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BigCommerce Unveils The Next Big Thing: 100+ New and Innovative Features and Partner Integrations to Empower Brands and Retailers for Growth and Success

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Headless and composable commerce have, historically, paved the way to great performance and unique brand experiences, however they've come with a cost.

Key Points: 
  • Headless and composable commerce have, historically, paved the way to great performance and unique brand experiences, however they've come with a cost.
  • They've been more expensive and riskier to design, plan, implement, and manage than out-of-the-box SaaS options.
  • BigCommerce is making it easier to build modern, composable solutions with Catalyst and enabling easy, front-end content management with Makeswift.
  • BigCommerce unveiled the slate of Next Big Thing updates at its EMEA BigSummit in London, a gathering of partners and customers.

KlariVis Adds Chief Agile Officer, Kim Janney

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Kim Janney will serve as the company’s new Chief Agile Officer, championing Agile across the organization and fostering the adoption of business agility practices.

Key Points: 
  • Kim Janney will serve as the company’s new Chief Agile Officer, championing Agile across the organization and fostering the adoption of business agility practices.
  • “As a strong advocate for women in technology and a supporter of local-grown tech companies, I am thrilled to join such a dynamic, female-led organization,” remarked Janney.
  • “Stepping into the role of Chief Agile Officer will allow me to champion the agile mindset, propelling our organization forward.
  • “I have been following Kim since we started KlariVis and I’m confident she is the best person to take on this role,” Kim Snyder, CEO and founder of KlariVis, said.

Curida, Small Molecules and Biologics CDMO, Secures Private Equity Investment from Signet Healthcare Partners

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Curida Holding AS (“Curida”) has announced a significant growth investment from Signet Healthcare Partners (“Signet”), a New York-based healthcare private equity firm.

Key Points: 
  • Curida Holding AS (“Curida”) has announced a significant growth investment from Signet Healthcare Partners (“Signet”), a New York-based healthcare private equity firm.
  • This strategic partnership will enable Curida to accelerate its expansion plans, including enhancing facility capabilities and growing its industry position.
  • Curida’s customer base ranges from small to medium-sized pharmaceutical, medical devices, and biotech companies, delivering solutions in drug development and GMP manufacturing globally.
  • In conjunction with Signet’s investment, Signet is joining the Board of Directors, and Ole J. Dahlberg has been appointed as Chairman of the Board.

Lockton’s Annual National Benefits Survey Reflects Increasing Challenges for Employers

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Lockton Companies, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm, today released the results of its annual National Benefits Survey, focused on 2025 employee benefits programs.

Key Points: 
  • Lockton Companies, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm, today released the results of its annual National Benefits Survey, focused on 2025 employee benefits programs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411761270/en/
    Survey confirms the need to reduce costs is increasing in importance for employers when it comes to making benefits decisions.
  • (Source: Lockton)
    Drawing on the responses of more than 1,600 employers nationwide, this year’s survey confirmed the need to reduce costs is increasing in importance for employers when it comes to making benefits decisions.
  • Finally, this year’s survey also reflects plan sponsors’ continued interest in providing personalized benefits that support members’ whole selves.

AAM Insurance Investment Management Appoints Tim Senechalle as Chief Investment Officer and Elizabeth Henderson as Head of Fixed Income

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

AAM Insurance Investment Management ( www.aamcompany.com ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Senechalle, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Elizabeth Henderson, CFA, as Head of Fixed Income.

Key Points: 
  • AAM Insurance Investment Management ( www.aamcompany.com ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Senechalle, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Elizabeth Henderson, CFA, as Head of Fixed Income.
  • “I am thrilled to introduce Tim Senechalle as our new Chief Investment Officer and Elizabeth Henderson as Head of Fixed Income," said John Schaefer, AAM’s Chairman and CEO.
  • As Chief Investment Officer, he will oversee all aspects of AAM’s asset allocation across fixed income, equities, and alternative strategies.
  • Henderson, in her new executive role as Head of Fixed Income, will lead AAM’s fixed income team.

Glenmede Appoints Brian Green as New Chief Investment Officer of Private Wealth

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Glenmede, a privately held and independently owned investment and wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Brian K. Green, CFA®, as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Private Wealth, reporting to Thomas P. Melcher, Director of Private Wealth.

