Josiah K. Lilly Sr.

6K Appoints Former Allstate CEO and Chairman Edward Liddy to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K, a leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for energy storage and additive manufacturing powders, today announced the appointment of Edward Liddy to its Board of Directors. The former Chairman of The Allstate Corporation and interim Chairman of AIG as well as a board member of some of the most iconic fortune 500 companies has joined 6K's Board of Directors to aid in the preparation for rapid financial and commercial growth in both additive manufacturing and battery material markets. Mr. Liddy's breadth of experience as a Chairman, CEO and Board member for global organizations will provide 6K with invaluable guidance for investment and overall strategy for the company.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Liddy's breadth of experience as a Chairman, CEO and Board member for global organizations will provide 6K with invaluable guidance for investment and overall strategy for the company.
  • Dr. Aaron Bent, CEO of 6K, said: "Ed Liddy brings a tremendous resume and expertise having led global organizations as a CEO and providing a strategic voice as a board member for some of the largest, most respected companies in the world.
  • From 1994 to 2008 he served the Allstate Corporation sequentially as President & Chief Operating Officer (1994-1998); Chairman, President & CEO (1999-2006); and Chairman (2007-2008).
  • 6K press releases are available here: https://www.6kinc.com/about/news/
    6K represents 6000 degrees, setting 6K technology apart from all others.

6K Appoints Former Allstate CEO and Chairman Edward Liddy to its Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K, a leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for energy storage and additive manufacturing powders, today announced the appointment of Edward Liddy to its Board of Directors. The former Chairman of The Allstate Corporation and interim Chairman of AIG as well as a board member of some of the most iconic fortune 500 companies has joined 6K's Board of Directors to aid in the preparation for rapid financial and commercial growth in both additive manufacturing and battery material markets. Mr. Liddy's breadth of experience as a Chairman, CEO and Board member for global organizations will provide 6K with invaluable guidance for investment and overall strategy for the company.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Liddy's breadth of experience as a Chairman, CEO and Board member for global organizations will provide 6K with invaluable guidance for investment and overall strategy for the company.
  • Dr. Aaron Bent, CEO of 6K, said: "Ed Liddy brings a tremendous resume and expertise having led global organizations as a CEO and providing a strategic voice as a board member for some of the largest, most respected companies in the world.
  • From 1994 to 2008 he served the Allstate Corporation sequentially as President & Chief Operating Officer (1994-1998); Chairman, President & CEO (1999-2006); and Chairman (2007-2008).
  • 6K press releases are available here: https://www.6kinc.com/about/news/
    6K represents 6000 degrees, setting 6K technology apart from all others.

National World War I Memorial Receives $5 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

To honor Joe, and the 4.7 million other Americans who served in uniform in World War I, Lilly Endowment, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world, has given a $5 million grant to the United States World War I Centennial Commission in support of the campaign to build the first-ever National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • To honor Joe, and the 4.7 million other Americans who served in uniform in World War I, Lilly Endowment, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world, has given a $5 million grant to the United States World War I Centennial Commission in support of the campaign to build the first-ever National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • Including the new Lilly Endowment grant, the Commission has raised more than $44 million toward its $50 million campaign goal, and has begun renovation of the Memorial site, the initial phase of construction.
  • "This grant to support the creation of the National World War I Memorial, honors the 4.7 million Americans who served our country a century ago in this war, including J.K. Lilly Jr., one of Lilly Endowment's founders.
  • The Foundation is working with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to build the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

Eli Lilly and Company Unveils Shared Innovation Laboratory in South San Francisco

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Monday, December 2, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today unveiled its first shared innovation lab, located in South San Francisco, designed to speed the discovery of innovative medicines through collaboration with local biotech companies.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today unveiled its first shared innovation lab, located in South San Francisco, designed to speed the discovery of innovative medicines through collaboration with local biotech companies.
  • Lilly Gateway Labs will offer companies direct access to Lilly scientists, team members and executives, as well as exposure to Lilly's scientific and functional expertise.
  • "Lilly is making this investment to help speed the discovery of medicines," said Dan Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D., president of Lilly Research Laboratories and chief scientific officer, Eli Lilly and Company.
  • Companies who work in Lilly Gateway Labs will have the opportunity to collaborate with Lilly on projects of mutual interest, participate in shared learning forums with Lilly experts and partners, and have the potential for financial investment from Lilly, venture funds, or both.

Lilly announces $400 million capital investment in manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to invest $400 million in its manufacturing facilities at its Lilly Technology Center campus in Indianapolis.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to invest $400 million in its manufacturing facilities at its Lilly Technology Center campus in Indianapolis.
  • "With more capital available as a result of tax reform, Lilly and other Indiana companies are able to re-invest and expand production here at home.
  • "All of these projects support Lilly's investment in next generation manufacturing and feature high levels of automation, robotics, new technologies and advanced data analytics."
  • Lilly has invested over $5 billion in the United States since 2012, with the majority of this investment in its Indiana facilities and nearly $2 billion in manufacturing of diabetes medicines.