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Pankaj Zanke Wins a 2024 Global Recognition Award

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 19, 2024) - Pankaj Zanke , a distinguished figure in Information Technology, particularly within the insurance sector, has been honored with a 2024 Global Recognition Award™ .

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 19, 2024) - Pankaj Zanke , a distinguished figure in Information Technology, particularly within the insurance sector, has been honored with a 2024 Global Recognition Award™ .
  • The award reflects Zanke's extensive contributions, including data-driven transformation, mentorship and development, industry recognition, community impact, and quantifiable achievements.
  • From the Global Recognition Awards™, Alex Sterling noted, "Pankaj Zanke's wide-ranging contributions to the field of Information Technology and his efforts towards societal betterment reflect the essence of the 2024 Global Recognition Award™.
  • This observation highlights the significant impact of Zanke's work and his deserved global recognition.

Silicon Labs welcomes Radhika Chennakeshavula as CIO

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced Radhika Chennakeshavula will join the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 24, 2024.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced Radhika Chennakeshavula will join the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 24, 2024.
  • Chennakeshavula will drive Silicon Labs' digital transformation strategy, as well as oversee IT operations, enterprise applications and data analytics.
  • "We are delighted to have Radhika join our leadership team as CIO.
  • "I look forward to the opportunity to join Silicon Labs as the company expands IT strategy with artificial intelligence, machine learning and edge computing," said Chennakeshavula.

Clarkson University Ranks Top-100 in U.S. News and World Report Best MBA Programs

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

U.S. News and World Report has announced that Clarkson University's full-time MBA program is ranked in the top-100 in the United States.

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  • U.S. News and World Report has announced that Clarkson University's full-time MBA program is ranked in the top-100 in the United States.
  • U.S. News' Best Business Schools rankings compare full-time MBA programs on their career placement success, student excellence and qualitative assessments by experts and peer institutions.
  • The Master of Business Administration at Clarkson University prepares students for leadership roles in the fast-paced world of business.
  • In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Clarkson's Online MBA program among the Best Online MBA Programs of 2024.

LAU New York Transforms Into a Branch Campus

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.

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  • LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.
  • LAU students in Lebanon and New York will benefit from an enriched learning experience featuring cultural exchange and the forging of stronger links between the countries.
  • LAU New York is poised to launch the BS in International Business in September 2025.
  • LAU's online programs will be strategically relocated to LAU New York.

GBK Collective Strengthens Team with Strategic New Hires; Virginia Lennon Joins as SVP, Research and Insights

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024

GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and analytics consultancy, today announced several key hires including Virginia Lennon who joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights.

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  • GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and analytics consultancy, today announced several key hires including Virginia Lennon who joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights.
  • “We continue to invest in hiring the industry’s best marketing strategy, insights and data science leaders,” said GBK Co-Founder and CEO Jon Greenwood.
  • Prior to joining GBK, Lennon held senior leadership positions at Ipsos Connect, Ipsos Media & Technology, OTX Research and Telemundo Network.
  • "I'm beyond excited to be part of the exceptional team of strategy and insights experts that make up the GBK Collective.

New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston and Procter & Gamble-Gillette Vice President Karan Dyson to Deliver Commencement Addresses at Bentley University

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星期五, 三月 29, 2024

WALTHAM, Mass., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University's 105th undergraduate commencement ceremony in May.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University's 105th undergraduate commencement ceremony in May.
  • "Joe Preston and Karan Dyson represent values-led leadership that makes a positive impact in their industries and the communities they serve.
  • Joe Preston has demonstrated an innate understanding of the global consumer retail and manufacturing industry in his 29 years at New Balance.
  • Karan Dyson is an experienced engineering executive who has held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble for 27 years.

Nosto reports +57% increase in the number of enterprise Shopify merchants using its platform for search, merchandising, and personalization over the last 12 months

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024

NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nosto, the leading Commerce Experience Platform (CXP), has reported that the number of enterprise Shopify merchants with over 100M USD in gross merchandising value (GMV) using their CXP for search, merchandising, and personalization has grown by 57% in the last 12 months, and 267% in the last five years.

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  • Princess Polly, one of the enterprise Shopify merchants that uses Nosto, is pleased with the efficacy of the solution.
  • We understand that our product catalog is quite extensive, which might lead to decision fatigue for our customers.
  • Additional enterprise Shopify retailers using Nosto's CXP include Culture Kings, Todd Snyder, Faherty Brand, and Arhaus.
  • "Shopify has successfully expanded its focus towards servicing enterprise retailers with complex requirements and global presence.

Can Improvements in Sustainability Data Help Public Companies Earn Trust With Large Investors?

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As sustainability becomes a more common consideration for investment management professionals in the United States, trust in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) data used to inform investment decisions by asset owners and managers is lagging, according to a new global study titled "Investor trust in sustainability data" from Deloitte and The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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  • That is a considerable shift compared to just 27% five years ago, according to the recent survey.
  • "But, more consistency and dependability in sustainability reporting for measurement and analysis purposes should help enhance confidence for stakeholders throughout the corporate ecosystem."
  • Added Bhaskar Chakravorti , dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University: "The focus on sustainability data is growing globally.
  • India's Securities and Exchange Board requires top public companies to disclose ESG related activities, and the European Union now requires sustainability disclosures under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive starting from periods beginning in 2024.

Zscaler Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended January 31, 2024.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended January 31, 2024.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was $103.2 million, or 20% of revenue, compared to $48.8 million, or 13% of revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.76, compared to $0.37 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Zscaler will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter of fiscal 2024 and outlook for its third quarter of fiscal 2024 and full year fiscal 2024 today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time).

Agenus Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024

Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today announced that the Compensation Committee of Agenus’ Board of Directors granted inducement awards to Nils Eckardt, Kent Barnes, and Brian Greenblatt, in connection with their appointments as Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Head of Marketing and Sales, and Vice President Commercial Operations and Business Analytics, respectively.

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  • Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today announced that the Compensation Committee of Agenus’ Board of Directors granted inducement awards to Nils Eckardt, Kent Barnes, and Brian Greenblatt, in connection with their appointments as Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Head of Marketing and Sales, and Vice President Commercial Operations and Business Analytics, respectively.
  • The Compensation Committee approved the awards pursuant to Agenus' 2015 Inducement Equity Plan and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The awards to Nils Eckardt consist of (i) options to purchase 100,000 shares of Agenus common stock with a 10-year term, an exercise price equal to the closing price of Agenus' common stock on the Grant Date (February 1, 2024), and vesting over four years in equal annual installments and (ii) 50,000 restricted stock units that vest over three years in equal annual installments; provided that each equity award to Nils Eckardt is subject to him maintaining a service relationship with the company through the relevant vest date.
  • The awards to Kent Barnes consist of (i) options to purchase 100,000 shares of Agenus common stock with a 10-year term, an exercise price equal to the closing price of Agenus' common stock on the Grant Date (April 1, 2024), and vesting over four years in equal annual installments and (ii) 100,000 restricted stock units that vest over three years in equal annual installments; provided that each equity award to Kent Barnes is subject to him maintaining a service relationship with the company through the relevant vest date.