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Ansira Appoints Desiree Toto As Chief Product And Technology Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced that Desiree Toto has joined the executive leadership team in the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. She reports to Ansira's CEO Paul Tibbitt and is responsible for product, engineering, and enterprise information technology for the organization.

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  • Toto joins the executive leadership team bringing a deep background in marketing, client management, and product development
    ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced that Desiree Toto has joined the executive leadership team in the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer.
  • She reports to Ansira's CEO Paul Tibbitt and is responsible for product, engineering, and enterprise information technology for the organization.
  • "I am eager to contribute my unique perspectives and experience to innovate, evolve, and refine Ansira's proprietary technology," said Toto.
  • "I'm thrilled to lead the talented product team to drive even greater success for both Ansira and our clients."

Unlimited Builds Out C-Suite, Appointing Hedge Fund Veteran John K. E. Morris as Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unlimited , an alternative investment firm seeking to democratize private markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of hedge fund veteran John K. E. Morris as Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unlimited , an alternative investment firm seeking to democratize private markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of hedge fund veteran John K. E. Morris as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Morris’ addition to Unlimited’s C-Suite will help the firm broaden its reach into the institutional market.
  • Morris joins Unlimited from Blue Water Advisors, where he served as a Managing Director and led the firm’s private equity capital markets operations.
  • Unlimited builds investment vehicles that offer lower-cost access to 2 & 20-style alternative investment strategies to both retail and institutional investors.

SAB Biotherapeutics Announces Executive Leadership Change

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), (“SAB” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing fully-human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced Samuel J. Reich, currently the Executive Chairman of SAB, will expand his role to include that of Chief Executive Officer of SAB, effective February 2, 2024.

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  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABS ), (“SAB” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that is developing fully-human anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin (hIgG) for delaying the onset or progression of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced Samuel J. Reich, currently the Executive Chairman of SAB, will expand his role to include that of Chief Executive Officer of SAB, effective February 2, 2024.
  • Eddie J. Sullivan, Ph.D., Co-Founder of SAB, will continue his role as President, and as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • He will report to the Board and maintain leadership of operational, research, and development functions of the Company.
  • He also founded Acuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2002, where he served as Executive Vice President until its acquisition by Opko Health, Inc., thereafter serving as Executive Vice President.

Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Bain Capital, Dell Technologies, and John Hancock

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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"It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

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  • "It is with sincere excitement that I welcome three executive leaders to the Strategic Advisory Board," said Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
  • Simmons is proud to be the catalyst that unites the members, and we are deeply honored for the leadership of its advisory board."
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to work with these three leaders as the newest members of the Strategic Advisory Board," said Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten.
  • He has an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership.

William James College and Ruderman Family Foundation to Launch College Mental Health Initiative Through $250,000 Grant

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Fellowship is committed to creating an academic environment that values mental wellness, reduces stigma, and ensures no student faces mental health challenges alone.

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  • The Fellowship is committed to creating an academic environment that values mental wellness, reduces stigma, and ensures no student faces mental health challenges alone.
  • Post-training, Ruderman Fellows will lead Faculty Learning Communities at their institutions, facilitating small group learning on topics related to student mental health and faculty wellness.
  • “The Ruderman Family Foundation works tirelessly to eliminate the stigma often associated with mental health diagnoses and treatment,” said Sharon Shapiro, Ruderman Family Foundation Community Liaison and Trustee.
  • A clinical psychologist and director of Young Adult and College Behavioral Health initiatives at WJC, Dr. Kersting’s background includes working in college mental health counseling centers across the state.

