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CATALYZE DALLAS NAMES WILLIAM CERVIN PRINCIPAL

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyze Dallas has named William Cervin as Principal, an executive leadership role whereby he will act as interim CEO to stand up new companies within the Catalyze portfolio, which currently includes Alpine Advanced Materials, Almaden Genomics, and Metro Aerospace.

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  • DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyze Dallas has named William Cervin as Principal, an executive leadership role whereby he will act as interim CEO to stand up new companies within the Catalyze portfolio, which currently includes Alpine Advanced Materials, Almaden Genomics, and Metro Aerospace.
  • Catalyze accelerates commercialization of intellectual property sourced from the Fortune 100 to unleash the full value and potential of their R&D investments in technology.
  • "As Catalyze enters our next stage of growth, William will accelerate our signature turnkey commercialization model for founding new companies, which increases Catalyze's unique value to our investors."
  • Before joining Catalyze, Cervin founded and led a pioneering B2B2C fintech company that facilitated tens of millions in sales for its customers and automated risk underwriting for enterprises.

Hilco Performance Solutions Names Susan Stanley Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Practice Leader

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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In announcing Ms. Stanley's appointment, Steven Tanzi, President of HPS said, "We are very excited to have Susan assume the leadership of our Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Practice. An ideal combination of an industry practitioner and advisor who is a highly effective hands-on client partner, she will be able to work across all HPS manufacturing clients. A well-rounded business leader with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, Susan -- together with the growing HPS team -- will provide problem-solving and process improvement to help our clients execute more quickly, develop new skills in their organizations, and improve financial results."

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  • DETROIT, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Performance Solutions (HPS), a management advisory firm that consists of operational and financial experts in the areas of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales & Customer Experience, Organizational Design, and M&A has named Associate Director Susan Stanley to the new position of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Practice Leader.
  • With nearly 30 years in Operational Excellence, Plant Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance and Project Management, Ms. Stanley is highly analytical and skilled at developing and leading cross–functional teams to execute programs that drive business success.
  • After leaving Mopar, she spent 10 years in Plant Management roles focusing on the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) approach to Lean Manufacturing.
  • In announcing Ms. Stanley's appointment, Steven Tanzi, President of HPS said, "We are very excited to have Susan assume the leadership of our Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Practice.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group Unveils Winners of 2023 Global E-commerce Challenge

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("AIDC") after a series of rigorous competitions both at the regional and the global levels.

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  • SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("AIDC") after a series of rigorous competitions both at the regional and the global levels.
  • The 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge aimed to identify young talent from around the world that can help shape the future of AIDC.
  • We look forward to seeing their future success," said Lilian Jiang, Chief People Officer of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.
  • To find out more about the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge, please visit: https://www.alibabagec.com/

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group Unveils Winners of 2023 Global E-commerce Challenge

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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SINGAPORE, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("AIDC") after a series of rigorous competitions both at the regional and the global levels.

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  • SINGAPORE, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("AIDC") after a series of rigorous competitions both at the regional and the global levels.
  • The 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge aimed to identify young talent from around the world that can help shape the future of AIDC.
  • We look forward to seeing their future success," said Lilian Jiang, Chief People Officer of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.
  • To find out more about the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge, please visit: https://www.alibabagec.com/

Hillenbrand, The Coca-Cola Company, and Net Impact Announce Winners of Inaugural Circular Plastics Case Competition

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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BATESVILLE, Ind., ATLANTA, Ga., and OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), and Net Impact announced the 2023 winners of the Circular Plastics Case Competition.

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  • BATESVILLE, Ind., ATLANTA, Ga., and OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), and Net Impact announced the 2023 winners of the Circular Plastics Case Competition.
  • The Circular Plastics Case Competition was created with the goal of bringing together the next generation of innovators to rethink the challenges the plastics value chain faces from creation to collection.
  • "With sustainability in mind, we created this competition to encourage the next generation to think outside the box and develop solutions that support a circular plastics economy.
  • Hillenbrand plans to continue the partnership with Net Impact to spur innovation and interest in a circular economy with the next generation.

