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APIIC Releases Recommendations to Combat Rising U.S. Drug Shortages and Ensure Access to Life-Saving Medications

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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“The collaboration necessary to develop a paper of this caliber is impressive,” said Tony Sardella, chair of the API Innovation Center.

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  • “The collaboration necessary to develop a paper of this caliber is impressive,” said Tony Sardella, chair of the API Innovation Center.
  • The APIIC report encourages pharmaceutical manufacturers and policy makers to address these vulnerabilities to national health security through the adoption of advanced biomanufacturing technologies and public incentive programs designed to reignite idle capacity at U.S. manufacturing facilities.
  • “For more than 200 years, U.S. Pharmacopeia has brought healthcare professionals, scientists, and regulators together to ensure quality and trust in our drugs,” said Dennis Hall, vice president, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP).
  • It follows developments and reports from the White House Office of Science and Technology , the National Economic Council (NEC) Director and the National Security Advisor (NSA), calling for a new approach aimed at guaranteeing Americans reliable access to essential medications.

Schulte Roth & Zabel Elects Six New Partners and Promotes Seven to Special Counsel

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.

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  • The firm is also pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Garibyan, Farzaan Ijaz, Kolby Loft, Andrew Mazzarella, Ryan Post, Gregory Springsted and Shannon Wolf to special counsel.
  • “We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments and potential of these attorneys who have the insight, creativity and focus that define Schulte Roth & Zabel,” said David Efron, co-managing partner of the firm.
  • “Their capabilities and experience reflect the diversity of service our clients demand.”
    “The specialized expertise of our newly promoted partners and special counsel is particularly impressive,” said Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner of Schulte.
  • Sean’s experience also includes advising public company boards of directors and management teams on activism preparedness and defense.

Poets&Quants Releases 5th Annual Ranking of the Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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 OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fifth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship. The data reveal that, for the fifth year in a row, the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is the world's No. 1 business school for entrepreneurship. Poets&Quants' ranking captures a wide range of criteria about U.S. and global business schools, including a school's accelerator space, venture funds available, and core classes dedicated to entrepreneurship. This year's list contained 28 schools. Our methodology is designed to measure how resources are allocated to individual students. We use percentages and ratios to get a sense of what entrepreneurial resources and experiences are like on a per MBA basis. Olin is followed by a school brand new to the ranking this year, ESMT Berlin – one of four European MBA programs to crack the top 10. 

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fifth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship .
  • Olin is followed by a school brand new to the ranking this year, ESMT Berlin – one of four European MBA programs to crack the top 10.
  • "The entire ranking is filled with schools that are approaching entrepreneurship teaching in unique, interesting, and effective ways.," says Kristy Bleizeffer, lead editor of the entrepreneurship ranking.
  • The Top 10 MBA programs for entrepreneurship in 2024 are:

Rothschild & Co hires Alex Mironov and Matthew O’Donnell as Managing Directors in North America

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Rothschild & Co announced today that Alex Mironov and Matthew O’Donnell have joined the Healthcare team as Managing Directors.

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  • Rothschild & Co announced today that Alex Mironov and Matthew O’Donnell have joined the Healthcare team as Managing Directors.
  • The senior hires represent the continued growth of the healthcare franchise and expansion of the firm’s presence and capabilities in the Northeast region within the Global Advisory business in North America.
  • They will report to Dominic Hollamby, Partner and Global Head of Healthcare, and Lee LeBrun, Partner and Head of Global Advisory, North America.
  • Mr. Mironov brings over 20 years of global experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, spanning business development, M&A and corporate strategy, to Rothschild & Co.

Poets&Quants™ Announces Final 3 Contestants in IdeaBounce Pitch Competition in Partnership with Olin Business School at Washington University of St. Louis

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, unveils the top 3 companies that will travel to St Louis and pitch their ideas directly to a panel of judges for a $50,000 prize of seed money. This final round of judging in this second annual pitch contest has been done in partnership with the Olin Business School at Washington University of St Louis, the No. 1 school in P&Q's 2023 ranking of the Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship. The winner will be revealed in Livestream broadcast on April 26th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This final round of judging in this second annual pitch contest has been done in partnership with the Olin Business School at Washington University of St Louis , the No.
  • 1 school in P&Q's 2023 ranking of the Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship .
  • WashU Olin's BIG IdeaBounce® powered by Poets&Quants pitch contest drew 130 entrants from 10 countries and more than 60 universities.
  • The contest was open to any current undergraduate or graduate students, or any prospect interested in a graduate business school degree.

