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Peptone Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LONDON and BELLINZONA, Switzerland, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peptone, a leader in translational biophysics and the design of novel therapeutics against intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), today announced the appointment of key leaders to its Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. Patrik Foerch, PhD, has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer; David Lowe, PhD, joins as Senior Vice President of Protein Therapeutics; and Benjamin Owens, PhD, previously Chief Strategy Officer, has transitioned to the role of Chief Business Officer and will join Peptone's Board of Directors as Executive Director. Andrew Allen, MD, PhD, co-founder, President and CEO of Gritstone bio, has been appointed Board Chair.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and BELLINZONA, Switzerland, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peptone, a leader in translational biophysics and the design of novel therapeutics against intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), today announced the appointment of key leaders to its Executive Management Team and Board of Directors.
  • "I'm excited to join this incredible team to chart new territory with potential to open therapeutic opportunities across a broad range of diseases."
  • Prior to joining Peptone, he served as Vice President of Research at Evox Therapeutics, a company focused on the development of exosomes as therapeutics.
  • He has also held clinical development leadership positions at Chiron Corporation and Abbott Laboratories and worked at McKinsey & Company.

Peptone Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
University of Oxford, DNA, Laboratory, Specialization, Drug development, University, Therapy, Senior, Intrinsically disordered proteins, Chiron Corporation, Drug discovery, CSO, Head, Abbott Laboratories, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Gritstone bio, Inflammation, Antibody, Doctor of Philosophy, AstraZeneca, Drug design, Internally displaced person, Messenger, McKinsey & Company, Neuroscience, Cryogenic electron microscopy, Protein, MD, Biophysics, Chairperson, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Biology, Growth, Imperial College London, Rucaparib, Exosome, DNA methylation, Research, Clovis Oncology, Health, A-DNA, SVP, PARP, Somerville College, Oxford, Disease, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Medicine, Peptide, Immunology

LONDON and BELLINZONA, Switzerland, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peptone, a leader in translational biophysics and the design of novel therapeutics against intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), today announced the appointment of key leaders to its Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. Patrik Foerch, PhD, has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer; David Lowe, PhD, joins as Senior Vice President of Protein Therapeutics; and Benjamin Owens, PhD, previously Chief Strategy Officer, has transitioned to the role of Chief Business Officer and will join Peptone's Board of Directors as Executive Director. Andrew Allen, MD, PhD, co-founder, President and CEO of Gritstone bio, has been appointed Board Chair.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and BELLINZONA, Switzerland, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peptone, a leader in translational biophysics and the design of novel therapeutics against intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), today announced the appointment of key leaders to its Executive Management Team and Board of Directors.
  • "I'm excited to join this incredible team to chart new territory with potential to open therapeutic opportunities across a broad range of diseases."
  • Prior to joining Peptone, he served as Vice President of Research at Evox Therapeutics, a company focused on the development of exosomes as therapeutics.
  • He has also held clinical development leadership positions at Chiron Corporation and Abbott Laboratories and worked at McKinsey & Company.

UPL & OICSD'S OPENAG SYMPOSIUM CALLS FOR AGRICULTURE TO PLAY GREATER ROLE IN PATHWAY TO NET ZERO

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy, finance and the private sector under the theme 'Food Futures in a Changing Climate: Reimagining the role of agriculture as a pathway to Net Zero.'

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  • The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy, finance and the private sector under the theme 'Food Futures in a Changing Climate: Reimagining the role of agriculture as a pathway to Net Zero.'
  • "At UPL, we believe that agriculture has a decisive role to play on the path to decarbonisation during this crucial window for action in the fight against climate change.
  • The discussions we've heard at this year's OpenAg Symposium demonstrate the growing appetite for the innovation and cross-sector collaboration required to transform the climate-positive contribution of food systems around the world."
  • Recordings of the keynote and panels, as well as a full list of speakers can be viewed at: https://openag.some.ox.ac.uk/ .

