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Johnson Controls appoints Marc Vandiepenbeeck as vice president and president, Building Solutions EMEALA

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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CORK, Ireland, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA) effective immediately.

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  • CORK, Ireland, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA) effective immediately.
  • In this role Vandiepenbeeck will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls' $3.8 billion Building Solutions operations across 90 countries.
  • "I am honored to join our EMEALA business during a time of undeniable opportunity and potential in the region," said Vandiepenbeeck.
  • The 20,000 employees of Johnson Controls' Building Solutions EMEALA business design, sell, install and service HVAC, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire-detection and suppression systems, and provides technical services, including data-driven smart building solutions, to markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Mercury Capital Advisors Makes Senior Hire in its Secondary Advisory Team

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Mercury Capital Advisors announced today that it has added Devrup Banerjee as a Partner in its Secondary Advisory team.

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  • Mercury Capital Advisors announced today that it has added Devrup Banerjee as a Partner in its Secondary Advisory team.
  • This follows the hire of Vik Salh who joined the Secondary Advisory team as a Vice President last year in New York.
  • Mercury started its Secondary Advisory business in 2015 and has established a credible track record, closing several high-quality transactions since its inception.
  • Mercury continues to provide a comprehensive one-stop solution for its GP clients across fund placement, secondary advisory, fund co-investments and direct placement.

Xylem Appoints Earl Ellis to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 9, 2023.

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  • Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 9, 2023.
  • Mr. Ellis currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE: ABM), a leading facility services company with approximately $8 billion in annual revenue.
  • In addition to his role at ABM, Ellis brings 25 years of experience from across the finance function in large, publicly traded companies.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Earl to the Xylem Board of Directors,” said Robert Friel, Chair of Xylem’s Board.

Acuity Brands Appoints Philippe Brzusczak as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Atlanta, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) ("Acuity" or the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Brzusczak, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, to its executive leadership team.

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  • Atlanta, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) ("Acuity" or the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Brzusczak, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, to its executive leadership team.
  • Brzusczak is a proven leader and global corporate finance expert with a successful record of identifying investments and M&A opportunities for global organizations.
  • Before joining Acuity, he was Vice President at J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank, serving in the Diversified Industries Group.
  • We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management systems, and location-aware applications.

George Tziras to Succeed Peter Rands as Small Pharma Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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LONDON, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small Pharma Inc. (TSXV: DMT) (OTCQB: DMTTF) (the “Company” or “Small Pharma”), a biotechnology company focused on short-acting psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health conditions, is pleased to announce that the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has appointed Mr. George Tziras as Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”), effective as of July 20, 2022. Mr. Peter Rands, founder and current CEO, will take on the role of Chief Innovation & Intellectual Property Officer of the Company (“CIIPO”). Mr. Rands will be relocating to the United States as part of a planned succession to better position the business for the later stages of clinical development and establishing the Company’s footprint in the United States. Mr. Rands will continue to serve on the Board following the transition.

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  • Mr. Peter Rands, founder and current CEO, will take on the role of Chief Innovation & Intellectual Property Officer of the Company (CIIPO).
  • Peter Rands, current CEO and future CIIPO of Small Pharma, added: I am delighted to be handing the reins of the Company to my colleague, George.
  • George Tziras, current Chief Business Officer (CBO) and future CEO of Small Pharma, commented: I am looking forward to taking on this role and the new challenges it will bring.
  • Prior to joining Small Pharma full-time, George was an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs.

smartTrade Appoints Michael Henssler as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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smartTrade Technologies has appointed Michael Henssler as its London-based President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • smartTrade Technologies has appointed Michael Henssler as its London-based President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Michael will be responsible for the running of all smartTrades field operations including sales, pre-sales and client engagement.
  • David Vincent, smartTrades Co-Founder and CEO said, Michael will be an invaluable addition to the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Michael Henssler said, I am excited to be joining smartTrade as it enters its next phase of growth.

Innoskel Appoints Dr Michel Detheux as Chairman

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Nice, France, 12 April 2022 Innoskel (the Company), a pioneering biotechnology company developing transformative therapies for the unmet needs of individuals with rare bone disorders, today announced the appointment of Dr Michel Detheux as Chairman of its Board of Directors, with immediate effect.

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  • Nice, France, 12 April 2022 Innoskel (the Company), a pioneering biotechnology company developing transformative therapies for the unmet needs of individuals with rare bone disorders, today announced the appointment of Dr Michel Detheux as Chairman of its Board of Directors, with immediate effect.
  • Dr Michel Detheux is a veteran biotech executive with over 25 years of industry experience.
  • Elvire Gouze, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Innoskel said: We are delighted to welcome Dr Michel Detheux as Chairman.
  • Dr Michel Detheux, Chairman of Innoskel, said: Innoskel is pioneering a new approach to treating patients with rare bone disorders and I am excited to be taking on the role of Chairman at such an exciting time for the Company.

Polymetal: Board appointments

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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Polymetal announces appointments to its Board of Directors.

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  • Polymetal announces appointments to its Board of Directors.
  • Following these appointments, the Board will consist of seven members, of which five are independent non-executive directors.
  • Janat is engaged in education work as the Chairwoman of Board of trustees of Alma University (Kazakhstan), a partner of Arizona state university (USA).
  • There is no further information required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the United Kingdom Listing Rules in respect of the above appointments.

BAIN & COMPANY NAMES FRANÇOIS FAELLI GLOBAL MANAGING PARTNER OF ESG

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company announced today that it has named Franois Faelli as its first-ever global managing partner of ESG.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company announced today that it has named Franois Faelli as its first-ever global managing partner of ESG.
  • Faelli, who currently leads the firm's global Consumer Products practice, will oversee Bain & Company'scollective ambition of creating a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive world.
  • In 2021, Bain & Company launched FurtherSM to apply Bain's talent, energy and expertise to create transformative impact across three levelsas a partner to its clients, as a champion for global communities and as a firm.
  • Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.

3EDGE Asset Management Announces Executive Promotions and New Appointment in 2022

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Eric serves as the firm's Deputy Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for the research operations at 3EDGE.

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  • Eric serves as the firm's Deputy Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for the research operations at 3EDGE.
  • Lawrence joins 3EDGE with over 25 years of hands-on investment management, research, and trading experience, including 20 years overseeing and implementing large portfolio rebalances.
  • "Eric and Ashley inspire us with their hard work and dedication to our company, clients, and business partners," said Monica Chandra, president of 3EDGE Asset Management.
  • 3EDGE Asset Management LPis a multi-asset investment management firm serving institutional investors, the advisor marketplace, and private clients.