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Latest Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform Roadmap Puts Focus on Helping Enterprises and Government Agencies to Get Data Ready For AI

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

LONDON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a global leader in decision intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, used the backdrop of QuanCon24, its annual customer and partner conference, to reveal its Decision Intelligence Platform roadmap, and provided an update on Q Assist, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that previewed in July last year. Quantexa also announced a partnership with Microsoft. Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief Product Officer, was joined by Kate Rosenshine, Global Technology Director, Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft, where they announced the immediate availability of Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace and plans to bring a new cloud-native AI solution to mid-size banks in the United States.

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Quantexa’s ambitious plan to lead the emerging decision intelligence category is anchored in helping enterprises and government agencies use contextual analytics and AI to improve organization-wide decision making.
Quantexa is putting an emphasis on practical, real-world applicability today, with an eye on helping customers plan for future technology deployments.
Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief Product Officer, stated, “When it comes to Quantexa’s technology roadmap, we are guided by our client’s needs and leadership ambition in decision intelligence.
To meet increasing demand and unique industry complexities, Quantexa showcased advancements in data management, contextual analytics, and AI capabilities.

Brera Partners Acquires 70% of Shares of GBSAPRI Group to Create Italy’s Leading Independent Insurance Broker

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Brera Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the asset light financial services sector, has announced it has acquired 70% of the shares in Italian insurance broker GBSAPRI Group, with the strategy to drive consolidation in Italy’s fragmented insurance broking sector.

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Brera Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the asset light financial services sector, has announced it has acquired 70% of the shares in Italian insurance broker GBSAPRI Group, with the strategy to drive consolidation in Italy’s fragmented insurance broking sector.
Headquartered in Rome with nine offices across Italy, GBSAPRI Group was established in 1951 to service SMEs, corporates and the public sector.
Brera said the acquisition will enable GBSAPRI Group to continue its aggregator business model and acquire a series of businesses currently in the pipeline to grow its presence on the Italian market.
Brera Partners was backed by Headway Capital Partners with equity financing to facilitate the transaction.

Goodwill NYNJ appoints two new members to its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) named Ana Buitrago and fashion designer Maxwell Osborne to its Board of Directors during the Board's first meeting of 2024.

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"I am honored to have been elected to the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors," said Ms. Buitrago.
"I'm honored to be elected to the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors in a time when nonprofits are facing challenging times.
Ana and Maxwell bring invaluable experience in fashion and sustainability that will help Goodwill NYNJ be a leader," said Katy Gaul-Stigge, Goodwill NYNJ President and CEO.
"We are pleased to welcome Ana and Maxwell to the Board," said Don Huber, Chair of the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors.

Two Non-Executives Joining the EnterpriseAlumni Main Board

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Friday, March 8, 2024

“What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?

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“What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?
EnterpriseAlumni is the only technology company in the world to have raised money at scale while ensuring a gender balanced shareholder community.
“I am delighted to be joining Emma and her team as a Non-Executive Director of EnterpriseAlumni.
I am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of the EnterpriseAlumni journey both as the board chairperson and as an investor because I believe strongly in this mission."

Absolute Software Appoints Saul Gates Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Gates will guide the company’s financial operations through its next phase of growth, which will further entrench Absolute as the leader in Cyber Resilience for the world’s leading government and enterprise organizations.
“We are thrilled that Saul has accepted the financial leadership reigns at Absolute during a time when organizations recognize the need to build digital infrastructures underpinned by cyber resilience,” said Christy Wyatt, Absolute CEO.
Prior to Absolute, Saul was CFO of Level Access, where he oversaw the company’s financial operations from its beginning through an acquisition by global investment firm KKR.

Adenia Partners Announces Acquisition of the Courier Guy to Enhance Last-Mile Delivery Services in South Africa

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.

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Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.
This acquisition, made through Adenia Capital (V) LP, marks the second investment of Adenia’s fifth flagship fund, Adenia V, and demonstrates the firm’s commitment to the fast-evolving last-mile delivery landscape in South Africa.
The Courier Guy is South Africa’s leading courier service with an extensive network of delivery partners, kiosks, and more than 1,200 pudo smart lockers across the country.
It underscores our collective belief in the vast potential of the last-mile delivery sector in South Africa.

Brazil Is in Vanguard of Sustainability Juggernaut

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are pioneers in undertaking important steps toward realizing an ecological transformation agenda.

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The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Sustainability and ESG report for Brazil finds that enterprises in Brazil are pioneers in undertaking important steps toward realizing an ecological transformation agenda.
Brazil was the first country in the world to incorporate global standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) into its regulatory framework, a move that has led to rising demand throughout the country for sustainability solutions, the ISG report says.
“Service providers are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability,” said Andy Miears, director, adaptive organization, with ISG.
Standardized ESG ratings across industries enable organizations to gauge their sustainability performance relative to their peers, the report says.

Wolters Kluwer appoints Megan Mulia as Managing Director for Tax & Accounting Asia Pacific

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

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Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA), a leading global provider of software, integrated workflow, and research solutions for tax, accounting, audit, legal, HR and corporate affairs professionals, has named Megan Mulia as Managing Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA), a leading global provider of software, integrated workflow, and research solutions for tax, accounting, audit, legal, HR and corporate affairs professionals, has named Megan Mulia as Managing Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240225711826/en/
Megan Mulia, Managing Director, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Asia Pacific (Photo: Business Wire)
Mulia, based in Melbourne, joined Wolters Kluwer TAA last year as APAC Commercial Director, with a remit to lead the product and go-to-market efforts for the expansion of Wolters Kluwer in the region.
“Megan’s deep experience in the region, along with her product and market knowledge, makes her the ideal leader to drive our growth plans for the TAA Asia Pacific region,” said Jason Marx, CEO, Wolters Kluwer TAA.
Prior to Wolters Kluwer, Mulia held leadership positions at companies including PWC, KPMG, and Thomson Reuters.

Gryphon Investors Completes Sale of RoC Skincare to Bridgepoint

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of RoC Skincare ("RoC" or "the Company") to Bridgepoint Europe VII, a fund focused on investing in mid-market growth businesses.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of RoC Skincare ("RoC" or "the Company") to Bridgepoint Europe VII, a fund focused on investing in mid-market growth businesses.
"We are proud to have supported RoC's growth to become a recognized leader in the dermatologist-recommended skincare category," said Matt Farron, Partner at Gryphon.
RoC introduced the first hypoallergenic skincare products, the first broad-spectrum UV protection, and the first stabilized Retinol products.
Gryphon was advised in the transaction by CG Sawaya Partners (operating under Canaccord Genuity), which also originally advised on the sale of Roc Skincare from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

BRP CLOSED OUT 2023 WITH A FLURRY OF DESIGN AWARDS FROM GOOD DESIGN USA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

As we celebrate these achievements, we're inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of mobility," said Denys Lapointe, Chief Design Officer at BRP.

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As we celebrate these achievements, we're inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of mobility," said Denys Lapointe, Chief Design Officer at BRP.
For BRP's Design & Innovation team, 2023 was another stellar year as it collected 12 awards from prestigious design competitions around the globe.
In addition to the acclaim from Good Design USA, these last four products each collected a Red Dot award in the spring.
The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro has truly stood out among peers, having also garnered recognition from Good Design Japan and Good Design Australia, as well as the National Marine Manufacturers Association's Innovation Award (NMMA).