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Mercer Appoints Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Mercer , a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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  • Mercer , a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has named Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
  • Mr. Elliott is responsible for leading and enhancing Mercer’s operations and technology globally.
  • Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Elliott joins the Mercer Executive Committee, and reports to Martine Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Ms. Ferland said, “Since joining Mercer, Jeff has demonstrated operational excellence and played an important role in Mercer’s growth and digital transformation.

Marsh McLennan Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) today declared a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.590 to $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on July 27, 2023.

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The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) today declared a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.590 to $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on July 27, 2023.

EY Announces Sonya Locke of EDS Service Solutions, LLC as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award Winner

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that CEO, Sonya Locke of EDS Service Solutions, LLC was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award winner.

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  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that CEO, Sonya Locke of EDS Service Solutions, LLC was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award winner.
  • Sonya Locke was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230630164327/en/
    CEO and Founder of EDS Service Solutions Sonya Locke accepting her award at the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Southeast Regional ceremony.
  • As a Southeast award winner, Sonya Locke is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.

7th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, July 13, 2023, the 7th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Native Village of Port Lions and the Native Village of Afognak will be held at the Anchorage Golf Course.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, July 13, 2023, the 7th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Native Village of Port Lions and the Native Village of Afognak will be held at the Anchorage Golf Course.
  • Afognak Native Corporation supports the following Tribal youth development programs as part of its cultural and community responsibilities to strengthen Ag’wanermiut “Afognak people”:
    Dig Afognak Camp – Alutiiq youth culture camp operated since 1998; Alutiiq Language & Music Camp and Harvesting & Survival Camp are highlights of the summer camp season.
  • Contact Ana Fisk, Tournament Co-Director, at 907-244-4377 or [email protected] , or visit the Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament webpage at www.afognakgolf.com .
  • Afognak Native Corporation is an Alaska Native village corporation serving the Kodiak Alutiiq people of Afognak and Port Lions.

EY Announces L.T. Gibson of US LBM as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award Winner

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that President and CEO L.T. Gibson of US LBM was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. L.T. Gibson was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Key Points: 
  • Gibson of US LBM was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award winner.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.
  • Gibson was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.

Aptia, U.S. Employee Benefits and U.K. Pension Administration Business, Launches with Backing from Bain Capital Insurance

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Aptia (or the “Company”), a newly-formed company created by the purchase of the U.S. health and benefits administration and U.K. pension administration businesses of Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today launched with support from Bain Capital Insurance , the dedicated insurance investing unit of Bain Capital.

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  • Aptia (or the “Company”), a newly-formed company created by the purchase of the U.S. health and benefits administration and U.K. pension administration businesses of Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today launched with support from Bain Capital Insurance , the dedicated insurance investing unit of Bain Capital.
  • Aptia will manage a U.S. employee benefits administration platform serving employees and retirees, and one of the largest defined benefit pension administration platforms in the U.K.
  • Previously, he was the CEO of JLT’s global Employee Benefits business where he successfully reoriented the business to achieve significant organic growth.
  • "Aptia will focus exclusively on employee benefits administration and specialist pension administration delivered by experts and enabled by technology.

AIRPORTS TO RESHAPE GLOBAL TRAVEL INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH 2050

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), launched a new report today on the future of airports. The report was produced by the consulting firm's think tank Oliver Wyman Forum in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI World) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multinational coalition spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia.  

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  • New report from the Oliver Wyman Forum: The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050
    The report, entitled The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050 identifies priorities and trends needed to "future-proof" operations and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Airports account for 2% to 5% of total aviation emissions, which represent approximately 2.5% of total carbon emissions globally.
  • This will happen as airports simultaneously work to electrify their own ground transport and take other steps to work toward net zero.
  • The Evolution of Airports provides thoughtful insights into the future trends shaping the world's airports and offers stakeholders and regulators advice on how they can support the path forward for airports."

EY Announces Courtney Folk of Renewal Logistics as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Southeast Award Winner

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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As a Southeast award winner, Courtney Folk is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.

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  • As a Southeast award winner, Courtney Folk is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has honored the inspirational leadership of entrepreneurs such as:
    Holly Thaggard and Amanda Baldwin of Supergoop!
  • Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A.

EY Announces Stan Chia of Vivid Seats as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Winner

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Key Points: 
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.
  • Chia has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Vivid Seats since 2018 and serves on its board of directors.
  • Under his leadership, Vivid Seats has become a leading technology platform and marketplace in the ticketing industry.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Chia is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.

EY Announces Stephanie Klein of Braviant Holdings as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Winner

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Stephanie was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

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  • CHICAGO, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Stephanie Klein, CEO of Braviant Holdings, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner.
  • "I am truly honored to be named an Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award Winner," said Stephanie Klein.
  • As a Midwest award winner, Stephanie is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in June 2024.