Institute for Research in Economics and Business Administration

Nécessaire Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

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Friday, October 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Nécessaire and CEO & Co-Founder Randi Christiansen as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

Key Points: 
  • Goldman Sachs selected Christiansen from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.
  • Nécessaire is a personal care company that leads the way in body care and responsibility.
  • "We are humbled to be recognized by Goldman Sachs for Nécessaire's category-defining work on establishing skincare for the body as well as our stewardship of responsible luxury," said Christiansen.
  • "We're delighted to recognize Randi as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2023," said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs.

Jarl Berntzen joins Adeia as Chief Corporate Development Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA) today announced that Jarl Berntzen joined Adeia as the company’s chief corporate development officer on September 5, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA) today announced that Jarl Berntzen joined Adeia as the company’s chief corporate development officer on September 5, 2023.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Jarl to Adeia as our chief corporate development officer.
  • Berntzen joins Adeia from Oppenheimer & Co., where he was managing director of technology investment banking and head of technology M&A.
  • Berntzen is a seasoned corporate development professional with vast experience evaluating and leading technology acquisition and investment opportunities.

Aker Carbon Capture appoints Egil Fagerland as new Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

OSLO, Norway, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture announces the appointment of Egil Fagerland as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from today, July 11, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture announces the appointment of Egil Fagerland as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from today, July 11, 2023.
  • Fagerland is currently CFO of Aker Carbon Capture and has been with the company since April 2021.
  • Chairperson of Aker Carbon Capture Kristian M. Røkke said the Board was pleased to announce Egil Fagerland as the company's new CEO.
  • He praised Fagerland, stating, "Egil has shown exceptional aptitude and leadership as the CFO of Aker Carbon Capture.

Aker Carbon Capture appoints Egil Fagerland as new Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

OSLO, Norway, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture announces the appointment of Egil Fagerland as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from today, July 11, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture announces the appointment of Egil Fagerland as its new Chief Executive Officer with effect from today, July 11, 2023.
  • Fagerland is currently CFO of Aker Carbon Capture and has been with the company since April 2021.
  • Chairperson of Aker Carbon Capture Kristian M. Røkke said the Board was pleased to announce Egil Fagerland as the company's new CEO.
  • He praised Fagerland, stating, "Egil has shown exceptional aptitude and leadership as the CFO of Aker Carbon Capture.

2023 Louisiana Energy Conference to Be Held in New Orleans May 30 – June 1, 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Louisiana Energy Conference (“LEC”) will be held in New Orleans at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans at 921 Canal Street May 30 – June 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Louisiana Energy Conference (“LEC”) will be held in New Orleans at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans at 921 Canal Street May 30 – June 1, 2023.
  • LEC will feature a series of 27 panels and presentations that will address key domestic and international industry developments and topics.
  • LEC is pleased to announce that this year’s keynote speaker will be Nadia Martin Wiggen, Partner in Energy and Commodities at Pareto Securities.
  • Nadia advises companies and institutional investors within the commodities space, focusing on energy and security for Pareto Securities.

Changes to the Nomination Committee's proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2023 in Immunovia AB (publ)

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Monday, May 22, 2023

LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia AB (publ) ("Immunovia") published the notice to the Annual General Meeting 2023 on 25 April 2023 together with the Nomination Committee's motivated statement which included the Nomination Committee's proposals for board members.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia AB (publ) ("Immunovia") published the notice to the Annual General Meeting 2023 on 25 April 2023 together with the Nomination Committee's motivated statement which included the Nomination Committee's proposals for board members.
  • The Nomination Committee has now been informed that Helge Lubenow, Sven Andréasson and Vanessa Rollings will not stand for election as board members in Immunovia.
  • The Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 26 May 2023 at 9:00 am in The Spark, Scheeletorget 1, Medicon Village, Lund.
  • Registration for participation in the annual general meeting expires at midnight on May 22, 2023.

Changes to the Nomination Committee's proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2023 in Immunovia AB (publ)

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Monday, May 22, 2023

LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia AB (publ) ("Immunovia") published the notice to the Annual General Meeting 2023 on 25 April 2023 together with the Nomination Committee's motivated statement which included the Nomination Committee's proposals for board members.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia AB (publ) ("Immunovia") published the notice to the Annual General Meeting 2023 on 25 April 2023 together with the Nomination Committee's motivated statement which included the Nomination Committee's proposals for board members.
  • The Nomination Committee has now been informed that Helge Lubenow, Sven Andréasson and Vanessa Rollings will not stand for election as board members in Immunovia.
  • The Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 26 May 2023 at 9:00 am in The Spark, Scheeletorget 1, Medicon Village, Lund.
  • Registration for participation in the annual general meeting expires at midnight on May 22, 2023.

Paychex Expands Board of Directors, Appoints New Member

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has voted to expand to 12 members from 11 members. The Board has also appointed Theresa M. Payton to fill the new position. Ms. Payton is the founder and CEO of Fortalice Solutions, a firm advising Fortune 150 Boards, C-Suite, and regulators on secured technology innovation and transformation efforts regarding customer delivery and privacy.

Key Points: 
  • The Board has also appointed Theresa M. Payton to fill the new position.
  • "As a respected technology expert, successful entrepreneur, and CEO, Theresa Payton is a rare combination of highly sought-after skills," said Paychex Chairman of the Board, Martin Mucci.
  • In addition to her professional experience, she has served on the Federal Advisory Board of CyberArk, a publicly traded cybersecurity product company, and as a member of the Transformation Innovation Advisory Board of UniCredit S.p.A., the largest pan-European bank headquartered in Milan.
  • Ms. Payton's appointment to the Paychex Board of Directors is effective immediately.

Centerview Partners Welcomes Fabio Gallia as Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Fabio Gallia has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor based in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Fabio Gallia has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor based in Paris.
  • Most recently, Gallia served as General Manager of Fincantieri, the world’s leading shipbuilding company with €7 billion of revenue and approximately 20,000 employees.
  • Gallia was senior advisor in Italy for Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) and was on the firm’s Board of European Business Heads.
  • Gallia has also served in senior leadership roles at Capitalia Group and Ersel Asset Management.

Scaled Agile, Inc. Inducts Four Thought Leaders into the SAFe® Fellow Program

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of four new Fellows into the SAFe® Fellow Program: Tamara Nation, Timothy Porter, Rami Sirkiä, and Adrienne Wilson.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of four new Fellows into the SAFe Fellow Program: Tamara Nation, Timothy Porter, Rami Sirki, and Adrienne Wilson.
  • The SAFe Fellow Program represents an elite class of experts who are able to help the world's largest organizations accelerate digital transformation and achieve business agility.
  • The SAFe Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction, recognizing individuals who have exhibited the highest level of mastery and thought leadership in the practice of SAFe.
  • Scaled Agile, Inc. is the provider of SAFe, the world's most trusted system for business agility.