Day: 3 October 2024

Genesco
United States

Genesco Names Sandra Harris Chief Financial Officer

–A proven CFO, finance leader and seasoned global retail and consumer brands executive, Harris adds significantly to Genesco’s deep leadership bench– NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO), after a broad search process, today announced the appointment of Cassandra “Sandra” Harris as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 7, 2024. Harris succeeds Thomas A. George, whose planned retirement will take effect … Continue reading Genesco Names Sandra Harris Chief Financial Officer

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GENIUS SPORTS
Untied Kingdom

Genius Sports Announces Appointment of Mark Kropf as Group Chief Technology Officer

NEW YORK & LONDON – Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI), the official data, technology, and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting, and media, today announces the appointment of Mark Kropf as its Group Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”). “Genius Sports’ technology is redefining how sports are understood and consumed globally. I look forward to supporting this continued growth and working with … Continue reading Genius Sports Announces Appointment of Mark Kropf as Group Chief Technology Officer

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Comporium
United States

Comporium Names Tim Smoak Interim Chief Operating Officer

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Comporium announced today that Tim Smoak has been promoted and has assumed the role of Executive Vice President and interim Chief Operating Officer. “Comporium is excited to announce that Tim is taking on the Chief Operating Officer role” Post this In his new role, Smoak will oversee the management of Comporium’s Operations workgroup throughout the enterprise. This includes business development, sales, … Continue reading Comporium Names Tim Smoak Interim Chief Operating Officer

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Brad Rogoff
United States, Untied Kingdom

Barclays appoints Bradley Rogoff as Global Head of Research

Mr. Rogoff joined the firm in 2002 and currently serves as the Head of FICC Research LONDON & NEW YORK – Barclays today announces the appointment of Brad Rogoff as Global Head of Research, effective 1 October 2024. Currently the Head of FICC Research, Mr. Rogoff is based in New York and will report to Stephen Dainton, Head of Investment Bank Management and President, BBPLC. … Continue reading Barclays appoints Bradley Rogoff as Global Head of Research

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X-energy
United States

X-energy Appoints Joel Duling as President of its TRISO-X Advanced Nuclear Fuel Unit

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – X-energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy” or the “Company”), a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, today announced the appointment of Joel Duling as President of the Company’s TRISO-X advanced nuclear fuel fabrication and development subsidiary. With more than 35 years of leadership experience in nuclear operations, manufacturing, and complex program management, Duling … Continue reading X-energy Appoints Joel Duling as President of its TRISO-X Advanced Nuclear Fuel Unit

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openai
United States

New funding to scale the benefits of AI

We are making progress on our mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Every week, over 250 million people around the world use ChatGPT to enhance their work, creativity, and learning. Across industries, businesses are improving productivity and operations, and developers are leveraging our platform to create a new generation of applications. And we’re only getting started. We’ve raised $6.6B in … Continue reading New funding to scale the benefits of AI

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Climate policy initiative
United States

The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

New York, 3 October 2024 – The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) gathered last week in New York to endorse its 2024 class of innovative climate finance solutions. The class features 10 ideas across five regional programs and three thematic streams. The combined investment opportunities in this class total USD 490.5 million, targeting philanthropic, public, and private investors. Pilot projects are planned in various countries, … Continue reading The Lab’s 10th cohort presents over USD 490 million in climate investment opportunities

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Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services
Africa, Middle East

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services to Enable Digital Payment Acceptance Across Middle East and Africa

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE. “We are proud to partner with Amazon Payment Services to scale payment acceptance and accelerate digitization of payments with innovation solutions” Post this As part … Continue reading Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services to Enable Digital Payment Acceptance Across Middle East and Africa

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