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Glenmede Investment Management Appoints Scott J. Kearney as Director of Global Distribution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Glenmede Investment Management (GIM), an independently owned boutique asset management firm, today announced the appointment of Scott J. Kearney as Director of Global Distribution, reporting to GIM President Kent Weaver.

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  • Glenmede Investment Management (GIM), an independently owned boutique asset management firm, today announced the appointment of Scott J. Kearney as Director of Global Distribution, reporting to GIM President Kent Weaver.
  • Mr. Kearney brings extensive experience to his new role at GIM, with over 25 years in the investment management industry.
  • Mr. Kearney joins GIM from Redwood Investments, LLC, where he most recently served as Head of Distribution.
  • In his prior roles, Mr. Kearney led business development at Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. and oversaw global distribution, strategy and product development at Macquarie Group.

Former Microsoft and Dell Executive and U.S. Army Veteran, Tim Solms, Joins Slingshot Aerospace as CEO

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. , a leader in satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced it has appointed former Microsoft , Dell , VMware , and Dun & Bradstreet executive Tim Solms to the role of CEO.

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  • Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. , a leader in satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced it has appointed former Microsoft , Dell , VMware , and Dun & Bradstreet executive Tim Solms to the role of CEO.
  • Solms is an 18-year United States Army veteran who also brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience with a focus on optimizing businesses for growth and profitability.
  • As Slingshot’s CEO, Solms will focus on innovation, growth, and expansion within government and commercial markets, in the U.S. and internationally.
  • In July 2020, Solms aided in the successful re-listing of the company on the New York Stock Exchange.

enGene Appoints Lee Giguere as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Experienced biotech executive brings public company expertise in legal, corporate governance, and compliance to support enGene during late-stage clinical development and anticipated future commercial launch of its lead program EG-70

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  • Experienced biotech executive brings public company expertise in legal, corporate governance, and compliance to support enGene during late-stage clinical development and anticipated future commercial launch of its lead program EG-70
    BOSTON and MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - enGene Holdings Inc. ("enGene," (Nasdaq: ENGN), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company whose lead program is in a pivotal study for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), today announced the appointment of Lee Giguere as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Lee, an experienced public biotech legal executive, to enGene as we advance the development of EG-70 in our ongoing pivotal-stage LEGEND study in BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer," said Jason D. Hanson, Chief Executive Officer of enGene.
  • Mr. Giguere previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Obsidian Therapeutics, a clinical-stage cell and gene therapy company.
  • Mr. Giguere commented: "I am thrilled to join enGene as we work to transform the management of bladder cancer, beginning with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC.

NARXOZ ENTERS HISTORIC DEGREE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING UK UNIVERSITY

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution

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  • Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution
    ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narxoz University , a preeminent private university in Almaty in the Republic of Kazakhstan, has entered into a historic Institutional Partnership and Double Degree Agreement with Queen's University Belfast, a prestigious Russell Group UK university.
  • As part of the Double Degree program, Narxoz students can receive a degree (BSc Business Management, BSc Business Economics or BSc Finance) from Queen's, a degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from Narxoz University and the opportunity to undertake internships and employment with British companies.
  • Narxoz has become the first university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to form an institutional partnership with Queen's University Belfast.
  • Ravishankar, Dean, Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast commented: "Queen's Business School looks forward to partnering with Narxoz University and building valuable relationships in Kazakhstan.

NARXOZ ENTERS HISTORIC DEGREE PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING UK UNIVERSITY

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution

Key Points: 
  • Provides Narxoz students with access to Queen's University Belfast, a leading UK institution
    ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Narxoz University , a preeminent private university in Almaty in the Republic of Kazakhstan, has entered into a historic Institutional Partnership and Double Degree Agreement with Queen's University Belfast, a prestigious Russell Group UK university.
  • As part of the Double Degree program, Narxoz students can receive a degree (BSc Business Management, BSc Business Economics or BSc Finance) from Queen's, a degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from Narxoz University and the opportunity to undertake internships and employment with British companies.
  • Narxoz has become the first university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to form an institutional partnership with Queen's University Belfast.
  • Ravishankar, Dean, Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast commented: "Queen's Business School looks forward to partnering with Narxoz University and building valuable relationships in Kazakhstan.

CIVITAS CAPITAL GROUP PROMOTES RYAN MONTEIRO TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Civitas Capital Group, a Dallas-based alternative investment manager offering niche opportunities in U.S. real estate, today announced that Ryan Monteiro has been promoted to Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Civitas Capital Group , a Dallas-based alternative investment manager offering niche opportunities in U.S. real estate, today announced that Ryan Monteiro has been promoted to Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.
  • "During his five years with Civitas, Ryan played a critical role in solidifying the firm's financial foundation," added Civitas President and Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Kern, "and dramatically increasing the firm's liquidity – thereby positioning Civitas for its next growth phase.
  • "I'm excited to continue building a solid financial foundation at Civitas, one that supports our growth outlook in 2024 and beyond," Monteiro said.
  • Prior to joining Civitas, Mr. Monteiro was the Chief Financial Officer at Oaxaca Interests, a real estate development company and asset manager focused on urban core development.

BeachFleischman names George Henderson as President

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

TUCSON Ariz., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeachFleischman PLLC has appointed principal George Henderson as president, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • TUCSON Ariz., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeachFleischman PLLC has appointed principal George Henderson as president, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Henderson succeeds firm co-founder David Cohen, who has served in the role since 2016.
  • Henderson will report to CEO Eric Majchrzak and continue his duties as COO of finance & accounting and acting liaison to firm subsidiary companies.
  • Henderson joined BeachFleischman in 1991 as an audit professional.

Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel Named Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.
  • “Bobby Krimmel joined First Farmers in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and his strong skills in financial management had an immediate and positive impact on our operations,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • In the newly created role as Chief Administrative Officer, Bobby will be responsible for most of the Banks’ major support functions including Accounting, Treasury, Information Technology, Project Management, Internal Controls, Information Security, Fraud, Risk Management, Facilities Management, Management Reporting Systems, Corporate Communications and Shareholder Services.
  • Prior to joining First Farmers, Krimmel served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for HeritageBank of the South in Albany, Georgia.

22nd Century Appoints Larry Firestone as Chairman and CEO

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) (“22nd Century” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness, today announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Firestone as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Having served as a CEO, CFO and COO in diverse and challenging environments, Larry has established a strong track record of turnaround and positive transformation.
  • "The team at 22nd Century has created one of the industry's most innovative integrated tobacco platforms, from plant genetics to fully commercialized disruptive consumer products.
  • Mr. Firestone received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Molson Coors Nominates Jill Timm as an Independent Director to Join Its Board of Directors

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) Board of Directors announced today that Jill Timm has been nominated as an independent director effective December 16, 2023.

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  • The Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) Board of Directors announced today that Jill Timm has been nominated as an independent director effective December 16, 2023.
  • The board also announced the retirement of Director Louis Vachon, who has served on the Molson Coors Board of Directors since 2012.
  • “We couldn’t be more pleased to nominate Jill for election to our board,” said Geoffrey Molson, chair of the Molson Coors Board of Directors.
  • Vachon, the former president and CEO of the National Bank of Canada, has served on the Molson Coors Board of Directors since 2012.