Centre for Socio-economic and Environmental Studies

Cactus Raazi Joins Digital Asset Structured Derivatives Company Enhanced Digital Group (“EDG”) as Head of U.S. Strategy

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Financial services veteran Cactus Raazi joins EDG ( https://www.enhanceddigital.group/ ) as Head of U.S. Strategy to drive EDG’s next phase of growth.

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  • Financial services veteran Cactus Raazi joins EDG ( https://www.enhanceddigital.group/ ) as Head of U.S. Strategy to drive EDG’s next phase of growth.
  • Previously, Cactus was US CEO and Co-Head Americas at Amber Group, where he led Amber’s expansion in the Western hemisphere.
  • Cactus then established Tradeweb’s Credit trading business before founding and exiting the first regulated algo-powered credit market maker.
  • “We are delighted for Cactus to join the leadership team at Enhanced Digital Group,” says Chris Bae, founder and CEO of EDG.

Professor Gary Yohe Announces Launch of New Book: Defending Against Climate Risk

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Portland, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2023) - Renowned economist Gary Yohe has announced the launch of a new book "Defending against Climate Risk - Lessons and Stories From a Foot Soldier in The Climate Wars."

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  • Portland, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2023) - Renowned economist Gary Yohe has announced the launch of a new book "Defending against Climate Risk - Lessons and Stories From a Foot Soldier in The Climate Wars."
  • Said Professor Gary Yohe: "I am a mathematician by background.
  • Gary W. Yohe is the author of over 175 scholarly articles, several books, and dozens of contributions to media coverage of climate issues.
  • In April 2011, Professor Yohe was appointed Vice Chair of the National Climate Assessment Development and Advisory Committee for the Obama Administration for the Third National Climate Assessment.

Prof. Gary Yohe Announces Intention to Launch a Collection of Impactful Essays on How to Think About Climate Change

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Middletown, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2022) - Professor Gary Yohe announces his intentions to launch a collection of publications that consists of 33 articles designed to express expert opinions on climate change.

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  • Middletown, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2022) - Professor Gary Yohe announces his intentions to launch a collection of publications that consists of 33 articles designed to express expert opinions on climate change.
  • This body of work is descriptive with each point raised; it is backed up with relatable scenarios to help the readers learn more about climate change.
  • Eventually, the COVID-19 outbreak occurred, and we realized there were parallels regarding emerging research on the climate, the pandemic and existing policies surrounding climate change.
  • These occurrences inspired the decision to update and re-write the articles to form a collection of impactful essays."

Volition Capital Vice President Claude de Jocas Named a 2022 Top Women Leader in Growth Investing

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

BOSTON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volition Capital, a leading technology and consumer growth equity firm, today announced that Claude de Jocas has been recognized as one of The Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2022 by GrowthCap.

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  • Chosen from a competitive pool of female leaders, de Jocas is recognized for her commitment to her portfolio companies, her outstanding leadership at Volition Capital, and her dedication to innovation in the venture capital and growth equity space at large.
  • "More often than not, when it is time to raise capital, women are left out of the conversation," said de Jocas.
  • de Jocas joined Volition Capital in 2019 and is a Vice President on the Internet and Consumer investment team.
  • Volition Capital is a Boston-based growth equity firm that principally invests in high-growth, founder-owned companies across the software, Internet, and consumer sectors.

Farmers Insurance® Announces Appointment of Mark David Welch as Chief People & Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of Mark David Welch to the Farmers leadership team as the organization's Chief People & Diversity Officer.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of Mark David Welch to the Farmers leadership team as the organization's Chief People & Diversity Officer.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Mark to the Farmers leadership team as our Chief People & Diversity Officer, and we look forward to working with him as Farmers continues to focus on promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace."
  • During his tenure at Northern Trust he also served as Chief Human Resources Officer for the APAC region (based in Singapore), Global Chief Talent Officer, and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
  • "Farmers Insurance" and "Farmers" are tradenames for a group of insurers providing insurance for automobiles, homes, small businesses and a wide range of other insurance and financial services products.