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Global Insider Risk Report: Insiders Are Leaving the Door Open to Nation State Abuse

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today released its 2024 i3 Insider Risk Investigations Report – Foreign Interference: Special Edition .

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  • DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk management, today released its 2024 i3 Insider Risk Investigations Report – Foreign Interference: Special Edition .
  • The report also cautions about the rise of the “socially engineered insider”, as foreign state actors increasingly exert their influence and stealth to target, recruit, plant, and exploit insiders.
  • Sixty-eight percent of insider risk events were proactively resolved with follow-up security awareness training and corporate policy changes.
  • The 2024 report is based on more than 1,300 insider investigations conducted by the DTEX Insider Intelligence and Investigations (i3) team throughout 2023 within DTEX’s global customer base.

Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council Announces Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the HC3 Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In another significant move to bolster the representation of Hispanic leaders in corporate America, the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez, and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the Board of Directors.

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  • In another significant move to bolster the representation of Hispanic leaders in corporate America, the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez, and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the Board of Directors.
  • This strategic decision marks the organization’s continued commitment to enhance the development, leadership, and philanthropic efforts of Hispanic executives and fortify the Hispanic influence within their respective companies, industries, and communities.
  • George Herrera, Chairman of the Board, and Andre Arbelaez, President and CEO of HC3, highlighted the organization's strategic initiatives to elevate Hispanic business leaders within C-Suite roles and the U.S. economic-driving power of the Hispanic market.
  • Under Herrera's and Arbelaez’s leadership, HC3 is set to embark on a transformative journey from its headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

CG Life Acquires Toolhouse, Significantly Expanding Technology-Enabled Omnichannel Capabilities

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CG Life , a leading integrated agency that blends strategy, creative, marketing, digital, and media with science, has significantly expanded its ability to support commercial life science organizations with digital omnichannel strategies through the addition of Toolhouse .

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  • CG Life , a leading integrated agency that blends strategy, creative, marketing, digital, and media with science, has significantly expanded its ability to support commercial life science organizations with digital omnichannel strategies through the addition of Toolhouse .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409702768/en/
    CG Life acquires Toolhouse to expand its technology-enabled omnichannel capabilities for biopharma and life science companies (Photo: Business Wire)
    Founded in 1995, Toolhouse is a digital agency specializing in helping biopharma companies create more meaningful, measurable connections with patients and physicians.
  • “Healthcare has changed dramatically, requiring brand leaders in biopharma and life science to deploy nimble, omnichannel digital strategies to connect with their audiences,” said CG Life CEO David Ormesher.
  • “The decision for Toolhouse to join forces with the CG Life team was a completely natural one.

The Bliss Group’s Senior Leadership Team Expands to Meet Emerging Client and Talent Needs

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.

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  • JP Letourneau was promoted to Vice President in the Financial Services group.
  • In September 2023, Adam Schwartzman was promoted to Group Vice President, Head of Content, and Ben Davis was promoted to Vice President in the Professional Services practice.
  • “Bliss is proud to recognize the smart and kind communications professionals who help our clients confront complicated issues with insights that bring change to life,” said Cortney Stapleton, CEO of The Bliss Group.
  • Her work as Head of Employee Experience will ensure the firm’s unique culture and reputation for developing strong talent remains a top priority.

Walker & Dunlop HUD Team Finances Over $135 Million for Six Rhode Island Properties in Six Months

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged $135,323,400 in HUD loans for six multifamily properties in Rhode Island between October 2023 and February 2024.

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  • Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged $135,323,400 in HUD loans for six multifamily properties in Rhode Island between October 2023 and February 2024.
  • The team worked alongside the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete the financing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409630799/en/
    The Walker & Dunlop HUD Financing team, led by Chris Rumul , served as exclusive advisors to the client, Carpionato Group, and successfully arranged all six loans.
  • Carpionato Group is a longtime HUD client of Walker & Dunlop, with six HUD-insured loans currently in the company’s servicing portfolio.

