Wendell Pritchett

Anaplan Appoints Charles Gottdiener as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors to Drive Next Phase of Growth

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Mr. Gottdiener joins Anaplan after four years at Neustar where he was President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Gottdiener joins Anaplan after four years at Neustar where he was President and CEO.
  • Charlie is a leader with the expertise and acumen to advance the companys vision while undergoing an important transformation to profitable growth.
  • Charlie is a natural choice to shepherd Anaplan into its next phase of growth, said Tara Gadgil, Anaplan Board Member and Thoma Bravo Partner.
  • Prior to Neustar, Mr. Gottdiener held numerous senior leadership, interim CEO, and Board roles at Providence Equity Partners.

'GEMSTONE OF A GENERATION' NEARING EXHAUSTION

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry company Stauer is taking heed of a report issued by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania that offers a dire warning about the future of tanzanite. According to the business school, the world's supply of this incredibly rare gemstone could be depleted in the next 16 years.

Key Points: 
  • According to the business school, the world's supply of this incredibly rare gemstone could be depleted in the next 16 years.
  • Tanzanite can only be found one place on Earth: the remote Merelani Hills in Tanzania, Africa.
  • According to legend, tanzanite was discovered when a lightning bolt struck the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and set them ablaze, revealing this beautiful violet-blue gem.
  • Though supply is limited, Richmond, Virginia-based Stauer is currently offering its Karatu Tanzanite Ring for only $59.

Grant Thornton announces new additions to Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

He joined Grant Thornton in 2016 and most recently served as the national leader of the firms Strategy Solution practice for Advisory Services.

Key Points: 
  • He joined Grant Thornton in 2016 and most recently served as the national leader of the firms Strategy Solution practice for Advisory Services.
  • Additionally, Jamie Fowler will retire from Grant Thornton after holding a series of leadership roles, most notably heading the firms Enterprise Transformation team and, before that, leading the Tax service line.
  • Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is one of Americas largest audit, tax and advisory firms and the U.S. member firm of the Grant Thornton International Ltd global network.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Jon V. Rogers Joins Freedom Capital Markets

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Freedom Capital Markets (FCM), the investment banking and equity capital markets arm of Prime Executions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Citigroup veteran Jon V. Rogers as Executive Vice President and a member of FCM's Management and Investment Committees.

Key Points: 
  • Freedom Capital Markets (FCM), the investment banking and equity capital markets arm of Prime Executions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Citigroup veteran Jon V. Rogers as Executive Vice President and a member of FCM's Management and Investment Committees.
  • His experience analyzing equity transactions at Citi will also be very beneficial as we build out our investment banking practice," said Robert Wotczak, President and CEO of Freedom Capital Markets.
  • Mr. Rogers joins Freedom Capital Markets from Citigroup Global Markets, where he spent the previous two decades serving as Managing Director, Head of Americas for all U.S. and Latin America Equity Research.
  • Freedom Capital Markets (FCM) provides corporate and institutional clients with investment banking, Finance, and capital markets advisory services.

Droppii brings innovative e-commerce business solutions to the United States

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Given all this, there was an opportunity for a new business model to be developed.

Key Points: 
  • Given all this, there was an opportunity for a new business model to be developed.
  • To do this, Droppii manages the back-end business operations for the seller, including product inventory, warehousing, logistics, packaging, and shipping directly to customers.
  • Droppii also provides safe, secure warehousing for suppliers' products through professional fulfillment centers located in Southeast Asia and the United States.
  • To learn more about Droppii's vision and how to partner with Droppii as an online seller or supplier, visit the Droppii website .

