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Cardlytics Appoints Karim Temsamani Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Karim Temsamani joined Stripe in April 2019 to lead strategic vision and execution across product and engineering for Financial Products (Stripe Capital, Stripe Treasury and Stripe Issuing).

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  • Karim Temsamani joined Stripe in April 2019 to lead strategic vision and execution across product and engineering for Financial Products (Stripe Capital, Stripe Treasury and Stripe Issuing).
  • In November 2021, Karim transitioned to running Global Partnerships for Stripe across banks, networks, and technology companies.
  • From 2007 to 2010, Karim was Managing Director, Google Australia and New Zealand, leading its business and strategic partnerships in those countries.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, Cardlytics has offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Detroit and Visakhapatnam.

Versanis Bio Announces Leadership and Board Appointments as Company Prepares to Initiate Phase 2b Study with Novel Approach to Obesity

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Versanis Bio ("Versanis"), a clinical-stage company advancing novel therapeutics for cardiometabolic diseases, today announced three organizational appointments. Versanis welcomes Mark Pruzanski, M.D., as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and John Maraganore, Ph.D., and Barbara Duncan, MBA, to the Board of Directors. Lloyd Klickstein, M.D., Ph.D., who co-founded the company in 2021 with Aditum Bio, will continue in the role of President and Chief Scientific Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Versanis Bio ("Versanis"), a clinical-stage company advancing novel therapeutics for cardiometabolic diseases, today announced three organizational appointments.
  • Versanis is advancing its lead asset bimagrumab, a first-in-class monoclonal antibody that binds activin type II receptors, into a Phase 2b study later this year for the initial indication of obesity.
  • Versanis is a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company bringing transformational treatments to people living with cardiometabolic disease.
  • Versanis was founded in 2021 and is a portfolio company of Aditum Bio, Atlas Venture and Medicxi.

George Tziras to Succeed Peter Rands as Small Pharma Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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LONDON, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small Pharma Inc. (TSXV: DMT) (OTCQB: DMTTF) (the “Company” or “Small Pharma”), a biotechnology company focused on short-acting psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health conditions, is pleased to announce that the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has appointed Mr. George Tziras as Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”), effective as of July 20, 2022. Mr. Peter Rands, founder and current CEO, will take on the role of Chief Innovation & Intellectual Property Officer of the Company (“CIIPO”). Mr. Rands will be relocating to the United States as part of a planned succession to better position the business for the later stages of clinical development and establishing the Company’s footprint in the United States. Mr. Rands will continue to serve on the Board following the transition.

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  • Mr. Peter Rands, founder and current CEO, will take on the role of Chief Innovation & Intellectual Property Officer of the Company (CIIPO).
  • Peter Rands, current CEO and future CIIPO of Small Pharma, added: I am delighted to be handing the reins of the Company to my colleague, George.
  • George Tziras, current Chief Business Officer (CBO) and future CEO of Small Pharma, commented: I am looking forward to taking on this role and the new challenges it will bring.
  • Prior to joining Small Pharma full-time, George was an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs.

Ellie Mertz Joins DoorDash Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) announced today that Ellie Mertz, Vice President of Finance of Airbnb, Inc., has been elected to the company's board of directors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) announced today that Ellie Mertz, Vice President of Finance of Airbnb, Inc., has been elected to the company's board of directors.
  • Tony Xu, Co-Founder and CEO of DoorDash, Inc., said, "Ellie is an experienced builder and skilled operator with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs and communities across the globe.
  • I know that DoorDash will benefit from Ellie's expertise and vision, and am thrilled to welcome her to our board."
  • Mertz also currently serves on the board of Faire, a privately-held online wholesale marketplace connecting local retailers with emerging and established brands.

Ford Foundation Promotes Monica Aleman and José García as new Program Directors

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of two new program directors: Monica Aleman as its next international program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice (GREJ), and Jos Garca as its next program director for Future of Work(ers).

