Foreign policy

Lazard Appoints Dan Schulman and Stephen R. Howe Jr. to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

“We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.

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  • “We are thrilled that Dan and Steve are joining our Board of Directors,” said Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Lazard.
  • Stephen R. Howe Jr. is a widely respected executive, board member, and financial services, audit, and corporate governance expert.
  • “Lazard serves an important role in the financial services landscape, and it is an honor to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
  • I look forward to working with Peter and fellow Directors, and leveraging my experience on behalf of the firm,” said Mr. Howe.

Southern Company Gas subsidiaries in Virginia & Tennessee complete first renewable natural gas purchase

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, have entered into their first renewable natural gas agreement, which will increase access to clean, safe, reliable and affordable fuel. The emissions reductions from this transaction are estimated to be equivalent to the carbon sequestered by over 12,000 acres of U.S. forest or an area the size of Manhattan.

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  • Resulting emissions reductions are estimated to be equivalent to the carbon sequestered by over 12,000 acres of U.S. forest for one year
    ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, have entered into their first renewable natural gas agreement, which will increase access to clean, safe, reliable and affordable fuel.
  • The Tennessee Natural Gas Innovation Act permits natural gas utilities to pursue cleaner energy options and for incremental innovative natural gas costs to be reflected in the utilities' purchased gas adjustment.
  • This deal is aligned with Southern Company Gas' decarbonization efforts across the natural gas value chain.
  • Virginia Natural Gas, which first began use of Next Generation Natural Gas in 2019, continues to engage more and more suppliers to deliver cleaner fuel to customers, as well.

Edward Jones Named One of the World's Most Admired Companies™ by FORTUNE Magazine

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones was named to Fortune magazine's 2024 list of World's Most Admired Companies™, a recognition of the most respected and reputable companies globally.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones was named to Fortune magazine's 2024 list of World's Most Admired Companies™, a recognition of the most respected and reputable companies globally.
  • Being named as World's Most Admired Companies™ is both a recognition of where we are and an inspiration for where we are going," said Ken Cella, Edward Jones Head of External Affairs.
  • And more than $46 million in corporate, Edward Jones Foundation and associate giving contributed to 6,000 organizations around the U.S. in 2023.
  • Edward Jones grew both its number of financial advisors and client assets under care in 2023.

The Institute for Global Affairs Announces Five New Nonresident Fellows

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Global Affairs (IGA), formerly the Eurasia Group Foundation, today welcomed the five scholars selected to its 2024 nonresident fellowship.

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  • The international relations experts in its 2024 cohort of nonresident fellows will conduct research on different aspects of U.S. foreign policy.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Global Affairs (IGA), formerly the Eurasia Group Foundation, today welcomed the five scholars selected to its 2024 nonresident fellowship.
  • During this annual program, fellows will also be provided an opportunity to translate their academic research to popular audiences through op-eds and multimedia projects.
  • She is also a two-time nonresident research fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point.

RGC Resources Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting

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Monday, January 29, 2024

ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGC Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGCO) announced the election of Directors at its shareholders meeting held on January 29, 2024.

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  • ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGC Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGCO) announced the election of Directors at its shareholders meeting held on January 29, 2024.
  • At a meeting of the Board of Directors, following the annual shareholders meeting, John B. Williamson, III was elected Chairman of the Board and Paul W. Nester was elected President and CEO of RGC Resources, Inc.
  • The following RGC Resources senior officers were also elected: Timothy J. Mulvaney, Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, Lawrence T. Oliver, Senior Vice President, Regulatory and External Affairs and Secretary, and C. Brooke Miles, Vice President, Human Resources.
  • RGC Resources, Inc. provides energy and related products and services to customers in Virginia through its operating subsidiaries including Roanoke Gas Company and RGC Midstream, LLC.

American Kidney Fund Announces April 30 as the First Annual APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is proud to announce that April 30, 2024 will mark the nation’s first ever AMKD Awareness Day .

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is proud to announce that April 30, 2024 will mark the nation’s first ever AMKD Awareness Day .
  • Building on AKF’s educational campaign for the condition, AMKD Awareness Day aims to spread awareness of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) , a spectrum of kidney diseases associated with variants (mutations) in the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene and linked to an increased risk for rapidly progressing kidney disease in people of Western and Central African descent.
  • People with two mutations are at higher risk of developing genetic forms of kidney disease such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
  • Additionally, AKF will provide resources and ways to engage and raise awareness of the important connection between APOL1 gene variants and kidney disease in the months ahead.

Brig Gen. Balan Ayyar (USAF, Ret.), Founder and CEO of percipent.ai Appointed to Serco Inc. Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Ayyar brings a distinguished background, with a remarkable career spanning both military service and executive leadership in the technology sector.

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  • Ayyar brings a distinguished background, with a remarkable career spanning both military service and executive leadership in the technology sector.
  • Before establishing percipient.ai, Balan Ayyar served as the CEO of a Government Services IT firm.
  • His executive leadership was evident as he steered the company through strategic initiatives, fostering growth and operational excellence.
  • "We are excited to welcome General Ayyar to the Serco Inc. Board of Directors," said Tom Watson, CEO of Serco Inc.  "His unique blend of military leadership and entrepreneurial success in the technology sector makes him an outstanding addition to our board.

General Atlantic Appoints Chris Kojima as Global Head of Capital Solutions

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Monday, January 29, 2024

General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.

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  • General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, today announced that Chris Kojima is joining the firm as Global Head of Capital Solutions, effective January 29, 2024.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Kojima will lead the firm’s global client franchise.
  • Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in alternative investments, Mr. Kojima will oversee capital partnering, client solutions, strategic partnerships, new business development, and capital formation activities across General Atlantic’s investment strategies that span global growth equity, credit, climate, and infrastructure solutions.
  • “Chris brings a global perspective, deep market expertise, and decades of experience leading businesses in asset management, all focused on delivering solutions for clients.

Over 6,200 Delegates Attend Annual AME Roundup Conference in Vancouver

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Monday, January 29, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Last week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) hosted its 41st annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gathering of the mineral exploration industry.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Last week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) hosted its 41st annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gathering of the mineral exploration industry.
  • AME appreciated the government's acknowledgement at AME Roundup that more action is required to facilitate the development of new critical mineral projects.
  • AME congratulates Justin Himmelright, Senior Vice President, External Affairs at Skeena Resources as the newly appointed Chair of the AME Board.
  • Mark your calendars for AME Roundup 2025, Monday, January 20 to Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre East.

Moneta Gold and Nighthawk Gold Announce the Proposed Directors for the MergeCo Board

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Monday, January 22, 2024

He was the VP Corporate Development & Technical Services for Kirkland Lake Gold, where he led the due diligence and execution of the merger with Newmarket Gold.

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  • He was the VP Corporate Development & Technical Services for Kirkland Lake Gold, where he led the due diligence and execution of the merger with Newmarket Gold.
  • Mr. Salehi also had management roles with St. Andrew Goldfields, Lake Shore Gold, FNX Mining, and Vale.
  • She is currently the SVP, Investor Relations & Communications for Galiano Gold and a director of Ensign Minerals.
  • Previously, she served as SVP, External Affairs and Sustainability for Eldorado Gold Corporation.