (acquired by Innoviva).

Poets&Quants™ Names Ann Harrison Dean of the Year in Annual Honors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Dean of the Year.

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  • Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley is the 13th dean to receive this honor
    BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Her drive and vision have made sure that a rising tide will never overtake the island on which Haas firmly stands."
  • Harrison earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 1991 and remained at the World Bank until 1994.
  • To learn more about the Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, please visit https://poetsandquants.com/2023/10/04/dean-of-the-year-ann-harrison-of-u...

Nick Pomponi Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Technology Group

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Nick Pomponi joins Evercore today (NYSE: EVR) as a senior managing director in the Technology group and will be based in New York.

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  • Nick Pomponi joins Evercore today (NYSE: EVR) as a senior managing director in the Technology group and will be based in New York.
  • Mr. Pomponi comes to the firm after spending nearly 16 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was a partner and global co-head of software within the investment banking division.
  • We are thrilled to have him join our deep bench of technology senior managing directors and help expand our coverage within the technology sector.”
    Mr. Pomponi said, “Evercore’s technology team is one of the most experienced and talented in the industry.
  • I have always respected Evercore’s commitment to excellence, long-term client-centric vision, and unwavering focus on providing the best, independent advice.

Hamilton Lane Announces CEO Succession, Further Leadership Evolution

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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They succeed Mario Giannini, who, after 22 years as Hamilton Lane's CEO, will join Hartley Rogers as Executive Co-Chairman.

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  • They succeed Mario Giannini, who, after 22 years as Hamilton Lane's CEO, will join Hartley Rogers as Executive Co-Chairman.
  • "I'm very proud of all that we've accomplished at Hamilton Lane over the past 20 years.
  • Prior to joining Hamilton Lane, Erik was a corporate investment banker in the Mergers & Acquisitions department of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
  • Prior to joining Hamilton Lane, Delgado-Moreira was an Investment Manager at Baring Private Equity Partners Ltd. in London, focused on mid-market private equity in Europe.

Workspot Appoints Industry Veteran Brad Tompkins as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Workspot , the Enterprise VDI platform built for the multi-cloud and hybrid era, announced today the appointment of Brad Tompkins as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • Workspot , the Enterprise VDI platform built for the multi-cloud and hybrid era, announced today the appointment of Brad Tompkins as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Workspot VDI innovation provides industry-leading 99.99% availability, simple management, and outstanding performance so businesses can grow beyond prior boundaries.
  • As President and COO, Tompkins will apply his expertise to help define the company's overarching direction and strategy.
  • “We welcome Brad to Workspot as our new President and COO.

NEW STATE-BACKED PATUXENT ROOFING & CONTRACTING REBRANDS AS PAX SERVICES GROUP

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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LARCHMONT, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patuxent Roofing & Contracting, Inc., a leading independent provider of re-roofing installation and services, today announced a corporate rebrand as PAX Services Group ("PAX" or "the Company"). In addition, Mike Wade, a proven executive with more than 20 years' experience in facility services and maintenance, has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • LARCHMONT, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patuxent Roofing & Contracting, Inc., a leading independent provider of re-roofing installation and services, today announced a corporate rebrand as PAX Services Group ("PAX" or "the Company").
  • "Rebranding as PAX Services Group reflects the ongoing expansion of both our service offerings and our geographic reach, and Mike [Wade] is the perfect person to help us execute on both these strategic initiatives," said PAX CEO Mike Gowl.
  • "PAX Services Group has a sophisticated team with a strong foundation and tremendous growth opportunities.
  • These remain the pillars of our collective growth strategy as we work toward our goal of making PAX Services Group the premier exterior services company across the U.S."

BGL Welcomes Nick Melton and Owen Weihman to Establish Digital Infrastructure Practice

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Melton and Owen Weihman as new Managing Directors within its Infrastructure & Environment vertical where they will establish BGL's new Digital Infrastructure investment banking team. Based in New York, they also contribute to BGL's growing presence on the East Coast.

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  • "BGL represents an ideal platform to serve companies and financial sponsors in the digital infrastructure space," said Mr. Melton.
  • Nick, who will lead BGL's investment banking activities in Digital Infrastructure, has nearly 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industries, and has advised on landmark M&A, restructuring, and capital markets transactions.
  • BGL's new Digital Infrastructure group is one of several sectors within the firm's Infrastructure & Environment vertical, which also includes Environmental Infrastructure , Energy Transition , and Transportation & Logistics Infrastructure .
  • Nick and Owen augment the addition of Craig Decker earlier this year, leading investment banking efforts in Transportation & Logistics Services and Infrastructure.