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LendingClub Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Total assets of $8.5 billion compared to $8.3 billion in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting growth in securities related to the structured certificate program.
  • Deposits of $7.0 billion compared to $6.8 billion in the prior quarter, primarily due to an increase in customer certificates of deposit.
  • Efficiency ratio improved to 63.7% compared to 65.0% in the prior quarter, driven by lower non-interest expense.

New Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP) expands access to top-tier competitions

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Monday, April 24, 2023

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP). This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.

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  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.
  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of disability insurance, is announcing a multi-year grant to the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program for the creation of the Adaptive Student Athlete Program (ASAP).
  • This national program significantly expands access to competitive opportunities in Para track and field, wheelchair tennis, and wheelchair basketball for collegiate student athletes with disabilities, paving the way for them to increase their participation and receive equitable recognition alongside their able-bodied peers.
  • Guardian and the University of Michigan partner on program that expands competitive access ahead of Paralympic Games.

Hazeltree Appoints Kevin Held as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Hazeltree, a leader in treasury and liquidity management technology for the alternative asset management industry, announced today it has appointed Kevin Held as the firms Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Hazeltree, a leader in treasury and liquidity management technology for the alternative asset management industry, announced today it has appointed Kevin Held as the firms Chief Financial Officer.
  • Prior to joining Hazeltree, Held was the CFO of Vehlo Purchaser, a provider of SaaS solutions to the automotive repair industry.
  • Were thrilled to welcome Kevin to Hazeltree, as he helps us identify and develop new growth opportunities and business lines, said Amin.
  • In August, the company appointed Sonia Spicehandler as the firms first Chief People Officer, Sandy Weil as Chief Revenue Officer in June, and Tushar Amin as CEO in April.

The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces Formation of Transformation Office

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced the formation of a Transformation Office, which will be overseen by Amy Held in the newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer. Held previously served as the Company's Chief Strategy and International Officer. The Transformation Office will support the Company's commitment to ongoing margin enhancement efforts and will be solely focused on enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategies to ensure a pipeline of productivity initiatives and profit growth opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced the formation of a Transformation Office, which will be overseen by Amy Held in the newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer.
  • The Transformation Office will support the Company's commitment to ongoing margin enhancement efforts and will be solely focused on enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategies to ensure a pipeline of productivity initiatives and profit growth opportunities.
  • In corresponding decisions, the Company announced it will undertake a rigorous search to fill the Chief Strategy Officer role.
  • The Company plans to share further details on its Transformation Office at its upcoming Investor Day on December 14, 2022.

Mainardo de Nardis and Laura Held Join VidMob Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VidMob , the leading platform for Intelligent Creative, today announced that Mainardo de Nardis, former CEO of OMD Worldwide, and Laura Held, Partner of Shamrock Capital, are joining the companys Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VidMob , the leading platform for Intelligent Creative, today announced that Mainardo de Nardis, former CEO of OMD Worldwide, and Laura Held, Partner of Shamrock Capital, are joining the companys Board of Directors.
  • As a long-time advocate for the power of Intelligent Creative, I am thrilled to join VidMobs Board of Directors.
  • In addition to her role on the VidMob board, Held currently serves as a director of Adweek, Bayard, EDO and Wpromote.
  • In addition to de Nardis and Held, VidMob board members include former Global CMO Meta, HP, Visa and Pepsico Antonio Lucio, BuildGroup Co-Founder Klee Kleber, VidMob CEO and Co-Founder Alex Collmer, and VidMob COO and Co-Founder Jason Donnell.

DuPont Announces 2022 Nomex® Innovation Award Winners for Design Ingenuity

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

GENEVA, Switzerland, August 09, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont Personal Protection recognized the latest in Nomex® design ingenuity during the 2022 Nomex® Innovation Awards at Interschutz, a leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection and safety and security sectors. The seventh annual award ceremony was held in Hannover, Germany on June 21, 2022, and highlighted collaboration between European Nomex® partners and DuPont in developing solutions made with Nomex® in applications that help provide enhanced end-user safety.

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  • The 2022 Nomex Innovation Awards included four main categories, including a new category, Nomex Xtreme Performance ; in addition to Sustainability; Comfort; and Other Innovations.
  • Winners in the structural firefighting category included:
    SCANTEX Crossfire, Outer layer built with DuPont Nomex 3DP Plus and DuPont Kevlar.
  • S-GARD , SWISSGARD 2.0, Outer layer built with DuPont Nomex RSK, Inner layer built with DuPont Nomex Comfort.
  • Winners in the wildland firefighting category included:
    SIOEN , Oxylus NYO wildland firefighting gear, garment made of a three-layer laminate, built with DuPont Nomex Comfort Ripstop, particulate barrier built with DuPont Nomex Nano, Inner layer built with DuPont Nomex Knit.

Forcura Appoints David Kerr as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, April 4, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, today announced it has appointed David Kerr as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Kerr, who previously served as Forcura's vice president of engineering, will be responsible for leading Forcura's technology vision, enhancing existing offerings and bringing new digital capabilities to life.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, today announced it has appointed David Kerr as its new chief technology officer (CTO).
  • Kerr arrived at Forcura in April 2021 at the recommendation of immediate past CTO Joe Held, who remains with Forcura supporting Kerr and the organization as a strategic advisor.
  • Prior to Forcura, Kerr held roles of influence such as head of technology atInfinicept, VP of software engineering at Fortress Consulting and VP of engineering systems at S&P Global.
  • Forcura, a leading healthcare technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, facilitates continuity of care via technology, analytics and a deep commitment to enabling better patient care.