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State Street Global Advisors Appoints Anna Paglia as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the appointment of Anna Paglia to the position of executive vice president and chief business officer, effective early next year.

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  • State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the appointment of Anna Paglia to the position of executive vice president and chief business officer, effective early next year.
  • "We are excited to welcome Anna to State Street Global Advisors as our chief business officer.
  • Earlier in her career, Anna held legal positions at Barclays Global Investors in London, and at Carnelutti, a law firm in Rome, Italy.
  • "I am excited to join Yie-Hsin’s leadership organization and collaborate with the talented teams of individuals at State Street Global Advisors to help drive the firm's growth and delivery of solutions for our clients,” said Paglia.

Stericycle CFO and CIO Janet Zelenka Named to the 2023 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Finance List

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, announced today that Janet Zelenka, chief financial officer and chief information officer, was named to the 2023 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Finance list. The list recognizes financial leaders in the Chicago area who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills in navigating today's most pressing business challenges and overseeing new frontiers.

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  • BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, announced today that Janet Zelenka, chief financial officer and chief information officer, was named to the 2023 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Finance list.
  • The list recognizes financial leaders in the Chicago area who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills in navigating today's most pressing business challenges and overseeing new frontiers.
  • Ms. Zelenka joined Stericycle in 2019 as chief financial officer (CFO), bringing a strong breadth of expertise across corporate finance, accounting, information technology and operations.
  • Throughout her time at Stericycle, Ms. Zelenka has pursued projects and innovative solutions that have advanced Stericycle's key business priorities.

Riverbend Industries Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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These appointments further strengthen Riverbend’s strategic leadership and position the company for continued growth and success.

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  • These appointments further strengthen Riverbend’s strategic leadership and position the company for continued growth and success.
  • Board appointee Kyle Seymour was President, CEO and Board Member of S&C Electric Company from 2013-2020, after serving as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of XTEK, Inc. from 2002-2012.
  • “Kathy brings vast Marketing experience and expertise to the Riverbend Industries Board of Directors,” said Ron Gidwitz, Riverbend Industries’ Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Her track record of maximizing revenue opportunities and building strategic partnerships will be a great asset to the Board and to Riverbend’s businesses.”

Stericycle Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer Janet Zelenka Wins 2023 Bronze Stevie® Award for Technology Executive of the Year

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL) a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today announced that Janet H. Zelenka, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief information officer, has won the 2023 Bronze Stevie® Award for Technology Executive of the Year. This award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the workforce and demonstrated excellence in the field of technology, software, web development and more.

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  • BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL) a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, today announced that Janet H. Zelenka, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief information officer, has won the 2023 Bronze Stevie® Award for Technology Executive of the Year.
  • Ms. Zelenka joined Stericycle as CFO in 2019, bringing a strong breadth of expertise across corporate finance, accounting, information technology and operations.
  • "Ms. Zelenka is highly deserving of this honor," said Cindy J. Miller, president and chief executive officer at Stericycle.
  • "I am honored to receive this award and to be recognized amongst this talented group of information technology professionals," Ms. Zelenka said.

Li-Cycle to Appoint Diane Pearse to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The Board will then be comprised of nine directors, of whom two-thirds will be independent and one-third will be women.

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  • The Board will then be comprised of nine directors, of whom two-thirds will be independent and one-third will be women.
  • Ms. Pearse is expected to be appointed to the Company’s Audit Committee and Heath, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Committee.
  • “We are excited to welcome Diane to the Board,” said Tim Johnston, Li-Cycle’s co-founder and Executive Chair.
  • Ms. Pearse was included in Crain’s 2019 Notable Women Executives over 50 and in Women Inc. Magazine’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Directors.

Alison Ranney and Theodore Dysart Join Russell Reynolds Associates as Managing Directors to Further Enhance Firm's Leadership in Chicago and Nationally

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Alison P. Ranney and Theodore (Ted) Dysart have joined as managing directors. Both based in Chicago, Ranney and Dysart bring nearly five decades of combined experience advising CEOs and boards and leading director and senior executive searches across the globe.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Alison P. Ranney and Theodore (Ted) Dysart have joined as managing directors.
  • Furthermore, Alison and Ted's civic commitment will underscore RRA's commitment to Chicago and our region."
  • For the past nine years, Ranney served as managing partner of a boutique executive search firm focused on mission-driven search.
  • Dysart previously spent 22 years at an international leadership consulting, senior-level executive search firm as a managing partner and later vice chairman.

Jason Hanson to Succeed Diane Offereins as Executive Vice President, President of Payment Services for Discover Financial Services

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that Jason Hanson will succeed Diane Offereins as executive vice president, president of payment services.

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  • Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that Jason Hanson will succeed Diane Offereins as executive vice president, president of payment services.
  • Hanson will oversee Discover’s Payment Services, which encompasses the Discover Global Network, PULSE, and Diner’s Club International.
  • Offereins plans to retire after more than 25 years with the company effective June 30.
  • Offereins first served as Chief Information Officer at Discover before moving to Payment Services.

AMN Healthcare Selects Cary Grace as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the nation, today announced Cary Grace as the companys next president and chief executive officer to succeed Susan Salka, who announced her retirement earlier this year.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the nation, today announced Cary Grace as the companys next president and chief executive officer to succeed Susan Salka, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
  • Graces proven track record of leading dynamic, client-centric businesses positions her to lead AMN into the new environment of post-pandemic healthcare.
  • Salka joined AMN in 1990 shortly after the Company's founding and filled a full range of key positions, including chief operating officer, chief financial officer, executive vice president and vice president of business development.
  • AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the nation.

Stericycle CFO and CIO Janet Zelenka Receives 2022 CIO+ Award from The Executives' Club of Chicago, SIM Chicago and AITP Chicago

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management, secure information destruction and patient engagement solutions, today announced Janet Zelenka, chief financial officer and chief information officer, has received the 2022 CIO+ award from The Executives' Club of Chicago, The Society of Information Management (SIM) Chicago and The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Chicago. The award recognizes CIOs who have successfully expanded their current role into other business areas, thus broadening their impact on driving success for the overall business entity.

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  • "Janet is highly deserving of the honor of CIO+, and we're proud to see her contributions recognized."
  • Ms. Zelenka joined Stericycle in 2019 as CFO, bringing a strong breadth of expertise across corporate finance, accounting, information technology and operations.
  • The CIO+ award is sponsored by the Executives' Club of Chicago, the SIM Chicago Chapter and the AITP Chicago Chapter.
  • Earlier this year, Ms. Zelenka was recognized as the 2022 Chicago CIO of the Year ORBIE award winner in the enterprise category.

Mercer Appoints Beth Kirk Malecki as US Central Market CEO

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Mercer , a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Beth Kirk Malecki as Senior Partner and US Central Market CEO.

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  • Mercer , a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Beth Kirk Malecki as Senior Partner and US Central Market CEO.
  • Kirk Malecki brings more than 25 years of experience in market leadership roles and client management.
  • In her previous roles at Mercer, Kirk Malecki led Mercers Illinois and Wisconsin markets, and was Senior Client Manager.
  • Regardless of the challenge, Mercer is well-suited to lead our clients through these tumultuous times," said Kirk Malecki.