Hilco Performance Solutions Expands its Advisory Practice with the Addition of New Associate Director Susan L. Stanley

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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In announcing the addition of Susan Stanley, Steven Tanzi, President of Hilco Performance Solutions said, "We are very excited to have Susan join HPS.  She is the perfect combination of an industry practitioner and advisor to be a hands-on partner to our clients.  A well-rounded business leader with extensive experience in Operational Excellence, Plant Management, Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement, Finance and Project Management, Susan -- together with our existing HPS team--will provide problem-solving, issue resolution, process improvement, help our clients execute more quickly and develop new skills in their organization, and improve financial results."

Key Points: 
  • An operating company of Hilco Global, HPS helps clients simplify and streamline business processes and improve operational efficiencies.
  • In announcing the addition of Susan Stanley, Steven Tanzi, President of Hilco Performance Solutions said, "We are very excited to have Susan join HPS.
  • She is the perfect combination of an industry practitioner and advisor to be a hands-on partner to our clients.
  • Having spent 10 years working overseas, Susan is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and conversational in Japanese and French.

PKF Investment Banking Welcomes Alberto Sinesi

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Investment Banking (PKFIB), the investment banking affiliate of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Alberto Sinesi as Director. With over a decade of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sinesi joins the team's Stamford, Connecticut, office and will support clients operating in the consumer, food and retail industries. Specifically, his expertise encompasses the consumer products, e-commerce/direct-to-consumer, food and beverage, and retail segments both in North America and Europe.

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  • New Director deepens team's expertise in consumer, food and retail sectors
    WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF Investment Banking (PKFIB), the investment banking affiliate of PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced the hiring of Alberto Sinesi as Director.
  • With over a decade of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sinesi joins the team's Stamford, Connecticut, office and will support clients operating in the consumer, food and retail industries.
  • Sinesi joins PKF Investment Banking from a global middle-market investment banking advisory firm, where he had served in the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Group advising clients on over 30 domestic and cross-border middle-market transactions on both the sell-side and buy-side.
  • "I am thrilled to join the PKF Investment Banking team.

The Cognitive Shortcut That Clouds Decision-Making

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research released today in MIT Sloan Management Review, examines how inaccurate or false information, if repeated often enough, can acquire an illusion of truth, thereby placing executive decision-making at risk.

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  • Leaders can find themselves on the receiving end of falsified data, facts, and figures.
  • Misinformation, regardless of whether it was mistakenly passed along or shared with ill intent, is a common occurrence in this digital age.
  • Beware of bias blind spots, maintain as accuracy mindset, perform external fact-checking, and don't get stuck in an epistemic bubble.
  • The MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) article, " The Cognitive Shortcut that Clouds Decision-Making ,"publishes at 8 a.m. EDT on August 17, 2022.

Better Therapeutics Appoints Thiago Licias de Oliveira as Its Chief People Officer

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Better Therapeutics, Inc. (Better Therapeutics; NASDAQ: BTTX), a prescription digital therapeutics company delivering cognitive behavioral therapy to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Thiago Licias de Oliveira as its Chief People Officer.

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  • Better Therapeutics, Inc. (Better Therapeutics; NASDAQ: BTTX), a prescription digital therapeutics company delivering cognitive behavioral therapy to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Thiago Licias de Oliveira as its Chief People Officer.
  • Thiago is a passionate leader who embraces the critical importance of people in enabling companies to succeed, said Kevin Appelbaum, Co-founder and CEO of Better Therapeutics.
  • Better Therapeutics is a prescription digital therapeutics (PDT) company developing a novel form of cognitive behavioral therapy to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases.
  • Better Therapeutics clinically validated mobile applications are intended to be prescribed by physicians and reimbursed like traditional medicines.

Lincoln International Adds Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon as Managing Director

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Iigo Gonzalez de Castejon has joined the firms Madrid office as a Managing Director in the Global Business Services and Energy, Power & Infrastructure Groups.

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  • Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Iigo Gonzalez de Castejon has joined the firms Madrid office as a Managing Director in the Global Business Services and Energy, Power & Infrastructure Groups.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210907005033/en/
    Lincoln International adds Iigo Gonzalez de Castejon as Managing Director, further strengthening the firms global advisory expertise in Spain.
  • Iigo has focused almost exclusively on the mid-cap market during his career, giving him the right background for operating in this dynamic market, stated Ivn Marina, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International Spain.
  • In addition to Iigo, Lincoln also welcomes Jaime Prat to the Madrid office as a Director.