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The Bliss Group’s Senior Leadership Team Expands to Meet Emerging Client and Talent Needs

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.

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  • JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.
  • In September 2023, Adam Schwartzman was promoted to Group Vice President, Head of Content, and Ben Davis was promoted to Vice President in the Professional Services practice.
  • “Bliss is proud to recognize the smart and kind communications professionals who help our clients confront complicated issues with insights that bring change to life,” said Cortney Stapleton, CEO of The Bliss Group.
  • Her work as Head of Employee Experience will ensure the firm’s unique culture and reputation for developing strong talent remains a top priority.

Accelus Strengthens Leadership with New Board Appointments

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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This strategic enhancement to the board is aligned with Accelus’s mission to deliver innovative spinal solutions that elevate the surgical experience and improve patient outcomes.

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  • This strategic enhancement to the board is aligned with Accelus’s mission to deliver innovative spinal solutions that elevate the surgical experience and improve patient outcomes.
  • His journey with Accelus includes key roles as President and Chief Commercial Officer, showcasing his leadership and strategic vision.
  • Bernie Haffey, the founder of Haffey & Co., brings to the board a proven track record in executive management and leadership.
  • “I am delighted by the addition of Kevin McGann and Bernie Haffey to the Accelus Board of Directors," said Alex Lukianov, Chairman of the Board for Accelus.

Morrison Foerster Welcomes Experienced Restructuring Partner Oksana Lashko in New York

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Oksana Lashko as a partner in the firm's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group in the Transactions Department, based in the New York office. Lashko brings over 15 years of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy experience to the firm, representing debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees, and other significant parties-in-interest in a broad range of matters, including chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, cross-border insolvency matters, bankruptcy-related acquisitions, and insolvency-sensitive transactions and investments.

Key Points: 
  • Lashko's arrival expands Morrison Foerster's premier Restructuring capabilities; underscores the firm's commitment to the growth of its global Restructuring team
    NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Oksana Lashko as a partner in the firm's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group in the Transactions Department, based in the New York office.
  • Lashko joins Morrison Foerster from another leading global firm, where she was a member of the Restructuring and Finance Group and built a successful creditors' committee practice.
  • "Oksana is an outstanding lawyer and an excellent strategic addition to our restructuring team and our firm," said Lorenzo Marinuzzi, co-chair of Morrison Foerster's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group.
  • "Morrison Foerster is an industry leader with a premier restructuring practice and team, not to mention deep capital markets and financing credentials and an exceptional global platform," said Lashko.

Lazard Appoints Dan Schulman and Stephen R. Howe Jr. to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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“We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.

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  • “We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.
  • Stephen R. Howe Jr. is a widely respected executive, board member, and financial services, audit, and corporate governance expert.
  • “Lazard serves an important role in the financial services landscape, and it is an honor to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
  • I look forward to working with Peter and fellow Directors, and leveraging my experience on behalf of the firm,” said Mr. Howe.

Carole Robinson named Chief Communications Officer of Nielsen

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in currency measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Carole Robinson has been named Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao, to whom she will report.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, the global leader in currency measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Carole Robinson has been named Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.
  • Robinson will be responsible for all of Nielsen's global communications, including external media relations, internal communications, corporate philanthropy, and executive communications for Rao and the Nielsen management team.
  • Robinson most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at Buzzfeed Inc., where she led communications efforts including building the digital media company's business narrative, and developing strategic plans for BuzzFeed's new and existing brands and businesses, revenue diversification strategy, product lines, commerce business, M&A, AI content development, and much more.
  • She was responsible for the company's media and public relations teams, as well as internal communications.

Be Biopharma Expands Leadership Team as Company Transitions to Clinical Stage Organization

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.

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  • Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Angus and Wing to Be Bio,” said Joanne Smith-Farrell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer.
  • These accomplished and experienced leaders will further strengthen our leadership team.
  • During his nearly decade-long investment banking tenure, Mr. Smith provided strategic and financial advice to life sciences and healthcare companies.

Harvey J. Berger, M.D. Joins Kojin Therapeutics as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Kojin Therapeutics, Inc., a pioneer in cell-state and ferroptosis biology and cutting-edge drug discovery, today announced the appointment of Harvey J. Berger, M.D.

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  • Kojin Therapeutics, Inc., a pioneer in cell-state and ferroptosis biology and cutting-edge drug discovery, today announced the appointment of Harvey J. Berger, M.D.
  • as its new chairman, president, and chief executive officer.
  • He founded ARIAD Pharmaceuticals and led the company from a start-up to a fully integrated global oncology company.
  • Kojin co-founder Professor Stuart Schreiber stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Berger, a long-time colleague and collaborator, as Kojin’s new chief executive.

Harpoon Therapeutics Strengthens Leadership Team

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HARP), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing novel T cell engagers, today announced the appointment of James Bucher, J.D. as Chief Legal Officer, and the promotion of Wendy Chang, to Chief People Officer. Mr. Bucher and Ms. Chang are part of the executive management team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harpoon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HARP), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing novel T cell engagers, today announced the appointment of James Bucher, J.D.
  • Mr. Bucher and Ms. Chang are part of the executive management team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Jim to the Harpoon leadership team and announce Wendy’s promotion.
  • In connection with Mr. Bucher’s appointment, Harpoon Therapeutics granted him an inducement non-qualified stock option to purchase an aggregate of 110,000 shares of Harpoon’s common stock.

William Blair Continues Private Capital Advisory Momentum With Senior Hire

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today the continued expansion of the firm’s Private Capital Advisory team, with the addition of Sprague Von Stroh as managing director.

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  • William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today the continued expansion of the firm’s Private Capital Advisory team, with the addition of Sprague Von Stroh as managing director.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Sprague to the team,” said Jerome Wallace and Brian Williams , co-heads of Private Capital Advisory at William Blair.
  • Before Credit Suisse, Von Stroh held investor relations roles with global private markets firms Pantheon Ventures and Grosvenor Capital Management.
  • “I am excited to be teaming up with my former colleagues to establish William Blair’s Private Capital Advisory practice,” Von Stroh said.

Omega Accounting Solutions Broadens Executive Team

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Accounting Solutions is announcing two new executive appointments to support the expansion of corporate client offerings and underscore the company’s commitment to providing small businesses with comprehensive support: Isaac Downing, Senior Director, Tax Credits & Incentives, and Tracy Martinez, Attorney, Tax Controversy.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omega Accounting Solutions is announcing two new executive appointments to support the expansion of corporate client offerings and underscore the company’s commitment to providing small businesses with comprehensive support: Isaac Downing, Senior Director, Tax Credits & Incentives, and Tracy Martinez, Attorney, Tax Controversy.
  • “Commensurate tax director and tax attorney, Issac Downing and Tracy Martinez, will support our proactive, integrated approach to tax strategy and end-to-end filing support for our clients and those who filed with other providers,” said Jay Woods, President of Omega Accounting Solutions.
  • With a Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting & Finance from California Lutheran University, Engineering Certificate from Marine Corps.
  • Engineer School, and extensive experience in public accounting for large publicly-traded companies, Downing honed his specialty of delivering engineering-driven tax solutions.