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Tonghai Financial Announces Appointment of Ambrose Lam as Co-Chairman of China Tonghai Capital (Holdings) Limited

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

HONG KONG, Mar 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - China Tonghai International Financial Limited (Stock Code: 00952.HK) is pleased to announce that Mr. Ambrose Lam as the Co-Chairman of its wholly owned subsidiary China Tonghai Capital (Holdings) Limited (Tonghai Capital), with effect from January 15, 2023.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - China Tonghai International Financial Limited (Stock Code: 00952.HK) is pleased to announce that Mr. Ambrose Lam as the Co-Chairman of its wholly owned subsidiary China Tonghai Capital (Holdings) Limited (Tonghai Capital), with effect from January 15, 2023.
  • In the new role of Co-Chairman of China Tonghai Capital, Ambrose will support the Group in encompassing all of Tonghai Capital's businesses including IBD, Debt Capital Markets and Capital Market Solutions, providing our clients with a comprehensive service to facilitate their different financing demands.
  • Ambrose is joining Tonghai Financial with impressive track records, adding a wealth of experience at this important juncture.
  • He is expected to drive our corporate finance business into the future, with the clear objective to position Tonghai Financial for a successful future and realize its full potential.

Zapp Appoints David Sturgeon as Chief Financial Officer Designate

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LONDON, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited (“Zapp” or the “Company”), a UK-based high-performance two-wheel electric vehicle company, has appointed David Sturgeon as the Chief Financial Officer designate of Zapp.

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  • LONDON, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited (“Zapp” or the “Company”), a UK-based high-performance two-wheel electric vehicle company, has appointed David Sturgeon as the Chief Financial Officer designate of Zapp.
  • Upon the closing of the Business Combination (as defined below), Sturgeon will serve as Chief Financial Officer of Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (“Pubco”) and will oversee Zapp’s global finance, accounting and planning activities.
  • Previously, Sturgeon served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NASDAQ-listed Central European Media Enterprises Ltd until its sale in October 2020.
  • Swin Chatsuwan, Chief Executive Officer of Zapp, said: “I am delighted to welcome Dave to the Zapp team.

Telford Offshore Announces Completion of Sales Process and Acquisition by Merced Capital

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Monday, February 20, 2023

The Telford Offshore group (“Telford Offshore” or “the Company”) announced today that it has been acquired by entities affiliated with Merced Capital.

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  • The Telford Offshore group (“Telford Offshore” or “the Company”) announced today that it has been acquired by entities affiliated with Merced Capital.
  • The acquisition represents the completion of the previously announced competitive sales process (the “Sales Process”).
  • Telford Offshore is now wholly owned by Merced Capital.
  • Telford Offshore also announced that Robert Duncan has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Appoints Kate Blankenship to Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk”, “Eagle”, or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize drybulk vessel segment, today announced that it has appointed A. Kate Blankenship to its Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2023.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk”, “Eagle”, or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize drybulk vessel segment, today announced that it has appointed A. Kate Blankenship to its Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2023.
  • Ms. Blankenship is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
  • In addition to having served in key senior management positions, Ms. Blankenship has served as a director at a number of U.S.-listed companies within the shipping and energy industries, including; Frontline, Golden Ocean, Golar LNG, International Seaways, and Seadrill.
  • Eagle’s Chairman, Paul Leand, commented, “Kate brings significant strategic, corporate governance, and financial oversight experience to our Board.

FRO - Changes to the Board composition

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Frontline Ltd. (Frontline or the Company) announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Demetriades as a Director of the Company.

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  • Frontline Ltd. (Frontline or the Company) announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Demetriades as a Director of the Company.
  • Marios Demetriades is an experienced Financial Services professional with significant experience as a Non-Executive Director in various listed and private companies in the Banking, Infrastructure and Shipping industries.
  • He previously served as the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works for the Republic of Cyprus from 2014 to 2018 and held various positions in the Accounting, Investment and Banking sectors.
  • Mr. Demetriades is a Cypriot citizen and resides in Cyprus.

