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AffyImmune Therapeutics Appoints Matt Britz as Chief Executive Officer and Pete Gelinas as SVP of CMC

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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AffyImmune Therapeutics, Inc ., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel, first-in-class, affinity-tuned CAR T cell therapies, announced today the appointment of Matt Britz to Chief Executive Officer and Pete Gelinas as Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls.

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  • AffyImmune Therapeutics, Inc ., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel, first-in-class, affinity-tuned CAR T cell therapies, announced today the appointment of Matt Britz to Chief Executive Officer and Pete Gelinas as Senior Vice President of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls.
  • Matt is well-suited to lead AffyImmune as CEO as the Company accelerates clinical development of AIC100 in thyroid cancer, and in other indications with high unmet medical need.
  • Matt Britz joined AffyImmune in June 2021 as Senior Vice President (SVP), Business Development and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2022.
  • Pete Gelinas brings over 15 years of extensive experience in Manufacturing and CMC Product Development to AffyImmune.

Bumble Inc. Transforms Executive Leadership Team, Setting the Stage for the Next Chapter of Growth

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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All four executives will report to Chief Executive Officer Lidiane Jones, who joined the company in January.

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  • All four executives will report to Chief Executive Officer Lidiane Jones, who joined the company in January.
  • “I am thrilled to bring these proven technology leaders to Bumble to help unlock the next chapter of growth and opportunity for Bumble,” Jones said.
  • Each executive brings deep expertise in technology-led industries and a unique skill set to accelerate the company’s innovation, product, people, and brand strategies.
  • Prior to her leadership roles, she created Slack's customer feedback flywheel that led to thousands of feature enhancements and product fixes.

Blink Fitness Opens New Location in Missouri City

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, today announced the opening of its newest location in Missouri City. Located at 2192 Texas Parkway, Houston, Texas, the gym is now officially open and marks Blink's 5th location in the greater Houston area. To celebrate the opening, Blink is currently offering new members a premium plan for just $20 per month with zero down and zero commitment (a 30% discount).* The premium plan includes access to 95 locations and unlimited guest privileges.

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    HOUSTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, today announced the opening of its newest location in Missouri City.
  • Located at 2192 Texas Parkway, Houston, Texas, the gym is now officially open and marks Blink's 5th location in the greater Houston area.
  • "It's so exciting to add another Blink Fitness location to serve the greater Houston community," said Blink Senior Area Manager Monica Romero.
  • For more information on the Blink Fitness Missouri City gym, visit our website .

Techstars Appoints Shirley Romig as Chief Accelerator Investment Officer and Expands Board of Directors with Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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In addition, Techstars also announced the appointment of Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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  • In addition, Techstars also announced the appointment of Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • As Chief Accelerator Investment Officer, Romig is responsible for overseeing Techstars’ accelerator programs and managing the selection, funding and mentoring of entrepreneurs globally.
  • In this role, Romig also manages Techstars’ Global Network Partners and Ecosystem Development programs, including Startup Weekends and Founder Catalyst.
  • “Shirley understands what it takes to scale a business and how to achieve it from a people, process and platform perspective.

Blink Fitness Opens Next-Gen Gym in Stuyvesant Heights

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, today announced the opening of its newest and first location in Stuyvesant Heights. Located at 892 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York, the gym will open its doors on October 25, 2023, and will feature Blink's cutting edge design and expanded equipment selection. Members who sign up during the presale period, now through November 1, 2023, can get a premium plan for just $20 per month with zero down and zero commitment (a 20% discount).* The premium plan includes access to 95 locations and unlimited guest privileges.

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    NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, today announced the opening of its newest and first location in Stuyvesant Heights.
  • "We are so excited to unveil our updated Blink gym concept to the Stuyvesant Heights community," said Area Manager Matt Prybylski.
  • Blink is genuinely the gym for 'Every Body,' and we know our new Stuyvesant Heights members will feel right at home here."
  • For more information on the Blink Fitness Stuyvesant Heights gym, visit our website.

