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Groupe Dynamite Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groupe Dynamite Inc. ("GDI"), a leading integrated retailer in fashion, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Philippe D. Lachance as its Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective January 8, 2024.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Groupe Dynamite Inc. ("GDI"), a leading integrated retailer in fashion, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Philippe D. Lachance as its Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective January 8, 2024.
  • This move comes as part of GDI's commitment to growing the strength of its executive team and further driving financial excellence across the organization.
  • With an extensive background in Corporate Finance and Treasury, Jean-Philippe D. Lachance brings an exceptional track record of success along with his wealth of experience.
  • In his new role as CFO, Mr. D. Lachance will oversee GDI's financial organization, as well as the company's short and long-term strategic financial initiatives.

Appointment of New Independent Director

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Zhijun (Michael) Liang, has spent more than two decades providing management consulting and investment management services, primarily to start-ups and growth businesses, enabling them to address expansion needs and financial challenges.

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  • Zhijun (Michael) Liang, has spent more than two decades providing management consulting and investment management services, primarily to start-ups and growth businesses, enabling them to address expansion needs and financial challenges.
  • He co-founded Beijing Yuantong Funds Management Co., Ltd., and has led its risk and investment management since 2018.
  • The Board has determined that Mr. Liang is independent within the meaning of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).
  • There are no family relationships between Mr. Liang and any other officer or member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Researchers Examine the Profound Influence of Small Choices in Digital Collaboration -- How Public Channels and Private Groups Foster Innovation

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Making a private group or a public group via collaboration tools can set teams on different paths toward innovations.

Key Points: 
  • Making a private group or a public group via collaboration tools can set teams on different paths toward innovations.
  • The interactions studied and released in " The Profound Influence of Small Choices in Digital Collaboration " suggest that when these paths are misaligned, creativity tends to stall.
  • The MIT Sloan Management Review article " The Profound Influence of Small Choices in Digital Collaboration " publishes at 8 a.m.
  • The authors studied communications among 215 different groups — of which 109 were public groups and 106 were private — at a large manufacturing company that was using a digital collaboration platform.

ELNA Medical Announces Appointment of Patrick Ifergan as Chief Financial Officer to Support its Continued Consolidation of Canadian Healthcare Space

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

MONTREAL, July 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Montreal-based ELNA Medical Group ("ELNA"), Canada's largest integrated network of medical clinics, announced today the appointment of Patrick Ifergan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • MONTREAL, July 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Montreal-based ELNA Medical Group ("ELNA"), Canada's largest integrated network of medical clinics, announced today the appointment of Patrick Ifergan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With a career spanning more than 25 years, Mr. Ifergan's wealth of knowledge and keen business acumen has resulted in major mergers and acquisitions and financing initiatives in both privately and publicly held companies of diverse industries, including healthcare.
  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration – Specialization in Accounting from HEC Montreal.
  • "Patrick Ifergan's broad expertise and experience, namely in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and financing, will be crucial to ELNA Medical's continued pursuit of excellence and expansion throughout the Canadian marketplace," said Laurent Amram, President and Founder of ELNA Medical Group.

mdf commerce’s Board of Directors is enhanced by the appointment of Martial Vincent

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Monday, May 15, 2023

“We are delighted that Martial has agreed to join our Board.

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  • “We are delighted that Martial has agreed to join our Board.
  • His decision to join mdf commerce indicates the level of recognition our company has received for its achievements and development potential,” said Pierre Chadi, Board Chair of mdf commerce.
  • Since 2021, he has been the Board Chair of Astus, which designs adapted management solutions for vehicle fleets and mobile assets.
  • From 2019 to 2021, Mr. Vincent was the Board Chair of R3D, a company specializing in IT and digital management solutions.

Nathalie Pilon appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Montreal Port Authority

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Pilon as Chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Pilon as Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Pilon has been a member of the MPA Board of Directors since 2017, when she was appointed by the Government of Canada on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport.
  • "On behalf of the MPA, I am very pleased to welcome Nathalie Pilon as Chair of the Board of Directors, and to continue with her the work we have begun to implement our vision, our mission and our development.
  • She can count on our team's full cooperation," said Martin Imbleau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the MPA.

FLO Appoints Martine St-Onge as Chief Manufacturing Operation Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - FLO , a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider, named Martine St-Onge as Chief Manufacturing Operation Officer (CMOO), effective Feb. 6.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - FLO , a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider, named Martine St-Onge as Chief Manufacturing Operation Officer (CMOO), effective Feb. 6.
  • St-Onge joins a seasoned leadership team guiding FLO as it expands its technology portfolio and manufacturing presence.
  • "I'm delighted to welcome Martine, a highly qualified and effective leader, to the FLO executive team.
  • As the leader of FLO's manufacturing operation team, St-Onge will be responsible for the development and implementation of FLO's manufacturing, procurement and logistics strategy.

Slate Asset Management Announces Partner and Managing Director Promotions

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Slate Asset Management (“Slate”), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, today announced six new Partner and Managing Director promotions, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Slate Asset Management (“Slate”), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, today announced six new Partner and Managing Director promotions, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Brendan Shanahan, Managing Director – Brendan joined Slate in 2021 and oversees the firm’s debt investment origination and execution in the Midwest and Western regions of the US.
  • Connor O'Brien, Managing Director – Connor joined Slate in 2012 and is responsible for overseeing the origination and execution of acquisitions and dispositions across the US.
  • Prior to joining Slate, Molly served as Managing Director on the Funds Advisory team at JLL where she advised Slate on their capital raising efforts.

Crisis in long-term care: Workers in need of psychological support

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Preventing moral distress and promoting psychological self-care are essential for workers in long-term care homes.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Preventing moral distress and promoting psychological self-care are essential for workers in long-term care homes.
  • In a new report aimed at health-care leaders and policy makers, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Queen's University, and HEC Montreal are highlighting these workers' needs in long-term care and identifying areas of support for this struggling sector.
  • Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care workers were experiencing chronic stress and burnout.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light and exacerbated many of the realities faced by workers in long-term care.

Curtain Rises with New Kravis Center CEO

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Friday, January 21, 2022

The Board of Directors is proud of and deeply committed to the success and future of the Kravis Center.

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  • The Board of Directors is proud of and deeply committed to the success and future of the Kravis Center.
  • "I am honored to be joining the prestigious Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as CEO," said Quinn.
  • "Few organizations have had the type of impact on an audience, a city, a state or nationally, as the Kravis Center.
  • The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd.