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Porsche Financial Services strengthens leadership team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Atlanta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) announced today the appointment of four new vice presidents to key leadership positions.

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  • Atlanta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) announced today the appointment of four new vice presidents to key leadership positions.
  • "Following the Porsche IPO in September 2022, Porsche Financial Services has continued to evaluate how the organization can most effectively support its continued growth plan,” said Ross Dupper, President and CEO of Porsche Financial Services.
  • John Claiborne, VP Digital Transformation and Data Intelligence: John began his career with Porsche in 2001 as an IT contractor and has since held positions with increasing technical and management responsibility with Porsche Business Services, Porsche Cars North America, and Porsche Financial Services, where he managed the US launch of exclusive brand financial services for Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti in 2012.
  • As the dedicated financial services company for Porsche Cars North America, PFS provides custom financial solutions and products to Porsche customers and dealers in the United States and Canada.

David Higley Joins Perella Weinberg as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.

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  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perella Weinberg Partners (Nasdaq: PWP), a leading global independent advisory firm, announced today that David Higley has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Advisory Business.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Higley will enhance the Firm’s Global Media & Technology practice providing strategic advice to clients globally in the media and interactive entertainment sectors.
  • Mr. Higley joins Perella Weinberg from Lazard, where he served as a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Interactive Media and Technologies Group, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic advisory.
  • He brings a depth of experience and a breadth of relationships in an active and growing segment of the market,” said Andrew Bednar, Chief Executive Officer of Perella Weinberg.

Bayer’s Consumer Health Division Announces Changes to North America Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Today, Bayer announced Samantha Avivi as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for its Consumer Health division in North America.

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  • Today, Bayer announced Samantha Avivi as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for its Consumer Health division in North America.
  • She will report directly to Dave Tomasi, President, Consumer Health, North America for Bayer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409885941/en/
    “I’m pleased to welcome Samantha to Team Bayer to lead our North America marketing organization and join our efforts to achieve ‘Health for all, Hunger for none,‘” said Tomasi.
  • “I’m honored to take this leadership role with Bayer, a world leading company with a meaningful mission,” said Avivi.

Northern Trust Strengthens Atlanta Wealth Management Team

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Monday, April 8, 2024

“Jordan’s knowledge and expertise complement our existing advisors dedicated to serving the financial needs of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, family businesses, and multi-generational families.”

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  • “Jordan’s knowledge and expertise complement our existing advisors dedicated to serving the financial needs of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, family businesses, and multi-generational families.”
    Kiel has been with Northern Trust for 10 years, most recently serving as Senior Wealth Strategist as well as Senior Banking Team Lead/Director for the Atlanta team.
  • As a president of the Georgia market, Kiel will serve as a member of Northern Trust Wealth Management’s Mid-Atlantic Region Leadership Team.
  • He will lead a team responsible for leveraging Northern Trust’s investment, fiduciary and banking capabilities to address clients’ wealth management needs including wealth preservation techniques, wealth-creation strategies and multi-generational planning.
  • Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice in Canada

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Dr. Renée Duplantis will join the firm as a vice president and leader of CRA’s Canadian Competition team.

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that Dr. Renée Duplantis will join the firm as a vice president and leader of CRA’s Canadian Competition team.
  • “Like many of the economists in our Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice, she is a recognized thought leader with experience testifying in court and presenting to competition agencies around the world.”
    “I am thrilled that Renée is joining CRA, which will strengthen the economic, analytical, and testifying expertise CRA brings to Canadian clients as they navigate regulatory challenges nationally and globally,” said CRA Global Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice Leader Margaret Sanderson .
  • Prior to joining CRA, she led the Canadian competition practice of an international consulting firm.
  • Dr. Duplantis has a PhD in economics from Northeastern University, an MA in economics from Duke University, and a BBA in economics from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

MasterBrand Adds Patrick Shannon to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC, the “Company,” or “MasterBrand”), the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, today announced that Patrick Shannon was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE: MBC, the “Company,” or “MasterBrand”), the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, today announced that Patrick Shannon was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • “Patrick is a seasoned executive with extensive financial leadership experience and a track record of operational excellence,” said Dave Banyard, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Shannon has served on the board of directors of Astec Industries since 2024.
  • Mr. Shannon holds a BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Mercer University.

Mazars in the US Hires Ryan McLaughlin as Partner

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced that Ryan McLaughlin has joined as an Audit Partner in the Long Island Office. With over 16 years of experience working in accounting, audit and business advisory with both private and publicly held clients, Ryan will contribute to growth across multiple service lines, particularly in the Long Island market.

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  • Brings over 16 years of experience to the Mazars Audit Practice in Long Island, NY
    NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, today announced that Ryan McLaughlin has joined as an Audit Partner in the Long Island Office.
  • "It's a great pleasure to welcome Ryan to Mazars as a new Audit Partner in our Long Island Office," said Craig Fine, Office Managing Partner.
  • "I'm looking forward to taking the next step in my career and embarking on this journey with Mazars," said Ryan.
  • Ryan joins the firm from BDO, where he began his career and was appointed to Partner in 2021.

ClarisHealth Hires Nick Ridings as SVP of Health Plan Relationships

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Monday, April 1, 2024

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClarisHealth today announced Nick Ridings has joined the company as the senior vice president of health plan partnerships. As a leader on the company's growth team, Ridings will scale adoption of ClarisHealth's integrated payment integrity technology platform, Pareo®.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClarisHealth today announced Nick Ridings has joined the company as the senior vice president of health plan partnerships.
  • As a leader on the company's growth team, Ridings will scale adoption of ClarisHealth's integrated payment integrity technology platform, Pareo ®.
  • Ridings brings over 20 years of payment integrity industry experience to ClarisHealth from roles at both AIM Healthcare and Optum.
  • Ridings continued, "With the Pareo technology platform, ClarisHealth enables health plans to accelerate this transformation and realize immediate value."

AtkinsRéalis awarded engineering and design services contract to develop leading Hydrogen Hub in Quebec

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Monday, March 25, 2024

MONTREAL, March 25, 2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract by TESCanada H2 Inc. ("TESCanada") to provide front end engineering and design services for their Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec.

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  • MONTREAL, March 25, 2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract by TESCanada H2 Inc. ("TESCanada") to provide front end engineering and design services for their Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec.
  • "Green hydrogen provides an attractive clean energy option for hard to decarbonize sectors.
  • We're pleased to deliver our clean energy engineering expertise to advance the green hydrogen ecosystem and ensure a successful energy transition."
  • Expected to be commissioned in 2028, it is one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada.

Charles B. Ammann Joins Ionic Digital as Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionic Digital Inc., a leading innovator in the bitcoin mining industry, today announced the appointment of Charles B. Ammann as Chief Legal Officer. With over 25 years of experience in legal and corporate governance, Mr. Ammann brings a wealth of expertise to Ionic Digital's executive team.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionic Digital Inc. , a leading innovator in the bitcoin mining industry, today announced the appointment of Charles B. Ammann as Chief Legal Officer.
  • With over 25 years of experience in legal and corporate governance, Mr. Ammann brings a wealth of expertise to Ionic Digital's executive team.
  • Mr. Ammann served from 2014 to 2023 as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Semtech Corporation, where he was also that company's first Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Officer.
  • "We are excited to welcome Mr. Ammann to Ionic Digital," said Matt Prusak, Chief Executive Officer at Ionic Digital.