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Ally Financial names Michael Rhodes as CEO

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced today that Michael G. Rhodes will be its new Chief Executive Officer, starting at the company on April 29, 2024. He will also be appointed as a member of Ally's board of directors at that time.

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  • With more than two decades of experience in consumer banking, Rhodes poised to lead Ally into the next stage of its evolution
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced today that Michael G. Rhodes will be its new Chief Executive Officer, starting at the company on April 29, 2024.
  • "After an exhaustive search process, the Board has chosen Michael to lead Ally into the next stage of its evolution.
  • Rhodes most recently served as CEO of Discover Financial Services and was a member of the company's board of directors.
  • Doug Timmerman, Ally's President of Dealer Financial Services, has been serving as interim CEO since Brown's departure.

Lendbuzz Welcomes Diane Offereins to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Lendbuzz , an AI-based financial technology company that helps consumers obtain fair access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, today announced that it has added Diane Offereins to its board of directors.

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  • Lendbuzz , an AI-based financial technology company that helps consumers obtain fair access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, today announced that it has added Diane Offereins to its board of directors.
  • Prior to Discover, Ms. Offereins held leadership positions at MBNA, Bank of America, and SouthEast Bank.
  • “As Lendbuzz continues to see significant growth, we are excited to welcome Diane, and we look forward to her input and guidance as we scale our business.”
    Ms. Offereins is on the Board of Directors of Flywire (NASDAQ: FLYW), where she serves on the Compensation Committee.
  • “I can’t imagine a better time to join the board at Lendbuzz,” said Diane Offereins.

Humana Appoints President of Enterprise Growth

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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(NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has named David Dintenfass as President of Enterprise Growth.

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  • (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has named David Dintenfass as President of Enterprise Growth.
  • The creation of this position, and its emphasis on the customer and digital experience, will help Humana deliver on its long-term strategy and maximize long-term growth within the Medicare Advantage market.
  • He knows how to leverage digital capabilities to enhance the customer and broker experience and drive growth,” said Bruce Broussard, President and CEO of Humana.
  • In 2010, he was recruited to Bank of America and helped lead the integration of the MBNA and Merrill Lynch businesses into the bank’s enterprise growth strategy.

Delinian Appoints Dunn & Bradstreet Alum Brian Alster as CEO of Altrata

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week Delinian Announced the Appointment of Brian Alster as Chief Executive Officer of Altrata.

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  • Brian was previously the leader of the North America Finance and Risk Solutions business at Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) where he held numerous executive roles over more than 12 years.
  • Formerly, Brian was Director for Acquisition and Analytics at JP Morgan and has also held senior executive roles at MBNA and Bank of America.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Andrew Pinder, CEO of Delinian , which owns Altrata , said:
    "I am delighted to welcome Brian Alster to Altrata.
  • I can't wait to get to work with my new colleagues and clients to accelerate the success and growth of Altrata".

Savvy New Canadians Announces The Best Credit Cards in Canada For 2024

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Savvy New Canadians, a leading personal finance platform operated by Enoch Media Inc has just released its ranking of the best credit cards in Canada for 2024 .

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Savvy New Canadians, a leading personal finance platform operated by Enoch Media Inc has just released its ranking of the best credit cards in Canada for 2024 .
  • Topping Savvy New Canadians’ credit card rankings is the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, a best-in-class card in five categories.
  • It is followed by excellent credit cards from Neo Financial, Tangerine, Simplii Financial, KOHO, MBNA, BMO and American Express.
  • For full details on the rankings for the best credit cards in 23 categories, visit https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/best-credit-cards-canada/

Discover Financial Services Appoints Michael G. Rhodes Chief Executive Officer and President

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Michael G. Rhodes Chief Executive Officer and President, effective on or before March 6, 2024, at which time he will be appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Michael G. Rhodes Chief Executive Officer and President, effective on or before March 6, 2024, at which time he will be appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • He will also serve as President of Discover Bank and will be appointed to the Discover Bank Board of Directors, effective the same date.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211406230/en/
    John Owen, who has been serving as interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and interim President of Discover Bank since August 14, 2023, will continue in this capacity until Mr. Rhodes officially joins Discover, after which Mr. Owen will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and the Discover Bank Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Rhodes is an accomplished financial industry executive bringing more than 25 years of experience to Discover.