Midtown Athletic Clubs Announces Executive Appointments of Alex Schwartz as the Company’s Chief Marketing Officer and Matt Tilburg as General Manager of its Flagship Property, Midtown Athletic Club & Hotel in Chicago

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Midtown Athletic Clubs, a leading owner and operator of premium tennis and athletic clubs across the U.S. and Canada, today announced the executive appointments of Alex Schwartz as its corporate Chief Marketing Officer and Matt Tilburg as the General Manager of its flagship property, Midtown Athletic Club & Hotel in Chicago.

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  • Midtown Athletic Clubs, a leading owner and operator of premium tennis and athletic clubs across the U.S. and Canada, today announced the executive appointments of Alex Schwartz as its corporate Chief Marketing Officer and Matt Tilburg as the General Manager of its flagship property, Midtown Athletic Club & Hotel in Chicago.
  • Schwartz is a veteran of leading global and boutique advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Johannes Leonardo and Anomaly.
  • His campaigns for marquee brands, including Adidas, Spotify, Kiehl’s and Google, have won top awards from Cannes Lions, Ad Age and Webby.
  • “Alex’s knowledge of brand-building and consumer segmentation have significantly bolstered Midtown’s ability to attract prospective members and associates,” said Midtown Athletic Clubs President, Jon Brady.

Back by Popular Demand - Women in the Weight Room Series Returns to Blink Fitness

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is bringing back its popular Women in the Weight Room series this September – just in time to fortify your fall fitness journey.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is bringing back its popular Women in the Weight Room series this September – just in time to fortify your fall fitness journey.
  • Blink's Women in the Weight Room September series will offer free weekly classes led by its certified personal trainers.
  • Following a successful launch in March, Blink's Women in the Weight Room series this fall will once again offer weekly classes led by its certified personal trainers to help people get comfortable with gym equipment, exercises, and the proper techniques of strength training.
  • To take advantage of Blink's free Women In The Weight Room sessions, register here .

Blink Fitness Celebrates Pride in Partnership with The OUT Foundation

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the premium and affordable fitness brand that prioritizes Mood Above Muscle®, is celebrating Pride month with a series of initiatives throughout June in support of The OUT Foundation.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the premium and affordable fitness brand that prioritizes Mood Above Muscle®, is celebrating Pride month with a series of initiatives throughout June in support of The OUT Foundation.
  • Blink's Green membership includes access to all Blink locations, bring-a-friend-anytime benefits, and unlimited access to the Blink App that delivers daily fitness and wellness content, including thousands of video workouts.
  • Blink will be hosting a free Pride workout event at select Blink Fitness locations on Saturday, June 10th, from 10am-11am.
  • "Partnering with Blink Fitness is critical to ensure fitness, health and wellness spaces are safe and welcoming.

EQUINOX ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL TRAINING HIRING INITIATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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To meet the rapidly growing demand for Personal Training, Equinox is prioritizing this hiring initiative in addition to curating partnerships and creating development programs that foster the growth of its Performance Coaches.

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  • To meet the rapidly growing demand for Personal Training, Equinox is prioritizing this hiring initiative in addition to curating partnerships and creating development programs that foster the growth of its Performance Coaches.
  • To support our members, we are making a bold commitment of hiring 5,000 Performance Coaches, investing in their training and education, and developing new Personal Training programs to help our members achieve extraordinary results," says Scott DeRue, President, Equinox.
  • Equinox Personal Training offers members a unique and science-based approach to elevating their performance and achieving their desired results.
  • All Performance Coaches then continue their personal and professional development through a comprehensive curriculum offered by Equinox's one-of-a-kind Equinox Fitness Training Institute.

O’Reilly Appoints New Chief Financial Officer to Guide Next Phase of Company Growth

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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O’Reilly , the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced its continued investment in executive leadership with the appointment of Marsha Kublall as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • O’Reilly , the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced its continued investment in executive leadership with the appointment of Marsha Kublall as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005208/en/
    With her proven track record of driving growth and building high-performance finance teams, Kublall will be responsible for O’Reilly’s strategic financial planning, budgeting, capital planning, and accounting operations.
  • Kublall will bring new thinking to how O’Reilly can best finance its future growth ambitions, given her background in strategic finance and investment banking.
  • And with specific experience in the Asia-Pacific region, Kublall will help refine O’Reilly’s strategy in those markets.