Executive Committee

Whirlpool Corporation Completes Major Milestone in its Portfolio Transformation with Closing of EMEA Transaction

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
KitchenAid, InSinkErator, Growth, Air conditioning, Sale, Executive Committee, Life, Whirlpool Corporation, Arçelik, Home appliance

This marks a significant step in Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio transformation and is expected to provide considerable opportunities to maximize value.

Key Points: 
  • This marks a significant step in Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio transformation and is expected to provide considerable opportunities to maximize value.
  • The transaction creates a new European appliance company by combining Whirlpool Corporation's European major domestic appliance business with Arcelik's major domestic appliance, consumer electronics, air conditioning, and small domestic appliance businesses.
  • Whirlpool Corporation now owns 25 percent of this new entity, called Beko Europe B.V., and Arcelik owns 75 percent1.
  • Whirlpool Corporation is retaining ownership of InSinkErator and its EMEA KitchenAid small and major domestic appliance business.

Attorney Jeff A. Goldman Included in the Wisconsin Law Journal's Power List for Estate Planning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Trust, Bar association, Lead, Executive Committee, University, American College, Real property, Estate, GateHouse Media, Economics, Property management

MADISON, Wis., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman, is included in the Power List, a new feature from the Wisconsin Law Journal that "examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Wisconsin Legal Community."

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman, is included in the Power List, a new feature from the Wisconsin Law Journal that "examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Wisconsin Legal Community."
  • Goldman is a member of DeWitt's Executive Committee, is the Chair of DeWitt's Estate and Trust practice group and focuses his practice on trusts, estates, fiduciary litigation and administration, estate planning, and probate.
  • He has served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he taught estate and trust administration and dispute resolution.
  • Goldman earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and his B.A.

Eric Hansen, Senior Vice President, Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company, Elected as 2024 CWCI Chair

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Senior, Education, SAN, Chair, Research, Executive Committee, Management

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President, Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company, was elected Chair of the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) Board of Directors for 2024 at CWCI's 60th annual meeting.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President, Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company, was elected Chair of the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) Board of Directors for 2024 at CWCI's 60th annual meeting.
  • CWCI seeks to improve California workers compensation research, education, and representation.
  • In his role as Chair, Mr. Hansen brings over three decades of claims management experience in and around the state's workers compensation insurance system.
  • Mr. Hansen was first elected to CWCI's Board in 2014 and has been a member of the Institute's Executive Committee since 2021.

Alicia Guevara Warren Named CEO of ECIC, Statewide Organization Leading Early Care and Education

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Moses Austin, Education, Child care, MLPP, Child, Public policy, Executive Committee, University, Michigan State University, Multimedia, Family, Representative, Public affairs, Management

This decision follows the interim leadership of Lynne Ferrell in January, following the resignation of former CEO Dawne Bell in November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This decision follows the interim leadership of Lynne Ferrell in January, following the resignation of former CEO Dawne Bell in November 2023.
  • She has also played a key role in shaping public policy, including Michigan's historic $1.4 billion investment in child care.
  • Jana Dean, Chair of the ECIC Executive Committee, stated, "I am excited to welcome Alicia Guevara Warren as the new CEO.
  • "I am honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at ECIC," said Guevara Warren.

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld Announces New Leadership Election and Lawyer Promotions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Employment, Culture, Real estate, Growth, ERISA, Trust, Business, Partnership, RCCB, Executive Committee, Lawsuit, Lawyer, Creativity, Corporation

PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB), a law firm offering a distinctive combination of practical business acumen, legal expertise, and entrepreneurial passion, continues its trajectory of growth with the announcement of a new election to its Executive Committee and the promotion of several distinguished lawyers within our Corporate & Business, Private Client Services, and Employment and Litigation groups, effective March 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • We also acknowledge the achievements of this remarkable group of legal professionals that have contributed to our firm's success."
  • Hope's remarkable leadership and lawyering skills have greatly contributed to the success of RCCB, and her continued guidance will undoubtedly shape the firm's future endeavors.
  • Managing Partner John E. Royer, Jr. remarked on the promotions, "We take immense pride in welcoming Real Estate Partner Hope J.
  • Each of these promotions highlights RCCB's dedication to maintaining a culture of excellence and growth.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Announces Susan D. Snyder as New President

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
College, Continuing legal education, Chicago Bar Association, Audit, Trust, American Bankers Association, Great Lakes region, Executive Committee, Financial management, Founding, American College, Estate planning, ALI, Region, State, Drug

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President. Snyder is a Senior Planner on Northern Trust's Regional Wealth Advisor Team in Chicago, Illinois. She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • "I look forward to guiding ACTEC in our shared mission of advancing the standards of trust and estate law practice," said Snyder.

