International relations

Carnegie Council Opens Registration for a Special Global Ethics Day Event with Michael Schur, Creator of The Good Place and Author of How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220920005239/en/
    On Global Ethics Day, Carnegie Council calls upon citizens, businesses, professional organizations, schools, governments, and nonprofits from across the world to demonstrate their commitment to #EmpowerEthics as a force for good.
  • Activities may include debates, panels, #GlobalEthicsDay social media campaigns, exhibits, videos, pop-up events, and so much more.
  • As individuals and organizations around the globe plan their own activities, Carnegie Council announced its marquee events taking place prior to and on Global Ethics Day.
  • Organizations are encouraged to share Global Ethics Day plans with Carnegie Council for amplification on social media and in Global Ethics Day events and materials.

University of St. Thomas-Houston Expands Global Footprint

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Hans Stocktonhas started a new professional chaptertaking on a newly expanded leadership role as Associate Vice President for International Relations and Engagement at University of St. Thomas.

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  • Hans Stocktonhas started a new professional chaptertaking on a newly expanded leadership role as Associate Vice President for International Relations and Engagement at University of St. Thomas.
  • Along with creating this position to raise UST's profile globally, the University combined the Office of International Student and Scholar Services with the UST Study Abroad Office.
  • For more information about the International Relations and Engagement Office at University of St. Thomas, contact [email protected]
    University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts.
  • Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally and lead ethically.

University of St. Thomas-Houston Expands Global Footprint

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 16, 2022

Hans Stocktonhas started a new professional chaptertaking on a newly expanded leadership role as Associate Vice President for International Relations and Engagement at University of St. Thomas.

Key Points: 
  • Hans Stocktonhas started a new professional chaptertaking on a newly expanded leadership role as Associate Vice President for International Relations and Engagement at University of St. Thomas.
  • Along with creating this position to raise UST's profile globally, the University combined the Office of International Student and Scholar Services with the UST Study Abroad Office.
  • For more information about the International Relations and Engagement Office at University of St. Thomas, contact [email protected]
    University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts.
  • Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally and lead ethically.

EVRAZ plc: Changes in the composition of the Board of Directors

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Friday, September 16, 2022

16 September 2022 - EVRAZ plc (LSE: EVR) announces that Mr. Andrey Loboda has been appointed to the Board of EVRAZ plc as an independent non-executive Director with effect from 15 September 2022.

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  • 16 September 2022 - EVRAZ plc (LSE: EVR) announces that Mr. Andrey Loboda has been appointed to the Board of EVRAZ plc as an independent non-executive Director with effect from 15 September 2022.
  • Mr Loboda specializes in foreign investment protection, international commercial arbitration, civil law, private international law, insurance law and maritime law.
  • He also completed a testimony training programme (as an expert witness) in Bond Solon, London in 2019.
  • His presence on the Board increases its expertise in the private international and civil law, as well as improves the Board composition."

$368 Million Advisor Team Joins UBS in Greater Los Angeles Market

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that a three-person team managing $368 million in client assets has joined the firm in the Greater Los Angeles market.

Key Points: 
  • UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that a three-person team managing $368 million in client assets has joined the firm in the Greater Los Angeles market.
  • The team is led by Financial Advisors Carl Ceder and Rachel Cain, based in Sherman Oaks and Westlake Village, California, respectively.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Carl and Rachel to the firm, as we continue to grow our presence in the Los Angeles area, said Jim Kottoor, Greater Los Angeles Market Head at UBS Wealth Management USA.
  • The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS.

Eric Schneider Joins Virtual, Inc. as Newest Managing Director

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Schneider as a Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Schneider as a Managing Director.
  • As a Managing Director, Schneider will act as an advisor to a portfolio of clients looking to make their mark on the world through growth and change while focusing on client priorities to drive measurable results.
  • Eric is a fantastic addition to our current group of Managing Directors, said Lynne Feldstein, Virtuals Vice President of Client Advisory.
  • Additionally, while based in Hong Kong, Schneider served as Managing Director for Bluetooth Technology in Asia.

Gaby Natale Teams Up with Catalyst for Global Gender Equity Event

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The event will take place virtually and in-person in Zurich, Switzerland, Singapore, Panama City, Panama and San Ramon, California, USA.

Key Points: 
  • The event will take place virtually and in-person in Zurich, Switzerland, Singapore, Panama City, Panama and San Ramon, California, USA.
  • "I am very excited to team up with Catalyst to do my part in advancing gender equity.
  • As co-host and keynote speaker at MARC global event, I am looking forward to instilling in everyone who join us the idea that we can all be PIONEERS.
  • It is thoroughly researched and documented that when men are part of the gender equity conversation, initiatives and programs are profoundly more impactful.

Poneman Receives Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan

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Monday, September 12, 2022

"I am humbled and deeply grateful to the Government of Japan for this honor and wish to thank the many individuals who have made it possible.

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  • "I am humbled and deeply grateful to the Government of Japan for this honor and wish to thank the many individuals who have made it possible.
  • "The United States and Japan can develop and deploy the next generation of reactors in our own countries and around the world.
  • The Ambassador of Japan to the United States, Koji Tomita, delivered remarks and conferred the award on behalf of the Emperor of Japan.
  • The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji to be awarded for exceptional civil or military merit.

Vipul Tandon Joins Siris as Managing Director and Head of Credit Opportunities

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Friday, September 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siris, a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology companies, today announced that Vipul Tandon has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Credit Opportunities.  In this role, Mr. Tandon will look to capitalize on meaningful opportunities to invest in structured credit and junior capital in the technology industry.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siris, a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology companies, today announced that Vipul Tandon has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Credit Opportunities.
  • Credit Opportunities is a natural extension of Siris' research-driven sourcing model and its value and operational approach to technology investing.
  • The team will leverage the Siris team's industry knowledge and investing expertise, as well as the Siris Executive Partners' operational experience.
  • Mr. Tandon will work closely with Stephen Catera, a Siris Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, to build the Credit Opportunities team.

LEAD1 Announces Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23. The program, which launched last year, aims to increase senior-diverse leadership throughout the FBS by providing athletics administrators of color and female athletic administrators with a year-long immersion program to help them continue to advance up the administrative ranks in college athletics. Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.

Key Points: 
  • The program seeks to increase senior-level diversity among FBS athletic departments.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23.
  • Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.
  • LEAD1's 2021-22 inaugural Diversity Fellowship Program class was highlighted by two senior-level administrators who stepped into athletics directors positions within the last year: Bryan Blair from the University of Toledo and Allan Haller from Michigan State University.