Azenta Announces Nomination of Tina S. Nova, Ph.D. and Dorothy E. Puhy to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 14, 2022

"We are fortunate to have candidates of the caliber of Tina and Dorothy for Azenta's Board," said Steve Schwartz, President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are fortunate to have candidates of the caliber of Tina and Dorothy for Azenta's Board," said Steve Schwartz, President and CEO.
  • "They will bring tremendous life sciences experience to our Board and are proven value-creators in the space.
  • Their perspectives will be invaluable as Azenta continues to expand and evolve as a leading life sciences company."
  • Joseph R. Martin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, also commented, "We are pleased with our plans to welcome Tina and Dorothy as part of our ongoing Board refreshment as we continue to execute on our transformation strategy.

Athene BCA 2.0 Honored for Best FIA at 2022 SRP Americas Conference

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Monday, November 14, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, announced that Athene BCA 2.0, one of its flagship fixed indexed annuities, won the "FIA of the Year" award at the 2022 SRP Americas Conference in Chicago, September 15.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, announced that Athene BCA 2.0, one of its flagship fixed indexed annuities, won the "FIA of the Year" award at the2022 SRP Americas Conference in Chicago, September 15.
  • The Athene BCA 2.0 fixed indexed annuity (FIA) received the award based on product features, benefits and client satisfaction.
  • The Athene BCA Suite of Fixed Indexed Annuities offers one of the industry's strongest combinations of accumulation potential, principal protection, income, and legacy benefits.
  • "It is exciting to see Athene BCA recognized by the industry and reinforces the advisors' decision to increasingly use Athene BCA to help meet their clients' needs in retirement."

GBK Collective Adds Dr. Anthony Palomba, Leading Consumer Behavior Strategist and Audience Measurement Expert to Its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior and analytics consultancy, today announced that Dr. Anthony Palomba has joined its advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior and analytics consultancy, today announced that Dr. Anthony Palomba has joined its advisory board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108005510/en/
    GBK Collective adds Dr. Anthony Palomba, leading consumer behavior strategist and audience measurement expert, to its advisory board (Photo: Business Wire)
    Anthony is a visionary with a deep understanding of how media, advertising and technology innovations influence consumer behavior and media selection decisions, said GBK CEO and Co-Founder Jon Greenwood.
  • Were thrilled hes advising our team, further building on our expertise working with brands to improve audience measurement and better predict outcomes with target customers.
  • Ive always been fascinated by consumer behavior and how audience measurement by media, entertainment and advertising firms can be enhanced to predict consumption patterns, said Dr. Palomba.

Auric Capital Partners Expands Team With Appointment of John Abbate as Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and DENVER, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auric Capital Partners, an independent financial solutions firm led by a team of experienced advisors and a partner in theSanctuary Wealth network,is expanding its team with the addition of John Abbate, as Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and DENVER, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auric Capital Partners, an independent financial solutions firm led by a team of experienced advisors and a partner in theSanctuary Wealth network,is expanding its team with the addition of John Abbate, as Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer.
  • "Having John on our team will bring tremendous benefits to our clients," says Michael Mittman, CEPA, CFA, CPWA, Partner, Managing Director, Advisory, Auric Capital Partners.
  • Prior to joining Auric, John Abbate was Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch.
  • "I feel truly fortunate to be joining Auric Capital Partners at this stage of the firm's development," adds John Abbate, Chief Planning Officer, Auric Capital Partners.

Laird Norton Company Names Deva Hasson President of Laird Norton Properties

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) has selected Deva Hasson as the next president of Laird Norton Properties (LNP), the company's real estate investment firm. She will succeed outgoing President Jim Reinhardsen who is retiring next year. As the incoming President, Hasson will oversee the company's extensive national real estate portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) has selected Deva Hasson as the next president of Laird Norton Properties (LNP), the company's real estate investment firm.
  • Hasson currently serves as the principal and investment director of Heartland LLC, a real estate advisory and investment firm that is majority-owned by the Laird Norton Company.
  • Among its many holdings, LNC wholly owns Laird Norton Properties and has majority investments in Laird Norton Wealth Management and Heartland, LLC.
  • Laird Norton Properties is a Seattle-based real estate investment firm that owns and operates an extensive national portfolio.