Operation Accountability

Northern Trust to Offer Integration with SimCorp as Part of its Whole Office™ Strategy

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Designed to streamline processes, the two companies will automate custody data file exchange for Northern Trust clients via two different methods: direct integration of files which can be delivered to SimCorp, as well as integration with SimCorp’s recently launched cloud-based Asset Service Hub.

Key Points: 
  • Designed to streamline processes, the two companies will automate custody data file exchange for Northern Trust clients via two different methods: direct integration of files which can be delivered to SimCorp, as well as integration with SimCorp’s recently launched cloud-based Asset Service Hub.
  • The interoperability enhances operating model resilience and incorporates new product features from both SimCorp and Northern Trust.
  • “Through this collaboration, our clients can leverage SimCorp’s state-of-the-art software with pre-established connectivity and Northern Trust’s support for data management,” said James Wright, head of Asset Owners, EMEA at Northern Trust.
  • By integrating proprietary architecture with innovative partners, Northern Trust Whole Office facilitates client access to new technologies and capabilities across the spectrum of Strategy and Trading, Operational, Data and Digital and Analytics solutions.

Lithko Contracting Welcomes Roger Kramer

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Lithko Contracting (“Lithko”), a leading national concrete contractor, announced that they hired Roger Kramer to lead the Operational Accounting and Finance Teams.

Key Points: 
  • Lithko Contracting (“Lithko”), a leading national concrete contractor, announced that they hired Roger Kramer to lead the Operational Accounting and Finance Teams.
  • Lithko is proud to share that Roger Kramer has joined the company with a focus on building cross-functional, scalable teams and supporting the crucial relationship between operations and finance.
  • Roger is an accomplished professional with a unique, operationally focused skill set that exemplifies expertise in construction, finance, manufacturing, budgeting, and long-range planning.
  • “Lithko is excited about the future, and we’re pleased to work with Roger on implementing our strategic growth plan.”
    “Lithko is a remarkable company, and I’m proud to support its continued expansion and success.”

Tegus Adds Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Accounting Officer to its Leadership Team

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Lisa Akhionbare joins Tegus as Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Lisa Akhionbare joins Tegus as Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Previously, Lisa was the Vice President and Corporate Controller at Vroom where she scaled the accounting organization from 12 to nearly 100 team members.
  • During her time at Vroom, sales revenue grew from less than $600M per year to more than $3.4B per year.
  • Adam Johnson joins Tegus as Chief Revenue Officer and will have responsibility for leading the company's global sales organization as the company continues through hypergrowth.

Beyond Cancer, Ltd. Appoints Susan Howell Jones, CPA as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Following her tenure at BASF, Ms. Jones joined Summit Agro USA, LLC, a start-up and subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp., as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Following her tenure at BASF, Ms. Jones joined Summit Agro USA, LLC, a start-up and subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp., as Chief Financial Officer.
  • During her 6-year tenure at Summit, she helped the company progress from R&D phase to commercial stage with aggressive revenue growth of over 1,000%.
  • Most recently she served as Interim Chief Financial Officer at dPIX, LLC, a semiconductor producer for medical and aerospace industries.
  • I would like to welcome Susan to the Company on behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Beyond Cancer team, commented Selena Chaisson, Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Cancer.

Place1SEO Rebrands to Provide a New and Versatile Software Suite for the FES Industry

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Place1SEO, a leading provider in the Foodservice Equipment and Supply (FES) industry, recently announced the strategic rebrand of its existing company from Place1SEO to Beedash.

Key Points: 
  • BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Place1SEO, a leading provider in the Foodservice Equipment and Supply (FES) industry, recently announced the strategic rebrand of its existing company from Place1SEO to Beedash.
  • Beedash's industry-encompassing product database coupled with its online management platform allows current and future FES dealers to manage comprehensive product information optimized for online listing.
  • This announcement comes at a time when the foodservice industry has experienced dynamic shifts and increased pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of available resources and reliable technology.
  • "Beedash streamlines technology and software solutions and bridges the gap for resources among the FES industry, "said Nic Monette, Operations & Account Manager of Beedash.

135 Multi-Brand Hotels Managed by Concord Hospitality Now Running on PVNG by Aptech

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Concord Hospitality Enterprises recently completed transitioning 135 owned and/or operated hotels to PVNG, an enterprise accounting solution from Aptech.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Concord Hospitality Enterprises recently completed transitioning 135 owned and/or operated hotels to PVNG, an enterprise accounting solution from Aptech.
  • "2020 was a very busy time for those of us in hotel finance," said Cathryn Andrews, Concord Hospitality Vice President of Operations Accounting.
  • Needing to access this information in real time and prepare reports on the fly, it was critical for us to upgrade to PVNG.
  • Concord Hospitality Chief Information Officer Brian Cornell said any time large hotel enterprises transition from one software to another, there are hiccups.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Retirement of Michael Castleberry and Promotions of Finance Team

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Castleberry has held this position since 2014 after serving as Director of Accounting since 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Castleberry has held this position since 2014 after serving as Director of Accounting since 2013.
  • Glover holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree and a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Mississippi.
  • He has played an integral role on our management team through a period of tremendous growth for Cal-Maine Foods.
  • We will certainly miss his considerable insight and wisdom, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.

Playground Ventures Announces Resignation of CFO and Appointment of Operations Accounting Manager

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2021) - Playground Ventures Inc.(CSE: PLAY)(the "Company" or "Playground") announces that Sophia Tomory has resigned as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effectively immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2021) - Playground Ventures Inc.(CSE: PLAY)(the "Company" or "Playground") announces that Sophia Tomory has resigned as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effectively immediately.
  • The Company is also pleased to announce that Nidhi Kumra has been appointed the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Kaylee Whitcroft as Operations Accounting Manager.
  • Brief biographies of Ms. Kumra and Ms. Whitcroft are as follows:
    Nidhi Kumra, Chief Financial Officer - Ms. Kumra is an accounting and finance professional with over 15 years of experience in audit, finance & business operations.
  • Ms. Whitcroft has a Bachelor of Management and Organization Studies with an honour's specialization in accounting with distinction from Western University.

Colleen Thompson promoted to Vice President - Corporate Relations

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the promotion of Colleen Thompson to Vice President Corporate Relations effective September 27, 2021, subject to approval of the TDS Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced the promotion of Colleen Thompson to Vice President Corporate Relations effective September 27, 2021, subject to approval of the TDS Board of Directors.
  • To ensure a successful transition, Jane W. McCahon will continue in her role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations and Corporate Secretary until May 2022, after which she will become Vice President Corporate Secretary.
  • "We have designated the important role of Vice President Corporate Relations as a separate position.Exposure to Wall Street, development of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Program and strategic communications are all essential for our finance leadership," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS President and CEO.
  • Colleen is currently Director of Business Strategy at UScellular, where she is responsible for leading the development of the Company's five-year Strategic Long-Range Forecast.