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Penny Pritzker to Conclude Tenure as Chair of the Board for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Pritzker stated, “The Carnegie Endowment is among the world’s leading sources of independent research and ideas to help policymakers reduce conflict and build a more prosperous world.

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  • Pritzker stated, “The Carnegie Endowment is among the world’s leading sources of independent research and ideas to help policymakers reduce conflict and build a more prosperous world.
  • Previously, Pritzker served as the secretary of commerce from 2013 to 2017 under then president Barack Obama.
  • A year after joining Carnegie’s board, Pritzker was elected in 2018 to serve as chair.
  • The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a nonpartisan global think tank with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Umpqua Bank Names Nicole Bascomb-Green Head of Community Lending

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the appointment of Nicole Bascomb-Green as Head of Community Lending. In this role, Bascomb-Green is responsible for the management of the community lending team, harnessing Umpqua's full resources and expertise—including the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, and the bank's Community Reinvestment Act experts, product and retail banking leaders—to deliver innovative products and programs that address housing affordability and access issues focused on low-to-moderate income BIPOC communities.

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  • Bascomb-Green, real estate and banking leader, recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the new chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)
    LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank , a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced the appointment of Nicole Bascomb-Green as Head of Community Lending.
  • Prior to joining Umpqua Bank, she served as community affairs manager for Washington State and Idaho at U.S. Bank.
  • "Through the Community Lending team, we are putting forth the investment to strategically develop and deploy innovative programs that provide financial opportunities to our BIPOC communities," Bascomb-Green said.
  • Umpqua Bank's Community Lending team serves and supports low-to-moderate and minority communities across the bank's footprint to achieve their dream of homeownership.

BAE Systems introduces enhanced features for TWV640 thermal camera core

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) has unveiled enhanced capabilities for its TWV640 thermal camera core , designed for makers of thermal imaging solutions for defense, space, and commercial markets.

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  • LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) has unveiled enhanced capabilities for its TWV640 thermal camera core , designed for makers of thermal imaging solutions for defense, space, and commercial markets.
  • The TWV640 is powered by BAE Systems' Athena™ 640 focal plane array, an uncooled long wave infrared microbolometer.
  • The thermal camera core enables the ability to pick out threats at a long distance that are only a few pixels large.
  • The TWV640 is produced at BAE Systems' state-of-the-art facility in Austin, Texas.

BA Content & PR Rebrands to OBA PR: Focusing on Specialized Public Relations and Expanding in India, Asia, and the Middle East

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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This strategic move not only mirrors the company's growth but also underscores its renewed commitment to specialized Public Relations.

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  • This strategic move not only mirrors the company's growth but also underscores its renewed commitment to specialized Public Relations.
  • Ohad Ben Artzi, distinguished Forbes Business Council Member and dynamic Founder of OBA PR, leading innovation in public relations.
  • Established in 2012, BA Content & PR has consistently led the way in delivering top-notch content creation and PR services across a spectrum of industries.
  • "Our trajectory as BA Content & PR has been nothing short of extraordinary, and metamorphosing into OBA PR is a progressive stride aligning with our relentless pursuit of top-tier Public Relations excellence," commented Ohad Ben Artzi, Founder of OBA PR.

Phunware Appoints Mike Snavely as Chief Revenue Officer

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (the “Company”), a fully-integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that provides products, solutions, data and services for brands worldwide, announced today that Mike Snavely has been hired as the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, effective September 12, 2023.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (the “Company”), a fully-integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that provides products, solutions, data and services for brands worldwide, announced today that Mike Snavely has been hired as the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, effective September 12, 2023.
  • “I am delighted to rejoin Phunware, bringing my experience in SaaS, enterprise software, and channel development at this stage of the Company’s journey,” said Mike Snavely, Chief Revenue Officer of Phunware.
  • Prior to joining Vidable®, Mike held several revenue leadership and strategic business development roles in technology companies in Austin, Texas and San Mateo, California, including Mutual Mobile, Phunware, and Tile.
  • “Phunware is poised to accelerate the adoption of our Location Based Services Platform into our core markets and Mike brings exactly the skills and experience to help us reach more customers directly and through channel partners,” said Russ Buyse, Chief Executive Officer of Phunware.

Hairmax® Appoints Francisco Cestero as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hairmax, the pioneer and global leader in transformation hair growth, announced today the appointment of Francisco Cestero, as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hairmax, the pioneer and global leader in transformation hair growth, announced today the appointment of Francisco Cestero, as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Francisco (Frank) Cestero comes to Hairmax with 30 years of senior finance, accounting, and operational leadership with multinationals.
  • He brings a skill set that includes full cycle accounting, financial strategy, and facilitating and integrating mergers and acquisitions.
  • Ryan Zackon, Chief Executive Officer of Hairmax commented, "Frank is a high-impact CFO who brings a compelling blend of strategic and capital allocation discipline and well-honed operating skills specifically in the Hair Wellness category.

Bird Global Promotes Hunter Gray to Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced the promotion of Hunter Gray to Chief Technology Officer.

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  • Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced the promotion of Hunter Gray to Chief Technology Officer.
  • “Hunter has proven to be a strong leader and a key contributor to our culture of innovation.
  • I’m excited for him to step up into the CTO role in a formal capacity,” said Michael Washinushi, Bird Interim CEO.
  • Mr. Gray joined Bird in 2019, most recently serving as Head of Product.

Global Investigations Firm Nardello & Co. Expands With Former Federal Prosecutor & Cybersecurity Pro Wendy Wu in LA

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. has expanded in Los Angeles with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Wendy Wu as a Managing Director.

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  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. has expanded in Los Angeles with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Wendy Wu as a Managing Director.
  • A nationally recognized cybercrime, data security and digital forensics practitioner, Wu joins from an international consulting firm, where she was partner and US General Counsel.
  • Wu previously led the West Region practice at Stroz Friedberg and was a litigation associate at Proskauer Rose LLP.
  • “I’m eager to contribute my cyber and investigative knowledge to leaders behind some of today’s most prominent cybersecurity and data-related investigations,” Wu said.

BAE Systems and L3Harris deliver first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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HUDSON, N.H. and WACO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) and L3Harris Technologies ((NYSE: LHX) delivered the first of 10 EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for formal combined developmental and operational testing.

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  • HUDSON, N.H. and WACO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LSE: BA) and L3Harris Technologies ((NYSE: LHX) delivered the first of 10 EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for formal combined developmental and operational testing.
  • "We take pride in delivering this critical EW capability to keep the U.S. at the vanguard for defense and deterrence."
  • Mission system prime BAE Systems produces the Compass Call Airborne Electromagnetic Attack mission system at its Hudson, New Hampshire facility.
  • Platform integration prime L3Harris integrated the EC-130H Compass Call mission system into a modern Gulfstream G550 business jet at its Waco, Texas aircraft missionization center.

MedReview Appoints Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A leading provider of payment integrity services, MedReview, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer. McDonald is a recognized healthcare expert with broad knowledge in government, commercial payer, and provider processes. He is an accomplished leader known in the industry for his financial acumen, client-centric operational strategies, and the knack to attract and retain top talent.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A leading provider of payment integrity services, MedReview, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer.
  • McDonald is a recognized healthcare expert with broad knowledge in government, commercial payer, and provider processes.
  • Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Spencer Young, McDonald is responsible for optimizing processes and fostering key client relationships.
  • Most recently he served as Chief Growth Officer for two venture capital backed startups bringing innovative solutions to healthcare payers.