Beacon Capital Partners

Kevin Whelan Named Managing Director of Charlesbank

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin Whelan was elected a Managing Director of the firm, effective January 1.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin Whelan was elected a Managing Director of the firm, effective January 1.
  • Since joining Charlesbank as Chief Financial Officer in 2022, Mr. Whelan has proven a valuable leader, serving as a strategic thought partner on a number of transaction, fund and firm-related initiatives and leading the firm’s team of finance professionals.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Josh Klevens, Charlesbank Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, said, “I have been consistently impressed with Kevin’s leadership of the finance team and his dedication to serving our investors with high levels of service and transparency.
  • His leadership, work ethic, financial acumen and character embody our values, and we are pleased to welcome him as a Managing Director of the firm.”
    Prior to joining Charlesbank, Mr. Whelan was Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Beacon Capital Partners, a Boston-based real estate private equity firm, and previously held finance leadership roles at Bain Capital, CCBN, Wellington Management Company and The Boston Consulting Group.

NBBJ Welcomes Commercial Market Leader Doug Hocking, AIA

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Monday, September 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm, announced today that Doug Hocking, AIA, has joined the firm as a Commercial Market Leader and Principal, based in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm, announced today that Doug Hocking, AIA, has joined the firm as a Commercial Market Leader and Principal, based in New York.
  • As commercial development pivots in light of an evolving market, future demand will focus on healthy, carbon efficient buildings that create convenience and comfort for a new generation of occupants.
  • "Doug's groundbreaking approach to repositioning is uniquely valuable given today's urban context," said Robert Mankin, AIA, Managing Partner of NBBJ.
  • "As our cities begin to confront an aging building stock that doesn't meet the current needs of our clients, design creativity, paired with advances in technology, will allow us to adapt these buildings to meet the needs of the next generation," said Doug Hocking, AIA, Commercial Market Leader and Principal.

Menlo Equities and Beacon Capital Partners Break Ground on 240,000 SF Life Science Building in San Carlos, CA

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Menlo Equities, a vertically-integrated commercial real estate investment and development firm, and Beacon Capital Partners, a leading real estate developer, owner, and manager of life science and office properties, are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of Portal 405, a 240,000 square foot life science building in the heart of the burgeoning life science market of San Carlos, CA.

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  • Menlo Equities, a vertically-integrated commercial real estate investment and development firm, and Beacon Capital Partners, a leading real estate developer, owner, and manager of life science and office properties, are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of Portal 405, a 240,000 square foot life science building in the heart of the burgeoning life science market of San Carlos, CA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230914459799/en/
    Portal 405 will be a six-story building conveniently located within walking distance to the San Carlos Caltrain Station and the extensive amenities of Downtown San Carlos.
  • “San Carlos is an important and prominent life science hub, and we look forward to complementing the existing ecosystem with a new state-of-the-art facility that will attract forward-thinking life science users,” said Rick Holmstrom, Managing Partner of Menlo Equities.
  • “We believe in the strength of this location and the continued growth of the life science sector here,” said Steve Purpura, President of Life Sciences at Beacon Capital Partners.

Avenue One Adds Investment Industry Leaders to Head Capital Partnerships Team

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911311126/en/
    Elkins was named Head of Real Estate Capital Partnerships, responsible for forming and maintaining relationships with traditional real estate investors within investment management firms and institutional plan sponsors.
  • He will work closely with King, who joins as Head of Alternative Capital Partnerships and will focus on alternatives investors such as insurance companies, private credit investors, and other institutional allocators.
  • He previously served as a Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate Distribution at BlackRock.
  • Earlier in his career, Elkins was a Senior Vice President at Colony Capital (now DigitalBridge) and an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley.

Portal Innovations Partners with Texas Medical Center to Expand National Footprint and Fuel Houston-Based Life Science Breakthroughs

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Portal Innovations, a life sciences venture capital firm, today announced its expansion into Houston, Texas, partnering with the Texas Medical Center (TMC) to drive early-stage biotech and medtech startups.