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  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of two new program directors: Monica Aleman as its next international program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice (GREJ), and Jos Garca as its next program director for Future of Work(ers).
  • "The Ford Foundation is thrilled and fortunate to have two passionate and brilliant leaders in their fields like Monica Aleman and Jos Garca with us on our journey to reduce inequality around the world," said Hilary Pennington, executive vice president of programs at Ford Foundation.
  • Aleman first joined the Ford Foundation in 2011 in its Eastern Africa office as a program officer for women's rights.
  • The Ford Foundation is an independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice.

Heritage Bank of Commerce Hires Jan Coonley as Chief People and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Bank of Commerce (the Bank), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced the appointment of Jan Coonley, SPHR, as Executive Vice President, Chief People and Diversity Officer, effective immediately.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Bank of Commerce (the Bank), a subsidiary of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), today announced the appointment of Jan Coonley, SPHR, as Executive Vice President, Chief People and Diversity Officer, effective immediately.
  • With Jan's track record of leadership in organizational and cultural transformation and DEIB, adding her to our executive management team exemplifies the Banks commitment to finding, developing and advancing our most important asset, our people, said Walter Kaczmarek, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Commerce Corp and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank of Commerce.
  • Prior to joining Heritage Bank of Commerce, Ms. Coonley was head of culture and DEI for JP Morgan Chase & Cos consumer bank.
  • Heritage Bank of Commerce is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Eraj Shirvani, Chairman - Emerging Markets at Credit Suisse, Appointed to Board of Directors for BioMech Holdings LLC

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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In this capacity, Shirvani will act in an advisory role, utilizing his vast experience in global finance to provide strategic counsel as BioMech expands into diverse markets.

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  • In this capacity, Shirvani will act in an advisory role, utilizing his vast experience in global finance to provide strategic counsel as BioMech expands into diverse markets.
  • As Chairman - Emerging Markets at Credit Suisse, Shirvani works across all divisions to build, maintain, and grow relationships and strategic dialogue with key clients, regulators, and sovereign entities.
  • He has also been on the Board of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) and the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).
  • Eraj will be instrumental in helping BioMech navigate towards further success," said BioMech Chairman and Founder Dr. Frank Fornari.

David Crane Joins Source Global’s Board of Directors

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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SOURCE Global, PBC, innovator of disruptive renewable drinking water technology, has appointed David Crane to its Board of Directors.

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  • SOURCE Global, PBC, innovator of disruptive renewable drinking water technology, has appointed David Crane to its Board of Directors.
  • David shares our vision of a sustainable, equitable world and is a pioneer in the truest sense of the word.
  • Its an honor to welcome him to the Board of Directors, said Cody Friesen, founder & CEO, SOURCE Global.
  • Crane was president and CEO of NRG Energy from 2003 to 2015, the leading integrated power company in the U.S.

Former Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell Joins Autonomous Flight Leader Merlin Labs' Advisory Board

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Labs, the leading developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced today that Dan Elwell, former Acting FAA administrator, industry advocate, and pilot, has joined the company's advisory board. He will advise the company on policy and strategy as it engages with regulators in shaping the future of autonomous flight.

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  • Elwell joins Merlin Labs after a storied career in government, military, and private sector
    BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Labs , the leading developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced today that Dan Elwell, former Acting FAA administrator, industry advocate, and pilot, has joined the company's advisory board.
  • He will advise the company on policy and strategy as it engages with regulators in shaping the future of autonomous flight.
  • Elwell has extensive experience in governmental administration: he served as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from June 2017 to November 2020, including an appointment as Acting FAA Administrator from January 2018 to August 2019.
  • Prior to that appointment, Elwell served as a Senior Advisor on Aviation to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

Tradeweb Markets Appoints Jacques Aigrain and Rana Yared as Independent Directors

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced that Jacques Aigrain and Rana Yared will join its board as independent directors, effective August 1, 2022.

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  • Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced that Jacques Aigrain and Rana Yared will join its board as independent directors, effective August 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Aigrain currently serves as chairman of the board of LyondellBasell NV, chairman of Singular Bank S.A.U.
  • Lee Olesky, Chairman and CEO of Tradeweb, commented: Jacques and Rana are excellent additions to the Tradeweb board, each with a unique background that complements our focus on strong governance.
  • Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets.