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Prismecs Taps Adama Gaye as VP of Strategic Growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

HOUSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Prismecs , the leader in turnkey energy and industrial services solutions, announced the addition of Adama Gaye as the new Vice President of Strategic Growth.

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  • HOUSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Prismecs , the leader in turnkey energy and industrial services solutions, announced the addition of Adama Gaye as the new Vice President of Strategic Growth.
  • His work with Prismecs aims to enable some of the world’s toughest operations with agile and innovative service solutions.
  • “Prismecs is focused on innovation, truly enabling industrial execution in a world that seems to be stuck in never-ending planning,” said Junaid Ali, CEO of Prismecs.
  • “It’s an honor to join Prismecs and be tasked with bringing industrial innovation to areas of the world where we can help transform local economies and promote sustainability,” said Adama Gaye, VP of Strategic Growth at Prismecs.

Implications of Generative AI on U.S. National Security National Conference

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has significant implications for U.S. national security, yet the conversation around this topic has been fragmented.

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  • Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has significant implications for U.S. national security, yet the conversation around this topic has been fragmented.
  • Now national military, policy, and technology professionals will delve deeply into how AI is reshaping the national security landscape during a Jan. 31 public conversation, “ Generative AI and National Security .” A keynote and panel conversations will cover the short- and medium-term implications of generative AI for America’s national security.
  • “AI's rapid evolution, and particularly the rise of generative AI like Open AI’s ChatGPT, is transforming the national security field.
  • Fostering responsible, inclusive discussions on generative AI, especially regarding ethics and security, is critical to navigating obstacles and providing solutions in this ever-changing landscape."

New Chair Appointed and Two New Directors Join LIM College Board

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Friday, January 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.
  • Patty Farmer, currently Vice Chair of the LIM College Board of Directors, has been appointed Chair.
  • She is a successful entrepreneur who launched her first venture—a luxury maternity boutique which grew to four locations—after graduating from LIM.
  • New to the LIM College Board of Directors are higher education leader Dario Cortes, Ph.D., and retail industry veteran Denise Vujovich.

Climate Tech Communications Agency, Mission Control, Taps Connie Zhang, Kate McIlroy as it Expands to Meet Global Startup Demand

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Control Communications (mc²), a global climate tech communications agency, announced it has promoted Connie Zhang to senior vice president after two years as vice president leading the agency's North America expansion. Kate McIlroy, whose career includes experience at UNICEF USA and FINN Partners, joins the leadership team to build out the agency's growing public affairs practice. The two serve at the helm of North American programs and operations, providing strategy, branding and integrated communication programs to Mission Control's base of award-winning climate tech clients.

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  • After tenures at high-tech agencies like The Hatch Agency, managing accounts like Oracle, Connie joined Mission Control in 2020.
  • During the past three years, she helped guide the firm through Covid, implementing progressive workforce programs for Mission Control's now 100% remote team.
  • Connie's departure from tech to climate tech anticipated the trend we see today - talented people pivoting to work with mission-based companies.
  • With Connie and Kate at the helm, we're poised to help climate tech pioneers - in Silicon Valleys all around the globe - bring their innovations to an in-need world."

Nardello & Co. Boosts London Presence With Managing Partners Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. is pleased to announce that Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville have joined its London office as Managing Directors.

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  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. is pleased to announce that Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville have joined its London office as Managing Directors.
  • Burton has a decade of experience in business intelligence, investigations, and litigation/arbitration support, with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
  • Burton's investigations have involved government corruption, bribery (including FCPA and UK Bribery Act violations), money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions busting, and embezzlement.
  • In addition to bolstering the firm’s London presence, the arrivals bring the total representation of women in senior roles at Nardello & Co to 50%.

