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Alta Equipment Group Appoints Sidhartha Nair as Director

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 22, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, increased the size of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) from five to six directors and subsequently appointed Sidhartha Nair to the Board, effective immediately.

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  • LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 22, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, increased the size of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) from five to six directors and subsequently appointed Sidhartha Nair to the Board, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Nair, age 52, is the Head of Strategy, Americas Region, for Mercedes-Benz Mobility and leads Strategic and Transformation activities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico since December 2021.
  • Mr. Nair holds a MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business and a Masters in Engineering from Purdue University.
  • I look forward to the contributions he will make as part of the Alta family.”
    I am excited to join the Board of Alta and be part of its rapidly expanding growth and position in the market,” said Mr. Nair.

BlackArch Partners Announces Recent Promotions

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Will Mackvick has been promoted to Managing Director and Brandon Boor has been promoted to Director.

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  • BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank offering a full spectrum of advisory services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Will Mackvick to Managing Director and Brandon Boor to Director.
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackArch Partners, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Will Mackvick has been promoted to Managing Director and Brandon Boor has been promoted to Director.
  • Prior to joining BlackArch, he worked for CapitalSouth Partners as well as in the Listed Derivatives group at Credit Suisse.
  • Mr. Boor's full bio can be found here on the BlackArch website.

New Eagle Appoints New CEO to Lead Company's Next Stage of Growth

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Eagle, a leader in embedded software solutions and electronic control units, today announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Baker as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • New Eagle is redefining the industry with innovative embedded software and mechatronic control systems spanning electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, autonomous technologies, intelligent machines, aerospace and defense, and off-highway markets.
  • The company's evolution extends beyond traditional boundaries, and Chris Baker's CEO appointment comes at a pivotal juncture in New Eagle's growth journey and strategic transformation.
  • Baker's appointment coincides with the retirement of Sanjay Singh and the appointment of Kevin Alley as Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "I am honored to be named the CEO of New Eagle and appreciate the confidence that New Eagle's leadership team and MiddleGround Capital have in me," said Baker.

TDC Group Appoints Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

NAPA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDC Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director.

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  • NAPA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TDC Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director.
  • As Medical Director, Dr. Cassavar will provide strategic guidance and oversight of TDC Group's medical operations.
  • "I am honored to be named Medical Director for TDC Group and look forward to embarking on this journey of fostering innovation and driving growth within the organization," says Dr. Cassavar.
  • "With a passion for refining healthcare practices, I will join TDC Group leaders in serving the full continuum of care as we advocate for the entire medical profession."

CENTERSPACE APPOINTS OLA OYINSAN HIXON TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today the appointment of Ola Oyinsan Hixon to its Board of Trustees on January 23, 2024.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today the appointment of Ola Oyinsan Hixon to its Board of Trustees on January 23, 2024.
  • "We are very excited to welcome Ola as a Trustee," said Centerspace President and CEO Anne Olson.
  • In addition, Hixon serves as a board member of the non-profit City Parks Foundation, which transforms parks into vibrant community centers of urban life for all New Yorkers.
  • Her perspectives will further strengthen the expertise of our Board, and I'm excited for her contributions to our continued success," said Centerspace Board Chair John Schissel.

Hilco Corporate Finance Expands Its Investment Banking Practice with the Addition of Mark Birkett as Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF) , Hilco Global's investment banking advisory firm, has named Mark Birkett Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Corporate Finance (HCF) , Hilco Global's investment banking advisory firm, has named Mark Birkett Senior Managing Director for Capital Advisory.
  • Mr. Birkett has experience raising capital for middle-market companies that includes growth and acquisition financing, refinancings, recapitalizations, and special situations.
  • Mark is a distinguished and talented investment banking leader, respected by his clients and peers, with considerable experience in all aspects of middle-market capital advisory.
  • Prior to joining Hilco Corporate Finance, Mr. Birkett was a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance group at William Blair in Chicago.

WittKieffer Expands Interim Leadership Solutions into Life Sciences and Investor-Backed Healthcare, Welcomes Executive Talent Expert Ysette Witteveen

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Monday, December 4, 2023

As it has for more than 50 years, WittKieffer specializes exclusively in the Quality of Life Ecosystem -- the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and education. The firm unlocks the full potential of leadership teams through an integrated approach to executive search, interim leadership, and leadership advisory solutions. WittKieffer's expansion of interim leadership solutions ensures that these same integrated capabilities are available to the life sciences and investor-backed healthcare markets, including companies in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, consumer health and wellness, payer, provider, senior and long-term care, digital health, , and retail healthcare. WittKieffer now offers clients throughout the Quality of Life Ecosystem access to comprehensive interim leadership solutions that includes interim executives, fractional advisors, and on-demand project leadership across a range of functional areas.

Key Points: 
  • As it has for more than 50 years, WittKieffer specializes exclusively in the Quality of Life Ecosystem -- the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and education.
  • The firm unlocks the full potential of leadership teams through an integrated approach to executive search, interim leadership, and leadership advisory solutions.
  • WittKieffer now offers clients throughout the Quality of Life Ecosystem access to comprehensive interim leadership solutions that includes interim executives, fractional advisors, and on-demand project leadership across a range of functional areas.
  • Ysette Witteveen will serve as Managing Partner & Practice Leader, Interim Leadership - Life Sciences and Investor-Backed Healthcare.

G-III Apparel Group Appoints Dana Perlman as its New Chief Growth and Operations Officer

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global leader in fashion, with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Dana Perlman as Chief Growth and Operations Officer, effective January 8, 2024.

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  • G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global leader in fashion, with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Dana Perlman as Chief Growth and Operations Officer, effective January 8, 2024.
  • In this newly created role, Ms. Perlman will draw on her over 20-year career in apparel, strategy and finance to drive innovation, optimize operations and identify new opportunities for G-III.
  • As part of the company’s leadership team, she will oversee Strategy, Finance, Communications, Information Technology, and other Operating functions.
  • G-III CEO Morris Goldfarb said, “As we focus on new opportunities to evolve our business, I am pleased to welcome Dana to G-III.

US-ASEAN Business Council Appoints Jeffrey Perlman as new Chairman

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Friday, December 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey Perlman, President of Warburg Pincus, as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey Perlman, President of Warburg Pincus, as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • In his capacity as Chairman, Mr. Perlman will lead Board oversight of the Council, which works to create trade and investment opportunities in the economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for over 175 member companies of the Council.
  • Upon assuming his position as Chairman, Mr. Perlman said, "I am honored to be named Chairman of the Board for the US-ASEAN Business Council.
  • He received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Energy Vault Appoints Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced the appointment of Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations.

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced the appointment of Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations.
  • Prior to joining Energy Vault, Mr. Colson held various key positions in the energy sector.
  • Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development, Sustainability, and Investor Relations at Flotek Industries in Houston, TX.
  • “I'm thrilled to join Energy Vault, where I can apply my extensive experience in energy capital markets to contribute to our journey as a leading energy storage company," added Bernie Colson.