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CFP Board Appoints Seasoned Association Leader K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board of Standards (CFP Board) announced today that it has named K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer, following a national search.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board of Standards (CFP Board) announced today that it has named K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer, following a national search.
  • Snowden succeeds Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Stewart, Esq.
  • He spent 10 years as Chief Operating Officer of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), executing organizational strategy and leading management and business operations.
  • Snowden served as a public member on the Board of Directors of CFP Board from 2017 to 2020.

WOW! Recognized with Three Awards for Human Resources Excellence

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, was honored with three Game Changer awards from C2HR, a human resources association focused specifically on the technology, media and entertainment industry. The WOW! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ambassador Team was recognized in the Advocates category. Rebecca Jacobs, human resources senior director, was recognized in the Cultivator category, and Shelly McCready, senior benefits and employee wellness manager, was recognized in the Transformer category.

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  • Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, was honored with three Game Changer awards from C2HR , a human resources association focused specifically on the technology, media and entertainment industry.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ambassador Team was recognized in the Advocates category.
  • Rebecca Jacobs, human resources senior director, was recognized in the Cultivator category, and Shelly McCready, senior benefits and employee wellness manager, was recognized in the Transformer category.
  • DEI Ambassador Team led the development of five affinity groups to better represent and support communities within WOW!

Transformative Innovation Takes Center Stage at 2023 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

IEEE , the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, will pay tribute to innovation and creativity in engineering, science, and technology at its 2023 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit (IEEE VIC Summit) & Honors Ceremony on 5 May 2023, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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  • IEEE , the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, will pay tribute to innovation and creativity in engineering, science, and technology at its 2023 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit (IEEE VIC Summit) & Honors Ceremony on 5 May 2023, at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005453/en/
    "Creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of science, engineering, and technology.
  • Intimate fireside chat with co-father of the Internet, IEEE Life Fellow, and 2023 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient, Vinton G. Cerf of Google.
  • Innovators Showcase panel with 2023 honorees including IEEE Life Member Melba Crawford of Purdue University; National Instruments co-founder and IEEE Fellow James J. Truchard .

FreeWheel Appoints David Dworin Chief Product Officer and Quentin SaLay Head of Human Resources

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Today, FreeWheel announced two leadership appointments: David Dworin as chief product officer and Quentin SaLay as head of human resources.

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  • Today, FreeWheel announced two leadership appointments: David Dworin as chief product officer and Quentin SaLay as head of human resources.
  • In their respective new roles, Dworin will oversee FreeWheel’s product vision, strategy, design and development worldwide, and SaLay is responsible for leading human resources globally in support of the company’s overall business plan and strategic direction.
  • “These two leaders embody the mindset, drive, energy and passion we need to take the company forward.
  • SaLay, who was most recently vice president of human resources for Comcast Cable’s Beltway Region, is now overseeing human resources for FreeWheel globally.

Comcast Names Toni Murphy Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Company’s Central Division Headquarters

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Comcast has announced the appointment of Toni Murphy as its new Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Comcast has announced the appointment of Toni Murphy as its new Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005542/en/
    Toni Murphy joins the Comcast Central Division as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
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    Toni is a widely respected marketing innovator, business executive and community leader with deep expertise in elevating the Comcast brand, said Comcast Central Division President Christine Whitaker.
  • Murphy has also served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Keystone Region, Vice President of Comcast Business, as well as the Vice President of Project Management Office & Customer Experience.

Nepal Prepares to Emerge onto the World Stage as It Continues to Accelerate Its Post-Covid Regeneration

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Since the installation of the new Nepal government in February 2018 , the country has shifted to a federal structure.

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  • Since the installation of the new Nepal government in February 2018 , the country has shifted to a federal structure.
  • This growth is set to be partially fuelled by the announcement that major road expansions are being put into place across Nepal.
  • These will revolve around the 58km highway that will join the capital, Kathmandu, to the under-connected regions of Kulekhani and Hetauda.
  • As Nepal continues to announce plans to accelerate its post-Covid progression and resurgence, it consolidates its objective of establishing itself as an internationally recognised hub for trade, economic development, connectivity and spirituality.

SCTE®, NAMIC, and Multichannel News Seek Nominations for 2022 Diversity in Technology Award

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Friday, July 8, 2022

EXTON, Pa. and NEW YORK, July 8, 2022  /PRNewswire/ --The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a subsidiary of CableLabs®, and the SCTE Foundation in conjunction with the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) and Multichannel News today announced the inaugural call for nominations for a new Diversity in Technology Award.

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  • "We are thrilled to request nominations for the inaugural Diversity in Technology Award and pleased that the SCTE Foundation has partnered with us to optimize the strategic opportunities inherent in both workforce and consumer diversity," said A. Shuanise Washington, NAMIC president and CEO.
  • This new award is a demonstration of that mission, particularly in the technology space."
  • Additional details and the nomination form for the 2022 Diversity in Technology Awardcan be found on the NAMIC website .
  • The winner of the Diversity in Technology Award will be recognized in person at the 36th Annual NAMIC Conference, scheduled October 11-12, 2022, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

CHARTER PROMOTES SATYA PARIMI TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT AND STRATEGY FOR SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced the promotion of Satya Parimi to Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy for Spectrum Enterprise .

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced the promotion of Satya Parimi to Senior Vice President, Product and Strategy for Spectrum Enterprise .
  • "His forward-thinking strategy will further enable us to anticipate and quickly address our customers' networking and connectivity needs as they continue to evolve."
  • Parimi joined Charter in 2016 as Group Vice President, Enterprise Data Products for Spectrum Enterprise, following the Charter-Time Warner Cable merger, and has led Spectrum Enterprise's Data Products portfolio and managed all stages of the product life cycle, including innovation, development, management and pricing.
  • Prior to that he held several leadership roles in product development and strategy at Time Warner Cable, where he served as Group Vice President, Vice President and Senior Director in business services, beginning in 2007.

SCTE® and NAMIC Collaborate to Create an Annual Diversity in Technology Award

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Friday, October 8, 2021

"The NAMIC award is an extremely importantrecognition of diversity, not just in our industry but across society.

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  • "The NAMIC award is an extremely importantrecognition of diversity, not just in our industry but across society.
  • "Diversity Week is an ideal time to announce this significant recognition for our engineering leaders," said A. Shuanise Washington, NAMIC president and CEO.
  • The honoree of the first award will be recognized during Diversity Week in October 2022 at NAMIC's annual conference.
  • SCTE is the force behind the annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, the largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas.