Vice

Y-mAbs Names Michael Rossi as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“Michael Rossi shares Y-mAbs’ belief that our future is bright as we continue to commercialize DANYELZA (naxitamab-gqgk) and build world-class capabilities working to develop and commercialize new innovative treatments that improve the lives of patients with cancer.

Key Points: 
  • “Michael Rossi shares Y-mAbs’ belief that our future is bright as we continue to commercialize DANYELZA (naxitamab-gqgk) and build world-class capabilities working to develop and commercialize new innovative treatments that improve the lives of patients with cancer.
  • “We are extremely grateful for Thomas’s successful leadership and dedication as Interim CEO.
  • We look forward to Thomas’s continued leadership in his new role as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Business Officer of Y-mAbs.”
    Mr. Rossi said, “I have long admired Y-mAbs as a leader in the development of transformative cancer therapies.
  • Y-mAbs is a pioneer in pretargeted radioimmunotherapy with its SADA Technology and diverse pipeline of promising SADA programs, and a science-driven, patient-first culture.

Barclays appoints Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Barclays today announces the appointment of Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking.

Key Points: 
  • Barclays today announces the appointment of Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking.
  • Mr. Woods will lead Barclays’ efforts with our Building Products and Distribution clients and be based in New York.
  • He will report to John Lange, Global Head of Energy and Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking, and Spyros Svoronos, Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking.
  • Mr. Woods joins Barclays from Deutsche Bank where he was most recently a Managing Director on the Building Products team.

Theriva™ Biologics Announces Presentation at ESMO Congress 2023 Featuring Survival Outcomes in Phase 1 Study Evaluating VCN-01 in Combination with Durvalumab in Patients with Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theriva™ Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), (“Theriva” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need, today announced a presentation of Phase 1 data from the investigator-sponsored study evaluating VCN-01 in combination with durvalumab for patients with recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M HNSCC). Encouraging survival was observed in patients progressing to anti-PD(L)-1 agents after systemic VCN-01 in combination with durvalumab. Data will be featured in a poster presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, being held both virtually and in Madrid, Spain from October 20-24, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Encouraging survival was observed in patients progressing to anti-PD(L)-1 agents after systemic VCN-01 in combination with durvalumab.
  • Data will be featured in a poster presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, being held both virtually and in Madrid, Spain from October 20-24, 2023.
  • In the CS cohort at the 3.3×1012 viral particles (vp) dose, overall survival (OS) was 10.4 months.
  • 11 patients (61.1%) were alive >12 months (2 in CS; 5 in SS at 3.3×1012vp, 4 in SS at 1×1013 vp).

Sasha Day Named President and CEO of Aramark Destinations: Bruce Fears Retires After 40 Years of Service & Stewardship

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Sasha Day has been named President and CEO of ARAMARK Destinations, effective immediately, it was announced today by Marc Bruno, Aramark COO, US Food & Facilities.

Key Points: 
  • Sasha Day has been named President and CEO of ARAMARK Destinations, effective immediately, it was announced today by Marc Bruno, Aramark COO, US Food & Facilities.
  • Bruce Fears, who first joined Aramark in 1974, and most recently served as President and CEO of Aramark Destinations, has announced his retirement, effective in December.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012480635/en/
    Sasha Day has been named President and CEO of ARAMARK Destinations, effective immediately.
  • After 40 stellar years of service to Aramark, and as a lifelong steward of this country’s most magnificent sites, Bruce Fears will be retiring on December 1.

New ASEAN Energy Adds Neil Bush and Stephen Trauber as Independent Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

New ASEAN Energy, Inc. (NAE), a Houston based corporation focused on the management and operations of low-carbon petrochemical plants in the ASEAN region, today announced the appointment of Neil Bush and Stephen Trauber as Independent Directors, adding significant energy sector and APAC investment experience to its Board.

Key Points: 
  • New ASEAN Energy, Inc. (NAE), a Houston based corporation focused on the management and operations of low-carbon petrochemical plants in the ASEAN region, today announced the appointment of Neil Bush and Stephen Trauber as Independent Directors, adding significant energy sector and APAC investment experience to its Board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011579802/en/
    William Byun, NAE Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are excited to add Neil and Stephen to our board.
  • Bush Foundation of U.S.-China Relations and the Co-Chair of the Barbara Bush Celebration of Reading and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
  • Mr. Trauber previously held executive energy investment positions as Vice Chairman & Global Head of Energy for UBS, and as Managing Director and Head of Energy for Morgan Stanley.