Alexander Group Recognized as a Forbes 2024 Top Management Consulting Firm

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Alexander Group , the leading revenue growth consultancy to Global 2000 companies, today announced its recognition on Forbes’ ranking of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024 for the second year in a row.

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  • Alexander Group , the leading revenue growth consultancy to Global 2000 companies, today announced its recognition on Forbes’ ranking of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024 for the second year in a row.
  • This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
  • “Alexander Group remains committed to providing exceptional revenue growth services to our clients across the enterprise,” said Chris Nagle, Principal at Alexander Group.
  • Again, consulting firms were evaluated within their areas of knowledge across 16 different industries and 16 different functional areas.

New Survey From Propel Software Confirms Trend That Americans Are Severing Relationships With Companies That Aren’t Prioritizing Sustainability

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .

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  • It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .
  • The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that Americans will spend 33% more on green products in 2024 than in 2023.
  • “Transparency is important to consumers, and brands should take note if they want customers to continue to be brand loyal.
  • The majority of respondents (65%) say they will look for environmental claims when making a purchase,” said Ross Meyercord, CEO of Propel Software.

Waverly Advisors Acquires McShane Partners

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Waverly Advisors, LLC (“Waverly”), a federally registered investment adviser (“RIA”) that specializes in investment management, financial planning, and wealth management solutions for a diverse group of high-net-worth individuals, corporate retirement plans and institutional clients, has acquired the investment advisory business of McShane Partners (“McShane”), based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • Waverly Advisors, LLC (“Waverly”), a federally registered investment adviser (“RIA”) that specializes in investment management, financial planning, and wealth management solutions for a diverse group of high-net-worth individuals, corporate retirement plans and institutional clients, has acquired the investment advisory business of McShane Partners (“McShane”), based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • McShane was founded in 1985 as one of the first fee-only RIAs in Charlotte.
  • “The McShane team brings additional strategies to Waverly's growing public and private market investment options,” said Justin Russell, President of Waverly.
  • “It is clear that Waverly shares these values, and we are confident this partnership will offer increased resources and support for our clients.”
    The acquisition of McShane marks Waverly’s thirteenth transaction since accepting an equity investment in December 2021 from Wealth Partners Capital Group (“WPCG”) and HGGC’s Aspire Holdings platform.

PartnerCentric Soars With 200% YoY Client Growth, Secures impact.com Diamond Partner Status

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In a significant endorsement of its success and innovation, PartnerCentric has been awarded the prestigious title of Diamond Partner with impact.com, a global leader in partnership automation.

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  • In a significant endorsement of its success and innovation, PartnerCentric has been awarded the prestigious title of Diamond Partner with impact.com, a global leader in partnership automation.
  • This accolade is a testament to PartnerCentric’s relentless pursuit of excellence and transformative technology within the partnership marketing space.
  • This groundbreaking tool unlocks the true incremental value of marketing initiatives, empowering brands to fine-tune their strategies for peak performance.
  • “This year of monumental growth signifies the pivotal role of partnership marketing in scaling effective marketing strategies,” said Stephanie Harris, founder & CEO of PartnerCentric.

Wyatt Bartel Appointed President of Lux Machina Consulting

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEP Group , the leading media services partner for content creators worldwide, has named Wyatt Bartel president of its virtual production company, Lux Machina Consulting (“LuxMC”).

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  • NEP Group , the leading media services partner for content creators worldwide, has named Wyatt Bartel president of its virtual production company, Lux Machina Consulting (“LuxMC”).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409401079/en/
    Wyatt Bartel has been appointed president of Lux Machina Consulting, a global leader in virtual production, in-camera visual effects and display solutions for film and TV, broadcast, live events and permanent installations.
  • “I want to give my deepest thanks to Phil Galler, whose leadership, along with Zach Alexander’s, has shaped Lux Machina.
  • I’ll be looking for new creative business and technology leadership opportunities that are synergistic to the work of Lux Machina and NEP.