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Kearney Elects Bob Willen Managing Partner and Chairman

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, Bob Willen has been elected the tenth managing partner and chairman of Kearney, the global management consulting firm. Bob succeeds Alex Liu, who was first elected in 2018, and has concluded his second term.

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  • CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, Bob Willen has been elected the tenth managing partner and chairman of Kearney, the global management consulting firm.
  • Bob succeeds Alex Liu, who was first elected in 2018, and has concluded his second term.
  • Bob joined Kearney in 1995 and was elected partner in 2003.
  • From 2015 until his election as managing partner, Bob led Kearney's Middle East and Africa region, in addition to previous positions leading global aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, and infrastructure practices.

Hospital PMI® at 53.5%; April 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The Business Activity Index expanded for the eighth consecutive month.

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  • The Business Activity Index expanded for the eighth consecutive month.
  • The New Orders Index remained in expansion for the eighth straight month, and the Employment Index moved back into contraction territory.
  • LeMaster continues, "Hospital Business Survey Committee respondents' facilities had an uptick in patient volumes during April.
  • Inventory levels contracted due to the volume increases and active efforts to burn pandemic stock and reduce hedge stock."

S2G Strengthens Its Acceleration Platform and AI Growth Initiatives with the Appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G , a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors, today announced the appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner.

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  • CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2G , a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors, today announced the appointment of Vikram Sharma as Operating Partner.
  • S2G's Acceleration Platform is designed to provide its portfolio with tailored support and resources aimed at fostering sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness and maximizing a company's path to value.
  • The firm's approach draws from over a decade of experience in helping to enhance the performance and success of its portfolio.
  • A key focus of Sharma's mandate is the acceleration of AI-driven innovation across S2G and its portfolio.

Dion Cornett Joins Tatum as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

LONDON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tatum, a leading platform for blockchain application development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dion Cornett as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LONDON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tatum, a leading platform for blockchain application development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dion Cornett as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dion brings to Tatum two decades of experience in the software industry and an exceptional track record in successfully scaling businesses through product led growth.
  • Dion Cornett is recognized as an expert in open-source software and database technologies, having held senior leadership positions at Red Hat, MariaDB, ReachForce, Liquibase and DBeaver.
  • "I am excited to join Tatum and work with a talented team that is passionate about leveraging blockchain technology to redefine our digital future," said Dion Cornett.

Core BTS Welcomes Accomplished Sales Leader to Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core BTS, a full-service digital transformation consulting firm, has named Nathan Trail as its Executive Vice President of Sales, effective today. In this role, Trail will lead sales and partnership efforts nationwide in support of our clients.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core BTS , a full-service digital transformation consulting firm, has named Nathan Trail as its Executive Vice President of Sales, effective today.
  • In this role, Trail will lead sales and partnership efforts nationwide in support of our clients.
  • Trail joins Core BTS with over 20 years of commercial sales experience.
  • "I am thrilled to join Core BTS," said Trail.

Dion Cornett Joins Tatum as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

LONDON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tatum, a leading platform for blockchain application development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dion Cornett as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tatum, a leading platform for blockchain application development, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dion Cornett as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dion brings to Tatum two decades of experience in the software industry and an exceptional track record in successfully scaling businesses through product led growth.
  • Dion Cornett is recognized as an expert in open-source software and database technologies, having held senior leadership positions at Red Hat, MariaDB, ReachForce, Liquibase and DBeaver.
  • "I am excited to join Tatum and work with a talented team that is passionate about leveraging blockchain technology to redefine our digital future," said Dion Cornett.

NCCN Policy Summit Encourages Conversation and Action on Sexual Health and Fertility Issues Faced by People with Cancer

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Monday, May 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosted an oncology policy summit, today, focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment. Speakers covered a wide range of topics, within the context of gender and sex, intimacy, fertility and reproductive health, treatment side-effects, and the impact of a changing policy landscape in the wake of new laws and judicial decisions.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosted an oncology policy summit, today, focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment.
  • These evidence-based expert consensus recommendations feature best practices for addressing sexual health, fertility, hormone-related symptoms, and many other late and long-term effects from cancer.
  • "It is so important that education about sexual and reproductive health be included into the training of cancer clinicians if these critical health issues are to be addressed in patients' comprehensive cancer care."
  • Two afternoon keynote speakers shared first-hand looks at the issue of reproductive health and fertility preservation for people undergoing cancer care.

Equifax Names Chad Borton Executive Vice President and President of Workforce Solutions

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Monday, May 6, 2024

ATLANTA, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced the appointment of Chad Borton as Executive Vice President and President of Workforce Solutions. Borton, who most recently served as President of SoFi Bank and Executive Vice President of SoFi Lending, succeeds Rudy Ploder, who is retiring from Equifax following 20 years of distinguished leadership.

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  • ATLANTA, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) today announced the appointment of Chad Borton as Executive Vice President and President of Workforce Solutions.
  • Borton, who most recently served as President of SoFi Bank and Executive Vice President of SoFi Lending, succeeds Rudy Ploder, who is retiring from Equifax following 20 years of distinguished leadership.
  • "Rudy leaves Workforce Solutions as our largest and fastest growing business – well-positioned for strong, above-market growth and continued New Product Innovation leveraging the Equifax Cloud™," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax.
  • Workforce Solutions plays an important part in our long term growth strategy and I am confident in Chad's ability to execute against our EFX2026 strategic priorities."

CL ENTERPRISES STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM TO DRIVE CONTINUED SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

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Monday, May 6, 2024

PERU, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CL Enterprises, the family investment company based in Peru IL., has announced two key changes to its management team.

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  • PERU, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CL Enterprises, the family investment company based in Peru IL., has announced two key changes to its management team.
  • Since 2018 Matt served as Chief Financial Officer for TH Foods in Loves Park.
  • Hinesh Patel, CEO of CL Enterprises, said: "As our businesses continue to expand, we are taking steps to ensure we have the strongest possible leadership to support each of the companies within the group.
  • And Matt's arrival completes the team - his expertise and experience across multiple aspects of financial management will truly strengthen the foundations on which we continue to build."

Hyundai Motor Company's SUNG WOO SHIN Appointed to STRADVISION Board of Directors

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Monday, May 6, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STRADVISION , a leader in the automotive technology sector, proudly welcomes SUNG WOO SHIN from Hyundai Motor Company to its esteemed board of directors.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STRADVISION , a leader in the automotive technology sector, proudly welcomes SUNG WOO SHIN from Hyundai Motor Company to its esteemed board of directors.
  • With over two decades of invaluable experience in the Automotive industry, SUNG has been at the forefront of innovation.
  • SUNG WOO SHIN to our STRADVISION board, and we eagerly anticipate his collaboration, leadership, and expertise.
  • For more information on STRADVISION and its cutting-edge technologies, please visit STRADVISION .