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Crane NXT, Co. Announces Appointment of Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, today announced it has appointed Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy.

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  • Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, today announced it has appointed Hans Lidforss as Senior Vice President of Strategy.
  • In this new role, Mr. Lidforss will be responsible for advancing the Company’s strategy and creating new avenues for growth, including identifying and executing opportunities for M&A, growth ventures, and partnerships.
  • Mr. Lidforss will report directly to Aaron W. Saak, President and CEO, Crane NXT.
  • Prior to Sensata, Mr. Lidforss was Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy at Taleo where he developed strategies and led M&A activities to expand the product portfolio into new business and market segments.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

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  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.

Deltek Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek's current President and CEO. Mike will transition to a full-time operating Group Executive role at Roper Technologies, Deltek's parent company, effective April 10, 2024. 

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  • Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive
    HERNDON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek , the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery , Deltek's current President and CEO.
  • "We are excited to welcome Bob as Deltek's new President and CEO," said Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO .
  • "Serving as CEO of Deltek has been the honor of my professional career, and I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date," said Mike Corkery.
  • As a full-time executive at Roper Technologies, Mike Corkery will provide coaching and guidance to several Roper businesses, including Deltek.

Labroots Hosts 12th Annual Neuroscience Online Event Scheduled on March 6, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, today announced its free 12th annual event in the Neuroscience Virtual Event Series to be held on March 6, 2024. Marking a decade of sharing ground breaking research and scientific discovery via Labroots' immersive platform, this dynamic event continues its tradition of showcasing some of the brightest minds at the forefront of neuroscience impacting health and disease today.

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  • I am excited to discuss this at Labroots' 12th annual event in the Neuroscience Virtual Event Series."
  • Hosted by Labroots and produced on Chati, participants in the event can connect seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices while engaged in a one-stop educational experience.
  • Remember to use the hashtag #LRneuro to follow the conversation and connect with other members of the global Neuroscience community!
  • Follow @Neuroscience_LR on Twitter and @Neuroscience.LR on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest Trending News in Neuroscience.

University of Toronto receives a $15-million gift from real estate leader David Feldman and family to establish the David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Rotman School of Management

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Rotman School of Management will equip students with the skills needed to become dynamic real estate professionals who can advise on the complex decisions needed to build, finance and manage capital-intensive real estate projects.

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  • The David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Rotman School of Management will equip students with the skills needed to become dynamic real estate professionals who can advise on the complex decisions needed to build, finance and manage capital-intensive real estate projects.
  • To meet that need, the David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics will embed and strengthen real estate teaching within the MBA and Rotman Commerce programs at the Rotman School.
  • "David Feldman's visionary investment will reinvigorate real estate education and shape the real estate sector of the future."
  • Ultimately, by cultivating tomorrow's real estate leaders, the David Feldman Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics is destined to become one of the world's leading research and learning establishments for real estate and urban economics.

CAN TV Announces Five New Board Members

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CAN TV , Chicago's premiere hub for community access news, hyperlocal stories and educational resources, is pleased to announce five new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CAN TV , Chicago's premiere hub for community access news, hyperlocal stories and educational resources, is pleased to announce five new members to its Board of Directors.
  • The five new board members include:
    "It has been incredible to spearhead and witness firsthand the efforts CAN TV is taking to deepen its connection with Chicagoans, an important aspect of our overall mission.
  • Our new board members will provide expanded leadership capacity, and fresh perspectives that will exponentially grow our capacity to fulfill our critical mission," said Darrious Hilmon, Executive Director of CAN TV.
  • "CAN TV's Board and Leadership team are in lock-step, fully committed to ensuring a strong future for the network," said CAN TV's Board Chair Anna Ninoyu.

'Center for Enlightened Disagreement' Launches at Northwestern University and the Kellogg School of Management

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern University and the Kellogg School of Management today announced an innovative new research center to promote constructive discourse in today's increasingly polarized world. The Center for Enlightened Disagreement, to be housed at Kellogg, will bring together top academics and leading thinkers to conduct research, identify best practices and train students and leaders on how to engage across difference and harness the power of diverse perspectives.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern University and the Kellogg School of Management today announced an innovative new research center to promote constructive discourse in today's increasingly polarized world.
  • Yet growing divisions and deepening entrenchment have made it more challenging than ever to participate in constructive discussion and debate.
  • "Kellogg faculty have for decades been driving advances in conflict resolution, negotiation and how to bridge ideological divides.
  • It will expand extensive Kellogg research on methods for promoting dialogue among those with different perspectives and motivations.

Illinois American Water President Rebecca Losli Named Chairperson of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water, has been appointed chairperson of the board of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC).

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  • Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water, has been appointed chairperson of the board of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC).
  • Losli succeeds chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, Lenny Singh, who led the IUBDC in 2023, and remains an active member of the IUBDC Board of Directors.
  • Charter members include Ameren Illinois, Commonwealth Edison, Illinois American Water, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas.
  • “IUBDC provides a unique platform for collaboration among the large utilities in Illinois,” said Losli.

Thunderbird Entertainment Welcomes David Lazzarato to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lazzarato to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as the newest independent member, effective today.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lazzarato to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as the newest independent member, effective today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205751884/en/
    Thunderbird Entertainment welcomes David Lazzarato to its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    The appointment of Mr. Lazzarato enhances Thunderbird’s financial and operational expertise as the Company continues to maintain its industry-leading position.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome David to our Board of Directors,” said Jennifer Twiner McCarron, CEO and Board Chair of Thunderbird.
  • Mr. Lazzarato joins current Board members Jennifer Twiner McCarron (Board Chair), Asha Daniere (Lead Director), Lisa Coulman, Taylor Henderson, Azim Jamal and Jérôme Levy.

The Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program: A Unique Collaboration between CKGSB and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Rady School of Management are proud to announce the launch of the Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program, a pioneering joint program specifically designed to empower CEOs, founders and investors in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Rady School of Management are proud to announce the launch of the Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program, a pioneering joint program specifically designed to empower CEOs, founders and investors in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.
  • The CKGSB-UC San Diego Biotech Accelerator Unicorn Program bridges the expertise of the two prestigious institutions, offering a unique curriculum that dives into the technological, managerial and strategic aspects of biotech.
  • The partnership also includes a collaboration with UC San Diego Extended Studies which leverages the university's community and regional connections to business and industry leaders.
  • The Rady School offers a comprehensive portfolio of seven graduate Master's programs, a PhD program and Executive Education courses.