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Emergex Appoints Sir Michael Rake as Board Chairman

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ABINGDON, United Kingdom, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergex Vaccines Holding Limited (‘Emergex’), a clinical-stage biotechnology company addressing major global infectious diseases through the development of fully synthetic T cell-priming immune set-point candidates, today announced the appointment of Sir Michael Rake as Chairman of the Board.

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  • ABINGDON, United Kingdom, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergex Vaccines Holding Limited (‘Emergex’), a clinical-stage biotechnology company addressing major global infectious diseases through the development of fully synthetic T cell-priming immune set-point candidates, today announced the appointment of Sir Michael Rake as Chairman of the Board.
  • Sir Michael takes on this role from Finian Tan, Ph.D., who becomes Emergex’s Deputy Chairman.
  • Sir Michael has had a long and distinguished career in international business as a Senior Executive and Board leader over several decades.
  • Sir Michael Rake, the new Chairman at Emergex, commented: “I look forward to joining the Emergex Board as Chairman and sharing my experience and network to help grow the business at such a pivotal time in the company’s evolution.

Sodexo announces solid H1 Fiscal 2023 results and plan to spin-off Benefits & Rewards Services

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Food services represented 65% of total On-site Services revenues during the period, increasing from 59% in Fiscal 2022.

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  • Food services represented 65% of total On-site Services revenues during the period, increasing from 59% in Fiscal 2022.
  • First half Fiscal 2023 Benefits & Rewards Services revenue organic growth was +24.2%.
  • As a result, Fiscal 2023 guidance for the Group and Benefits & Rewards Services has been revised up slightly.
  • Group Fiscal 2023 guidance upgraded on organic growth:
    Benefits & Rewards Services Fiscal 2023 guidance upgraded on both organic growth and Underlying operating profit margin:
    Group and Benefits & Rewards Services Fiscal 2024 and 2025 guidance reiterated:
    Sodexo will hold a conference call (in English) today at 9:00 a.m. (Paris time), 8:00 a.m. (London time) to comment on its First half Fiscal 2023 results.

Appian appoints John Van Der Wielen as Senior Advisor - Australia

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LONDON and PERTH, Australia, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, announces the appointment of John Van Der Wielen as Senior Advisor - Australia, based in Perth.

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  • John will be a Senior Advisor to Appian, supporting the business on transactions, corporate strategy and post-acquisition integration in Australia
    As a senior financial services professional, John brings over 30 years' international experience in wealth management, private banking, investments, and insurance across Australia, Asia and Europe
    LONDON and PERTH, Australia, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, announces the appointment of John Van Der Wielen as Senior Advisor - Australia, based in Perth.
  • John will work closely with Appian's senior leadership team, advising on transactions, corporate strategy and post-acquisition integration in Australia and internationally.
  • In particular, John will support the business with all aspects of acquisitions and divestments in Australia, which remains a jurisdiction of focus for Appian.
  • John Van Der Wielen, Senior Advisor, Australia at Appian said: "It's fantastic to join Appian at such an exciting stage in its growth trajectory.

Bernard Justin Sevilla sentenced to 6 years in jail for criminal convictions

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Friday, December 17, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced that Bernard Justin Sevilla, a resident of the United Kingdom (UK), has been sentenced to 6 years in jail for fraud-related criminal convictions.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced that Bernard Justin Sevilla, a resident of the United Kingdom (UK), has been sentenced to 6 years in jail for fraud-related criminal convictions.
  • Mr. Sevilla was sentenced on December 16, 2021 by Justice L. Chapin of the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.
  • In October 2020, Sevilla was arrested pursuant to the extradition request and held in custody in the UK.
  • The convictions relate to a complex international fraud scheme targeting Ontario investors coordinated by Mr. Sevilla while residing in the UK.

Ken Norgrove to succeed Scott Egan as RSA CEO, UK & International

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Mr. Norgrove succeeds Scott Egan who will be leaving RSA at the end of 2021.

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  • Mr. Norgrove succeeds Scott Egan who will be leaving RSA at the end of 2021.
  • Ken Norgrove was most recently CEO of RSA Scandinavia from 2019 until deal completion in June 2021.
  • Mr. Norgrove will report to Charles Brindamour, CEO Intact Financial Corporation and Mark Hodges, Chairman of the RSA UK & International Board.
  • "Ken brings an excellent knowledge of RSA and the insurance industry to his role and his passion for RSA and its success is very clear."