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Alphia Appoints Fred Jasser as Chief Financial Officer

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
Retail, Consumer, Manufacturing, Specialty, Pets, Other Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, CFO, PwC, Goldman Sachs, Culture, Growth, Heart, Wasserstein Perella & Co., Snack, Post Holdings, Hearthside, Byron Trott, Sears Holdings

Alphia, one of the largest pet food co-manufacturers in North America, today announced that Fred Jasser has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Alphia, one of the largest pet food co-manufacturers in North America, today announced that Fred Jasser has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • “Fred brings to Alphia extensive corporate finance, operational, commercial and strategic experience - we’re thrilled to welcome him to our team as we build out our capabilities and embark on our next phase of growth and expansion,” said David McLain, Chief Executive Officer and President, Alphia.
  • Prior to joining Alphia, he served as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Hearthside Food Solutions, a leading contract manufacturer of baked snacks and fresh and prepared foods for major brands.
  • “I’m excited to be joining Alphia, a best-in-class manufacturer in the exciting pet food category with positive industry tailwinds,” said Fred Jasser.

Take 5 Car Wash announces appointment of Tim Austin as President

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024
Sears Holdings, Culture, Growth, Lucid, Walmart, EVP, Region, SVP, Management

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tim Austin joins Take 5 Car Wash as President from the retail hearing healthcare company, Lucid Hearing, where he served as President and COO, helping grow the company to over 500 worldwide locations, operating in 5 countries.

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  • Tim Austin joins Driven Brands as President of Take 5 Car Wash.
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tim Austin joins Take 5 Car Wash as President from the retail hearing healthcare company, Lucid Hearing, where he served as President and COO, helping grow the company to over 500 worldwide locations, operating in 5 countries.
  • "His track record of delivering results by focusing on people, execution, and growth will help position Take 5 Car Wash for future success."
  • "I'm excited to join the Driven Brands team and help realize the full potential of the Take 5 Car Wash business," said Austin.
  • Driven Brands first entered the car wash business in 2020 and operates more than 1,100 locations in the U.S., Europe, UK, and Australia.

Executive Chairman Rodney O. Martin, Jr., to retire on Feb. 29, 2024, as previously announced, following a successful tenure as Voya Financial’s chairman and former CEO

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星期一, 一月 29, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Voya Financial, Sears Holdings, Commonwealth Edison, YUM, The Walt Disney Company, CFO, Red Robin, Kmart, Marriott International, VOYA, Executive, Growth, Starwood, KeyBank, Information technology, Retirement, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Management

Martin previously served as Voya’s chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and was succeeded as CEO by Heather Lavallee on Jan. 1, 2023.

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  • Martin previously served as Voya’s chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) and was succeeded as CEO by Heather Lavallee on Jan. 1, 2023.
  • Lewis joined the board in 2020 and has served as a member of the audit committee since that time as well.
  • Zwiener said, “The board is tremendously grateful for all that Rod has accomplished as Voya’s chairman and CEO for more than a decade.
  • He also previously served on the boards of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., The Walt Disney Company and Starwood Hotels.

Leading Bankruptcy Lawyer Edward M. Fox Joins Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP

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星期三, 十二月 13, 2023
New York Racing Association, Overseas Shipholding Group, Creditor, Trustee, Sears Holdings, Enron, Bankruptcy, Kmart, MCI Inc., LLP, Security (finance)

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP announced today that Edward M. Fox has joined the firm as a partner in the Creditors' Rights, Workouts, Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP announced today that Edward M. Fox has joined the firm as a partner in the Creditors' Rights, Workouts, Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group.
  • A nationally recognized bankruptcy lawyer, Mr. Fox brings 38 years of experience representing clients in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in the country.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Ed to Emmet Marvin," said Brian D.Obergfell, Chairman of the firm.
  • "Ed is a preeminent bankruptcy lawyer who has built a great practice and won exceptional recoveries on behalf of bondholders and other creditors.

Big Lots Appoints Off-Price Retail Veterans to Leadership Team

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023
Record, NYSE, Senior, Overstock.com, Macy's, Culture, Merchandising, EVP, Retirement, SVP, Macy's, Inc., LW Stores, Sears Holdings, Big Lots, Hilco Global, Retail, Management

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), one of America's largest home discount retailers, today announced the appointment of two new leaders to fill roles on its senior leadership team. Experienced stores leader Kristen Cox is joining Big Lots as SVP, Chief Stores Officer, and closeout merchandising leader Seth Marks is joining the company in the newly formed role of SVP, Extreme Value Sourcing, focused on procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities. Both Cox and Marks will begin in their roles on Dec. 4, 2023.  

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  • (NYSE: BIG), one of America's largest home discount retailers, today announced the appointment of two new leaders to fill roles on its senior leadership team.
  • "I'll never forget purchasing a dinnerware set, outdoor table, and other items from Big Lots for my first college apartment.
  • Marks first served as Vice President, Merchandising at Big Lots from 2004 to 2007, when Big Lots was the clear market leader in broadline closeout retail, and is returning to the company with a wealth of additional off-price retail experience, including liquidation, closeout, and alternative sourcing relationships.
  • "I am excited to rejoin Big Lots and build on its exceptional history of creating off-price value for its customers," Marks said.

