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Rajesh Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Rajesh Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Subramaniam joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, Mr. Subramaniam was selected to serve as president and CEO of the $94 billion transportation company.
  • "Mr. Subramaniam embodies the power of the American Dream," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Infosys Expands Footprint in Nordics by Establishing a new Proximity Center in Gothenburg, Sweden

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Monday, December 5, 2022

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a new proximity center in Sweden. With this investment, Infosys aims to enhance its localization strategy in the Nordics by bringing next-generation digital offerings to its clients in the region, as they navigate the next stage in their digital journeys.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a new proximity center in Sweden.
  • Over the past two decades, Infosys has been steadily growing its footprint across the Nordics.
  • Axel Josefson, Chairman City Executive Board, Gothenburg said, "We are delighted that Infosys has chosen the city of Gothenburg for its new proximity center.
  • Robin Sukhia, Secretary General and President, Sweden-India Business Council, said, "We are very glad to see our member Infosys expanding in Sweden.

Infosys Expands Footprint in Nordics by Establishing a new Proximity Center in Gothenburg, Sweden

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 5, 2022

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a new proximity center in Sweden. With this investment, Infosys aims to enhance its localization strategy in the Nordics by bringing next-generation digital offerings to its clients in the region, as they navigate the next stage in their digital journeys.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a new proximity center in Sweden.
  • Over the past two decades, Infosys has been steadily growing its footprint across the Nordics.
  • Axel Josefson, Chairman City Executive Board, Gothenburg said, "We are delighted that Infosys has chosen the city of Gothenburg for its new proximity center.
  • Robin Sukhia, Secretary General and President, Sweden-India Business Council, said, "We are very glad to see our member Infosys expanding in Sweden.

P&G Shareholders Elect All 11 P&G Directors; Board Declares Quarterly Dividend at 2022 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

P&Gs newest Board member Rajesh Subramaniam is President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, a position he has held since June 2022.

Key Points: 
  • P&Gs newest Board member Rajesh Subramaniam is President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, a position he has held since June 2022.
  • Raj brings to P&Gs Board significant experience in the areas of corporate operations, strategy, technology, and innovation.
  • In addition, his global leadership experience in markets outside the U.S. will allow him to contribute unique insights and perspective to our Board, said Jon Moeller, P&Gs Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • P&G has been paying a dividend for 132 consecutive years since its incorporation in 1890 and has increased its dividend for 66 consecutive years.

Encore CEO Ashish Masih Reappointed to U.S.-India CEO Forum

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Monday, August 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today announced that its President and CEO, Ashish Masih, has been reappointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to the U.S.-India CEO Forum .

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today announced that its President and CEO, Ashish Masih, has been reappointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to the U.S.-India CEO Forum .
  • The Forum brings together top-level business executives from both nations to discuss ways to strengthen economic and commercial ties.
  • The U.S. section of the forum includes the CEOs of 19 companies representing a broad and diverse range of industries from across the United States.
  • Through its subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases or services portfolios of receivables from major banks, credit unions and utility providers.

OSI Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Appointed to U.S. – India CEO Forum

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

(NASDAQ: OSIS) announces that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deepak Chopra, has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, to the 2022 U.S. India CEO Forum.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: OSIS) announces that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deepak Chopra, has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, to the 2022 U.S. India CEO Forum.
  • I am honored to be selected to participate in the U.S. India CEO Forum, and I look forward to working with senior business and government leaders to improve the economic and commercial relations between U.S. and India, said Deepak Chopra.
  • Deepak Chopra previously served on the U.S. India CEO Forum from 2018-2020.
  • OSI Systems is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications in the homeland security, healthcare, defense, and aerospace industries.

Former Chairman & CEO of KPMG India, Arun Kumar Joins Deep Tech Venture Firm Celesta Capital

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

For the last five years, Kumar served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in India, an organization consisting of several thousand professionals engaged in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Key Points: 
  • For the last five years, Kumar served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in India, an organization consisting of several thousand professionals engaged in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Arun to the Celesta Capital team," Sriram Viswanathan, Celesta Capital Founding Managing Partner said.
  • Celesta Capital is a leading deep technology venture capital firm that leverages synergies between leading centers of innovation in the US, India, and Israel to create globally impactful enterprises.
  • The Celesta team, with deep operating experience, has built multi-billion-dollar businesses at companies such as Intel, Cisco, Apple, and Flex.

Former Chairman & CEO of KPMG India, Arun Kumar Joins Deep Tech Venture Firm Celesta Capital

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 5, 2022

For the last five years, Kumar served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in India, an organization consisting of several thousand professionals engaged in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Key Points: 
  • For the last five years, Kumar served as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG in India, an organization consisting of several thousand professionals engaged in providing assurance, tax, and advisory services.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Arun to the Celesta Capital team," Sriram Viswanathan, Celesta Capital Founding Managing Partner said.
  • Celesta Capital is a leading deep technology venture capital firm that leverages synergies between leading centers of innovation in the US, India, and Israel to create globally impactful enterprises.
  • The Celesta team, with deep operating experience, has built multi-billion-dollar businesses at companies such as Intel, Cisco, Apple, and Flex.

Clarifai Public Sector Advisory Board Member and Former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Selected to Congressional Commission

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

In addition to serving as one of Clarifai's senior advisors, Ms. Lord currently serves multiple boards and advisories spanning the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to serving as one of Clarifai's senior advisors, Ms. Lord currently serves multiple boards and advisories spanning the public, private and non-profit sectors.
  • As Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Ellen was accountable to the Secretary of Defense for all matters pertaining to acquisition for the Department of Defense.
  • It helps both public sector and enterprise customers solve complex use cases through object classification, detection, tracking, geolocation, visual search, and natural language processing.
  • Clarifai is headquartered in Delaware with more than 100 employees and offices in New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Tallinn, Estonia.

Ajay Banga Joins General Atlantic as Vice Chairman

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Ajay Banga has joined the firm as Vice Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Ajay Banga has joined the firm as Vice Chairman.
  • He joins General Atlantic after 12 years at Mastercard, including more than a decade as President and CEO, and most recently as Executive Chairman.
  • Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, commented, We could not be more thrilled to have Ajay joining our firm at this very exciting moment for global growth investing.
  • Mr. Banga will assume his responsibilities with General Atlantic on January 1, 2022.