Leeds Equity Partners Announces Promotions and Continued Growth in its Senior Leadership Team

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners, LLC ("Leeds Equity" or the "Firm"), the New York-based private equity firm that investsexclusively within the Knowledge Industries, announced today the promotions of Kevin Malone and David Neverson to Managing Director.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeds Equity Partners, LLC ("Leeds Equity" or the "Firm"), the New York-based private equity firm that investsexclusively within the Knowledge Industries, announced today the promotions of Kevin Malone and David Neverson to Managing Director.
  • Prior to joining Leeds Equity, Malone worked at Harris Williams & Co. Malone graduated from the Olin Business School at Washington University with a B.S.
  • As part of the Firm's continued growth and expansion of its leadership team, Annie Shick was appointed as its Chief Financial Officer earlier in 2022.
  • Jeffrey Leeds, President of Leeds Equity added, "In addition to her technical expertise, Annie brings to the Firm great leadership skills and an appreciation of the values that drive Leeds Equity.

Poets&Quants™ Launches 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Pitch Competition in Partnership with Olin Business School at Washington University of St. Louis

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, in partnership with Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, the No. 1 business school for entrepreneurship launches the 2nd annual pitch competition for budding entrepreneurs. This competition is open to all current undergraduate and graduate school students or any prospect interested in a graduate business school degree.

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  • 1-ranked MBA program in entrepreneurship for a pitch competition with a $50,000 prize
    RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants , the definitive online publication for business education news, in partnership with Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, the No.
  • 1 business school for entrepreneurship launches the 2nd annual pitch competition for budding entrepreneurs.
  • This competition is open to all current undergraduate and graduate school students or any prospect interested in a graduate business school degree.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Olin for this pitch competition," says John A. Byrne, founder and editor-in-chief of Poets&Quants.

Metal Exchange Corporation Names New CEO

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metal Exchange Corporation , an industry leader in non-ferrous metal trading and manufacturing, announced today that Matt Rohm, current President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metal Exchange Corporation effective Jan. 1, 2023. At that time, current CEO Rick Merluzzi will assume the title of Executive Vice Chairman, serving as an advisor to Executive Chairman Mike Lefton on key strategic initiatives for the organization, through the end of 2023.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metal Exchange Corporation , an industry leader in non-ferrous metal trading and manufacturing, announced today that Matt Rohm, current President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metal Exchange Corporation effective Jan. 1, 2023. At that time, current CEO Rick Merluzzi will assume the title of Executive Vice Chairman, serving as an advisor to Executive Chairman Mike Lefton on key strategic initiatives for the organization, through the end of 2023.
  • Prior to being named President and COO earlier this year, Rohm joined the Metal Exchange family as Chief Financial Officer in 2016.
  • Merluzzi added, "I am honored to have led Metal Exchange as its CEO and am grateful for the many opportunities and experiences I've had throughout my career.
  • Given the strength of our people, and their dedication to our culture and purpose, I believe Metal Exchange is well-positioned to grow and thrive for years to come."

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Expands Partner Ranks with Promotions of Harsh Agarwal, Romain Dutartre, and Rob Volpe

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") announced today the appointment of three new Partners, Harsh Agarwal, Romain Dutartre, and Rob Volpe.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") announced today the appointment of three new Partners, Harsh Agarwal, Romain Dutartre, and Rob Volpe.
  • He earned an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.S.B.A.
  • in business administration from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.
  • Mr. Dutartre joined CD&R in 2019 and focuses on European transactions in the industrial and business services sectors.

Poets&Quants™ Releases 4th Annual Ranking of the Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fourth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship. The data reveal that, for the fourth year in a row, the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is the world's No. 1 business school for entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants , the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its fourth annual ranking of the World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship .
  • Poets&Quants' ranking captures a wide range of criteria about U.S. and global business schools, including a school's accelerator space, venture funds available, and core classes dedicated to entrepreneurship.
  • "MBA programs serve not only as an educational resource for entrepreneurs," says Nathan Allen, lead editor of the entrepreneurship ranking.
  • Award money from all the ranked schools reached nearly $11M for MBA start-ups in the 2021-2022 academic year.