Susan G. Komen® Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
J. P. Morgan, Entrepreneurship, AIG, General partnership, Bachelor of Arts, Artificial intelligence, Duke University, Chairperson, Research, Harvard Business School, Executive Committee, University, Portfolio management, Bioethics, High-yield debt, Chemistry, Breast cancer, Partner, GoldenTree Asset Management, Sony Pictures, Aignan, AVP, Management

DALLAS, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced four new global leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness and support. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, further fortifying Komen's mission to end breast cancer forever.

Key Points: 
  • These appointments mark a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness and support.
  • "Komen's new board members join a legacy of passionate individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference," said Paula Schneider, president & CEO, Susan G. Komen.
  • Kathy Sutherland, Partner & Chief Executive Officer at GoldenTree Asset Management, brings a wealth of financial acumen and strategic leadership to the board.
  • Additional information on the Board of Directors and individual Board members can be found here: https://www.komen.org/about-komen/our-people/ .

Rencore Welcomes the Expertise of Renowned Business Advisors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Vodafone Kabel Deutschland, Organization, Software as a service, Oliver Wyman, Vodafone Germany, Environment, FlixBus, SAP, Executive Committee, Vodafone, Investment, Artificial intelligence

MUNICH, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rencore, a leading provider of award-winning software for secure and efficient cloud collaboration, is pleased to announce that it has added six prominent industry experts and funds as business advisors. This move comes on the heels of Rencore's successful US$ 8 million funding round led by renowned German investor UVC Partners in 2023. With the added expertise, Rencore is poised to further extend its position as the premier provider in a rapidly expanding market for all-encompassing cloud collaboration governance.

Key Points: 
  • Following a successful funding round last year, Rencore adds experienced business advisors as investors to extend its leadership position in the cloud collaboration governance space.
  • With the added expertise, Rencore is poised to further extend its position as the premier provider in a rapidly expanding market for all-encompassing cloud collaboration governance.
  • By adding high-profile business experts, Rencore strives to include their insights and advice to maximize its impact in a dynamic market environment.
  • Matthias Einig, CEO and co-founder of Rencore: "We are excited that our company was able to add the expertise of these six distinguished business advisors and funds.

DEALMAKER AND RESTRUCTURING EXPERT JAMES H.M. SPRAYREGEN TO JOIN HILCO GLOBAL AS VICE CHAIRMAN AND A KEY GROWTH PARTNER AT THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
World Business Chicago, IHeartMedia, Conference, The National Law Journal, Growth, Pathway to Adventure Council, Goldman Sachs, Digest, Hilco Global, Energy Future Holdings, Executive Committee, Distinguished Service Award, University, Caesar, GGP Inc., American College, Reader's Digest, Lawyer, Kirkland & Ellis, Global Affairs Canada, B.A, Avaya, Illinois College, Vice, Management

As Vice Chairman, Mr. Sprayregen will serve as a partner and key strategic advisor to Hilco Global CEO and founder, Jeffrey Hecktman, working alongside another recent hire, David Kurtz – Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer who joined the firm from Lazard in the fall of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As Vice Chairman, Mr. Sprayregen will serve as a partner and key strategic advisor to Hilco Global CEO and founder, Jeffrey Hecktman, working alongside another recent hire, David Kurtz – Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer who joined the firm from Lazard in the fall of 2023.
  • These relationships provide an incredible foundation for me to contribute and to play a key role in taking Hilco to the next level of growth and expansion."
  • Sprayregen joins Hilco Global from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was the founder of the Kirkland Restructuring Group.
  • He was co-head of the Restructuring Group at Goldman Sachs from 2006–2008 and returned to Kirkland at the end of 2008.

Euclid Transactional Announces Promotions Across North America and EMEA, Including Additions to Leadership and Executive Ranks

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Principal, Knowledge, Executive Committee, Insurance, Senior, Management

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Euclid Transactional, LLC ("Euclid Transactional"), a leading managing general agent focused on transactional insurance underwriting and claims handling, today announced global promotions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Euclid Transactional, LLC ("Euclid Transactional"), a leading managing general agent focused on transactional insurance underwriting and claims handling, today announced global promotions.
  • These include adding Justin Berutich to the global Executive Committee and making Will Hooper Co-Head of Canada.
  • These promotions highlight individuals who help us deliver consistent, dependable underwriting and claims expertise to our valued clients and partners," said Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal of Euclid Transactional.
  • Since its founding in 2016, Euclid Transactional has underwritten over 6,500 policies, for deals with a combined value of nearly $5 trillion.