Claure Group Acquires Significant Stake in eB Capital, One of the Leading Alternative Investment Firms in Brazil

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

eB Capital, a leading Brazilian investment firm founded by Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, Luciana Antonini Ribeiro and Pedro Parente, announces that Claure Group has acquired a significant stake in the firm.

Key Points: 
  • eB Capital, a leading Brazilian investment firm founded by Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, Luciana Antonini Ribeiro and Pedro Parente, announces that Claure Group has acquired a significant stake in the firm.
  • Following the investment, Marcelo Claure will join the firm as Vice Chairman and Managing Partner, and a member of the investment committee.
  • Mr. Claure is a preeminent investor, operator and entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Claure Group, a global investment firm with approximately USD $4 billion under management in various sectors.
  • Mr. Claure will leverage his entrepreneurial expertise and his experience leading global companies as part of the investment in eB Capital, with the objective to further eB Capital’s growth strategy.

Central Valley Community Bancorp and Community West Bancshares to Merge

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Central Valley Community Bancorp (Central Valley), (NASDAQ: CVCY), headquartered in Fresno, California, together with its banking subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank (CVCB) and Community West Bancshares (Community West) (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West Bank (CWB), headquartered in Goleta, California, announced today the signing of an Agreement of Reorganization and Merger, dated October 10, 2023, pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Central Valley Community Bancorp (Central Valley), (NASDAQ: CVCY), headquartered in Fresno, California, together with its banking subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank (CVCB) and Community West Bancshares (Community West) (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West Bank (CWB), headquartered in Goleta, California, announced today the signing of an Agreement of Reorganization and Merger, dated October 10, 2023, pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Community West Bancshares will merge with and into Central Valley Community Bancorp and Community West Bank will merge with and into Central Valley Community Bank.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Community West Bancshares shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.79 shares of Central Valley Community Bancorp common stock for each share of Community West Bancshares common stock.
  • “Central Valley Community Bank has steadily and profitably grown for over 43 years, building a highly attractive franchise in California’s San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento region,” said James J. Kim, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank.

David Sable Joins Stagwell (STGW) as Vice Chair

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately. In this role, David will drive new solutions for clients, leverage his diverse network of contacts, and work with existing clients to boost value by expanding the depth and range of services they utilize across Stagwell to help them maximize business outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of David Sable as Vice Chair, effective immediately.
  • Sable is a recognized global marketing leader with a career spanning four decades at top global agencies.
  • Sable will be based at Stagwell's global headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York and report to Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I've known and worked with David for over 20 years and am excited to add him to our senior leadership team."

2023 Controller of the Year Awards Program: Call for Applicants

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The annual Controller of the Year™ Awards is now accepting applications. The program recognizes effectiveness and achievements of Controllers and related roles/titles including Comptrollers, Chief Accounting Officers, CFOs, Vice Presidents, and other corporate finance executives. The 4th annual program is produced by the Controllers Council, a member association and community focused on training and career development, peer interaction, and recognition.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The annual Controller of the Year™ Awards is now accepting applications.
  • Registration is now open for the 2023 Controller of the Year Awards; the program is free to both Controllers Council members and non-members.
  • Winners share their remarkable journeys at a "must see" 2023 Controller Awards Event."
  • To register for the 2023 Controller of the Year Awards before the December 15 deadline, link here: https://controllerscouncil.org/recognition/

Triterras Announces the Appointment of Vinay Kapoor to Executive Vice President

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Monday, October 2, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triterras, Inc. (“Triterras” or the “Company,”) a leading fintech company focused on trade and trade finance, today announced the appointment of Vinay Kapoor to the role of Executive Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triterras, Inc. (“Triterras” or the “Company,”) a leading fintech company focused on trade and trade finance, today announced the appointment of Vinay Kapoor to the role of Executive Vice President.
  • Mr. Kapoor will directly oversee several strategic initiatives for Triterras.
  • Prior to joining Triterras, Mr. Kapoor held roles as Managing Director at Bank of Singapore, Managing Director at Citigroup, and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch.
  • “Vinay is an extremely well-respected and trusted industry leader with great stature in the business community,” said Srinivas Koneru, Chairman & CEO at Triterras.