O'Donnell dynasty

Designer Brands Inc. Names Andrea O'Donnell in Role of Brands President

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Monday, January 22, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced that Andrea O'Donnell has been named to the role of Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, with her appointment to be effective as of January 29, 2024.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced that Andrea O'Donnell has been named to the role of Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, with her appointment to be effective as of January 29, 2024.
  • As Brands President, O'Donnell will be globally responsible for Designer Brands' full suite of Owned and licensed brands, which includes Keds, Vince Camuto, Topo Athletic, Hush Puppies, Le TIGRE, Lucky Brand, Jessica Simpson, Kelly & Katie, Crown Vintage, Mix No.
  • "Joining Designer Brands at this stage of their brand building journey is such a unique and exciting opportunity for me," said O'Donnell.
  • I am thrilled to begin working with the entire Designer Brands team to continue to build our trend-right and growing brand portfolio."

U.S. News & World Report Announces Senior Level Promotions

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, announced today the promotion of four senior leaders across the digital media company.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, announced today the promotion of four senior leaders across the digital media company.
  • Kate O'Donnell assumes the role of Senior Vice President, Communications & Brand Strategy.
  • In this new role, O'Donnell oversees all aspects of the media company's brand positioning, brand management and brand marketing as well as communications.
  • "It is indeed a pleasure, with these promotions, to recognize them as senior leaders within our company."

iPipeline Names Technology Industry Veteran Pat O'Donnell as New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

"Pat is a proven leader with a growth mindset in the technology sector, with robust experience and proven success in the industry. We are excited to welcome him to iPipeline and Roper Technologies," said Satish Maripuri. "Pat's focus on customer intimacy, innovation, driving M&A, and building high performance cultures is key to iPipeline's ongoing commitment to innovate and strategically transform the global industry -- life insurance, protection, financial services, and pensions -- through the company's innovative technology solutions. We look for Pat to build upon the strong and solid foundation iPipeline has built and I want to thank Deane for her leadership at iPipeline during this interim period."

Key Points: 
  • EXTON, Pa., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iPipeline, a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry, announced today that Pat O'Donnell, a technology industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
  • Price joined iPipeline after more than 10 years with fellow Roper Technologies business, Aderant, where she held the role of CEO.
  • O'Donnell will be responsible for the global iPipeline organization and will report to Satish Maripuri, Group Executive, at Roper Technologies.
  • "Pat is a proven leader with a growth mindset in the technology sector, with robust experience and proven success in the industry.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell and State Representative Justin J. Pearson of the “Tennessee Three” to keynote the Community Heroes Celebration on November 3

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Monday, October 16, 2023

According to Scott-Chandler, advocating for and empowering underserved and under-represented communities is part of the organization’s DNA.

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  • According to Scott-Chandler, advocating for and empowering underserved and under-represented communities is part of the organization’s DNA.
  • “Since our inception during the tumultuous 1960’s, ABCD has blazed a trail in every aspect of anti-poverty and social justice work in Greater Boston,” she said.
  • Both Mr. Pearson and Mr. Jones were reinstated and went on to win the general election last summer.
  • Learn more about the 2023 Community Heroes Celebration here .

Hypori Appoints Vernon O’Donnell as Chief Customer Officer

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719513538/en/
    As the Chief Customer Officer at Hypori, O’Donnell will oversee cross-functional teams committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    O'Donnell joins Hypori after a successful tenure as the first Chief Customer Officer and then the Chief Product Officer at project44, a high-growth supply chain visibility software platform.
  • Previously, he was the Chief Customer Officer for STATS Perform, a global leader in sports intelligence and data.
  • As the Chief Customer Officer at Hypori, O’Donnell will oversee cross-functional teams committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Chubb Appoints Michael O'Donnell Chief Operating Officer of Global Reinsurance

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Friday, June 23, 2023

ZURICH, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Michael O'Donnell has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Global Reinsurance.

