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Vir Biotechnology Announces Retirement of CEO George Scangos, Ph.D.; Appoints Marianne De Backer, MSc, Ph.D., MBA, as Successor

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that George Scangos, Ph.D., will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 3, 2023. The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed industry veteran Marianne De Backer, MSc, Ph.D., MBA, currently Executive Vice President, Head of Pharmaceuticals Strategy, Business Development and Licensing/Open Innovation, and Member of the Executive Committee for Bayer Pharmaceuticals, as his successor, effective April 3, 2023. She will also join Vir’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • “George led the Company through a period of significant transformation, accelerated its growth and established a broad pipeline and strategy that we believe will support our long-term success.
  • In 2022, Vir was named the fastest growing company on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 .
  • Prior to joining Vir, Dr. Scangos served as CEO and as a member of the Board of Biogen Inc. for six years.
  • “Vir represents an amalgamation of the best of what science and commitment to patients have to offer.

F.A.Z.-Institut and Cision present the "German Image Award 2022" to Mercedes-Benz

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the international jury will present the prestigious "German Image Award" to the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius and his Head of Communications and Marketing Bettina Fetzer.

Key Points: 
  • The media analysis of F.A.Z.-Institute and Cision in 2021/2022 revealed the public had high regard for Kllenius.
  • Nina Schwab-Hautzingerof BASF , who will also give the congratulatory speech for their successors at the award ceremony on September 15.
  • The F.A.Z.-Institute , the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Cision present the "German Image Award" every year.
  • The "German Image Award 2022" will be presented as part of the evening program for the " 15th German Brand Summit " on September 15, 2022.

F.A.Z.-Institut and Cision present the "German Image Award 2022" to Mercedes-Benz

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 12, 2022
Group, Communication, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz, Corporate communication, Daimler AG, Magazin, Program, Head, Cision, CEO, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Chief executive officer, DAX, Leadership, Board of directors, Board, Marketing, RTÉ Executive Board, Adidas, Year, Management, Motor vehicle, Car dealership

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the international jury will present the prestigious "German Image Award" to the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius and his Head of Communications and Marketing Bettina Fetzer.

Key Points: 
  • The media analysis of F.A.Z.-Institute and Cision in 2021/2022 revealed the public had high regard for Kllenius.
  • Nina Schwab-Hautzingerof BASF , who will also give the congratulatory speech for their successors at the award ceremony on September 15.
  • The F.A.Z.-Institute , the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Cision present the "German Image Award" every year.
  • The "German Image Award 2022" will be presented as part of the evening program for the " 15th German Brand Summit " on September 15, 2022.

EQS-News: Comparison tests show: Sunrise UPC has the fastest network

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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PC Magazin, Opensignal, Rootmetrics, connect: These leading comparison tests have awarded honors to the performance of the Sunrise UPC network, both the fiber optic and cable network as well as the 5G mobile network, which in combination is the largest and fastest in Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • PC Magazin, Opensignal, Rootmetrics, connect: These leading comparison tests have awarded honors to the performance of the Sunrise UPC network, both the fiber optic and cable network as well as the 5G mobile network, which in combination is the largest and fastest in Switzerland.
  • The Sunrise UPC 5G network, which in combination is the largest and fastest 5G network in Switzerland (connect Issue 1/2022), has earned more awards than any other 5G network in Europe (Opensignal).
  • The Sunrise UPC mobile network was once again rated as OUTSTANDING in this year's connect mobile network test (issue 1/2022).
  • The Sunrise UPC network is the only mobile network in Switzerland that has been awarded this highest rating six times in a row.

BLOCKCHANCE unaffected by Germany's corona turmoil

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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HAMBURG, Germany, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With Germany's 2G corona rules, BLOCKCHANCE interactive program can go ahead on December 2-4, 2021, with workshops, an NFT-Art gallery, virtual reality, and exciting side events.

Key Points: 
  • HAMBURG, Germany, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With Germany's 2G corona rules, BLOCKCHANCE interactive program can go ahead on December 2-4, 2021, with workshops, an NFT-Art gallery, virtual reality, and exciting side events.
  • Marcus Olszok, Head of CarTrust, will explain how Germany's vehicle registration could save millions of hours and Euros on blockchain.
  • Senator Dressel together with Senator for Economy Michael Westhagemann and Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher will officially welcome everyone to BLOCKCHANCE.
  • This industry is thirsty for networking and exchange," says Fabian Friedrich, CEO and Founder BLOCKCHANCE.

BLOCKCHANCE unaffected by Germany's corona turmoil

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Ethereum, TRON, Nimiq, Exhibition, CEO, Mona Lisa, API, Digitalization, Industry, Virtual reality, MicroStrategy, Dance, Blockchain, Vaccination, Painting, NFT, Magazin, Cryptocurrency

HAMBURG, Germany, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With Germany's 2G corona rules, BLOCKCHANCE interactive program can go ahead on December 2-4, 2021, with workshops, an NFT-Art gallery, virtual reality, and exciting side events.

Key Points: 
  • Marcus Olszok, Head of CarTrust, will explain how Germany's vehicle registration could save millions of hours and Euros on blockchain.
  • "To make the change into a modern digital city, we are creating a suitable climate for innovation in Hamburg.
  • Senator Dressel together with Senator for Economy Michael Westhagemann and Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher will officially welcome everyone to BLOCKCHANCE.
  • This industry is thirsty for networking and exchange," says Fabian Friedrich, CEO and Founder BLOCKCHANCE.