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Boyden strengthens its team with new partners for leadership consulting

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Lisbon, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marta Santos and Katia Pina have been appointed as the latest partners at Boyden, a global leadership specialist firm, focusing on Leadership Consulting.

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  • Lisbon, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marta Santos and Katia Pina have been appointed as the latest partners at Boyden, a global leadership specialist firm, focusing on Leadership Consulting.
  • These promotions also align with the growth of the Leadership Consulting area in recent years, both in Portugal and internationally.
  • We proudly congratulate our two new partners," emphasized João Guedes Vaz , Managing Partner, and Global Practice Leader at Boyden Leadership Consulting.
  • With over 20 years of consulting experience, Marta Santos served as Principal at Boyden Leadership Consulting in Portugal since September 2022.

Memo Therapeutics AG Appoints Erik van den Berg as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Memo Therapeutics AG (“MTx”), a late-stage biotech company developing best-in-class therapeutic antibodies, announced today the appointment of Erik van den Berg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Memo Therapeutics AG (“MTx”), a late-stage biotech company developing best-in-class therapeutic antibodies, announced today the appointment of Erik van den Berg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115733368/en/
    Erik van den Berg, CEO of Memo Therapeutics AG (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. van den Berg joins MTx with over 25 years’ industry experience and proven track record in leading and growing companies.
  • Previously, Mr. van den Berg also held business development roles at Organon and IsoTis (sold to Integra Lifesciences).
  • Mr. van den Berg holds a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Utrecht and an MBA from Manchester Business School.

Young Choi Named StarKist President & CEO

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist today announced that Mr. Young Choi has been named the new President & CEO, StarKist Co.

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  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist today announced that Mr. Young Choi has been named the new President & CEO, StarKist Co.
  • Chae-Ung Um, the outgoing President & CEO, has decided to pursue new professional opportunities.
  • Before joining StarKist, Choi held various finance executive positions with SPC Group and Tesco in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea from December 2007 to April 2022.
  • Prior to that, Choi worked as a certified public accountant for Deloitte in both South Korea and the United States from 1998 to November 2007.

Rockefeller Global Family Office Further Expands North Carolina Presence as Decision Point Wealth Partners Joins Firm

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Rockefeller Global Family Office (“Rockefeller”), the wealth management division of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced the addition of Decision Point Wealth Partners based in Wilmington, expanding the firm’s presence in North Carolina.

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  • Rockefeller Global Family Office (“Rockefeller”), the wealth management division of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced the addition of Decision Point Wealth Partners based in Wilmington, expanding the firm’s presence in North Carolina.
  • Decision Point Wealth Partners is led by Managing Director and Private Advisor Chad Pearson and Senior Vice Presidents and Private Advisors Donis Smith and Paul Patterson.
  • The six-person team also includes Wealth Manager Riley Stephenson; Senior Client Relationship Manager Jillian Dempsey; and Client Associate Courtenay Bickler.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Chad, Donis and Paul and their team to the firm,” said Christopher Dupuy, Co-President of Rockefeller Global Family Office.

STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION APPOINTS HELEN VAID AS NEW DIRECTOR

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced that Helen Vaid has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2023.

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  • HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced that Helen Vaid has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2023.
  • "We are extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Vaid to our Board of Directors," said Chief Executive Officer Fred Eppinger.
  • "Ms. Vaid is a seasoned strategic and operational leader.
  • Ms. Vaid was the ‎Chief Executive Officer of Foundry Brands, a brand platform that grows omni-digital brands, from July 2021 to February 2023.

Provident Bank Welcomes Diane Gigliotti as SVP, Controller and Mary Brown as SVP, Chief Compliance Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Diane Gigliotti has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Controller.

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  • Diane Gigliotti has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Controller.
  • Prior to joining Provident, she was Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director with the BBVA New York Branch.
  • The Bank also announced that Mary Brown has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Ms. Brown attended Hunter College in New York and the National Compliance School at Purdue University, where she completed courses in the Graduate School of Compliance.

Rockwell Automation strengthens its Gulf cluster sales operation with the appointment of Wael Radwan

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced Wael Radwan as country sales director, Gulf cluster. This covers operations in United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Egypt & Libya. Wael will be based in the United Arab Emirates and report directly to Sebastien Grau, regional sales vice president, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.

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  • Radwan named as the new country sales director, Gulf cluster
    DUBAI, UAE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced Wael Radwan as country sales director, Gulf cluster.
  • Wael will be based in the United Arab Emirates and report directly to Sebastien Grau, regional sales vice president, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
  • Wael joined Rockwell Automation in 2011, as regional sales manager of the power control business.
  • Rockwell Automation will continue its focus on several areas, such as sustainability, localization, self-sufficiency, digital transformation & improved productivity in manufacturing.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Announces the Appointment of Alejandro Bernal to Its Board of Directors and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Monday, February 6, 2023

The Board of Directors of Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC) today announced the appointment of Alejandro Bernal, DVM, MS, MBA, as a Class III director of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • The Board of Directors of Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC) today announced the appointment of Alejandro Bernal, DVM, MS, MBA, as a Class III director of the Company, effective immediately.
  • His appointment fills a current vacancy and increases Board membership to nine directors, 6 of whom are independent directors.
  • Prior to Mars, Mr. Bernal worked 17 years for Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health), and was a member of the Executive Team for 10 years.
  • Mr. Bernal is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors due to his extensive management and leadership experience in all facets of the animal health industry, including in corporate strategy and business development.

New year, new executive leadership team at ProofID - Four additions to the team, and newly created roles for growth

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

SALFORD, Greater Manchester, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProofID has unveiled four new members on its executive leadership team.Scott Leiper serves as non-executive Chairman, and Heather Chatten, John Iandolo and Krishnendu DasGupta join the team with three newly created roles as chief people officer, chief revenue officer and senior VP of managed services, respectively. Former chairman, Gareth Noonan remains on the board of directors and takes up the newly created role of chief strategy officer.

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  • Following investment by Maven Capital Partners and strong growth for FY2022, identity security specialists ProofID strategy to develop leadership team continues.
  • SALFORD, Greater Manchester, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProofID has unveiled four new members on its executive leadership team.
  • Scott Leiper serves as non-executive Chairman, and Heather Chatten , John Iandolo and Krishnendu DasGupta join the team with three newly created roles as chief people officer, chief revenue officer and senior VP of managed services, respectively.
  • Former chairman, Gareth Noonan remains on the board of directors and takes up the newly created role of chief strategy officer.

Cigna International Research Reveals Higher Stress, Less Work Engagement Among Young Adults

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

HONG KONG and ANTWERP, Belgium, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Young people around the world have relished newfound workplace freedoms, but new research by Cigna International reveals the move towards flexible and remote work risks hurting their mental well-being and professional development, with many now seeking new jobs.

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  • Despite newfound workplace freedoms, new research from Cigna International reveals young people now face higher levels of stress, financial concern and reduced workplace satisfaction and growth
    HONG KONG and ANTWERP, Belgium, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Young people around the world have relished newfound workplace freedoms, but new research by Cigna International reveals the move towards flexible and remote work risks hurting their mental well-being and professional development, with many now seeking new jobs.
  • Michelle Leung, HR Officer, Cigna International Markets, said the findings should ring alarm bells for employers everywhere.
  • "All over the world, the younger generation has been most impacted by the changes in workplace culture," said Jason Sadler, President, Cigna International Markets.
  • Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships around the world.