Reinvestment Fund Announces New Managing Director of Strategic Communications

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reinvestment Fund announced that Tiffany Patterson has joined as its newly selected Managing Director of Strategic Communications. Reporting to President and CEO Don Hinkle-Brown, Patterson will lead integrated, organization-wide strategic communications in support of Reinvestment Fund's mission to build strong, healthy, and more equitable communities. Patterson, a proud HBCU graduate, will also support the expansion of Reinvestment Fund's HBCU Brilliance Fund - a $25 million dollar fund created in collaboration with key stakeholders and university leaders to strengthen infrastructure and long-term growth for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reinvestment Fund announced that Tiffany Patterson has joined as its newly selected Managing Director of Strategic Communications.
  • Reporting to President and CEO Don Hinkle-Brown, Patterson will lead integrated, organization-wide strategic communications in support of Reinvestment Fund's mission to build strong, healthy, and more equitable communities.
  • Patterson, a proud HBCU graduate, will also support the expansion of Reinvestment Fund's HBCU Brilliance Fund - a $25 million dollar fund created in collaboration with key stakeholders and university leaders to strengthen infrastructure and long-term growth for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • "Therefore, we are pleased to welcome Tiffany to lead our strategic communications; her extensive experience in social justice combined with her demonstrated history of leading strategic communications teams is a great match for furthering Reinvestment Fund's efforts."

Investview (''INVU'') Announces Completion of Management Restructuring with New Executive Appointments.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Eatontown, NJ, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU) today announced that it has completed a restructuring of its executive management team with the appointment of a new slate of executive officers, including the appointment of Victor M. Oviedo as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Oviedo has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Eatontown, NJ, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU) today announced that it has completed a restructuring of its executive management team with the appointment of a new slate of executive officers, including the appointment of Victor M. Oviedo as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Oviedo brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having held several other key leadership roles throughout his 25-year career.
  • For the past 4 years, Mr. Oviedo has been founder and managing partner of StageLight Group, which provides strategic capital to early and growth-stage companies.
  • According to Mr. Oviedo, I look forward to leading Investview at what is such an important inflection point in the Company's history.

Second Cohort Approved for Jewish Community Professional High School Tuition Grant

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Jewish Community Professional High School Tuition Fund has announced it will support a second cohort of students who begin enrollment at an eligible Atlanta Jewish high school in the 2022-2023 school year.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Jewish Community Professional High School Tuition Fund has announced it will support a second cohort of students who begin enrollment at an eligible Atlanta Jewish high school in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • The JCP Tuition Grant offers up to a 50 percent tuition discount for a SACS- or SAIS-accredited Atlanta Jewish high school to those who work full time for the Atlanta Jewish community as Jewish community professionals, clergy, or educators.
  • These students will continue receiving the grant for the duration of their attendance at an eligible, participating Jewish high school.
  • The JCP High School Tuition Grants are funded by members of the Atlanta Jewish community in appreciation for the many contributions made by Jewish community professionals.

China Telecom Americas President Receives Business Leadership Award at U.S.-China Policy Foundation Gala

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Tuesday, December 21st, Steven Xu Tan, President of China Telecom (Americas) Corporation (CTA) received the 2021 U.S.-China Business Leadership Award at the 26th U.S.-China Policy Foundation (USCPF) Annual Gala.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Tuesday, December 21st, Steven Xu Tan, President of China Telecom (Americas) Corporation (CTA) received the 2021 U.S.-China Business Leadership Award at the 26th U.S.-China Policy Foundation (USCPF) Annual Gala.
  • In accepting the award, Mr. Tan remarked, "A circuit between New York and Shanghai means more than wires and signals.
  • Along with commerce, communication, and connections, came prosperity, partnership and percipience between China, the US and rest of the world."
  • Organizations throughout the Americas trust CTA's global expertise and localized solutions to meet the challenges of today's complex business environment.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Appoints Sravan K. Emany as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Sravan K. Emany as senior vice president, chief financial officer.

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  • Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Sravan K. Emany as senior vice president, chief financial officer.
  • Mr. Emany will become a member of Ironwoods Leadership Team and be responsible for all financial operations of the company, including financial planning and reporting, tax, accounting, and investor relations effective December 6, 2021.
  • He will report to Thomas McCourt, chief executive officer of Ironwood.
  • Mr. Emany brings an extensive array of financial experience to Ironwood, including a background in strategy, capital markets transactions, marketing, commercial support, and corporate leadership in the life sciences industry.