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Acumen Pharmaceuticals Appoints Derrell Porter, M.D., to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS) (“Acumen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel targeted therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), today announced Derrell Porter, M.D., has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS) (“Acumen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel targeted therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), today announced Derrell Porter, M.D., has joined its Board of Directors.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Porter to our Board of Directors at a time when we’re rapidly advancing clinical development of ACU193,” said Daniel O’Connell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acumen Pharmaceuticals.
  • Porter brings significant expertise in drug development and commercialization to the Board as we develop a novel and potentially disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
  • from the Perelman School of Medicine and MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and his B.S.

Rithm Capital Corp. Elects Peggy Hwan Hebard to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM, “Rithm Capital” or the “Company”) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has elected Peggy Hwan Hebard as an independent member of the Board, effective as of January 1, 2023.

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  • Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM, “Rithm Capital” or the “Company”) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has elected Peggy Hwan Hebard as an independent member of the Board, effective as of January 1, 2023.
  • “We are extremely excited to announce Peggy as a new addition to our Board of Directors during an exciting time in Rithm Capital’s continued evolution,” said Michael Nierenberg, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rithm Capital.
  • “Peggy’s extensive experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, public boards and strategic transaction advising will be valuable assets to our Board.
  • The addition of Peggy to our Board complements our existing directors’ skills and experiences.

Blue Wolf Announces Promotions

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a New York-based private equity firm, today named Natalie Marjancik as a Partner of the firm, announced the promotions of James Shovlin to Principal and David Meyers and Jordan Fong to Senior Associate and expanded Kate Spaziani’s role to Director of Government Affairs and Communications.

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  • Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a New York-based private equity firm, today named Natalie Marjancik as a Partner of the firm, announced the promotions of James Shovlin to Principal and David Meyers and Jordan Fong to Senior Associate and expanded Kate Spaziani’s role to Director of Government Affairs and Communications.
  • Over the past year, thanks to our team’s collective experience, market knowledge and core competencies, Blue Wolf has successfully navigated a challenging global environment.
  • “Since first becoming acquainted with Blue Wolf nearly a decade ago, I’ve been impressed by the depth and investment discipline of the team, and I look forward to continue building on the firm’s proven track record of investment and operational excellence.”
    Ms. Marjancik joined Blue Wolf in March 2022 as Managing Director, Capital Markets, bringing significant expertise in complex, multi-dimensional financing strategies.
  • Prior to joining Blue Wolf, Ms. Marjancik spent almost 13 years at Lincoln International focusing on capital and debt advisory.

Cressey & Company Promotes Ryan Moseley to Partner and Matt Gorski to Principal

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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CHICAGO and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cressey & Company LP ("Cressey" or the "Firm"), a private investment firm focused on building leading healthcare services and information technology businesses, today announced the promotions of Ryan Moseley to Partner and Matt Gorski to Principal, effective immediately.

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  • CHICAGO and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cressey & Company LP ("Cressey" or the "Firm"), a private investment firm focused on building leading healthcare services and information technology businesses, today announced the promotions of Ryan Moseley to Partner and Matt Gorski to Principal, effective immediately.
  • We are confident that both Ryan and Matt will continue to be significant contributors to the Firm's long-term success."
  • Prior to joining the Cressey & Company team, Mr. Moseley worked as an Analyst in Barclays Capital's investment banking group.
  • Prior to Cressey & Company, Mr. Gorski worked as an Associate at Chicago-based private investment firm Waud Capital Partners, and as an Analyst in BMO Capital Markets' investment banking group.

TSG Consumer Partners Announces Promotions

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Adam Hemmer to Managing Director (San Francisco), Alec Barnett (New York), Sam Pritzker (New York) and James Zelnick (San Francisco) to Principal, Alec Fogarty to Senior Vice President (San Francisco), Parker Brown to Vice President (New York) and Josh Ronson to Senior Associate (London).

