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Globant Announces Global Winners of the Women that Build Awards 2023

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.

Key Points: 
  • These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.
  • "The Women that Build Awards were created four years ago to motivate more women to join the technology industry by shining a spotlight on trailblazing women who are making a positive impact.
  • The Women that Build Awards 2023 received more than 3,100 nominations, 1,100+ candidates, gathered 120,000+ votes, and engaged 83 international judges.
  • This year's Women that Build Awards attracted a significant number of global partners, including CoachHub, NYSE, Salesforce, Udemy, Women Corporate Directors Foundation, and more than 50 other supporting organizations and universities.

Globant Announces Global Winners of the Women that Build Awards 2023

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.

Key Points: 
  • These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.
  • "The Women that Build Awards were created four years ago to motivate more women to join the technology industry by shining a spotlight on trailblazing women who are making a positive impact.
  • The Women that Build Awards 2023 received more than 3,100 nominations, 1,100+ candidates, gathered 120,000+ votes, and engaged 83 international judges.
  • This year's Women that Build Awards attracted a significant number of global partners, including CoachHub, NYSE, Salesforce, Udemy, Women Corporate Directors Foundation, and more than 50 other supporting organizations and universities.

National Insurance Crime Bureau Names Rich DiZinno as General Counsel

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Rich DiZinno as the organization's new General Counsel, effective September 1.

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  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Rich DiZinno as the organization's new General Counsel, effective September 1.
  • Prior to joining NICB, DiZinno served as Associate Deputy Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), advising the Deputy Attorney General and Acting Attorney General on the most significant national security matters at DOJ.
  • He has also served as the Chief Counsel for National Security and Crime for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
  • DiZinno began his legal career at Howrey LLP, a specialty litigation firm in Washington D.C., working on white-collar, antitrust, and complex litigation.

Vast Majority of Adults Know Little About How Long People Tend to Live in Retirement

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Monday, August 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A staggering number of Americans display a lack of understanding regarding how long people tend to live in retirement, and this lack of longevity literacy hinders retirement planning and saving.

Key Points: 
  • The research shows a strong connection between longevity literacy and how prepared people are for retirement.
  • Both reports found that less than 40% of adults correctly identified average lifespan at retirement age.
  • "Our research clearly demonstrates a lack of longevity literacy among the vast majority of U.S. adults.
  • 69% are confident about having enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement, compared to 53% of those with weak literacy.

Globant presents the North, Central, South America and India winners of the Women That Build Awards 2023

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The awards recognize extraordinary women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) who have shattered barriers and driven positive impact in their fields.

Key Points: 
  • The awards recognize extraordinary women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) who have shattered barriers and driven positive impact in their fields.
  • "Through groundbreaking initiatives like the Women That Build Awards, we are steadfastly committed to dismantling the gender barriers that persist in the technology industry.
  • This realization prompted us to launch our 'Women that Build' program in 2019, aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting the professional growth of women in our industry.
  • This initiative seeks to acknowledge exceptional women at Globant who serve as role models due to their generosity and unwavering commitment.

SchoolStatus Achieves Significant Business Momentum in 1H 2023, Fueled by Growing Demand for its K-12 Data and Communications Solutions

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

RIDGELAND, Miss., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in the first half of 2023 and growing excitement about its solutions from educators and administrators across the country. To support the increasing demand for its solutions, the company has expanded its sales team by 42% this year and appointed Sarah Kiley as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead the team. SchoolStatus also added Michael Wolset as Vice President of People.

Key Points: 
  • RIDGELAND, Miss., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data and communications, achieved new business milestones that demonstrate strong company momentum in the first half of 2023 and growing excitement about its solutions from educators and administrators across the country.
  • In the past six months, SchoolStatus grew its base of district partners, expanding to new states and districts.
  • This momentum speaks to the value and impact that our solutions are having on districts, educators, students, and families."
  • She joins SchoolStatus from Parchment, a leader in academic credentials management, where she served as General Manager, K-12 & Professional.

Veteran Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyer, Robert "Bob" Fishman, Joins Algon Group as Vice Chairman

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

MIAMI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algon Group, a specialized financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that highly-regarded bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer, Robert "Bob" Fishman, has joined the firm as Vice Chairman. Fishman, coming out of a very brief retirement, brings 40 years of experience representing all parties in insolvency/bankruptcy settings, including debtors in possession, trustees, secured creditors, Creditors' Committees and disinterested directors.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algon Group , a specialized financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that highly-regarded bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer, Robert "Bob" Fishman, has joined the firm as Vice Chairman.
  • Fishman was previously a member at Cozen O'Connor and a partner at Fox Rothschild, where he was co-chair of the insolvency practice.
  • Prior to that he was the long-time managing partner and co-chair of the insolvency practice at Shaw, Fishman, Glantz and Towbin.
  • He is a former president and board chairman of the American Bankruptcy Institute, where he received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Deloitte Names Former AT&T Senior Vice President of Tax, Paul Stephens, as New 'Chief Tax Officer-in-Residence'

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte today announced that its Chief Tax Officer (CTO) Program has brought on Paul Stephens, former senior vice president of tax at AT&T, to the role of independent senior advisor, U.S. CTO Program. Stephens will serve as the new "CTO-in-Residence" and will advise Deloitte Tax staff and senior leadership while also helping CTOs and their finance organizations create value for their enterprises and communities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte today announced that its Chief Tax Officer (CTO) Program has brought on Paul Stephens, former senior vice president of tax at AT&T, to the role of independent senior advisor, U.S. CTO Program.
  • Deloitte's deep tax knowledge, multidisciplinary business experience and vast resources empower, connect and inform tax executives in distinct and meaningful ways.
  • "Whether directing large corporate tax departments or leading small in-house teams, today's chief tax officers share common challenges," said Carrie Falkenhayn, partner, Chief Tax Officer Program leader, Deloitte Tax LLP.
  • "Deloitte's CTO Program leverages the organization's deep tax knowledge, experience and resources to help tax executives advance their leadership and tax strategy capabilities.

Inflation forces 1 in 4 Americans to cut retirement savings

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As inflation hit a 40-year high in 2022, American workers of all ages cut their retirement savings, struggled with debt and found it difficult to make ends meet, according to the 7th annual Personal Finance (P-Fin) Index, a joint initiative of the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business.

Key Points: 
  • 25% of workers cut retirement savings, and almost half of those stopped saving entirely.
  • The survey showed that 25% of workers cut their retirement savings because of financial pressures created by inflation, and almost half of those (12%) stopped saving entirely.
  • It's just as important to know about someone's medical condition as it is to know about the health of their retirement savings accounts, and employers need to engage workers on both fronts."
  • The cuts in retirement savings mirror a larger financial challenge.

Rackspace Technology Taps Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, multi-cloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointments of Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, multi-cloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointments of Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer.
  • “I am happy to welcome Michael and Kellie to the Rackspace Technology executive leadership team,” said Amar Maletira, CEO of Rackspace Technology.
  • Teal-Guess most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Cynosure, a medical device company located in Boston, and before that, as EVP, Chief People Officer at CyrusOne.
  • Bross has been an employee with Rackspace Technology for 16 years and has been serving as the interim Rackspace Technology Chief Legal Officer.