Key Points: 
  • Glenmede, a privately held and independently owned investment and wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Brian K. Green, CFA®, as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Private Wealth, reporting to Thomas P. Melcher, Director of Private Wealth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410583764/en/
    Mr. Green will co-chair the Private Wealth Investment Policy Committee and oversee the Portfolio Construction Consulting Group, a specialized group of professionals who support portfolio managers in their management of complex relationships.
  • “Glenmede Private Wealth’s mission is to empower the confident pursuit of purpose, passions and legacy through integrated wealth management.
  • Previously, Mr. Green was Glenmede’s Director of Private Wealth Portfolio Management and Associate Director of Investment Management.

Hotel Association of Los Angeles Recognizes Industry’s Brightest Stars

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) celebrated the best and brightest of the industry Tuesday night at the second annual HALA Stars of the Industry Awards.

Key Points: 
  • The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) celebrated the best and brightest of the industry Tuesday night at the second annual HALA Stars of the Industry Awards.
  • Wendy Burch, KTLA’s star veteran reporter, MCed the dinner gala at the Omni Los Angeles with her unique flair, announcing awards from Best Housekeeper to Best General Manager.
  • Across all roles, winners were recognized for hard work, dedication, going beyond their normal duties, and—most importantly—supporting their colleagues.
  • They’re the ones who make this all happen.”
    These year’s award winners are as follows:
    Housekeeping: Tracy Hu – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
    Outstanding General Manager of the Year: Javier Cano – The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles & JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
    These winners were selected from scores of nominees.

FanttikRide Unveils Officially Licensed Mercedes Benz AMG G63 Miniature Car for Kids

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Friday, April 26, 2024

HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FanttikRide is the trailblazing brand under Fanttik, the acclaimed name in automotive innovation is proud to introduce the FanttikRide AMG G63 – an officially licensed Mercedes Benz AMG G63 miniature electric car for your kids.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FanttikRide is the trailblazing brand under Fanttik, the acclaimed name in automotive innovation is proud to introduce the FanttikRide AMG G63 – an officially licensed Mercedes Benz AMG G63 miniature electric car for your kids.
  • Officially Licensed Mercedes Benz AMG G63 combining Style, Power, and Authenticity
    Being a mirror of the full-sized AMG G63 with its official license, the G63 is a miniature G wagon.
  • The Perfect Gift of Fun, Authenticity, and Musicality
    The FanttikRide AMG G63 is the ideal gift your child can ever wish for, given its plethora of features and the chance to best mimic the experience of the Mercedes Benz AMG G63.
  • Surpassing all miniature licensed cars in specs, size, and dual 45W 550 motors, the brand is exhilarated and immensely proud to present you with the FanttikRide AMG G63 .

Sedgwick announces retirement of Executive Chairman Dave North

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced that Dave North will retire from his role as Executive Chairman of Sedgwick, effective June 30, 2024 but will remain a member of the company's board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Working at Sedgwick has been among the greatest privileges of my life, and I look forward to seeing the company's caring counts philosophy continue to flourish."
  • North previously served as Sedgwick's President and Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2020.
  • In 2018, North received the CLM Lifetime Achievement Award for his profound impact on the claims profession.
  • North is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Memphis and past Chairman of the Board.

INMOTION Debuts Innovational 2-in-1 Self-balancing Vehicle E20 at Global Sources HK Show 2024

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

INMOTION unveiled its upcoming star product, INMOTION E20, at the show, attracted attention with its unique 2-in-1 wheel design which makes it incredibly portable.

Key Points: 
  • INMOTION unveiled its upcoming star product, INMOTION E20, at the show, attracted attention with its unique 2-in-1 wheel design which makes it incredibly portable.
  • With its key feature of a 2-in-1 design, the INMOTION E20 breaks through traditional barriers of self-balancing vehicles, simplifying the learning curve.
  • In terms of performance, the E20 boasts a range of up to 30 kilometers, meeting the demands of daily short trips.
  • For more details on the INMOTION E20 and other groundbreaking mobility options, visit the official INMOTION website: www.inmotionworld.com