Foreign relations

Coalition Implores President Biden to Secure the Immediate Release of Wrongfully Detained American Eyvin Hernandez

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference, Eyvin Hernandez' father implored President Biden to secure his son's release and begged President Nicols Maduro of Venezuela to give his son liberty.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference, Eyvin Hernandez' father implored President Biden to secure his son's release and begged President Nicols Maduro of Venezuela to give his son liberty.
  • "All of the evidence suggests that Eyvin was wrongfully detained and I urge our government to do everything it can to secure his immediate release," said Russell Korobkin, Interim Dean of the UCLA School of Law.
  • A coalition of Mr. Hernandez' friends and family members traveled to Washington,
    D.C., from California to advocate for his swift release.
  • To learn more about Eyvin Hernandez and the Bring Eyvin Home Coalition, please visit https://bringeyvinhome.org .

Allot Board Nominates Cynthia L. Paul to Serve as a Director

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Ms. Paul served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Conexant Systems, LLC, a semiconductor company, from 2013 until 2017.

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  • Ms. Paul served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Conexant Systems, LLC, a semiconductor company, from 2013 until 2017.
  • Ms. Paul joined SFM in 2000 and served as a SFM representative for the Council on Foreign Relations and on SFM's Investment Committee.
  • Ms. Paul is an advisory board member and former board member of AlphaSense Inc., a SaaS company providing intelligent search to enterprise customers.
  • "We are extremely pleased that Ms. Paul has accepted our nomination to be appointed to the Company's Board of Directors," said Yigal Jacoby, Allot's Chairman of the Board.

Oracle Appoints Stuart Levey Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Oracle today announced that Stuart Levey has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Oracle today announced that Stuart Levey has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer.
  • "Stuart has one of the sharpest legal minds in the country," said Oracle CEO, Safra Catz.
  • Levey has more than three decades of leadership in both the private and public sectors.
  • There, as Chief Legal Officer he managed a department of more than 900 lawyers worldwide.

NYS Inspector General and Navy SEAL to Speak at NYACT Conference for Law Enforcement and Insurance Professionals

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Kevin Holland, Master Sergeant,Former Navy SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force , is the only publicly known operative to have served in both units over his noteworthy 20-year military career.

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  • Kevin Holland, Master Sergeant,Former Navy SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force , is the only publicly known operative to have served in both units over his noteworthy 20-year military career.
  • He first deployed in 1990, and during his deployment, Desert Storm began and during that time was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and sent to Sniper School.
  • Other informational sessions will include:
    Michael Mulcahy, Vanguard Direct,presents the Digital Transformation of NYS's Motor Vehicle Dealer Oversight Program.
  • The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT) is New York's association founded to provide training for insurance and law enforcement personnel to combat vehicle crime and insurance fraud.

Etsy Names Rachana Kumar Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Rachana Kumar, Etsy's Vice President of Engineering, has been named Chief Technology Officer, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Rachana Kumar, Etsy's Vice President of Engineering, has been named Chief Technology Officer, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Mike Fisher, Etsy's current Chief Technology Officer, has decided to leave to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests.
  • Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Josh Silverman commented, "I am excited to congratulate Rachana on this well-deserved promotion, which is a testament to her leadership, her outstanding track record of accomplishments, and to the followership she's earned throughout Etsy; and reflects our strong bench of talent.
  • Rachana Kumar commented, "When I joined in 2014 there were fewer than 20 million active buyers in the Etsy marketplace today, there are over 88 million.

Jami Miscik Joins Lazard as a Senior Advisor, Geopolitical Advisory

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Jami Miscik has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, effective immediately.

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  • Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Jami Miscik has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, effective immediately.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Ms. Miscik joins Lazard Senior Advisors General John Abizaid and Admiral William McRaven as the firm builds its Geopolitical Advisory group.
  • Her experience across these disciplines makes Jami an ideal fit with our new Geopolitical Advisory team and Lazards global platform.
  • Lazard Geopolitical Advisory will help corporate leaders assess risks and opportunities in the constantly evolving geopolitical environment.

Comcast Corporation Promotes Mike Cavanagh to President

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Mike Cavanagh has been named President.

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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Mike Cavanagh has been named President.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005268/en/
    Mike Cavanagh, President and Chief Financial Officer, Comcast Corporation (Photo: Comcast Corporation)
    Todays promotion will come as no surprise Mike is admired and trusted by those who know and work with him, said Roberts.
  • Mike has brought incredible operational and financial expertise to Comcast and is an integral part of our special company.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

Cambridge Bancorp Announces Andy Zelleke to join its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATC) (the "Company"), and its subsidiary, Cambridge Trust Company today announced a new member to its Board of Directors.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATC) (the "Company"), and its subsidiary, Cambridge Trust Company today announced a new member to its Board of Directors.
  • We look forward to Andy's contribution to the Board," noted Denis K. Sheahan, Chairman and CEO of Cambridge Bancorp and Cambridge Trust Company.
  • Andy S. Zelleke, age 61, joins the Cambridge Trust Board of Directors with two decades of experience as an educator in leadership and management, negotiation and corporate governance.
  • Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Anzu Partners Welcomes Donald Rosenberg as Venture Partner

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Anzu Partners , an investment firm that focuses on early stage industrial and life science technology companies, today announced that Donald (Don) J. Rosenberg is joining the firm as a venture partner.

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  • Anzu Partners , an investment firm that focuses on early stage industrial and life science technology companies, today announced that Donald (Don) J. Rosenberg is joining the firm as a venture partner.
  • Were honored to have Don Rosenberg join Anzu as a venture partner and are excited about how he and his network can help Anzu and our portfolio companies grow, said David Michael, managing partner at Anzu Partners.
  • Anzu is investing in industries and teams with incredible potential, and I am looking forward to supporting them on this journey, said Don Rosenberg.
  • Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on industrial and life science technology companies with the potential to transform their industries.

Points of Light Announces Fourth Annual Awards Celebration Will Recognize José Andrés and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg and Honor President George H.W. Bush's Legacy of Civic Engagement

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Two honorees will be recognized at this year's event: José Andrés, internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, chair of The Starr Foundation as well as former chair and CEO of American International Group (AIG).

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W.
  • Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
  • Bush and the people who demonstrate the transformative power of service and drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
  • It's an honor to be recognized by Points of Light, which has activated his vision of the power of volunteerism."