Kenyon College

GoldenTree Asset Management Hires Chad Plotke as Principal in Newport Beach, CA

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 10, 2023

GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a global asset management firm with over $50 billion in assets under management, today announced the hiring of Chad Plotke as a Principal, establishing GoldenTree’s physical presence in California.

Key Points: 
  • GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a global asset management firm with over $50 billion in assets under management, today announced the hiring of Chad Plotke as a Principal, establishing GoldenTree’s physical presence in California.
  • Based in Newport Beach, Mr. Plotke will focus on business development, covering relationships such as family offices, corporate pensions, healthcare organizations, endowments and foundations.
  • He will report to Kathy Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer and Partner at GoldenTree.
  • Ms. Sutherland said that, "Chad brings nearly 15 years of strategy and business development experience across asset classes to GoldenTree and we are excited to welcome him to the team.

Woebot Health Names Matt Borowiecki Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Woebot Health today announced that it has appointed Matt Borowiecki as its Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Woebot Health today announced that it has appointed Matt Borowiecki as its Chief Financial Officer.
  • A member of the senior management team, Borowiecki will lead the company’s financial operations and strategy, including management and financial reporting, budgeting and long-term financial planning, and will also manage its capital structure.
  • He reports to Chief Executive Officer Michael Evers.
  • Before joining Woebot Health, Borowiecki was the Chief Financial Officer at Biofourmis, a technology-enabled care delivery and digital therapeutics company.

Edward J. Peterson, III Joins Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 27, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP, is pleased to welcome Edward Peterson to the firm's Tampa office.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP, is pleased to welcome Edward Peterson to the firm's Tampa office.
  • "We are pleased and excited to announce that Edward Peterson is joining our firm.
  • Edward is a very experienced and highly regarded bankruptcy lawyer here in Tampa.
  • Edward brings additional depth and experience to our already very well-respected bankruptcy group," says Darryl Richards, Managing Partner.

Kapwani Kiwanga To Represent Canada At The 60th International Art Exhibition Of La Biennale di Venezia

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 26, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today that Kapwani Kiwanga will represent Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia from April 20th to November 24th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today that Kapwani Kiwanga will represent Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia from April 20th to November 24th, 2024.
  • Angela Cassie, Interim Director & CEO of the National Gallery of Canada, commissioner of the Canada Pavilion in Venice, said: "The NGC is proud to present Kapwani Kiwanga's work for Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia.
  • I would like to congratulate our national jury members in choosing such a timely and provocative voice to represent the vital role and place of Canada in international contemporary art."
  • The International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the world with more than 80 participating countries.

Aludyne Names Bill Pumphrey President and Chief Executive Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 2, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Aludyne, a global lightweighting solutions and components supplier to the mobility industry, announced today it has appointed Bill Pumphrey as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Aludyne, a global lightweighting solutions and components supplier to the mobility industry, announced today it has appointed Bill Pumphrey as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective immediately.
  • Pumphrey replaces Andreas S. Weller who left Aludyne at the end of 2022 to pursue an opportunity outside of the automotive industry.
  • Pumphrey brings extensive experience in the automotive industry having enjoyed a 38 year career serving global component manufacturers in senior executive roles since 2000.
  • Prior to joining Cooper Standard in 2011, Bill held senior executive positions at Tower International, Lear Corporation, and UT Automotive.

Eyemart Express Names Mike Nuzzo as New CEO

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

National optical retailer Eyemart Express (the Company) today announced that it has appointed Mike Nuzzo to serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • National optical retailer Eyemart Express (the Company) today announced that it has appointed Mike Nuzzo to serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • "Im thrilled to join Eyemart Express as the demand for high quality glasses and ophthalmic care for adults and children continues to remain strong in North America, said Nuzzo.
  • Mike is a decisive leader with significant retail experience whose appointment as CEO of Eyemart Express reflects his seasoned senior management experience and ability to positively impact a companys growth and performance, said Chris Harris, Co-Managing Partner of FFL Partners and Chairman of the Board at Eyemart Express.
  • Eyemart Express ranks among the top optical retailers in the country with its family of brands: Vision 4 Less, Visionmart Express, and Eyewear Express.

Pryor Cashman Announces the Arrival of Litigation Partner John Giardino

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that John J. Giardino has joined the firm as a Partner in the Litigation Group .

Key Points: 
  • Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that John J. Giardino has joined the firm as a Partner in the Litigation Group .
  • Johns work and reputation speak for themselves, making him the right addition to our growing Litigation Group, said Ronald H. Shechtman , Managing Partner of Pryor Cashman.
  • I am excited to join Pryor Cashmans Litigation Group, said Giardino.
  • Pryor Cashman is a premier, midsized law firm headquartered at 7 Times Square in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Miami.

Agiloft Expands Leadership Team in Response to Rapid Company and Market Growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft, the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, today announced the appointment of John Pechacek as Chief Technology Officer and Laura Richardson as General Counsel in response to rapid company growth and increasing demand for contract management software. With these additions to Agiloft's executive leadership team, the contract management vendor furthers its commitment to innovation and legal technology expertise to empower customers with automation and optimization of their most complex enterprise contract processes.  

Key Points: 
  • Pechacek brings over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology with an emphasis on innovation in configurability, scalability, and security.
  • Prior to Agiloft, Pechacek served as Velocity Solutions' CTO, which was recognized for its award-winning innovation in SaaS data analytics platforms and applications.
  • He also has held other leadership roles in technology and operations at the SAS Institute, IBM, and others.
  • A long-time champion of legal operations, Laura Richardson brings a wealth of legal technology experience to Agiloft as its new General Counsel.

Leading Pipeline Safety Partners Catherine Little and Annie Cook Join Bracewell's Energy Regulatory Practice

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracewell LLPannounced today that Catherine D. Little and Annie Cook, two of the nation's leading lawyers on pipeline and LNG safety matters, have joined Bracewell's Washington, DC office as partners in the energy regulatory practice.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracewell LLPannounced today that Catherine D. Little and Annie Cook, two of the nation's leading lawyers on pipeline and LNG safety matters, have joined Bracewell's Washington, DC office as partners in the energy regulatory practice.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Catherine and Annie to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • Little and Cook lead what is widely considered as the top pipeline safety practice in the United States.
  • "Catherine and Annie are a perfect addition to our market-leading pipeline team," said Mark K. Lewis, managing partner of Bracewell's Washington, DC office and chair of the firm's oil and gas regulatory practice.

Sinclair Names Scott Ehrlich as Company’s First Chief Innovation Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that Scott Ehrlich has been named to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that Scott Ehrlich has been named to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair.
  • The new group will also incorporate a corporate strategy function to further innovation and growth across Sinclair and its assets.
  • Ehrlich, who joined Sinclair in 2017 and was most recently SVP, Growth Networks and Content, will retain oversight of the companys OTA national networks, COMET , CHARGE !