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S&P 500 companies continuing to improve board diversity, 2020 Spencer Stuart U.S. Board Index Finds

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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The 2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index found that companies are listening to calls from shareholders and other stakeholders for increased diversity in their boardrooms, from gender to age, race/ethnicity, and professional background.

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  • The 2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index found that companies are listening to calls from shareholders and other stakeholders for increased diversity in their boardrooms, from gender to age, race/ethnicity, and professional background.
  • According to this year's Index, all boards have at least one woman for the first time since Spencer Stuart began tracking this data in 1998.
  • Among the incoming class of S&P 500 directors, 47% are women, also the highest since Spencer Stuart began tracking.
  • The findings included in the 2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index are based on the S&P 500 as of May 20, 2020.

Clark Atlanta University Announces $15 Million Gift: Largest Individual Gift in University History

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Given names, Clan Mackenzie, Mackenzie, Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University

ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With gratitude, Clark Atlanta University's President George T. French, Jr., JD, Ph.D. announced today that Clark Atlanta University received a $15 million unrestricted gift from Novelist and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With gratitude, Clark Atlanta University's President George T. French, Jr., JD, Ph.D. announced today that Clark Atlanta University received a $15 million unrestricted gift from Novelist and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
  • This gift is the single largest private gift in the history of the University.
  • Clark Atlanta University Announces $15 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott.
  • "I am extremely honored to receive this gift and would like to thank Ms. MacKenzie Scott for her generosity and investment in Clark Atlanta University.

Ethan Allen Congratulates Award Recipients in First-Ever Virtual Celebration

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Barton, Vermont, Ethan Allen, Farooq Kathwari, Ethan, Danbury, Connecticut, Allen, Given names, Jewish culture, Companies

DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 1986, Ethan Allens Chairman and CEO, Farooq Kathwari, invited every Ethan Allen interior designer to company headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut, for a multi-day celebration.

Key Points: 
  • DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 1986, Ethan Allens Chairman and CEO, Farooq Kathwari, invited every Ethan Allen interior designer to company headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut, for a multi-day celebration.
  • When this years COVID-19 pandemic made a 34th gathering in Danbury all but impossible, Kathwari and his team orchestrated the companys first-ever Virtual Celebration.
  • The Virtual Celebration opened with a series of videos that chronicled the history of Ethan Allen and gave an overview of its current operations.
  • Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETH) is a leading interior design company and manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings.

Co-founders and Georgia Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineer Graduates Jordan Lee and Michael Morgan Design a Better Bedpan--the Bedderpan

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Given names, Bedpan, Medical equipment, Toilets, Morgan, Georgia Tech, JORDAN

BOSTON, MA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bedderpan: Reduces spillage, adds comfort and maintains patient dignity , a truly better bedpan, according to co-founders Jordan Lee and Michael Morgan.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bedderpan: Reduces spillage, adds comfort and maintains patient dignity , a truly better bedpan, according to co-founders Jordan Lee and Michael Morgan.
  • That's because for many, bedpans are a fact of life, but they are far from perfect."
  • Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5vaOjXatN0
    Emleorate co-founders and Bedderpan co-inventors Michael Morgan and Jordan Lee met at Georgia Tech in search of innovations in the health care industry.
  • "Especially during these more difficult times," adds Michael Morgan, "we want to focus on making the little things less problematic."

VivoPower International PLC Announces Appointment of Gemma Godfrey to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Given names, BBC 100 Women, Gemma Godfrey, Gemma

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Godfrey to the Companys Board of Directors.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Godfrey to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • Gemma started her career at Goldman Sachs and GAM and has a background in quantum physics.
  • Executive Chairman and CEO of VivoPower, Kevin Chin, commented, I am delighted to welcome Gemma to the Board of VivoPower.
  • On her appointment to the Board, Gemma Godfrey added, We can all understand the need to cut energy costs, improve efficiency, and help the planet.

Comedian Whitney Cummings Partners with TherapeuticsMD to Launch “Just Say Vagina”

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Women, Consumer, Health, Pharmaceutical, Baby, Maternity, Given names, English given names, Anatomy, Gynaecology, Human female reproductive system, Women's health, Cummings, Whitney, Vagina, ANNOVERA, TherapeuticsMD

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXMD), an innovative womens healthcare company, announced the launch of Just Say Vagina to encourage women to speak clearly and directly about their reproductive health.

