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American Vanguard Hires Chief Transformation Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.

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  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.
  • Mr. Gualdoni brings to this assignment over 25 years’ experience in various leadership roles during which he has led several large, complex transformation projects.
  • He joins us most recently from Teradata (a San Diego-based software company) and was formerly with McKinsey & Company.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “We are excited to welcome Don on board as our first CTO.

Vizgen Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Support Growing Momentum and Continued Global Expansion of Single Cell Spatial Genomics Platform

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Vizgen , the life science company dedicated to improving human health by visualizing single-cell spatial genomics information, today announced an expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of two highly accomplished industry leaders.

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  • Vizgen , the life science company dedicated to improving human health by visualizing single-cell spatial genomics information, today announced an expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of two highly accomplished industry leaders.
  • The company has named Seth Benson, Chief Financial Officer, and Sara Mackey, Vice President Marketing.
  • Prior to joining Vizgen, Benson led the global finance organization at Invaio Sciences.
  • His career began in management consulting at Accenture then transitioned to investment banking roles at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.

Domo Announces Winners in Inaugural Higher Education Student Data Case Competition

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Utah State University students Brigham Cook, Christopher Harris, Oliver Heady and Rylie Swanson as the winners of Domo’s Higher Education Student Case Competition , which included over 35 teams from colleges and universities from across the U.S.

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  • Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Utah State University students Brigham Cook, Christopher Harris, Oliver Heady and Rylie Swanson as the winners of Domo’s Higher Education Student Case Competition , which included over 35 teams from colleges and universities from across the U.S.
  • All students were judged on several criteria: Domo knowledge, use of Domo tools, overall presentation, and meeting case study objectives.
  • We created this competition to encourage students to thoughtfully and creatively leverage data using the Domo data experience platform, and develop new, meaningful solutions to real healthcare problems,” said Mohammed Aaser, chief data officer, Domo.
  • “We have been amazed at the incredible work of these students that participated in Domo’s inaugural Student Case Competition.

The Conference Board Appoints Wendi Taylor Nations as CMO

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Wendi Taylor Nations as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Wendi Taylor Nations as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Nations joins The Conference Board from her most recent position as a Partner with the Hawthorne Strategy Group, a full-service communications firm in Chicago.
  • "Wendi's track record of proven success makes her uniquely suited to be our marketing leader," said Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board.
  • "It is a privilege to join The Conference Board.

Mohr Partners Unveils Inspirational Video: Chairman & CEO's Values Drive Commitment to Diversity

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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"Mohr Partners' commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the beliefs I inherited from my father," Robert Shibuya said.

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  • "Mohr Partners' commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the beliefs I inherited from my father," Robert Shibuya said.
  • Michele Shibuya, Mohr Partners' Chief Operating Officer and Robert's wife, attended in July the NMSDC Kellogg Advanced Management Executive Program (AMEP).
  • This event, led by supplier diversity expert and AMEP Academic Director James H. Lowry, is a four-day immersive program that fosters growth for minority-owned businesses.
  • The video will be accessible to the public at mohrpartners.com, the Mohr Partners' YouTube page ( https://www.youtube.com/@MohrPartners ) and LinkedIn account (linkedin.com/company/mohr-partners).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Appoints Richard J. Daly as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Mr. Daly is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive bringing more than three decades of experience to Catalyst.

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  • Mr. Daly is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive bringing more than three decades of experience to Catalyst.
  • "Today's announcement paves the way for a seamless transition for the new CEO at Catalyst.
  • "I am honored to serve as Catalyst's new CEO at such a pivotal point in the Company's evolution," said Richard J. Daly.
  • Prior to his appointment at Catalyst, Mr. Daly served as President of CARsgen Therapeutics Corporation since January 2022.

Nintex appoints Asana head of global customer experience Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh to Board of Directors and Lucid Software executive Sean Goldstein as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex , the global standard for process intelligence and automation, has expanded its board of directors and executive team with accomplished global leaders: Asana's head of global customer experience, Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh, will join its board of directors, and Sean Goldstein, an accomplished go-to-market leader previously with Lucid Software and Salesforce, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex , the global standard for process intelligence and automation, has expanded its board of directors and executive team with accomplished global leaders: Asana's head of global customer experience, Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh, will join its board of directors, and Sean Goldstein, an accomplished go-to-market leader previously with Lucid Software and Salesforce, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • We are excited for the experience and leadership that both Neeracha and Sean will bring to our business."
  • Nintex has the platform agility and global experience to help our customers protect their business and adapt quickly," said Sean Goldstein.
  • In line with the recent appointments of Nintex Chief Executive Officer Amit Mathradas , Nintex Chief Product Officer Niranjan Vijayaragavan and Nintex Chief Marketing Officer Mini Peiris , Nintex continues building its leadership team to capitalise on the automation market's opportunity ahead.

Nintex appoints Asana head of global customer experience Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh to Board of Directors and Lucid Software executive Sean Goldstein as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex , the global standard for process intelligence and automation, has expanded its board of directors and executive team with accomplished global leaders: Asana's head of global customer experience, Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh, will join its board of directors, and Sean Goldstein, an accomplished go-to-market leader previously with Lucid Software and Salesforce, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex , the global standard for process intelligence and automation, has expanded its board of directors and executive team with accomplished global leaders: Asana's head of global customer experience, Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh, will join its board of directors, and Sean Goldstein, an accomplished go-to-market leader previously with Lucid Software and Salesforce, as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • We are excited for the experience and leadership that both Neeracha and Sean will bring to our business."
  • Nintex has the platform agility and global experience to help our customers protect their business and adapt quickly," said Sean Goldstein.
  • In line with the recent appointments of Nintex Chief Executive Officer Amit Mathradas , Nintex Chief Product Officer Niranjan Vijayaragavan and Nintex Chief Marketing Officer Mini Peiris , Nintex continues building its leadership team to capitalize on the automation market's opportunity ahead.

Concentric Educational Solutions Announces Expansion to Leadership Team

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (CES), the leader in student support services that partners with urban school districts to address barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, today announced several new members to the leadership team including seasoned industry executives Karlo Young as Chief Operating Officer, Alvin Crawford as Chief Revenue Officer, and Max Altmark as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Concentric recently received $5 million in new funding from New Markets Venture Partners .
  • "As Concentric Educational Solutions helps more and more students, families and schools, we are excited to invest in our people to ensure that we are continuously improving our services to eliminate barriers for all learners," said Dr. David Heiber, CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions.
  • Concentric offers strong efficacy and a scalable model that can be replicated across the country."
  • For more information about Concentric Educational Services, please visit concentriced.org .

NEARLY 80% OF AMERICAN HOMEOWNERS ARE ANXIOUS ABOUT THE STATE OF THE U.S. ECONOMY

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • 61% of homeowners worry about unexpected healthcare costs in retirement, up from 48% in 2022.
  • 41% of homeowners feel anxious about their discretionary spending, such as purchasing a new car or taking a trip, up from 32% in 2022.
  • 40% of homeowners feel anxious about their ability to pay off debt, up from 36% in 2022.
  • 32% of homeowners said they were likely to use a home equity loan, a slight increase from 28% in 2022.