UPL & OICSD'S OPENAG SYMPOSIUM CALLS FOR AGRICULTURE TO PLAY GREATER ROLE IN PATHWAY TO NET ZERO

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Zero, Agriculture, Solution, Carbon, University of Oxford, Climate change, BSE, Sustainable development, LSE, UN, Private sector, Somerville College, Oxford, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Policy, University, NSE, Open, COP27, Farmer, UPL, Soil, Appetite, Renewable energy

The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy, finance and the private sector under the theme 'Food Futures in a Changing Climate: Reimagining the role of agriculture as a pathway to Net Zero.'

Key Points: 
  • The event united a select group of representatives from academia, policy, finance and the private sector under the theme 'Food Futures in a Changing Climate: Reimagining the role of agriculture as a pathway to Net Zero.'
  • "At UPL, we believe that agriculture has a decisive role to play on the path to decarbonisation during this crucial window for action in the fight against climate change.
  • The discussions we've heard at this year's OpenAg Symposium demonstrate the growing appetite for the innovation and cross-sector collaboration required to transform the climate-positive contribution of food systems around the world."
  • Recordings of the keynote and panels, as well as a full list of speakers can be viewed at: https://openag.some.ox.ac.uk/ .

ZoomInfo Expands Global Operations in London

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI), a global leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence, today announced it has expanded its global operations in London and named Simon McDougall as its first Chief Compliance Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI), a global leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence, today announced it has expanded its global operations in London and named Simon McDougall as its first Chief Compliance Officer.
  • ZoomInfo plans to relocate some of its senior executives to London in 2022 and is actively hiring for U.K. roles to expand sales and service capabilities locally and regionally.
  • Were now in an even better position to build on our momentum there, said ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck.
  • ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI) is a leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence for more than 25,000 companies worldwide.

The 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List spotlights one hundred Indian and diaspora leaders who have made a significant impact with their philanthropic contributions and engagement

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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With guidance from nine jurors and drawing from multiple sources, including reputed studies, earlier verified lists, and publicly shared documents, Indiasporas 2021 Philanthropy Leaders List recognizes Indian and diaspora leaders across the globe for their philanthropic contributions and engagement.

Key Points: 
  • With guidance from nine jurors and drawing from multiple sources, including reputed studies, earlier verified lists, and publicly shared documents, Indiasporas 2021 Philanthropy Leaders List recognizes Indian and diaspora leaders across the globe for their philanthropic contributions and engagement.
  • For the list of honorees and additional resources, including additional quotes, information and news about the honorees, please visit the 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List website .
  • The Indiaspora Lists ( lists.indiaspora.org ) highlight the advances of the Indian diaspora in areas such as government, business, and philanthropy.
  • Indiasporas inaugural Business Leaders List (July 2020), highlights the Indian diaspora who are leading the largest global companies and the Government Leaders List (February 2021) highlights over 200 government leaders of Indian heritage from 15 countries around the globe.

The 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List spotlights one hundred Indian and diaspora leaders who have made a significant impact with their philanthropic contributions and engagement

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Water, Social change, News, COVID, Name, United Kingdom, CEO, Somerville College, Oxford, Ministry of External Affairs, Fairfax Financial, Ministry, United Arab Emirates, SAN, Foreign policy, Culture, Community engagement, List, Technology, Government, Food, Rohini Nilekani, Lifting, Foundation, COVID-19, Management, Public relations, Film, Hospital

With guidance from nine jurors and drawing from multiple sources, including reputed studies, earlier verified lists, and publicly shared documents, Indiaspora's 2021 Philanthropy Leaders List recognizes Indian and diaspora leaders across the globe for their philanthropic contributions and engagement.

Key Points: 
  • With guidance from nine jurors and drawing from multiple sources, including reputed studies, earlier verified lists, and publicly shared documents, Indiaspora's 2021 Philanthropy Leaders List recognizes Indian and diaspora leaders across the globe for their philanthropic contributions and engagement.
  • For the list of honorees and additional resources, including additional quotes, information and news about the honorees, please visit the 2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy Leaders List website .
  • The Indiaspora Lists ( lists.indiaspora.org ) highlight the advances of the Indian diaspora in areas such as government, business, and philanthropy.
  • Indiaspora's inaugural Business Leaders List (July 2020), highlights the Indian diaspora who are leading the largest global companies and the Government Leaders List (February 2021) highlights over 200 government leaders of Indian heritage from 15 countries around the globe.