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Malli Vangala Joins IRI and NPD as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD), which recently merged to create a leading global technology, analytics and data provider, today announced that Malli Vangala has joined the company as chief strategy officer.

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  • Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD), which recently merged to create a leading global technology, analytics and data provider, today announced that Malli Vangala has joined the company as chief strategy officer.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Malli as we work to bring the full power of our combined organization to bear for our clients and partners, said Kirk Perry, president and chief executive officer for IRI and NPD.
  • I am thrilled to be joining IRI and NPD, said Vangala.
  • Prior to joining IRI and NPD, Vangala led the Microsoft 365 Strategy Team at Microsoft from 2016-2019.

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business named winner of WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and SSRN are pleased to announce the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University as the 2022 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region.

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  • Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and SSRN are pleased to announce the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University as the 2022 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005876/en/
    Perdue School of Business wins 2022 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the institutions that conduct it.
  • On behalf of WRDS, I am very pleased to congratulate the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University on this award, said Bob Zarazowski.
  • The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award is presented to schools that have made a commitment to research, said Dr. Christy Weer, Dean of the Perdue School.

SVB Financial Group Appoints Thomas King to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SVB Financial Group (SVB), the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced the appointment of Thomas King, former Chief Executive Officer of Investment Banking at Barclays, to its board of directors, effective September 13, 2022.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SVB Financial Group (SVB), the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced the appointment of Thomas King, former Chief Executive Officer of Investment Banking at Barclays, to its board of directors, effective September 13, 2022.
  • SVB provides innovators, enterprises and investors with the services they need to succeed via four complementary businesses: Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Capital, SVB Private and SVB Securities.
  • King previously served on the board of directors for Leerink Holdings, now SVB Securities, from 2017 to 2018.
  • SVB, SVB FINANCIAL GROUP, SILICON VALLEY BANK, SVB SECURITIES, SVB PRIVATE, SVB CAPITAL and the chevron device are trademarks of SVB Financial Group, used under license.

Vesttoo Appoints Reinsurance and ILS Expert Julia Henderson as Its Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesttoo, a leading insurance risk transfer platform, today announced that it has hired well-known portfolio manager and risk strategist Julia Henderson as its Chief Commercial Officer. In this new central role, Ms. Henderson will oversee the commercial strategy and the growth of the business, including sales and business development, marketing and revenue operations.

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  • In this new central role, Ms. Henderson will oversee the commercial strategy and the growth of the business, including sales and business development, marketing and revenue operations.
  • As part of its strategic reorganization, Vesttoo has been exploring new roles for several key executives in order to maximize the impact of their experience and relationships.
  • "Julia knows the reinsurance industry inside and out, and there can be no one more fitting to bring Vesttoo's vision to fruition," said Yaniv Bertele, CEO and co-founder of Vesttoo.
  • "Vesttoo is providing new streams of reinsurance capacity when the industry needs it most," said Vesttoo Chief Commercial Officer Julia Henderson.

Vesttoo Appoints Reinsurance and ILS Expert Julia Henderson as Its Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesttoo, a leading insurance risk transfer and investment platform, announced today that it has hired well-known portfolio manager and risk strategist Julia Henderson as Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • She has 18 years of experience in reinsurance at the highest levels and was named one of the Most Influential Women in Re/Insurance by Intelligent Insurer Magazine.
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesttoo, a leading insurance risk transfer and investment platform, announced today that it has hired well-known portfolio manager and risk strategist Julia Henderson as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Ms. Henderson has worked in the reinsurance sector since 2004.
  • "Vesttoo is providing new streams of reinsurance capacity when the industry needs it most," said Vesttoo Chief Commercial Officer Julia Henderson.

First In Brings Aboard Two Operating Partners to Support Cybersecurity and Dual-Use Innovation Investments

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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ASPEN, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, First In™ announced its team's expansion to include two new operating partners, Lenore Karafa and Patrick Metke. The firm closed its first fund in March 2022 and now manages over $55 million in total capital. The entrepreneurs leading First In's portfolio companies are driving innovation at the forefront of cybersecurity, data intelligence, data management and automation, and defense technology.

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  • First In, the mission-driven venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity and dual-use startups, adds operating partners Lenore Karafa and Patrick Metke.
  • ASPEN, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, First In announced its team's expansion to include two new operating partners, Lenore Karafa and Patrick Metke.
  • The entrepreneurs leading First In's portfolio companies are driving innovation at the forefront of cybersecurity, data intelligence, data management and automation, and defense technology.
  • First In believes that cybersecurity and dual-use investments provide a mission-driven investment opportunity to drive critical innovation for society while producing strong financial returns.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Bolsters Labor Practice with New Associate

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers' compensation law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that Jordan Konell has joined the firm as an associate. Konell will focus his practice on labor law. He previously served as a law clerk with the firm, assisting union-side labor attorneys with research, writing, and litigation preparation as well as authoring legal briefs.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers' compensation law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that Jordan Konell has joined the firm as an associate.
  • Konell will focus his practice on labor law.
  • "Willig, Williams & Davidson has earned a stellar reputation in the field of labor law, and I am honored to return to the firm as an associate," said Konell.
  • About Willig, Williams & Davidson Willig, Williams & Davidson ( http://www.wwdlaw.com ) is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States.

Valence Surface Technologies has Appointed Aerospace Industry Finance Leader Adam Cohn as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Cohn to the Valence Surface Technologies (VST) Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Adam will be responsible for all aspects of VST financial operations and will direct long-term budgetary planning and cost management to ensure alignment with VST strategic growth plans.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Cohn to the Valence Surface Technologies (VST) Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Chris Celtruda; Valence Chief Executive Officer shared, "Adam is an experienced leader with a strong background in finance, transactional M&A and strategy.
  • Adam commented, "I am excited to join the Valence leadership team and ensure a focus on profitable growth and improved operating performance.
  • The Valence business enjoys an industry leading position and is poised for growth as aviation production volumes increase in the coming quarters."

Starbucks Names Laxman Narasimhan as Next Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the companys next chief executive officer and a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

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  • Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Laxman Narasimhan will become the companys next chief executive officer and a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.
  • Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of Reckitt, a FTSE-12 listed multinational consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company, where he led the company through a major strategic transformation and a return to sustainable growth.
  • On behalf of the entire Board, I am thrilled to welcome Laxman as Starbucks next ceo, said Mellody Hobson, Independent Starbucks Board of Directors chair.
  • Previously, Narasimhan held various leadership roles at PepsiCo, including as global chief commercial officer, where he was responsible for the companys long-term strategy and digital capabilities.

CCV Managing Partner: Metaverse is about Creation

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors at China Creation Ventures (CCV), a leading venture capital fund in China, are optimistic about the future of the metaverse.

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  • BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors at China Creation Ventures (CCV), a leading venture capital fund in China, are optimistic about the future of the metaverse.
  • "The fundamental concept of the metaverse should be 'creation.'
  • CCV started its investment in the metaverse and digital twin technologies in 2017.
  • Its founder,Wei Zhou, is one of China's most successful venture capitalists in technology and a former managing partner at KPCB China.