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HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum reiterates endorsement of World Blockchain Summit coming back to Dubai in March 2023

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Monday, February 27, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Feb 27, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - World Blockchain Summit (WBS), the world's longest running series of blockchain events is coming back to Dubai for its 24th edition on March 20-21 at Atlantis the Palm, under the endorsement of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum, member of the ruling family of Dubai.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Feb 27, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - World Blockchain Summit (WBS), the world's longest running series of blockchain events is coming back to Dubai for its 24th edition on March 20-21 at Atlantis the Palm, under the endorsement of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum, member of the ruling family of Dubai.
  • Furqan Rassul, CEO of Elite Partner Investment remarked, "As a hub for innovation and technology, Dubai has tremendous potential for the growth of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
  • Sunny Lu, Co-Founder & CEO, VeChain added, "I look forward to joining the World Blockchain Summit and sharing the work we're doing over at the VeChain Foundation.
  • World Blockchain Summit presents an ideal opportunity to share more information about these important developments with an expert audience."

New CEO of Black Product Managers Aims to Expand Opportunities for Economic Mobility and Improve Product Outcomes in Tech

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Product Managers , the largest global nonprofit network for Black professionals in product, today announced the appointment of Acasia Wilson Feinberg as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Product Managers , the largest global nonprofit network for Black professionals in product, today announced the appointment of Acasia Wilson Feinberg as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Taught two-quarters of product curriculum to high-potential future Black product leaders from HBCUs in partnership with Black Venture Capital Consortium.
  • “Black Product Managers’ strategy for addressing economic mobility for the Black community and putting more Black voices at the center of product decision-making is direct and winnable.
  • For more information on how to become a member of Black Product Managers or a partner for future programming please visit: BlackProductManagers.com

Keysight Technologies Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)

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Friday, February 10, 2023

The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.

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  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.
  • “Keysight will continue to prioritize transparency in our hiring practices, pay equity, leadership diversity, and employee support.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

WNS Included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

WNS has been included in the GEI for the third consecutive year.

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  • WNS has been included in the GEI for the third consecutive year.
  • The GEI is a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data.
  • WNS is included in the 2023 list for scoring above global thresholds established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.
  • "WNS is proud to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the third year in a row.

AVANGRID Earns Inclusion in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it is a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting aggregate gender-related data.

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  • AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it is a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting aggregate gender-related data.
  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • “We’re extremely proud to join Iberdrola as members of the 2023 Bloomberg GEI,” said AVANGRID CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.

JBG SMITH Selected for Inclusion in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

JBG SMITH scored at 88% for its inclusive culture in part due to its excellent parental leave policies, adoption assistance program, availability of employee resources, and D&I training options.

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  • JBG SMITH scored at 88% for its inclusive culture in part due to its excellent parental leave policies, adoption assistance program, availability of employee resources, and D&I training options.
  • Notably, JBG SMITH releases an annual D&I report, further displaying its overall commitment to transparent reporting.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index which serves as evidence of our commitment to our ongoing work to achieve gender equality,” said Matt Kelly, JBG SMITH CEO.
  • “JBG SMITH has been working diligently to cultivate and maintain a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. INCLUDED IN 2023 BLOOMBERG GENDER-EQUALITY INDEX FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home furnishings retailer, announced today that the company is included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equity Index (GEI).

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  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home furnishings retailer, announced today that the company is included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equity Index (GEI).
  • Companies included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.
  • We are also proud to be a leader in our industry with our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) efforts.
  • From our factories to your home, we’re united in a shared purpose to care for our people and our planet.

MFA Financial, Inc. Included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.
  • “MFA is proud to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, and we are honored that MFA’s commitment to equality and advancing women in the workplace has, for the fourth consecutive year, been recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index,” stated Craig L. Knutson, Chief Executive Officer and President of MFA Financial.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.
  • MFA has been recognized as a “Gender Balanced”/“Winning Company” by 50/50 Women on Boards for the last six consecutive years.

EVERTEC Included for the Fifth Year in a Row in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2023

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.

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  • This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.
  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

Phreesia Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Third Consecutive Year

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is joining 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

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  • Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is joining 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
  • Phreesia promotes gender equality through initiatives including the Phreesia Women’s Network, an employee resource group with a mission to engage employees of all gender identities across the company.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.