Ross School

Creating an Innovation Culture

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What if ideas, innovation, and inventions come from our understanding of culture?

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What if ideas, innovation, and inventions come from our understanding of culture?
  • Dr. Collins believes there is no external force more influential than culture.
  • The same mechanisms of culture that sway our consumption also inform organizational behavior and societal dynamics.
  • This creates an opportunity for leaders to leverage the power of culture to inform their inventions and establish an organizational culture for constant idea generation.

Cencosud Announces Appointment of Rodrigo Larraín Kaplan as new CEO

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Cencosud S.A. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Rodrigo Larraín Kaplan as its next CEO, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • Cencosud S.A. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Rodrigo Larraín Kaplan as its next CEO, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Rodrigo Larraín (52) is a Civil Industrial Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
  • His professional career spans more than 25 years, of which over 10 have been associated with the Cencosud group, first as CEO of the Shopping Centers Division for the Region and then as CFO of Cencosud S.A.
  • Rodrigo Larraín commented: “I am grateful for the Board’s confidence in entrusting me as the Company’s next CEO.

G-III Apparel Group Appoints Dana Perlman as its New Chief Growth and Operations Officer

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global leader in fashion, with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Dana Perlman as Chief Growth and Operations Officer, effective January 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global leader in fashion, with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Dana Perlman as Chief Growth and Operations Officer, effective January 8, 2024.
  • In this newly created role, Ms. Perlman will draw on her over 20-year career in apparel, strategy and finance to drive innovation, optimize operations and identify new opportunities for G-III.
  • As part of the company’s leadership team, she will oversee Strategy, Finance, Communications, Information Technology, and other Operating functions.
  • G-III CEO Morris Goldfarb said, “As we focus on new opportunities to evolve our business, I am pleased to welcome Dana to G-III.

US-ASEAN Business Council Appoints Jeffrey Perlman as new Chairman

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Friday, December 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey Perlman, President of Warburg Pincus, as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey Perlman, President of Warburg Pincus, as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • In his capacity as Chairman, Mr. Perlman will lead Board oversight of the Council, which works to create trade and investment opportunities in the economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for over 175 member companies of the Council.
  • Upon assuming his position as Chairman, Mr. Perlman said, "I am honored to be named Chairman of the Board for the US-ASEAN Business Council.
  • He received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Zeal Capital Partners Appoints Stefanie Thomas as Managing Director, Overseeing the Firm’s Strategic Growth in Pre-Seed Investments

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Zeal Capital Partners , the Washington, D.C.-based mission driven and category specific venture capital firm dedicated to investing in dynamic early-stage technology businesses with diverse management teams, today announced that Stefanie Thomas will join the firm as Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Zeal Capital Partners , the Washington, D.C.-based mission driven and category specific venture capital firm dedicated to investing in dynamic early-stage technology businesses with diverse management teams, today announced that Stefanie Thomas will join the firm as Managing Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107274268/en/
    Stefanie Thomas Joins Zeal Capital Partners as Managing Director (Photo: Business Wire)
    Thomas joins Zeal from her role as founding member and investor at Impact America Fund (IAF).
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Stefanie to Zeal Capital Partners, to spearhead a timely effort to propel the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs and companies shaping the future of technology and business at scale,” said Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner, Zeal Capital Partners.
  • “I’m thrilled to join Zeal Capital Partners to support the mission of democratizing capital access so that the most talented teams and business ideas can thrive,” said Stefanie Thomas.

Eriez® Names Daryl Leach as CFO and Treasurer

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Erie, PA, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eriez® announces the appointment of Daryl Leach as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer.

Key Points: 
  • Erie, PA, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eriez® announces the appointment of Daryl Leach as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer.
  • According to Lukas Guenthardt, President and CEO, Leach brings a wealth of financial expertise and leadership experience to the Eriez corporate team.
  • Prior to joining Eriez, Leach played a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and strategic growth at Zeus Industrial Products in Lexington, South Carolina.
  • After nearly two decades residing in the southern U.S., Leach has relocated to Erie to assume his new position as Eriez CFO and Treasurer.

FINRA Announces Results of Governor Elections

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

FINRA announced today the results of its election of two Governors to its Board of Governors .

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  • FINRA announced today the results of its election of two Governors to its Board of Governors .
  • Lanton was first appointed to the FINRA Small Firm Advisory Committee in 2015 and served as the committee chairperson in 2018.
  • In 2020, Lanton was elected as a Small-Firm Governor, serving on the Nominating & Governance Committee and the Regulatory Oversight Committee.
  • “Congratulations to Wendy for her re-election, and to Scott for his election to the FINRA Board,” said FINRA Board Chair Eric Noll .

Keurig Dr Pepper Names Interim Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Friday, August 4, 2023

and FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the appointment of Monique Oxender as Interim Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort and joining the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Key Points: 
  • and FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced the appointment of Monique Oxender as Interim Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort and joining the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
  • In this role, Oxender will oversee the Company's corporate responsibility, government affairs, corporate communications and internal communications work.
  • Oxender has been with KDP for more than 11 years, most recently as Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, where she designed the organizational and strategic framework for the Company's ambitious corporate responsibility platform.
  • I'm excited to collaborate with her and our executive leadership teams on further enhancing our corporate reputation and sharing our growth story."

JAGGAER Names Its New Chief Marketing Officer: Eva Skidmore

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

JAGGAER , the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, today announces the appointment of Eva Skidmore as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • JAGGAER , the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, today announces the appointment of Eva Skidmore as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Skidmore will oversee the global marketing organization and focus on driving customer demand as the company enters a new phase of growth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725661665/en/
    Eva joins JAGGAER from Salesforce where she served as CMO Public Sector and Vice President of Field Marketing for Public Sector, Education and Nonprofit – sectors in which JAGGAER also excels.
  • “We’re thrilled that Eva has taken on this important role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

HighPost Capital Strengthens Investment Team with Addition of David Weston

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Monday, July 24, 2023

HighPost Capital, LLC (“HighPost”), a leading private investment firm focused on the global consumer sector, today announced that David Weston has joined the firm as Managing Director, HighPost Fund I, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • HighPost Capital, LLC (“HighPost”), a leading private investment firm focused on the global consumer sector, today announced that David Weston has joined the firm as Managing Director, HighPost Fund I, effective immediately.
  • In this role, Mr. Weston will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and leading new investment opportunities in HighPost’s core sectors.
  • “David is a strong addition to the HighPost team as we continue to strategically expand our platform,” said David Moross, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HighPost.
  • Mr. Weston began his career in investment banking as an Analyst in the retail and consumer group at Credit Suisse.