Wellfit Technologies Announces Strategic Growth Through Key Hirings

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Wellfit® Technologies, Inc., ( Wellfit ), a leading healthcare technology platform that provides streamlined financing options, discount plans and payment processing, announces a significant step towards its expansion and growth strategy through strategic hiring initiatives.

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  • Wellfit® Technologies, Inc., ( Wellfit ), a leading healthcare technology platform that provides streamlined financing options, discount plans and payment processing, announces a significant step towards its expansion and growth strategy through strategic hiring initiatives.
  • As part of our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustained growth, Wellfit has embarked on a journey to strengthen our team with top-tier talent in key areas.
  • This strategic expansion aims to enhance our capabilities, drive innovation, and elevate the overall customer experience.
  • Wellfit is excited to welcome Mike Asplen, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, as our new VP of Compliance.

United Community Banks, Inc. Names John James to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Banks, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran John James to its Board of Directors.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Banks, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran John James to its Board of Directors.
  • James is an accomplished financial executive with more than 35 years of experience driving growth, increasing shareholder value, and optimizing organizational policy.
  • "We are pleased and fortunate to welcome John to our board," said Lynn Harton, Chairman and CEO of United Community.
  • For the full list of United Community Banks, Inc. Board of Directors, please visit https://ir.ucbi.com/corporate-governance/board-directors .

Medical Spa Expert DermaGym Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With over two decades of professional experience, Liz Lam is an expert in the pharmaceutical industry. Specializing in business administration, she founded DermaGym LLC, an anti-aging spa in Miami, in 2016. As the founder of the business, she is responsible for growing the brand and developing further business opportunities. Ms. Lam and the business have worked with several luxury hotels in Miami Beach, including Nobu Hotel and Eden Roc, where they served as its resident medical spa in 2020, hosting monthly Botox and bubble events. Likewise, they were featured in the Trump International Beach Resort's guest brochure. Ms. Lam has also served as the president of LLC Federal Solutions since 2009. She previously operated as a regional account manager for Bioanalytical Systems, Inc., between 2009 and 2010. She originally began her career in 2000, working as an account manager for MBNA Corporation until 2001.

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  • DermaGym joins Haute Beauty Network as a medical spa expert representing the Miami, FL market.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With over two decades of professional experience, Liz Lam is an expert in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Specializing in business administration, she founded DermaGym LLC, an anti-aging spa in Miami, in 2016.
  • DermaGym LLC's new collaborations will include upscale luxury residential buildings in Edgewater, Sunny Isles, and surrounding Miami neighborhoods.

Sumsub Enables Non-Document UK Customer Onboarding in Five Seconds with via Major Banks

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumsub, the leading global full-cycle verification platform, is announcing the introduction of its Non-Document Verification solution in the UK. Customers across the fintech, crypto, ecommerce, online gaming and transportation industries, among others, can now onboard their users via official bank records securely with near-instant identity verification, while staying compliant with UK regulations. Non-Document Verification is also currently available in Nigeria, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Ghana, Bangladesh, India and the Netherlands.

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  • The solution is made possible through its strategic partnership with OneID , a UK Government-certified identity provider.
  • Sumsub is the first global firm to offer document-free verification services as part of a holistic compliance solution across the whole user journey.
  • OneID enables Sumsub to provide lightning-fast verification in less than five seconds - far quicker than the industry's average onboarding time of two minutes.
  • Finally, Sumsub instantly retrieves and verifies the required data, successfully onboarding the new customer without any documents.