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WARNER MUSIC GROUP NAMES CARLETTA HIGGINSON EVP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) announced today that Carletta Higginson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, effective October 16.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) announced today that Carletta Higginson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, effective October 16.
  • An accomplished media executive and music rights expert, Higginson joins WMG after a decade at Google, where she worked in business development and legal roles, across both music publishing and recorded music, most recently as Global Head of Music Publishing at YouTube and Google Play.
  • Higginson said: "This is a very exciting time to be in music with many new avenues opening up.
  • She was a 2012 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and is a 2015 Leadership Music alumna.

SymphonyAI Appoints Financial Technology Visionary Blythe Masters to Its Board

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative AI enterprise SaaS, announced today that, as part of a strategic expansion of the board, it has appointed Blythe Masters as an independent member of the SymphonyAI board.

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  • A financial services and financial technology visionary with more than 35 years of professional experience, Masters is a founding partner at Motive Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in financial technology and is renowned for bringing together leading investors, operators, and innovators.
  • Masters chairs Wilshire's Digital Asset Advisory Group, another Motive Partners portfolio company, and is an advisor to SandboxAQ, the enterprise quantum services business.
  • "Blythe is a globally respected financial industry leader and strategist who brings rich, diverse, and deep experience to the role as we strategically expand the SymphonyAI board," said Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, founder and chairman of SymphonyAI.
  • She will provide invaluable insights as we continue to establish SymphonyAI as the leader in generative AI-enabled financial crime prevention."

BAE Systems showcases Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle enhancements at AUSA, clearing the way for future variants

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) is featuring a prototype variation of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at AUSA 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) is featuring a prototype variation of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at AUSA 2023.
  • This modular approach allows for the possibility of new turreted variants to the AMPV family of vehicles, to include CUAS.
  • "The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle truly lays the foundation of the future of the battlefield for decades to come," said Bill Sheehy, BAE Systems AMPV program director.
  • For those not attending AUSA, BAE Systems' featured capabilities can be found at https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/event/ausa .

CANbridge Announces Marketing Approval of CAN108 (/LIVMARLI®) in Taiwan for the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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LIVMARLI is a minimally absorbed ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, and the first and only treatment approved medication in Taiwan for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus (itching caused by slowed or stalled bile flow) in patients with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) aged one year or older.

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  • LIVMARLI is a minimally absorbed ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, and the first and only treatment approved medication in Taiwan for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus (itching caused by slowed or stalled bile flow) in patients with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) aged one year or older.
  • ALGS is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to end-stage liver disease and death.
  • Cholestatic pruritus is the most burdensome symptom in ALGS, greatly reducing quality of life.
  • The availability of LIVMARLI in Taiwan represents a significant turning point in addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals affected by ALGS.

Nardello & Co. Continues Expansion With Addition of LA-based Cybersecurity Expert James M. Aquilina to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that James M. Aquilina has joined its Advisory Board .

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  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that James M. Aquilina has joined its Advisory Board .
  • Aquilina is an accomplished business leader and strategic advisor, a renowned cybersecurity expert and digital investigator, a regular speaker and commentator, and a published author.
  • He currently serves on the boards of various health care, cybersecurity, and film technology organizations.
  • “It’s a privilege to join Nardello after being impressed by their integrity and outstanding talent for many years,” said Aquilina.

UBS hires Private Wealth Advisors in Philadelphia

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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UBS today announced that two Private Wealth Advisor teams will join the firm in Philadelphia.

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  • UBS today announced that two Private Wealth Advisor teams will join the firm in Philadelphia.
  • One team is led by Private Wealth Advisor Charles Lynch and the other team is led by Private Wealth Advisors Elijah Dornstreich and Ryan DePaul.
  • “We are proud to expand our team in Philadelphia, which is a growing and productive region for our business,” said Julie Fox, Philadelphia D.C. Market Executive at UBS Private Wealth Management.
  • He will join UBS from Bernstein Private Wealth Management, and has previously held senior roles at S.S. White, a global manufacturing firm, and at Surgical Laser Technologies, a medical device firm.

BTI360 Announces Joey Lauffer as Chief Growth Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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BTI360 , a transformational software development company, announced today that Joey Lauffer has been named Chief Growth Officer.

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  • BTI360 , a transformational software development company, announced today that Joey Lauffer has been named Chief Growth Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003899484/en/
    BTI360 Announces Joey Lauffer as Chief Growth Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    For more than 19 years, BTI360 has built innovative software for government clients.
  • Today BTI360 is a prime contractor delivering mission-critical data discovery and machine learning capabilities across an expanding portfolio of contracts and customers.
  • Lauffer’s focus on serving customers and advancing their respective missions will help drive new opportunities in the space for BTI360.

Latham & Watkins Adds Highly Skilled Data & Technology Transactions Partner in New York

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Jessica Cohen has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Data & Technology Transactions Practice. Cohen advises on the intellectual property (IP) and technology aspects of complex transactions and has a broad-based counseling practice focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of intellectual property and technology.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Jessica Cohen has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Data & Technology Transactions Practice.
  • Cohen advises on the intellectual property (IP) and technology aspects of complex transactions and has a broad-based counseling practice focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of intellectual property and technology.
  • "Jessica understands the sophisticated IP and technology issues that arise in high-stakes transactions, and we are delighted to welcome her to the firm," said Marc Jaffe, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' New York office.
  • Gail Crawford, Global Chair of the firm's Data & Technology Transactions Practice, said: "Jessica is a fantastic addition to our leading global team.

Gerald W. Bruce Appointed President and CEO of Novvae™ Pharmaceuticals

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, announced today that Gerald W. Bruce has been appointed as President and CEO of Novvae™ Pharmaceuticals , Virpax’s wholly-owned subsidiary focused solely on advancing the Company’s OTC pipeline.

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  • Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain management, post-traumatic stress disorder, central nervous system (CNS) disorders and viral barrier indications, announced today that Gerald W. Bruce has been appointed as President and CEO of Novvae™ Pharmaceuticals , Virpax’s wholly-owned subsidiary focused solely on advancing the Company’s OTC pipeline.
  • Mr. Bruce has spent over 30 years in the pharmaceutical and medical nutrition industries.
  • Most recently, he served as a Vice President of sales for Danone Specialized Nutrition North America, Danone’s medical nutrition division.
  • “Gerald, with his background in the pharma and medical nutrition industries, is uniquely positioned to lead Novvae.

WISeKey, WISeSAT, FOSSA Systems, and BA Lab Join Forces to Revolutionize the Logistics Industry with Innovative Satellite Track & Trace Solution

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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The logistics industry is facing an increasing demand for transparency, efficiency, and security in the management of goods and transportation.

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  • The logistics industry is facing an increasing demand for transparency, efficiency, and security in the management of goods and transportation.
  • To address these challenges, WISeKey, WISeSAT, FOSSA Systems and BA Lab have come together to provide a comprehensive, disruptive, trusted, and secure satellite track & trace value proposition for smart containers.
  • In a joint statement, the CEOs of WISeKey, WISeSAT, FOSSA Systems, and BA Lab expressed their excitement about the partnership's potential to transform the logistics industry.
  • They emphasized their commitment to providing a comprehensive, disruptive, trusted, and secure track & trace solution that will set a new standard for the industry.