Key Points: 
  • TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXMD), an innovative womens healthcare company, announced the launch of Just Say Vagina to encourage women to speak clearly and directly about their reproductive health.
  • Comedian Whitney Cummings will discuss her journey from serial apologizer to an unapologetic role model who no longer uses euphemisms or apologizes in the way she speaks about birth control.
  • But now Im encouraging all women to channel their inner superpower and ditch the V word, explained Whitney Cummings.
  • Whitney Cummings has used hormonal birth control for nearly two decades and recently decided it was time for a switch.

Sony/ATV Promotes Sharon Boyse to SVP, International Operations and Society Relations

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Companies, Given names, Consumer electronics, EMI, Michael Jackson, Sony Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, ATV, Sharon, Sony, Asia Television

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced it has promoted Sharon Boyse to Senior Vice President, International Operations and Society Relations.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced it has promoted Sharon Boyse to Senior Vice President, International Operations and Society Relations.
  • Sharon is based in the company's London office and reports to Sony/ATV President, International, Guy Henderson.
  • In her new position, Sharon oversees affiliate administration operation teams throughout the company.
  • With over thirty years of experience in the music industry, Sharon is well known for her expertise in all areas of international music publishing administration.

Big Win for Women in Tech: Tekscape Promotes Christa Cook to Company's First Female Leadership Role

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Given names, Films, Swedish Fly Girls, Audit, Christa, Invoice

Christa will lead the finance team and oversee all company financial matters, from guiding strategic investments to overseeing accounting operations.

Key Points: 
  • Christa will lead the finance team and oversee all company financial matters, from guiding strategic investments to overseeing accounting operations.
  • From resolving invoice issues to front-lining company audits, Christa has overcome every business obstacle sent her way with patience and diligence.
  • Along with the rest of Tekscape's executive team, Christa will work to identify cost-saving solutions, increase efficiency, and drive interdepartmental communication improvements.
  • Christa's elevation to an executive leadership role is not only a pioneering company milestone but aims to break down the barriers instilled for women in tech.

Herman Van Rompuy to chair CoR High-Level group on European democracy to reinforce the regional and local dimension of the Conference on the future of Europe

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Given names, Herman Van Rompuy, European Union, European Committee of the Regions, European culture, Van Rompuy, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Herman, President of the European Council
Key Points: 
  • The European Committee of the Regions establishes a
    High-Level group on democracy, which will be
    chaired by Herman van Rompuy, reiterating the call
    for the Conference on the future of Europe to be
    convened as soon as possible.
  • The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) will
    establish the High-Level Group to support its political
    and institutional mission by providing strategic
    political analysis.
  • Herman van Rompuy
    has been appointed as chairperson of the High-Level
    Group, which will be composed by seven "wise" men and
    women.
  • The CoR's President and Governor of the Greek Central
    Macedonia Region,
    Apostolos Tzitzikostas
    said:"
    I warmly thank Herman Van Rompuy for accepting my
    proposal
    to chair the High-Level group.
  • His European vision
    and commitment
    will
    bring an inestimable added value to the CoR's work
    throughout the Conference on the future of Europe

    .

  • Herman Van Rompuy commented:"
    I thank very much the European Committee of the
    Regions for offering me the Chairmanship of the
    High-Level Group on European Democracy.
  • The CoR is committed to
    actively participate in this process strengthening the
    link between the Union, its citizens and the one
    million elected regional and local politicians across
    Europe.

American Clean Power Association Names Heather Zichal As New CEO

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Given names, Heather Zichal, American Wind Energy Association, ACP, LinkedIn, Heather

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Heather Zichal as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Heather Zichal as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer.
  • American Clean Power will be the leading voice for creating jobs, spurring massive investment and driving innovation, while bringing us closer to the carbon-free future we need," said newly-appointed ACP CEO Heather Zichal.
  • Tom Kiernan, the outgoing CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which is merging into American Clean Power said, "I want to congratulate Heather and extend my support to her in this transition.
  • Learn more about the benefits clean power brings to Americaat www.cleanpower.org and follow us on Twitter @USCleanPower and LinkedIn .