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Q32 Bio Appoints Lee Kalowski as President & Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Q32 Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: QTTB) ("Q32 Bio"), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing biologic therapeutics to restore immune homeostasis, today announced the appointment of Lee Kalowski as President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Q32 Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: QTTB) ("Q32 Bio"), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing biologic therapeutics to restore immune homeostasis, today announced the appointment of Lee Kalowski as President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • "Lee has been part of the Q32 Bio team over the past five months as our interim Chief Financial Officer and an invaluable member of the team driving the execution and closing of our recent transactions.
  • Prior to joining Q32 Bio, Mr. Kalowski served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Bicycle Therapeutics where he led strategic finance and operations and oversaw the company's transition to a public clinical-stage biotech company.
  • Prior to Bicycle, Mr. Kalowski was Chief Financial Officer of Tokai Pharmaceuticals where he helped lead the company's IPO in 2014.

Apellis Appoints Leading Expert Dr. Philip Ferrone as Chief Medical Retina Advisor

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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WALTHAM, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that leading retina specialist Philip Ferrone, M.D., will join the company as Chief Medical Retina Advisor, effective March 18.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that leading retina specialist Philip Ferrone, M.D., will join the company as Chief Medical Retina Advisor, effective March 18.
  • “Phil is globally renowned for his leadership in retina, including as a past president of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), so we are delighted to welcome him to the Apellis team,” said Caroline Baumal, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Apellis.
  • “I was an early adopter of SYFOVRE and have realized first-hand how impactful this treatment is for GA patients.
  • Dr. Ferrone earned his undergraduate degree from Union College and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School.

Real Estate Veteran Evan Levy Joins Amherst as Vice Chairman

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amherst Group ("Amherst"), a real estate investment, development, and operating platform, today announced that Evan Levy has joined the firm as Vice Chairman and member of the Executive Committee, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amherst Group ("Amherst"), a real estate investment, development, and operating platform, today announced that Evan Levy has joined the firm as Vice Chairman and member of the Executive Committee, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Levy brings nearly three decades of industry expertise representing and advising some of the largest national and international real estate companies on their most complex real estate transactions.
  • He joins Amherst from international law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP ("Weil") where he has served as Co-Head of the firm's Real Estate Group since 2019.
  • While at Weil, Mr. Levy was recognized twice as a Law360 Real Estate MVP, and his team was recognized three times as the Law360 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year, among other national and international awards.

Subaru of America and AAAS Announce Winners of 2024 Prize for Excellence in Science Books

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .

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  • CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .
  • "AAAS believes that, through good science books, this generation, and the next, will have a better understanding and appreciation of science," said Sarah Ingraffea, the AAAS/Subaru Book Prize Award manager at AAAS.
  • Awards are given in four categories: Children's Science Picture Book, Middle Grades Science Book, Hands-on Science Book and Young Adult Science Book.
  • With today's announcement, the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books has now honored 76 books and more than 100 authors and illustrators.

AArete Promotes Three New Managing Directors in Healthcare Consulting Practice

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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AArete , a leading global management and technology consulting firm, is pleased to announce that three members of its Healthcare practice – Leslie Lotano-Saba , SueEllen Carroll and Jeff Schacht – have been promoted to managing directors.

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  • AArete , a leading global management and technology consulting firm, is pleased to announce that three members of its Healthcare practice – Leslie Lotano-Saba , SueEllen Carroll and Jeff Schacht – have been promoted to managing directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130290102/en/
    AArete has promoted three new managing directors, (left to right) SueEllen Carroll, Leslie Lotano-Saba and Jeff Schacht.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Leslie, SueEllen and Jeff are highly respected by AArete’s healthcare clients, and we congratulate them on their well-earned promotions,” said Loren Trimble, AArete CEO.
  • In 2023, she was recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Rising Star for Excellence in Healthcare Strategy Consulting .

Robert Leary joins Voya Financial board of directors

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Robert Leary has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Robert Leary has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240112430522/en/
    Robert Leary has been elected to Voya Financial, Inc.'s board of directors, effective Jan. 8, 2024.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Rob to the Voya board,” said Rodney O. Martin, Jr., executive chairman, Voya Financial, Inc. “Among other areas, Rob has deep industry experience across workplace benefits and savings; asset management; and operations.
  • Earlier in his career, Leary held roles at both AIG Financial Products Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Leary also serves on the board of directors for Intact Financial (OTCMKTS: IFCZF), Citizens Bank (NYSE: CFG) and Wilton Re US.

Northland Power Announces Appointment of Ellen Smith to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) announces the expansion of its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and the appointment of Ellen Smith as a Director, effective November 29, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) announces the expansion of its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and the appointment of Ellen Smith as a Director, effective November 29, 2023.
  • Ms. Smith brings over 35 years of leadership experience within the power and utilities sector.
  • Ms. Smith serves as an expert in complex power and utilities litigation and in administering contracts for large capital portfolio projects.
  • “We are excited to welcome Ellen to Northland’s Board,” said John Brace, Chair of Northland’s Board of Directors.

Snowden Lane Partners Adds Industry Veterans Ron Zuckerman and JP McManus; Announces 15th Office in Boca Raton

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Together, they will lead the opening of Snowden Lane’s 15th office location in Boca Raton, Florida.

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  • Together, they will lead the opening of Snowden Lane’s 15th office location in Boca Raton, Florida.
  • Snowden Lane’s office in Boca Raton marks the firm’s second in Florida, building on the success of its existing Coral Gables location.
  • It also represents the third new office Snowden Lane has opened in 2023 and the second in the past month, as the firm announced a new office in Golden, Colorado at the end of November.
  • “Ron and JP fit neatly into that mold, and their experience makes them perfect candidates to spearhead our 15th office nationwide.

Four Financial Advisors join UBS in Atlanta, Georgia

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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They join the UBS Southeast Wealth Management Market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf, and will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia office, which is managed by Market Directors Robert Tamarkin and Sterling Zerbe.

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  • They join the UBS Southeast Wealth Management Market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf, and will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia office, which is managed by Market Directors Robert Tamarkin and Sterling Zerbe.
  • “On behalf of UBS, we’re excited to welcome Chris, John, William and Daniel to the firm,” said Robert Tamarkin, Market Director for Atlanta at UBS Wealth Management USA.
  • John Little has worked in the financial services industry since 2011 and joins UBS from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  • Prior to joining UBS, William served as a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Valley National Bank Strengthens Syndications Capabilities with the Hire of Robert Danziger as Head of Syndications

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Valley National Bank , the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announced today it has hired Robert Danziger, a 30-year corporate finance veteran, as Managing Director, First Senior Vice President, and Head of the Bank’s Syndicated Finance business.

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  • Valley National Bank , the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY), announced today it has hired Robert Danziger, a 30-year corporate finance veteran, as Managing Director, First Senior Vice President, and Head of the Bank’s Syndicated Finance business.
  • Based both in New York and at Valley’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ, Danziger’s responsibilities include augmenting the Bank’s existing capabilities with clients throughout Valley’s territories including New Jersey, New York, Florida, Illinois, and California.
  • Prior to joining Valley, Danziger served as a Senior Managing Director in Debt Capital Markets at MUFG Securities Americas Inc. His responsibilities included arrangement, structuring, origination, and distribution of Investment Grade Bond and Loan transactions within the U.S. and was head of Latin American Loan Syndications.
  • Danziger previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities where he served as Head of Investment Grade Loan Capital Markets for the Americas as well as Citi/Salomon Smith Barney and Chemical Bank.