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Porsche Financial Services strengthens leadership team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Atlanta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) announced today the appointment of four new vice presidents to key leadership positions.

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  • Atlanta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) announced today the appointment of four new vice presidents to key leadership positions.
  • "Following the Porsche IPO in September 2022, Porsche Financial Services has continued to evaluate how the organization can most effectively support its continued growth plan,” said Ross Dupper, President and CEO of Porsche Financial Services.
  • John Claiborne, VP Digital Transformation and Data Intelligence: John began his career with Porsche in 2001 as an IT contractor and has since held positions with increasing technical and management responsibility with Porsche Business Services, Porsche Cars North America, and Porsche Financial Services, where he managed the US launch of exclusive brand financial services for Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti in 2012.
  • As the dedicated financial services company for Porsche Cars North America, PFS provides custom financial solutions and products to Porsche customers and dealers in the United States and Canada.

Transverse Medical Appoints David C. Blowers to Board of Directors, Dr. Rahul Sharma as Independent Member, Carl St. Bernard rejoins Board.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Transverse Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of David C. Blowers to the Board of Directors.

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  • Transverse Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of David C. Blowers to the Board of Directors.
  • Carl St. Bernard has been reinstated as an independent member to the Board of Directors; Mr. St. Bernard first joined the company in March of 2021 and has served as an Executive Advisor and Board Director.
  • Rahul P. Sharma, MD, has joined the Board of Directors as an independent member and will also Chair the Medical Advisory Board.
  • Mr. David C. Blowers is an experienced wealth management and finance professional, board director, C-Suite Executive, and currently serves as Vice Chairman of Northern Trust.

Biosero Appoints Daniel Schumann as Chief Operations Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced the appointment of Daniel Schumann to the position of chief operations officer.

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  • Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced the appointment of Daniel Schumann to the position of chief operations officer.
  • Starting in April, Mr. Schumann will be responsible for overseeing all operational functions, including supply chain, procurement, integrations, engineering, project management, quality, and IT.
  • “With nearly two decades of experience in medical devices and life science instrumentation, Dan has the operational acumen and engineering background that will make him a perfect fit for Biosero,” said Ryan Bernhardt, CEO of Biosero.
  • “It is truly an honor to join this talented team and to help Biosero bring its industry-leading automation technology to even more organizations and laboratories around the world,” said Mr. Schumann.

FORE Enterprise Announces Breakthrough AI Solution to Control Costly Turnover for Businesses

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FORE Enterprise, an AI-driven data analytics company, today announced the launch of its enterprise data services that enable businesses and investors to model and mitigate workforce attrition with unprecedented precision, preserving resources and institutional knowledge.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FORE Enterprise, an AI-driven data analytics company, today announced the launch of its enterprise data services that enable businesses and investors to model and mitigate workforce attrition with unprecedented precision, preserving resources and institutional knowledge.
  • Each year, workforce attrition costs median-sized S&P 500 companies as much as $355 million in lost productivity, according to McKinsey & Co.
  • Yet many companies fail to analyze and control their turnover trajectory or rely on costly consultancies.
  • Users of FORE's Operations Analytics platform have benefited from up to a 17% decrease in voluntary turnover six months after intervention.

MAPLIGHT THERAPEUTICS EXPANDS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF VISHWAS SETIA AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Monday, March 18, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapLight Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working to develop targeted novel therapeutics to improve the lives of patients suffering from debilitating CNS disorders, today announced the appointment of Vishwas Setia as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapLight Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working to develop targeted novel therapeutics to improve the lives of patients suffering from debilitating CNS disorders, today announced the appointment of Vishwas Setia as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Setia succeeds Jonathan Gillis, who will transition to Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer.
  • "I am delighted to join MapLight at this exciting time," said Mr. Setia.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Vish to our leadership team at this pivotal time for MapLight," said Christopher Kroeger, MD, MBA, MapLight's Chief Executive Officer and Founder.

Crane NXT, Co. Announces Appointment of Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, today announced it has appointed Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy.

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  • Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, today announced it has appointed Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy.
  • In this new role, Mr. Lidforss will be responsible for advancing the Company’s strategy and creating new avenues for growth, including identifying and executing opportunities for M&A, growth ventures, and partnerships.
  • Mr. Lidforss will report directly to Aaron W. Saak, President and CEO, Crane NXT.
  • Prior to Sensata, Mr. Lidforss was Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy at Taleo where he developed strategies and led M&A activities to expand the product portfolio into new business and market segments.

AGYL AI Completes Rebranding and Further Diversifies Product Offerings

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

AGYL AI, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with offices in Brooklyn, New York, will now be the parent company for Writerly, EKOM, and AGYL Labs.

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  • AGYL AI, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with offices in Brooklyn, New York, will now be the parent company for Writerly, EKOM, and AGYL Labs.
  • The consolidation of its offerings under the AGYL AI umbrella, allows the company to streamline operations and accelerate growth.
  • EKOM now leads AGYL AI’s offerings in the retail technology space pairing cutting-edge data science with intelligent automation.
  • Jon Ricketts, CEO of AGYL AI, emphasizes the rebrand as an exciting and timely event aligned with the company's ethos of adaptability and user-centric innovation.

NCR Voyix Appoints New Leaders for Its Restaurants and Digital Banking Businesses

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NCR Voyix, a leading provider of technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benny Tadele and Brendan Tansill as executive vice president and president of the company's Restaurants and Digital Banking businesses, respectively.

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  • NCR Voyix, a leading provider of technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benny Tadele and Brendan Tansill as executive vice president and president of the company's Restaurants and Digital Banking businesses, respectively.
  • Tadele and Tansill report to NCR Voyix CEO David Wilkinson and are members of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
  • Benny Tadele brings a wealth of experience to his new role at NCR Voyix.
  • Additionally, the Digital Banking division serves credit unions, community and regional banks, and has the largest user footprint among independent digital banking providers.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

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  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.