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OXIO Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Zain A. Manekia as Board Member and Head of Strategic Investments

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

OXIO , the leading telecom-as-a-service (TaaS) platform, today announced Zain A. Manekia, a highly experienced investment professional and board advisor of 25 years, has joined as an independent Board Member and Head of Strategic Investments.

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  • OXIO , the leading telecom-as-a-service (TaaS) platform, today announced Zain A. Manekia, a highly experienced investment professional and board advisor of 25 years, has joined as an independent Board Member and Head of Strategic Investments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215383696/en/
    Zain Manekia, Head of Strategic Investments (Photo: Business Wire)
    With a proven track record of over 50 billion USD in domestic and cross-border transactions and extensive background in telecommunications and technology business transformations, Manekia will spearhead OXIO's global M&A strategy, initially focusing on the Americas.
  • “The world of the vertically integrated Mobile Network Operator (MNO) is poised for disruption,” said Sean Hannan-Bobe, Chief Corporate Development Officer.
  • “Zain’s strategic vision and experience navigating complex transactions will be instrumental in guiding OXIO’s next phase of growth.”
    “I’m honored to join the leadership team at a company with world-class talent and innovation as we shape the future of mobile connectivity,” Manekia said.

Sarcos Welcomes Back Co-Founder and Former CEO Ben Wolff to Lead Company Following Pivot to Industrial AI Software Focus

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

“We can’t thank Laura enough for repositioning the Company for success.”

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  • “We can’t thank Laura enough for repositioning the Company for success.”
    “It has been an honor to have served Sarcos during this crucial transition period,” said Laura Peterson.
  • Wolff is uniquely suited to lead Sarcos and drive sustainable growth for the Company moving forward,” continued Weibling.
  • “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead this next chapter for Sarcos,” said Wolff.
  • We will also continue to work on reducing expenses to give the Company the financial runway it needs to reach profitability.”

Sarcos Appoints Laura Peterson as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a technology leader in advanced robotic systems, solutions, and software that redefine human possibilities, today announced that the Company’s interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Laura Peterson, has been appointed to serve as the Company’s permanent President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a technology leader in advanced robotic systems, solutions, and software that redefine human possibilities, today announced that the Company’s interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Laura Peterson, has been appointed to serve as the Company’s permanent President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Company also announced that Sarcos co-founder, current director and former Chief Executive Officer, Ben Wolff, has re-joined the executive team as Executive Vice Chairman.
  • Peterson has served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer since May 2023 and has served on the Board of Directors since September 2021.
  • Wolff led the company from 2015 to 2021 as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2015, including as Executive Chairman from December 2021 to January 2023.

EPIC iO Adds CMO to Accelerate Growth in Expanding Markets

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Kristi joins EPIC iO with 20 years of leadership experience in marketing roles across multiple industries including technology, financial services, and telecommunication services.

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  • Kristi joins EPIC iO with 20 years of leadership experience in marketing roles across multiple industries including technology, financial services, and telecommunication services.
  • "We stand at the forefront of an unprecedented era of explosive growth in the AIoT solutions market,” said Brown.
  • “I am thrilled to embrace this new role with Epic iO, the market leader in this category.
  • "We strongly believe that her addition to our team will propel us towards accelerated global market growth."

Sun Country Airlines Announces Jennifer Vogel as New Chair of Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SNCY ) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SNCY ) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023.
  • Vogel, former senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., joined the board in October 2022.
  • At Continental, she played key roles in helping the airline achieve substantial global expansion, including the merger of Continental Airlines with United Airlines.
  • Vogel replaces David Siegel, who is stepping down from the Sun Country board due to a business conflict unrelated to the airline.

Rover Announces CFO Succession Plan

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Rover has an outstanding team, and we remain steadfast in our mission to make it easier for people to have pet love in their lives.

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  • Rover has an outstanding team, and we remain steadfast in our mission to make it easier for people to have pet love in their lives.
  • I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a dynamic and talented team, and I look forward to watching Rover continue to grow and prosper.
  • In his tenure at Rover, Mr. Wickers has led FP&A and strategic finance, and has been part of the executive leadership team.
  • Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Rover (Nasdaq: ROVR) is the worlds largest online marketplace for pet care.

PJT Partners Inc. Mourns the Passing of Board Member Dennis S. Hersch

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Monday, January 24, 2022

PJT Partners Inc. (PJT Partners) (NYSE:PJT) mourns with great sadness the recent passing of Dennis S. Hersch.

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  • PJT Partners Inc. (PJT Partners) (NYSE:PJT) mourns with great sadness the recent passing of Dennis S. Hersch.
  • Mr. Hersch was a member of PJT Partners Board of Directors since the firms inception in 2015, during which he served as Lead Director as well as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.
  • Paul J. Taubman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, All of us at PJT Partners are deeply saddened by the loss of our Board member, Dennis Hersch.
  • In addition to his service on PJT Partners Board, Mr. Hersch served as President of N.A.

Segra Appoints Telecommunications Leader Kevin T. Hart as New CEO

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Segra announced today that Kevin T. Hart has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Segra announced today that Kevin T. Hart has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Acquired by Cox Communications in 2021, Segra is a leading super-regional, fiber-based provider serving commercial enterprise and carrier customers, and one of the largest fiber infrastructure providers in the U.S. Hart succeeds outgoing Segra CEO Timothy Biltz and will assume responsibilities immediately.
  • Hart brings more than 30 years of telecommunications industry experience to Segra.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

T-Mobile US Appoints Mark W. Nelson as New Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced today that Mark W. Nelson will join the company as executive vice president and general counsel in October.

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  • T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced today that Mark W. Nelson will join the company as executive vice president and general counsel in October.
  • Nelson was named to the position as current General Counsel Dave Miller announced his retirement after 26 years with T-Mobile.
  • The company also shared that its Board of Directors has elected Broady Hodder, senior vice president of corporate governance and strategic transactions, as its corporate secretary, reporting to Nelson.
  • He previously served as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Clearwire Corporation, now part of T-Mobile.

Jeff Clark Joins CalAmp As Senior Vice President Of Product Management To Synergize Global Customer Base With SaaS Solutions

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, today appointed Jeff Clark as senior vice president of product management,bringing over 20 years of experience in product management across multiple industries to CalAmp.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, today appointed Jeff Clark as senior vice president of product management,bringing over 20 years of experience in product management across multiple industries to CalAmp.
  • Clark previously worked at Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP), an industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions company, where he led the product management team for its $1.8B compliance solutions business unit.
  • Additionally, he led several product teams delivering SaaS and connected device solutions at Clearwire, Toshiba, Amp'd Mobile and AOL, where he helped drive the AOL Anywhere strategy.
  • "Jeff brings his SaaS and subscription platform background and team-building skills to CalAmp at an ideal time," said Jeff Gardner, interim president and CEO of CalAmp.