Laboratory Testing Leader Pace® Science and Technology Company Names Nisheet Gupta as New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced financial leader Nisheet Gupta has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Twin Cities-based Pace, a leader and innovator in testing, analysis, and scientific services in the environmental and life sciences sectors.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced financial leader Nisheet Gupta has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Twin Cities-based Pace, a leader and innovator in testing, analysis, and scientific services in the environmental and life sciences sectors.
  • Nisheet joined Pace effective Aug. 2, 2022, and reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Roman.
  • "Nisheet's extensive financial and leadership experience will be tremendous assets as Pace continues to build on its reputation as a leader in environmental and life sciences laboratory services," Roman said.
  • Nisheet joins Pace from Minneapolis-based Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a publicly traded company where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President.

uMotif expands leadership team to support growth in US and EU markets

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The expanded leadership team will drive uMotif's ambitious growth strategy in the US and European markets, including guiding future development and adoption of uMotif's intuitive, retention-boosting technology.

Key Points: 
  • The expanded leadership team will drive uMotif's ambitious growth strategy in the US and European markets, including guiding future development and adoption of uMotif's intuitive, retention-boosting technology.
  • He joins uMotif after being Vice President, Finance for the Health Sciences Global Business Unit at Oracle.
  • Gary will use his experience to guide and manage uMotif's financial operations as the company expands.
  • Don previously held sales leadership roles with Verana Health, Outcome Health, Medidata Solutions, Oracle Health Sciences, and Siebel Life Sciences.

uMotif expands leadership team to support growth in US and EU markets

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The expanded leadership team will drive uMotif's ambitious growth strategy in the US and European markets, including guiding future development and adoption of uMotif's intuitive, retention-boosting technology.

Key Points: 
  • The expanded leadership team will drive uMotif's ambitious growth strategy in the US and European markets, including guiding future development and adoption of uMotif's intuitive, retention-boosting technology.
  • He joins uMotif after being Vice President, Finance for the Health Sciences Global Business Unit at Oracle.
  • Gary will use his experience to guide and manage uMotif's financial operations as the company expands.
  • Don previously held sales leadership roles with Verana Health, Outcome Health, Medidata Solutions, Oracle Health Sciences, and Siebel Life Sciences.

Isotropic Systems Appoints Nigel Fox as Chief Finance Officer

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Monday, December 13, 2021

READING,England, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Isotropic Systems, the leading provider of transformational next-generation multi-link satellite terminals, today announced that Nigel Fox has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer, effective immediately.

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  • READING,England, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Isotropic Systems, the leading provider of transformational next-generation multi-link satellite terminals, today announced that Nigel Fox has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr Fox will lead Isotropic Systems' finance and corporate development activities in preparation for scaling into manufacturing, operations, and global service delivery of Isotropic Systems' ground-breaking technology.
  • "This is an incredibly exciting time to join Isotropic Systems,' said Nigel Fox.
  • With the only technology platform capable of delivering true orbital convergence, the opportunities for Isotropic Systems are substantial."

Isotropic Systems Appoints Nigel Fox as Chief Finance Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 13, 2021

READING, England, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Isotropic Systems, the leading provider of transformational next-generation multi-link satellite terminals, today announced that Nigel Fox has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer, effective immediately.  Mr Fox will lead Isotropic Systems' finance and corporate development activities in preparation for scaling into manufacturing, operations, and global service delivery of Isotropic Systems' ground-breaking technology.

Key Points: 
  • READING,England, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Isotropic Systems, the leading provider of transformational next-generation multi-link satellite terminals, today announced that Nigel Fox has been appointed as Chief Finance Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr Fox will lead Isotropic Systems' finance and corporate development activities in preparation for scaling into manufacturing, operations, and global service delivery of Isotropic Systems' ground-breaking technology.
  • "This is an incredibly exciting time to join Isotropic Systems,' said Nigel Fox.
  • With the only technology platform capable of delivering true orbital convergence, the opportunities for Isotropic Systems are substantial."