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Prime Therapeutics Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics LLC/Magellan Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 40 million members nationally, announces Tizgel High as chief compliance officer. High will assume leadership for the organization's compliance function, including corporate compliance, privacy, regulatory compliance, audit management and compliance assessment.

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  • EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics LLC/Magellan Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 40 million members nationally, announces Tizgel High as chief compliance officer.
  • High will assume leadership for the organization's compliance function, including corporate compliance, privacy, regulatory compliance, audit management and compliance assessment.
  • High spent the previous decade at LifePoint Health where she progressed through a series of roles with increasing legal and compliance responsibility, culminating in her appointment as chief compliance and privacy officer.
  • "Tizgel is an innovative and collaborative leader who will build upon our strong culture and legacy of compliance to deliver a best-in-class compliance program supporting our growing enterprise," said Mike Kolar , JD, senior vice president and general counsel, Prime.

Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Rishi Chhatwal as a Managing Director in Its Disputes and Investigations Practice

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Rishi Chhatwal as Managing Director within the Forensic Technology Services (FTS) group of its Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice.

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  • Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Rishi Chhatwal as Managing Director within the Forensic Technology Services (FTS) group of its Disputes and Investigations (DI) practice.
  • He has counseled Fortune 10 clients on privacy, technology infrastructure, mobile devices policies and litigation discovery issues.
  • Additionally, Mr. Chhatwal has deep expertise in policies and procedures for global data governance and government response.
  • Jerry Dent , Managing Director and North America Practice Leader of A&M’s Disputes and Investigations practice, noted the recent appointment of Managing Director Jonathan Marshall to lead A&M’s North America Forensic Technology Services group .

Joan Gabel joins Securian Financial board of directors

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Joan Gabel, president of the University of Minnesota, was elected to the Securian Financial board of directors at the company’s December board meeting.

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  • Joan Gabel, president of the University of Minnesota, was elected to the Securian Financial board of directors at the company’s December board meeting.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005464/en/
    Joan Gabel, Securian Financial board member and president of the University of Minnesota (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As the leader of one of the largest and most important institutions in our home state, Joan Gabel is a strong addition to the Securian Financial board of directors.
  • Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries.
  • Securities and investment advisory services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

World Financial Group Announces Its Virtually Unstoppable Women's Online Event 2022

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Stephanie Stuckey has been named the keynote speaker at this year's Virtually Unstoppable Event.

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  • Stephanie Stuckey has been named the keynote speaker at this year's Virtually Unstoppable Event.
  • Top financial leaders speaking during Virtually Unstoppable 2022 include Executive Chairperson (EC) Penney Ooi, and Angelica Betancourt Haro, Senior Executive Vice Chairperson (SEVC).
  • About World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC
    In the United States, life insurance and fixed products are offered by independent agents of World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC, World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Hawaii, Inc., World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc., (In California dba World Financial Insurance Agency, LLC), and/or WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto Rico, Inc.
    Those agents who are properly licensed may offer securities and investment advisory services through the affiliate broker/dealer, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA), Member FINRA, MSRB, SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor.
  • Residents of California who wish to be independent agents with World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC must already have a life license.

Williams Mullen Bolsters Tysons Office with Return of Veteran Antitrust Partner and New Corporate Partner

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that James M. Burns and Cari Lyn B.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that James M. Burns and Cari Lyn B.
  • Both Burns and Pierce will be located in our Tysons office.
  • Burns returns to Williams Mullen to serve as chair of our Antitrust & Trade Regulation Practice Group.
  • Williams Mullen is a regional full-service law firm with approximately 240 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

J. Thomas (Tommy) Vance is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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CARROLLTON, Ga., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Thomas (Tommy) Vance is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Attorney in the Legal Services field, acknowledging his private practice achievements with the law firm of Tisinger Vance, P.C.

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  • CARROLLTON, Ga., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Thomas (Tommy) Vance is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Attorney in the Legal Services field, acknowledging his private practice achievements with the law firm of Tisinger Vance, P.C.
  • Mr. Vance has tried numerous jury and bench trials in domestic relations, commercial litigation, and probate law.
  • As a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Mr. Vance continues to work in commercial and domestic law as a top attorney.
  • Mr. Vance would like to dedicate this recognition to his wife, Karen, of 50 years, and two sons, Andy and Casey.

Leader in Digital Engineering Services, Encora, Appoints Melissa Ribeiro as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encora, a global Software and Digital Engineering company, today announced that Melissa Ribeiro has been appointed Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Ribeiro's addition highlights Encora's commitment to a people-first environment and caring culture as it expands rapidly throughout the world. In this role, Ribeiro will provide strategic leadership to the People & Culture and Talent Acquisition functions to support the business through a period of progressive transformation.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encora , a global Software and Digital Engineering company, today announced that Melissa Ribeiro has been appointed Chief People Officer, effective immediately.
  • Ribeiro brings more than 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience across a wide variety of industries and organizations.
  • Before joining Encora, Ribeiro was Chief People Officer at Actian Corporation, an onsite and cloud data management organization.
  • Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and backed by private equity firm Advent International, Encora is an established leader in DigitalProduct Development services.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Adds Nationally Recognized Trial Attorney and Employment Star, Nancy Rafuse, as Firmwide Head of Litigation

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced the addition of Nancy Rafuse , one of the nations leading employment lawyers, as its firmwide Head of Litigation.

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  • ATLANTA, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced the addition of Nancy Rafuse , one of the nations leading employment lawyers, as its firmwide Head of Litigation.
  • Sanford Heisler Sharp focuses on employment discrimination, Title IX, wage and hour, whistleblower, criminal/sexual violence, and financial services matters.
  • The National Law Journal recognized Sanford Heisler Sharp as 2021 Employment Rights Firm of the Year and 2021 Human Rights Firm of the Year.
  • For the latest news about Sanford Heisler Sharp, visit the firms newsroom or follow the firm on Facebook , LinkedIn , or Twitter .

ARUNA BIO APPOINTS STEPHEN FROM AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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ATHENS, Ga. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aruna Bio, a leader in the development of neural exosomes for the treatment of neuro-inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Stephen From as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. From succeeds Skip Irving who served as interim CEO and who will continue to serve on the Aruna Bio Board of Directors.

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  • ATHENS, Ga. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aruna Bio, aleader in the development of neural exosomes for the treatment of neuro-inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases,today announced the appointment of Stephen From as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Mr. From succeeds Skip Irving who served as interim CEO and who will continue to serve on the Aruna Bio Board of Directors.
  • Stephen brings to Aruna extensive experience in building biopharma companies, establishing collaborations and advancing promising products from the research stage and into the clinic," said Mr. Bill Griffin, Chairman of the Aruna Bio Board of Directors.
  • Aruna Bio is a leader in the development of neural exosomes for the treatment of neuro-inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.

Spring Health Appoints Chief People Officer, Head of Employee Health & Performance

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring Health, the most comprehensive global mental health solution for  employers and health plans, announced today it has hired Karishma Patel Buford as its new Chief People Officer and Candice Schaefer as its Head of Employee Health & Performance. Buford is based in Chicago, IL reporting to CEO and co-founder, April Koh. Schaefer is based in Seattle and will report to Buford.

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  • Psychologists Buford and Schaefer join from OppFi, Twitter to shape mentally healthy People strategy
    NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring Health, the most comprehensive global mental health solution for employers and health plans, announced today it has hired Karishma Patel Buford as its new Chief People Officer and Candice Schaefer as its Head of Employee Health & Performance.
  • "We want to build a culture where our employees' positive mental health fuels their high performance, rather than managing mental health after the fact as a consequence of performance exhaustion."
  • Schaefer will drive the strategy for the firm's new People framework which considers employee mental health and high performance as combined strategic priorities to evaluate all People benefits, policies, and practices.
  • At Spring Health, we are making mental health fundamentalby eliminating every barrier to care.