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DR. CARL SPEER, HEAD OF THE EMERALD COAST FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER JOINS FORCES WITH REGENATIVE LABS' COMMITMENT TO THE BROTHER IN ARMS FOUNDATION

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emerald Coast Foot and Ankle Center, led by Dr. Carl Speer answered the call to help local veterans through a donation campaign established by Pensacola-based Regenative Labs (Regenative). Earlier this year, Regenative, a leading HCT/P manufacturer partnered with the Brothers in Arms Foundation (BIAF), a 501©3 nonprofit that provides logistical and financial support to wounded, ill, injured and fallen Marines, sailors, and the families of those who served.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emerald Coast Foot and Ankle Center, led by Dr. Carl Speer answered the call to help local veterans through a donation campaign established by Pensacola-based Regenative Labs (Regenative).
  • Regenative has donated approximately $5 million dollars of its state-of-the-art Wharton's Jelly product, ProText™, to BIAF which is facilitating the care of qualifying veterans.
  • To bring this care to veterans, Regenative and BIAF needed the help of physicians to apply the product.
  • "When I heard about this opportunity, I immediately wanted to be a part of the effort.

BluSky Partners with Wharton Executive Education for Custom Leadership Program

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Executives across all areas of the business to participate in a four-month long program.

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  • BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced a partnership with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to build and launch a custom executive leadership program called "Building Growth Focused Leadership."
  • - Drew Bisping, BluSky CEO
    BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced a partnership with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to build and launch a custom executive leadership program called "Building Growth Focused Leadership."
  • The program with Wharton Executive Education provides world-class learning solutions that are innovative, evidence-based, and results-focused.
  • "Custom leadership development programs have the power to transform organizations in a very positive way," remarked Simone Kelly, vice president of leadership development at BluSky.

Biologics Consulting Appoints Dr. Margaret K. Vernon As Its New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Margaret K. Vernon as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 18, 2023.

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  • Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Margaret K. Vernon as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 18, 2023.
  • Dr. Vernon joins Biologics Consulting Group after 17 years with Evidera, a business unit of PPD.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Margaret to the Biologics Consulting management team,” stated Dr. Norman W. Baylor, former President, and CEO of Biologics Consulting.
  • Margaret is sure to serve as an excellent leader for the Biologics Consulting team as they help clients to advance the future of vaccines, biologics, drugs, and medical devices.” Dr. Vernon will succeed Dr. Baylor, who will remain as Chair of the Biologics Consulting Board of Directors.

Oklo Appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Oklo Inc. (“Oklo” or the “Company”), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer.
  • With over thirty years of experience in financial and commercial leadership, particularly in public company settings, Bealmear will play a pivotal role in Oklo’s continued growth and lead the Company’s financial strategy.
  • In his role as CFO, Bealmear will hold a critical position overseeing all corporate financial functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907412656/en/
    Oklo appoints R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer (Image: R Craig Bealmear)
    “We are excited to welcome Craig to the Oklo team.

Modivcare Appoints Henry “Enrique” Toledo as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, today announced that Henry “Enrique” Toledo was appointed as its Chief People Officer, effective today.

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  • Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, today announced that Henry “Enrique” Toledo was appointed as its Chief People Officer, effective today.
  • Mr. Toledo will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, talent management, and organizational development at Modivcare.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Enrique to Modivcare and our executive leadership team as our new Chief People Officer,” said L. Heath Sampson, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Enrique’s experience working for industry leading, tech-enabled companies will help improve our people and processes on our journey to becoming One Modivcare.

The Futurum Group Unveils AI-powered Futurum CXO Insights Platform

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Futurum CXO Insights gathers inputs from a screened, member-only council, with many members coming from executive education programs of the world's leading universities including the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Berkeley, Columbia University, and New York University, among others

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  • Futurum CXO Insights gathers inputs from a screened, member-only council, with many members coming from executive education programs of the world's leading universities including the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Berkeley, Columbia University, and New York University, among others
    AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Futurum Group today has announced the upcoming Futurum CXO Insights.
  • Futurum CXO Insights offers unparalleled insights and intelligence to CXOs and technology vendors.
  • Futurum CXO Insights' council members are carefully screened to ensure they represent the seniority and quality experiences needed to deliver the best market insights.
  • Council members are rewarded for their participation with access to the data and insights generated by Futurum CXO Insights.

Wharton Online Kickstarts the First Cohort for Its 12-Week Advanced Digital Marketing and Growth Strategies Program in Collaboration With Great Learning

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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The program will enable learners to devise effective customer-centric digital marketing strategies that help companies drive profitability and sustained growth.

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  • The program will enable learners to devise effective customer-centric digital marketing strategies that help companies drive profitability and sustained growth.
  • The first cohort consists of professionals from diverse industries and regions including North America, India, Europe, Australia, Brazil, China, and the UAE.
  • The Advanced Digital Marketing and Growth Strategies Program is designed to give professionals an enriching experience while also enabling them to impact modern businesses as leading marketing professionals, business & product leaders, and entrepreneurs."
  • At the end of the program, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Wharton Online.

The Arbour Way Foundation Commemorates Launch with Significant Gifts to the University of Pennsylvania’s Venture Lab and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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The Arbour Way Foundation (“AWF”) today announced two significant gifts to mark the launch of the foundation by Robin and Marc Wolpow.

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  • The Arbour Way Foundation (“AWF”) today announced two significant gifts to mark the launch of the foundation by Robin and Marc Wolpow.
  • AWF made a $10 million commitment to the University of Pennsylvania’s Venture Lab, which will establish a dedicated healthcare entrepreneurship vertical for students.
  • AWF, separately, made a $1 million gift to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s (MSK) Office of Health Equity.
  • “After 20-plus years of charitable giving, we created the Arbour Way Foundation to take a more hands-on approach to philanthropy,” noted Robin Wolpow.

Guild Launches Podcast, Opportunity Divide, Hosted by CEO Rachel Romer with Special Guest Adam Grant

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Today, Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, announced the launch of its first podcast, Opportunity Divide , hosted by Guild CEO Rachel Romer, and special guest Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Give and Take , and organizational psychologist at Wharton.

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  • Today, Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, announced the launch of its first podcast, Opportunity Divide , hosted by Guild CEO Rachel Romer, and special guest Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Give and Take , and organizational psychologist at Wharton.
  • Opportunity Divide brings new insights to address the changes in today’s workforce and unpack how forward-thinking companies can adapt – with the goal of shrinking the divide.
  • “Everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and succeed at work – that’s a win for people as well as organizations,” said organizational psychologist and recurring special guest Adam Grant.
  • You can find Opportunity Divide on all major streaming platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Glenmede Announces Sustainable Investing Advisory Council

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.

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  • Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.
  • Comprised of industry-leading experts across the sustainable investing space, the new Advisory Council will leverage their unique backgrounds in academia, law, foundations and institutional investing to help Glenmede bolster its efforts in this dynamic and evolving space.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005443/en/
    Advisory Council Members from left to right: top – Mark Campanale, Erika Seth Davies, Witold Henisz; bottom – Katayun Jaffari, Christine Looney, Tensie Whelan (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Glenmede navigates the next phase of growth in this dynamic area, the Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will collaborate with leaders across the firm, providing strategic guidance to Glenmede Trust Company’s (GTC) Sustainable & Impact Investing team and Glenmede Investment Management’s (GIM) ESG Investing team.
  • The Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will also consist of four leading experts from Glenmede’s wealth and investment management teams: