Economic Club of New York

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Women in Washington

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Schmude is listed with eleven other dynamic leaders making a difference in the field of medicine.
  • “From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, here are 169 women making a mark in Washington,” stated the magazine.
  • She is a member of The Economic Club of Washington DC and Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2020.
  • She was named to the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), recipient of the 2019 March of Dimes Heroine of Washington Award, served as the 2019 Program Chair for the Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy, 2021 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), and was named an honoree for the Washington Business Journals 2021 Women Who Mean Business awards.

Mesirow's Leo Harmon Recognized as One of Crain's 2023 Notable Leaders in DEI

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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"Leo exemplifies our firm's commitment to serving clients through differentiated financial products, acting as a force for social good and furthering our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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  • "Leo exemplifies our firm's commitment to serving clients through differentiated financial products, acting as a force for social good and furthering our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  • Leo is also the immediate past Chair and current head of the nominating committee for the Mesirow DEI Council.
  • As the inaugural Chairperson, Leo drove the strategic direction of the Council and developed a more deliberate and disciplined methodology.
  • Leo has served as Chairman on the External Investment Committee for the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.

Economic Club of Phoenix hosts OdySea Aquarium CEO Amram Knishinsky to kick off 2023-24 season

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University — is celebrating its 39th season. Since the club's launch in January 1985, audiences have come to hear from leaders of top businesses and organizations in the Phoenix area and beyond.

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  • ECP kicks off virtually on Thursday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. with a keynote presentation from Amram Knishinsky, CEO of OdySea Aquarium and lead developer of the Arizona Boardwalk.
  • "Amram is a wonderful guest to launch our new ECP season," said Ohad Kadan , Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair in Business.
  • Fall ECP featuring a fireside chat with Amram Knishinsky, CEO of OdySea Aquarium and lead developer of the Arizona Boardwalk, who will share his 35+ years of experience in real estate, marketing, and retail.
  • The 60th annual ASU/PNC Bank Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Phoenix Renaissance Hotel will feature economic experts.

Anne-Marie D’Angelo Joins Hilton as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Anne-Marie D’Angelo as executive vice president and general counsel, effective Sept. 15, 2023.

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  • Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Anne-Marie D’Angelo as executive vice president and general counsel, effective Sept. 15, 2023.
  • In today’s increasingly complex world, global businesses need a strong legal foundation and legal leaders who equip teams with exceptional support and counsel.
  • "I am honored to be joining Hilton, a company I have long respected for its history, innovation and award-winning workplace culture," said D’Angelo.
  • Anne-Marie has also received meaningful recognition for her contributions to the legal profession, including from Corporate Counsel Women, Crain’s Chicago Magazine and Hispanic Executive Magazine.

United Announces New Leadership Promotions

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced two leadership promotions within its Executive team. Josh Earnest is promoted to Executive Vice President of Communications and Advertising and Terri Fariello is promoted to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Public Policy. Both will remain on United's Executive Team.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced two leadership promotions within its Executive team.
  • Their counsel and strategic insight will continue to be essential as we implement our ambitious United Next plans."
  • Josh joined United in 2018 as senior vice president and chief communications officer.
  • Throughout his career, Josh has received recognition for leadership in communications, including regularly appearing on PRWeek's annual 'Power List.'

LISC names Michael T. Pugh as CEO

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Michael T. Pugh, president and CEO of Carver Bancorp [NASDAQ: CARV], as its new chief executive officer.

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  • Will begin in role on October 2, 2023
    NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Michael T. Pugh, president and CEO of Carver Bancorp [NASDAQ: CARV], as its new chief executive officer.
  • In 2022, LISC deployed a record $2.8 billion to bridge gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity, prioritizing efforts to address systemic racial disparities.
  • "With Michael, we begin a new era of creative leadership that will help LISC write its next chapter," said Sally Durdan, a board member who led the CEO search committee.
  • Pugh, 51, will begin his new role as LISC CEO on October 2nd, joining a leadership team that has decades of experience in the organization and in community development finance broadly.

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces selection of Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville, Waddell & Associates - Nashville, as a Spring 2023 Awardee

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Spring 2023 awardee, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville of Waddell & Associates. Ms. Bailey's journey with the firm began in July 2017, and she quickly rose through the ranks, being appointed as the Director of Development in January 2019, and eventually becoming President of the Nashville operations in 2022.

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  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville, Waddell & Associates, was selected as a Spring 2023 EWA.
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Spring 2023 awardee, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville of Waddell & Associates.
  • David Waddell, President, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Waddell & Associates shared, "Exceptional leaders do not have incremental impact, they make transformational impact.
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed.

Alison Ranney and Theodore Dysart Join Russell Reynolds Associates as Managing Directors to Further Enhance Firm's Leadership in Chicago and Nationally

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Alison P. Ranney and Theodore (Ted) Dysart have joined as managing directors. Both based in Chicago, Ranney and Dysart bring nearly five decades of combined experience advising CEOs and boards and leading director and senior executive searches across the globe.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Alison P. Ranney and Theodore (Ted) Dysart have joined as managing directors.
  • Furthermore, Alison and Ted's civic commitment will underscore RRA's commitment to Chicago and our region."
  • For the past nine years, Ranney served as managing partner of a boutique executive search firm focused on mission-driven search.
  • Dysart previously spent 22 years at an international leadership consulting, senior-level executive search firm as a managing partner and later vice chairman.

Sprouts' Jack Sinclair is W. P. Carey's 2023 Executive of the Year

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since joining Sprouts Farmers Market in 2019, Jack Sinclair has focused on providing a curated, attribute-based product assortment that has helped the specialty foods retailer grow through dynamic changes in the food industry, resulting in the planned opening of 30 new stores in 2023. For his leadership in making Sprouts a more efficient, profitable, and innovative retailer, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University will honor Sinclair with its annual Executive of the Year Award.

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  • For his leadership in making Sprouts a more efficient, profitable, and innovative retailer, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University will honor Sinclair with its annual Executive of the Year Award.
  • At Sprouts, Sinclair has advanced a "doing well by doing good" long-term strategy rooted in initiatives that grow business while caring for the health of communities and the environment.
  • "It is a pleasure to award Jack Sinclair this year's Executive of the Year honor," said Ohad Kadan , Charles J. Robel Dean, Professor of Finance, and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair.
  • Sinclair becomes the 40th annual Executive of the Year chosen by the W. P. Carey Dean's Council, a national group of prominent executives who advise the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Apple Hospitality REIT Appoints Carolyn Handlon to Board of Directors and Announces Date for 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (“Apple Hospitality” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Carolyn Handlon to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 1, 2023.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (“Apple Hospitality” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Carolyn Handlon to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 1, 2023.
  • Ms. Handlon will stand for election as a Board-recommended nominee at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • With the addition of Ms. Handlon, the Company’s Board comprises nine directors, three of whom are women directors, which is more than 30% of the Board.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Carolyn to our Board of Directors,” said Glade Knight, Executive Chairman of Apple Hospitality.