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Dodge & Cox Funds Appoints New Independent Trustee and Announces Planned Retirements of Two Independent Trustees

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge & Cox announced today the appointment of Shawn N. Purvis as an Independent Trustee of the Dodge & Cox Funds Board of Trustees.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge & Cox announced today the appointment of Shawn N. Purvis as an Independent Trustee of the Dodge & Cox Funds Board of Trustees.
  • Gary Roughead, Lead Independent Trustee of the Dodge & Cox Funds, commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Shawn N. Purvis to the Board of the Dodge & Cox Funds.
  • The Dodge & Cox Funds Board of Trustees oversees all seven Dodge & Cox Funds, and, effective January 1, 2023, will be comprised of 10 Trustees, eight of whom are independent.
  • Dodge & Cox Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Dodge and Cox.

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.

Claire Casey Selected as New AARP Foundation President

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Foundation is pleased to announce Claire Casey as its next president after an extensive nationwide search.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Foundation is pleased to announce Claire Casey as its next president after an extensive nationwide search.
  • "Claire has extensive leadership experience in addressing global poverty and aging with a complex, large organization," said AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins.
  • Casey will come to the Foundation from Economist Impact, where she is global head of Policy & Insights, managing teams on five continents.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

WestJet codeshare on flights to Tokyo, Japan now available through enhanced cooperation with Japan Airlines

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced an enhancement to its codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines, enabling the airline's "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced an enhancement to its codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines, enabling the airline's "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan.
  • "As transpacific air travel increases between Canada and Japan, this is an ideal time to launch this new step in our cooperation with Japan Airlines," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.
  • This new development expands the long-standing codeshare agreement between WestJet and Japan airlines which has been in place since 2011.
  • Ross Leggett, Deputy Senior Vice President of Route Marketing, International Relations and Alliances of Japan Airlines said, "Japan Airlines is excited to strengthen our codeshare partnership with WestJet, by offering passengers more opportunities to travel between Japan and Canada.

CGTN: How China aims to benefit world with 'shared future' vision

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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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Only when all countries pursue the cause of common good, live in harmony and engage in cooperation for mutual benefit will there be sustained prosperity and guaranteed security, the report said.

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  • Only when all countries pursue the cause of common good, live in harmony and engage in cooperation for mutual benefit will there be sustained prosperity and guaranteed security, the report said.
  • In recent years, the world has been challenged by a rise in global crises that bind the fate of nations together closer than ever, from climate change to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since its introduction in 2013, the BRI has substantially boosted trade and investment activities throughout the world.
  • Besides the BRI, China is also inviting countries around the world to take part in implementing two other initiatives in order to realize a "shared future," namely the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative.

CGTN: How China aims to benefit world with 'shared future' vision

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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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Only when all countries pursue the cause of common good, live in harmony and engage in cooperation for mutual benefit will there be sustained prosperity and guaranteed security, the report said.

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  • Only when all countries pursue the cause of common good, live in harmony and engage in cooperation for mutual benefit will there be sustained prosperity and guaranteed security, the report said.
  • In recent years, the world has been challenged by a rise in global crises that bind the fate of nations together closer than ever, from climate change to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since its introduction in 2013, the BRI has substantially boosted trade and investment activities throughout the world.
  • Besides the BRI, China is also inviting countries around the world to take part in implementing two other initiatives in order to realize a "shared future," namely the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative.

Cetera's Lisa Gok Named Corporate Counsel of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group, one of the industry's largest networks of financial professionals, announced that Chief Legal Officer Lisa Gok has won the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2022 Corporate Counsel of the Year Award for a large private company. Each year, the publication recognizes standout in-house business attorneys for the significant role they play in the success of their enterprise and their demonstration of exceptional legal skill.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group , one of the industry's largest networks of financial professionals, announced that Chief Legal Officer Lisa Gok has won the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2022 Corporate Counsel of the Year Award for a large private company.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as an expert in the field among the remarkable Los Angeles in-house legal community," Gok said.
  • "Serving the individuals at Cetera, our financial advisors and the greater Los Angeles community is an incredible privilege.
  • I am deeply thankful for Cetera's support and for the recognition by the Los Angeles Business Journal."

First Foundation Inc. Announces Senior Management Transition

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced that David DePillo, who has served as President of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank since 2015, will step down effective immediately.

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  • First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced that David DePillo, who has served as President of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank since 2015, will step down effective immediately.
  • Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Thompson, has been named Interim President of First Foundation Inc. and First Foundation Bank while the bank conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent replacement for this role.
  • The entire executive management team appreciates the service David has given to First Foundation over the last seven years, said Scott F. Kavanaugh.
  • First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) and its subsidiaries offer personal banking, business banking, and private wealth management services, including investment, trust, insurance, and philanthropy services.

C5 Capital Appoints Tom Sheehy as Operating Partner and Head of its New Public Policy Advisory Board

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- C5 Capital, the specialist venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, space, and energy security, appointed Tom Sheehy as Operating Partner. Tom will lead C5's newly launched Public Policy Advisory Board, which will play a valuable role supporting C5 portfolio companies seeking to partner with the public sector.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- C5 Capital , the specialist venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, space, and energy security, appointed Tom Sheehy as Operating Partner.
  • Tom will lead C5's newly launched Public Policy Advisory Board, which will play a valuable role supporting C5 portfolio companies seeking to partner with the public sector.
  • The advisory board consists of other experts with public policy and government contracting experience, including former members of Congress and State Department officials.
  • Andre Pienaar, CEO and Founder of C5 Capital, said: "Tom's decades of experience in public policy in Congress is invaluable for the growth of our portfolio companies.

RAINN ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE JAMILA SYKES

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today RAINN announced the addition of a new board member, Jamila Sykes, a healthcare management executive with deep expertise in designing and leading teams that can drive strategic change initiatives with innovation and diversity, and delivering rapid-response crisis intervention systems.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today RAINN announced the addition of a new board member, Jamila Sykes, a healthcare management executive with deep expertise in designing and leading teams that can drive strategic change initiatives with innovation and diversity, and delivering rapid-response crisis intervention systems.
  • "Jamila Sykes is a remarkable leader with an abundance of healthcare experience, especially in meeting the needs of those in crisis.
  • Jamila will play a vital role in guiding RAINN through the next chapter in our history as the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
  • "I'm honored to work alongside the RAINN board, staff, volunteers, and community to champion inclusive healing and support for sexual violence survivors," said Sykes.