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  • Portal Innovations, a life sciences venture capital firm, today announced its expansion into Houston, Texas, partnering with the Texas Medical Center (TMC) to drive early-stage biotech and medtech startups.
  • The expansion marks Portal’s continued growth as a national life sciences VC and portfolio development company, expanding its capabilities with support from capital partners Beacon Capital and ZoE Life Sciences.
  • “We’re excited about expanding our partnership with Portal Innovations and TMC to support the life sciences ecosystem in Houston,” said Fred Seigel, President and CEO of Beacon Capital Partners.
  • Texas Medical Center (“TMC”) is the world’s most comprehensive life science ecosystem at the forefront of advancing life sciences.

TXU Energy Announces Recipients of 2023 Energy Leadership Awards

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

IRVING, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative, Houston-area companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This program highlights corporate and non-profit leaders who define energy responsibility. The awards were announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Houston.

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  • Award recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community
    IRVING, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative, Houston-area companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program.
  • "TXU Energy is proud to recognize these customers who share our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and building stronger communities across Texas," said Gabe Castro, senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy.
  • TXU Energy, THG Energy, and AEP partnered to install equipment for SDI to access real-time energy use and costs for its manufacturing operation.
  • TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the recipients of its awards program and will present additional Energy Leadership Awards this fall at its Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex Summit.

Portal Innovations Expands to South Boston

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Portal Innovations, a leading life sciences venture development engine, announced today that it will be expanding its operations to South Boston in April, 2023.

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  • Portal Innovations, a leading life sciences venture development engine, announced today that it will be expanding its operations to South Boston in April, 2023.
  • "We are excited to bring our unique business model to an emerging part of the Boston life science ecosystem," said John Flavin, Founder and CEO of Portal Innovations.
  • “Boston is home to world-class universities, premier life sciences venture capital firms, and an unsurpassed pool of diverse talent.
  • The entire Southline project will encompass over 700,000 square feet, primarily dedicated to opening an attractive option for life sciences companies starting and scaling in the South Boston area.

TA Realty Appoints Shauna Conway as Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

TA Realty LLC, a provider of real estate investment management services to U.S. and non-U.S. institutional investors, today announced the appointment of Shauna Conway as Chief Information Officer.

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  • TA Realty LLC, a provider of real estate investment management services to U.S. and non-U.S. institutional investors, today announced the appointment of Shauna Conway as Chief Information Officer.
  • Conway is based in TA Realty’s Boston office, and her hire aligns with the firm’s commitment to invest in resources and technology that can help advance its investment strategies.
  • “Shauna is a highly accomplished IT executive with experience developing and implementing data-driven, business-focused technology and cybersecurity strategies that drive positive business outcomes,” said Mike Haggerty, Managing Partner with TA Realty.
  • We are excited to welcome Shauna to our growing team and look forward to adopting the innovative solutions that she develops to help strengthen our core competencies and market position.”
    Conway joins TA Realty from real estate investment firm Beacon Capital Partners, LLC, where she served as Chief Information Officer.

Kendalle Burlin O’Connell Becomes MassBio® CEO

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Today, the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio®) Board of Directors announced Kendalle Burlin O’Connell as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer and President.

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  • Today, the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio®) Board of Directors announced Kendalle Burlin O’Connell as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer and President.
  • “Kendalle has been instrumental in building MassBio and positioning our organization for continued growth,” said Pam Randhawa, chair of MassBio’s Board.
  • “Leading MassBio and supporting the collective efforts of our members to reshape global health is the honor a lifetime,” said Burlin O’Connell.
  • “Kendalle joined us at MassBio when we were just starting to realize our potential,” said former MassBio CEO and current board member Bob Coughlin.

Box Announces Availability of New Security Enhancements to Help Combat Cyber Threats in the Cloud

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Content Cloud, today announced the availability of several enhancements to Box Shield, the companys flagship security solution for protecting content in the cloud.

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  • Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Content Cloud, today announced the availability of several enhancements to Box Shield, the companys flagship security solution for protecting content in the cloud.
  • Box Shield helps prevent data leakage and proactively identifies potential insider threats or compromised accounts.
  • Companies like Broadcom and Beacon Capital are using Box Shield to secure their data in the cloud.
  • These help security admins improve communication within their organization and makes it easy to identify classified content at a glance.