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  • ZURICH, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Michael O'Donnell has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Global Reinsurance.
  • In his new role, O'Donnell will continue to have responsibility for the U.S. operations of Chubb Tempest Re while expanding his remit into the strategic and tactical operations of the company's global reinsurance operations.
  • O'Donnell will continue to report to Jim Wixtead, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and President, Chubb Tempest Re.
  • Prior to Chubb, he was with General Reinsurance Corp., where he underwrote the casualty facultative business.

J.K. Simmons, Philip Ettinger, Daniel Diemer star in Director Sheridan O'Donnell's New Indie Film - 'Little Brother' World Premiering at Atlanta Film Festival

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

ATLANTA, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean-American Director Sheridan O'Donnell is set to premiere his new film – 'Little Brother' at the 47th Annual Atlanta Film Festival on April 23rd.

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  • ATLANTA, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean-American Director Sheridan O'Donnell is set to premiere his new film – 'Little Brother' at the 47th Annual Atlanta Film Festival on April 23rd.
  • The film was inspired by O'Donnell's late friend who died by suicide, and he hopes the film will destigmatize conversations surrounding mental health.
  • As they drive across the American West, the brothers attempt to reconcile past traumas and forge a new bond.
  • "It means a lot to premiere "Little Brother" in my hometown as part of the Atlanta Film Festival at the Plaza Theater.

'Top-Flight' Health Care Litigator Melissa Hatch O'Donnell Returns to Troutman Pepper as Partner

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melissa Hatch O'Donnell, a talented health care attorney with significant experience in antitrust law, False Claims Act, and other complex commercial litigation, has rejoined Troutman Pepper as a partner in the firm's Health Sciences Litigation Practice Group. O'Donnell returns to the firm's Philadelphia office after spending nearly four years in-house with Cigna, where she provided litigation and regulatory counsel, and focused on pharmacy benefit managers' relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, health plans, and pharmacies.

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  • O'Donnell Brings Wealth of Antitrust, Complex Commercial Litigation Expertise in Pharma Industry
    PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melissa Hatch O'Donnell , a talented health care attorney with significant experience in antitrust law, False Claims Act, and other complex commercial litigation, has rejoined Troutman Pepper as a partner in the firm's Health Sciences Litigation Practice Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Melissa back to the firm," said Sean Fahey , chair of the firm's Health Sciences Litigation Practice Group.
  • O'Donnell brings extensive experience handling class action and large multidistrict litigations, as well as commercial, antitrust, unfair trade practice, and health care litigation.
  • Troutman Pepper's leading life sciences and health care practice counsels clients at all stages of the health care continuum – from drug development to clinical care – from emerging biotech to global pharma.

How an Irish Queen Changed the Course of History

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Friday, December 9, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Irish queen Iníon Dubh, often Americanized as Ineen Dubh, has been an often-overlooked historical figure who was nonetheless integral to 16th century politics and even to how Ireland looks today. Author and historian Mary Pat Ferron Canes, along with O'Donnell Clan descendant JR Foley, has set out to tell the story of Ineen Dubh in the fictionalization of her life, Dark Queen of Donegal.

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  • A perfect holiday gift for those on your list interested in Irish history and historical fiction.
  • Ineen Dubh's son, Red Hugh, holds a much more well-known place in history than his mother.
  • Canes' research included attending a clan reunion in Donegal and interviews with descendants of the real-life characters in her book.
  • For more information about the book or to talk to the authors, please contact the publicists at [email protected] .

Cresset Partners Hires Shari Young Lewis as Managing Director, Private Funds Group

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresset Partners announced today that it has hired Shari Young Lewis as Managing Director, Private Funds Group.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresset Partners announced today that it has hired Shari Young Lewis as Managing Director, Private Funds Group.
  • Cresset Partners has quickly become a leader in the private funds space, and I look forward to contributing to that growth," Lewis said.
  • In June of 2022, Cresset Partners named Kevin O'Donnell Executive Managing Director of its Private Funds Group, encompassing private equity, private credit, and venture capital.
  • Cresset Partners is a private investment firm focused on providing its investors with direct access to investment opportunities in private companies, real estate, private credit, private equity secondaries, and venture capital.