Hilco Real Estate Continues Growth of its Real Estate Asset Management Division with the Strategic Appointment of Alan Shaw

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
JCPenney, Senior, Real estate, REIT, Hilco Global, Simon Property Group, HRE, Development, Growth, Sears Holdings, Property management, Kmart

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC (HRE), the authority on real estate optimization, repositioning, and disposition, is thrilled to welcome Alan Shaw as Executive Vice President of the organization and Co-CEO of its Real Estate Asset Management division.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC (HRE), the authority on real estate optimization, repositioning, and disposition, is thrilled to welcome Alan Shaw as Executive Vice President of the organization and Co-CEO of its Real Estate Asset Management division.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Alan to the Hilco Real Estate team as our new Executive Vice President and Co-CEO of the Real Estate Asset Management division," said Neil Aaronson, CEO of Hilco Real Estate.
  • "Alan's extensive industry experience and proven track record in optimizing real estate value align perfectly with our strategic vision.
  • The Real Estate Asset Management division will utilize that experience and incorporate all of Hilco Global's best-in-class disciplines to provide unparalleled solutions and create immense value for our clients."

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces President Transition

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星期一, 十月 23, 2023
Communication, EVP, Superstore (season 3), Region, Academy Sports + Outdoors, JCPenney, Senior, Growth, Partnership, Visual merchandising, Sears Holdings, Management, Target

KATY, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that, effective on October 23, 2023, Sam J. Johnson, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Retail Operations, will become President, succeeding Michael P. Mullican, who recently informed the company that he is stepping down to pursue other personal and professional opportunities. In his new role, Mr. Johnson will continue to report to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, and his responsibilities will include continued oversight of retail operations and real estate & construction, as well as new responsibility for logistics & supply chain. Mr. Mullican will serve the company in an advisory capacity through a brief transition period beginning today.

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  • Mr. Mullican will serve the company in an advisory capacity through a brief transition period beginning today.
  • Mr. Johnson has served as EVP of Retail Operations and a key member of the executive leadership team since joining Academy in April 2017.
  • In connection with Mr. Johnson's promotion to President, Eric Friederich has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, succeeding Mr. Johnson as the head of store operations.
  • I want to thank all the amazing people across Academy for their support and contributions through the years.

Reynolds Consumer Products Announces the Appointment of Scott E. Huckins as Successor to Chief Financial Officer

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
Supermarket, Retail, Home Goods, Convenience Store, SunOpta, Retirement, Management, Master of Management, KOSA-TV, University, Treasury, Koch Industries, Reynolds Group Holdings, Arizona State University, Growth, CFO, RCP, Sale, Sears Holdings, Northwestern University, Science

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., (Nasdaq: REYN) today announced the appointment of Scott E. Huckins as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 13, 2023.

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  • Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., (Nasdaq: REYN) today announced the appointment of Scott E. Huckins as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 13, 2023.
  • “We are excited for Scott to join us as CFO as we continue to provide products that simplify daily life for consumers.
  • I look forward to working with Scott, who will lead our financial team as we continue to focus on growth and operational excellence,” said Lance Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Huckins added, “I’m excited to be joining Reynolds Consumer Products.

AARON'S NAMES TWO NEW INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

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星期三, 九月 13, 2023
Cream, Diamond, The arts, Lee University, Nuk, Segment, Dean, MBA, Kellogg School, Audit committee, Arc Holdings, Cincinnati Ballet, Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. v. Byrd, University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music, Mathematics, Northwestern University, NYSE, Compensated emancipation, Commerce, Newell Brands, University, SVKM's NMIMS, Organization, Procter & Gamble, Corelle Brands, Sears Holdings, Journalism, Learning development, Norwest Venture Partners, Advisory Committee, Paper Mate, Ice cream, Procter, Professional Football Compensation Committee, Economics, Music, Newell, Expo, Mergers and acquisitions, Aaron, University of Nebraska system, Management, Property management

"On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Wali and Kris as the newest members of the Aaron's board," said John Robinson, chair of The Aaron's Company Board of Directors.

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  • "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Wali and Kris as the newest members of the Aaron's board," said John Robinson, chair of The Aaron's Company Board of Directors.
  • He also currently serves as a Venture Partner for Delta-v Capital, a technology-focused growth capital investment firm.
  • In addition, he is the principal investor and co-founder of Millie's Homemade Ice Cream and Southern Steer Franchising.
  • He is currently a Trustee of Washington and Lee University and also serves as a board member of several non-profit and charitable organizations.

Lev Peker Appointed to Faraday Future’s Board of Directors

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星期五, 八月 4, 2023
Software, EV, Electric Vehicles, Internet, Luxury, Alternative Energy, Energy, General Automotive, Technology, Automotive, Retail, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Shift, BS, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Selection Committee, Audit committee, Anderson School, Business, MBA, Multimedia, Certified Public Accountant, Shift Technologies, EBITDA, CPA, Adorama, UCLA, Letter, Corporate title, Sears Holdings, FF, Accounting, Compensated emancipation, Management

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF,” “Faraday Future,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board”) unanimously appointed Lev Peker as a member of the Board and as a member and the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board.

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  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF,” “Faraday Future,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board”) unanimously appointed Lev Peker as a member of the Board and as a member and the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230804447859/en/
    Lev Peker Appointed to Faraday Future’s Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Peker is an automotive and retail experienced C-Suite executive who has served in the CEO role, as well as on the board of directors at various public and private organizations.
  • Mr. Peker is currently the CEO of PartsiD, a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Peker was the CEO of CarLotz, a nationwide used car consignment retailer (which recently merged with Shift Technologies).