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Williams Lea announces appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tech-enabled business support services firm Williams Lea announces the appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tech-enabled business support services firm Williams Lea announces the appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • Pecnik will oversee product strategy for the company's services and solutions, including its proprietary ENGAGE suite of products and LogoCloud™, an AI-enabled SaaS platform.
  • Pecnik comes to Williams Lea with over twenty years of experience in product management and enterprise software sales.
  • "We are delighted to have Michael join our organization at such a pivotal time," said Nick Morgan, CTO of Williams Lea.

Williams Lea announces appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Salesforce, BNY Mellon, AI, Cognizant, CPO, MBA, Consultant, NYU, University, Software as a service, Automation, Information science, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Pečnik, Business, Sales

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tech-enabled business support services firm Williams Lea announces the appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tech-enabled business support services firm Williams Lea announces the appointment of Michael Pecnik as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • Pecnik will oversee product strategy for the company's services and solutions, including its proprietary ENGAGE suite of products and LogoCloud™, an AI-enabled SaaS platform.
  • Pecnik comes to Williams Lea with over twenty years of experience in product management and enterprise software sales.
  • "We are delighted to have Michael join our organization at such a pivotal time," said Nick Morgan, CTO of Williams Lea.

Moomoo Canada Obtains TSX and TSX Venture Exchange Membership

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo Financial Canada Inc. ("Moomoo Canada", [1]), a leading one-stop digitalized stock trading platform, is proud to announce its acceptance as a Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange non-trading member, effective March 29, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo Financial Canada Inc. ("Moomoo Canada", [1]), a leading one-stop digitalized stock trading platform, is proud to announce its acceptance as a Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange non-trading member, effective March 29, 2024.
  • This new TSX and TSX Venture Exchange membership will  make great contributions to the over 50 licenses and qualifications earned by moomoo and its affiliates that are trusted by over 21 million global users in several major financial markets, including the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, etc.
  • Steve Zeng, moomoo's Head of Global Strategy, expressed his enthusiasm for the new membership: "We are thrilled to become a non-trading member of the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Only a few months after entering the Canadian market, the moomoo app became the top-3 most downloaded online brokerage app in Canada [2].

eBay Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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"Our organic GMV growth improved year-over-year during each quarter of 2023, while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment.

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  • "Our organic GMV growth improved year-over-year during each quarter of 2023, while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment.
  • I'm proud of the strong execution throughout 2023 and I'm confident our strategy will drive long-term shareholder value."
  • In 2023, the eBay Foundation granted more than $19 million to nonprofit organizations advancing inclusive entrepreneurship.
  • Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights (presented in millions, except per share data and percentages)

Dow Jones and Infosys Introduce Upgraded Preference Center for Wall Street Journal Subscribers

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the rollout of a new and enhanced WSJ Preference Center featuring updated controls to help subscribers customize their digital experience.

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  • These expanded personalization choices now available at https://www.wsj.com/preference-center/ enables users to tailor their digital experience, thereby improving relevancy and surfacing reporting and insights they don't want to miss.
  • Dow Jones leveraged its partnership with Infosys to design and build the updated preference center to save decision makers time while offering them greater control.
  • "Infosys has been a key technology partner in deploying successful solutions that enhance users' experience accessing WSJ content," said Daniel Bernard, Chief Experience Officer, Dow Jones.
  • "We are delighted to be working with Dow Jones in bringing experiences to life that add value for their subscribers."

PPL Corporation Appoints Dean A. Del Vecchio to New Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Role as Company Focuses on Creating the Utilities of the Future

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced that Dean A. Del Vecchio has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, a new position that reflects PPL's strong focus on creating technology-enabled utilities of the future.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced that Dean A. Del Vecchio has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, a new position that reflects PPL's strong focus on creating technology-enabled utilities of the future.
  • Del Vecchio will report directly to PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi.
  • "Today's appointment of Dean comes at a pivotal time for our industry and the world," said Sorgi.
  • In addition to the CIO role, Del Vecchio served as the company's Chief Administrative Officer, creating a vision and plan to improve administrative service, delivery and processes.

Owens Corning Delivers Full-Year Net Sales of $9.7 Billion; Generates Earnings of $1.2 Billion and Adjusted EBIT of $1.8 Billion

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Owens Corning also announced on February 9 that it will review strategic alternatives for its global glass reinforcements business.

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  • Owens Corning also announced on February 9 that it will review strategic alternatives for its global glass reinforcements business.
  • Owens Corning is updating the long-term EBIT margin guide for the Roofing segment from approximately 20% to mid-20% on average.
  • Owens Corning continues to invest in new product and process innovation to support customers and generate additional growth.
  • Composites net sales decreased 14% to $2.3 billion in 2023, primarily due to lower volumes and the net impact of divestitures and acquisitions.

Central Pattana Tops DJSI World Ranking 2023 in Real Estate

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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BANGKOK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pattana plc, Thailand's leading real estate developer, has achieved a noteworthy sustainability milestone by securing the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices-World Index (DJSI World) for 2023, attaining the highest score, or the Top 1% S&P Global CSA Score in the Real Estate Management & Development category among 299 companies globally in the sector, according to the Sustainability Yearbook 2024.

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  • BANGKOK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pattana plc, Thailand's leading real estate developer, has achieved a noteworthy sustainability milestone by securing the top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices-World Index (DJSI World) for 2023, attaining the highest score, or the Top 1% S&P Global CSA Score in the Real Estate Management & Development category among 299 companies globally in the sector, according to the Sustainability Yearbook 2024.
  • Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand with a market cap of 289 billion baht, Central Pattana has been selected for the 6th consecutive years on DJSI World, 10th consecutive year on DJSI Emerging Markets, and the 6th consecutive years on S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.
  • "We recognize our sustainability milestones as a result of the dedicated efforts of colleagues and collaborative partnerships with tenants, partners, and suppliers.
  • DJSI select 'global, sustainable stocks' and lists the securities indices of world-leading companies that are outstanding in their business operations and focus mainly on sustainability.

Temenos Tops ESG ratings: Dow Jones Sustainability Index, S&P Yearbook, Sustainalytics and Ecovadis

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) has been recognized again as a global sustainability leader according to the most reputable ESG ratings. The company achieved the top score in the Software industry for the second year running in the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was the only company in the industry awarded top 1% distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for 2024. Temenos was also classified as low risk in Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating Report, while retained its platinum medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance.

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  • GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) has been recognized again as a global sustainability leader according to the most reputable ESG ratings.
  • Temenos was also classified as low risk in Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating Report, while retained its platinum medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance.
  • Temenos recently announced LEAP , a new AI-powered offering that helps banks modernize faster and to seamlessly and quickly move to the latest cloud-native Temenos technology.
  • Kalliopi Chioti, Chief Marketing and ESG Officer, Temenos, said: “Temenos is leading the transition to SaaS and a more sustainable banking industry.

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

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  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • The ranking, presented by JUST Capital and CNBC, reflects Gilead’s longstanding commitment to operate responsibly by prioritizing stakeholder engagement – including with the patients and communities the company serves, employees and shareholders – while working to create a healthier world for all people.
  • Gilead was recognized on the top 100 list and ranked fifth in the Pharmaceuticals and Biotech industry.
  • Learn more about Gilead’s commitment to ESG at https://www.gilead.com/purpose/esg .