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  • TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Adam Hemmer to Managing Director (San Francisco), Alec Barnett (New York), Sam Pritzker (New York) and James Zelnick (San Francisco) to Principal, Alec Fogarty to Senior Vice President (San Francisco), Parker Brown to Vice President (New York) and Josh Ronson to Senior Associate (London).
  • Prior to joining TSG, Mr. Hemmer was a consultant at Kurt Salmon, where he advised private equity and consumer products clients.
  • Alec Barnett joined TSG in 2016 and has worked with partner companies including Thrive Pet Healthcare, Mavis Discount Tire, Rough Country, and PowerStop, in addition to performing due diligence for TSG investments.
  • TSG Consumer Partners, LP is a leading private equity firm with approximately $20 billion in assets under management that partners with founders and management teams to build and accelerate growth for best-in-class consumer-facing businesses.

Poets&Quants Names Most Disruptive MBA Startups Of 2022

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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CARY, N.C., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the leading news source for graduate business education, has released its 4th annual "Most Disruptive MBA Startups" feature, which honors 43 MBA startups that are boosting capabilities and empowering customers in their industries.

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  • CARY, N.C., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the leading news source for graduate business education, has released its 4th annual "Most Disruptive MBA Startups" feature, which honors 43 MBA startups that are boosting capabilities and empowering customers in their industries.
  • This year, the "Most Disruptive MBA Startups" covered most of the top industries: finance, energy, food, aerospace, medicine, agriculture, and education.
  • To qualify, a school nomination must feature at least one founding MBA from the Class of 2022.
  • The "Most Disruptive MBA Startups" is another Poets&Quants feature designed to recognize the world's top business students.

FeedbackFruits Wins the Silver Award at the Reimagine Education Awards 2022

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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AMSTERDAM, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FeedbackFruits has been selected from over 1,100 submissions as the Reimagine Education Awards 2022 Silver Award winner in the Learning Assessment category for their five tools for diversified assessment.

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  • AMSTERDAM, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FeedbackFruits has been selected from over 1,100 submissions as the Reimagine Education Awards 2022 Silver Award winner in the Learning Assessment category for their five tools for diversified assessment.
  • Two other FeedbackFruits projects were also shortlisted, in the Innovation in Business Education and The Power of Partnerships categories.
  • The Reimagine Education Awards is the largest global awards program for innovative pedagogies.
  • Reimagine Education is a global conference and competition, open to educational innovators from all around the world.

New York-Based $1.2 Billion Wealth Firm – Next Capital Management– Expands Family Office Services with New Director Frazer Rice

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Next Capital Management announced today that Frazer Rice has joined the firm as Director of Family Office Services.

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  • Next Capital Management announced today that Frazer Rice has joined the firm as Director of Family Office Services.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Frazer Rice as the Director of Family Office Services.
  • The future of high-end wealth management revolves around the development, implementation and ongoing management of financial advice, wealth structures and family office services for clients.
  • Frazer Rice is the Director of Family Office Services for Next Capital Management, LLC.

National Senior Living Advocate Sean Kelly Named Chief Executive Officer of Front Porch Communities and Services

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Front Porch Communities and Services announced today the selection of Sean M. Kelly as the organizations new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 6, 2023.

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  • Front Porch Communities and Services announced today the selection of Sean M. Kelly as the organizations new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 6, 2023.
  • With 19 senior living and 32 affordable housing communities, programs serving 10,000 people across the country and 3,000 employees, Front Porch is one of the nations largest not-for-profit senior living providers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005130/en/
    Sean Kelly, newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of Front Porch Communities and Services (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kelly comes to Front Porch from The Kendal Corporation where he has served as President and CEO since 2016.
  • In support of this vision, Front Porch provides quality, accessible and affordable human services to approximately 7,500 residents in 19 senior living and 32 affordable housing communities.

KSQ Appoints Mahesh Karande to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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KSQ Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases using its proprietary, integrated discovery CRISPRomics platform, today announced the appointment of Mahesh Karande, President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics, to the company's board of directors.

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  • KSQ Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases using its proprietary, integrated discovery CRISPRomics platform, today announced the appointment of Mahesh Karande, President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics, to the company's board of directors.
  • "Maheshs deep experience in company leading, product commercialization, fundraising, and deal-making are great additions to the skillset we've assembled on our board," said Qasim Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer of KSQ Therapeutics.
  • "KSQ's platform and science are impressive and have yielded multiple exciting and novel targets that provide significant opportunities to help patients with various cancers and solid tumors," said Karande.
  • Mahesh is the President and CEO of Omega Therapeutics (Nasdaq: OMGA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering Omega Epigenomic Controllers, a new class of programmable mRNA medicines.