FLOWERS FOODS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF HEETH VARNEDOE AS PRESIDENT, NAMES TERRY THOMAS CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER, AND ELECTS BRIGITTE KING AND JOANNE SMITH TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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The following changes are effective September 1, 2023:

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  • The following changes are effective September 1, 2023:
    Heeth Varnedoe, chief operating officer at Flowers, will begin serving as president and chief operating officer of the company.
  • Terry S. Thomas, currently a member of the board of directors of Flowers Foods, will resign as a member of the board and join the company as chief growth officer, reporting to Ryals McMullian, chairman, chief executive officer, and president.
  • A new position at Flowers, the chief growth officer is responsible for leading and managing growth initiatives, product development and innovation, marketing, and customer partnerships.
  • "On behalf of the entire board of directors, I'd like to welcome Brigitte and Joanne as the newest Flowers board members," said McMullian.

Stats Perform Partners with the Student Freedom Initiative and Morehouse College to Train the Next Generation of Artificial Intelligence Professionals from HBCUs

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Today, Student Freedom Initiative announced a long-term strategic partnership with Morehouse College and Stats Perform, global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry, to create an “AI in Basketball” course.

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  • Today, Student Freedom Initiative announced a long-term strategic partnership with Morehouse College and Stats Perform, global leader in AI solutions for the sports industry, to create an “AI in Basketball” course.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230817588418/en/
    Through the effective use of AI, organizations can use systems to help humans make better decisions.
  • Recently, Fortune highlighted the fact that “[t]he newest AI systems can recognize individual players, movements, plays, or patterns without human eyes viewing a screen.
  • Dr. Patrick Lucey will teach the course, Chief Scientist at Stats Perform, working in connection with Morehouse faculty.

IBM and NASA Open Source Largest Geospatial AI Foundation Model on Hugging Face

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and open-source AI platform Hugging Face today announced that IBM's watsonx.ai geospatial foundation model – built from NASA's satellite data – will now be openly available on Hugging Face. It will be the largest geospatial foundation model on Hugging Face and the first-ever open-source AI foundation model built in collaboration with NASA.

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  • YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and open-source AI platform Hugging Face today announced that IBM's watsonx.ai geospatial foundation model – built from NASA's satellite data – will now be openly available on Hugging Face .
  • It will be the largest geospatial foundation model on Hugging Face and the first-ever open-source AI foundation model built in collaboration with NASA.
  • As part of a Space Act Agreement with NASA, IBM set out earlier this year to build an AI foundation model for geospatial data.
  • A commercial version of the geospatial model, which is part of IBM watsonx, will be available through the IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite (EIS) later this year.

NeoGraf Solutions Selects Natesh Krishnan as New CEO

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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NeoGraf Solutions , a leading company in the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Natesh Krishnan as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

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  • NeoGraf Solutions , a leading company in the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Natesh Krishnan as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
  • Prior to joining NeoGraf Solutions, Natesh held various key positions at Saint-Gobain, where he spent over 25 years.
  • “We are confident that Natesh is the ideal leader to steer our organization toward new heights of success,” said Bob Girton , chairman of the board at NeoGraf.
  • “His strategic vision, deep industry knowledge, and exceptional leadership qualities will be instrumental in driving NeoGraf forward.”
    The entire NeoGraf Solutions family warmly welcomes Natesh Krishnan as the new CEO.

RealTruck adds talent and expertise in key executive positions

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RealTruck, Inc., the premier manufacturer and online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories, welcomes four new additions to its executive team, under the leadership of CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl. Tammy Bohen joins RealTruck as Chief Human Resources Officer; Eric Dale is the new General Counsel; Ken Hossler is RealTruck's new Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Kelly Szatkowski joins as the company's Senior Vice President of Supply Chain.

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  • "In the last month, we've been able to bolster our executive leadership team with a strong roster of experts in their respective disciplines," said Lindahl.
  • Bohen joins RealTruck after years of developing best-in-class employee experiences, engagement, and business performance in global leadership positions for industry-leading companies including SVP Worldwide, Whirlpool Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and Lear Corporation.
  • Hossler comes to RealTruck from SVP Worldwide, where he served as Vice President of Global Manufacturing.
  • Szatkowski is a graduate of Western Michigan University, where she earned her bachelor's degree with a double major in German and Spanish.