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Roots Automation Announces Appointment of Anand Rao as an Independent Director on Its Board

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Automation – creator of the AI-powered Digital Coworker and the Roots Autonomous Workforce Platform – announces the appointment of Anand Rao, PhD MBA as Non-Executive Board Member.

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  • Rao brings more than 35 years' experience in AI research and consulting to evolve Roots Automation's industry-leading AI For Insurance.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roots Automation – creator of the AI-powered Digital Coworker and the Roots Autonomous Workforce Platform – announces the appointment of Anand Rao, PhD MBA as Non-Executive Board Member.
  • Through his leadership, Rao will play a key role in unlocking these technologies to deliver outstanding value for Roots' business and customers.
  • John Cottongim, Roots Automation Co-Founder and CTO, added:
    "We are extremely excited to have Anand join our board as an independent director.

Perdue Recognized as Leader in Poultry Workplace Safety

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council has awarded nine of Perdue's facilities its Award of Distinction, the Council's highest form of recognition for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems. They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.

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  • They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.
    "Workplace safety is an absolute at Perdue, including an unwavering commitment from management and an ongoing safety culture that engages all associates in maintaining a safe workplace environment," said Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms.
  • Perdue operations recognized with the Award of Honor, the Council's second highest honor, include Cromwell, Ky., Dillon, S.C., Milford, Del.
  • The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council comprises members from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation.
  • Combined, these three organizations represent companies that produce 95 percent of the nation's poultry products and employ more 350,000 workers.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada founder receives Corporate Knights' Award of Distinction for catalyzing green venture capital in Canada

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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TORONTO, June 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Founding President and former CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), Vicky Sharpe, presented with 2022 Award of Distinction from Corporate Knights.

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  • TORONTO, June 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Founding President and former CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), Vicky Sharpe, presented with 2022 Award of Distinction from Corporate Knights.
  • In recognition of Canadian sustainability leaders, Corporate Knights announced both the results of its Best 50 ranking, as well its annual Award of Distinction.
  • This year's awardee, Vicky Sharpe, is the Founding President and former CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).
  • At the heart of her efforts is the outcome for which she is recognized as this year's recipient: catalyzing green venture capital in Canada.

Arthur A. Gianelli to receive Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY) 2021 Award of Distinction

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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On October 20th HLNY will recognize and celebrate an outstanding individual in our community who embodies these values: Arthur Gianelli, FACHE.

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  • On October 20th HLNY will recognize and celebrate an outstanding individual in our community who embodies these values: Arthur Gianelli, FACHE.
  • "The way Art models compassionate leadership with integrity and humility inspires me to do likewise," said Sam Lin, President for Healthcare Leaders of New York.
  • The award will be presented at the 2021 Annual Gala & Award Presentation, taking place on October 20, 2021 at 6pm.
  • HLNY is the local, New York Metropolitan, chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society of more than 40,000 healthcare executives.