Ventiva

Ventiva Closes $10M Series C Investment Round

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ventiva®, a leading company in active cooling solutions for electronic devices, today announced the successful completion of its $10 million Series C funding round. The investment was obtained from a balanced mix of new money from multiple investment funds along with strong participation from existing investors. “This investment demonstrates that the consumer electronics markets are eager for a silent, vibration-free, solid-state active thermal … Continue reading Ventiva Closes $10M Series C Investment Round

Eyelit Technologies

Eyelit Technologies Acquires Optessa Software

The two companies join forces to deliver on the promise of ‘Smarter Manufacturing’ to increase performance and quality LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eyelit Technologies, a leader in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS), and Factory Automation solutions, has acquired Optessa, a pioneer in optimization and AI-powered advanced planning and scheduling software. The acquisition extends Eyelit Technologies’ footprint into the automotive sector, where Optessa … Continue reading Eyelit Technologies Acquires Optessa Software

Compass Minerals

Compass Minerals Names Gordon Dunn Chief Operations Officer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced the appointment of Gordon Dunn as the company’s new chief operations officer (COO). In this role, Dunn holds executive management responsibility over all global operations within the company’s Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses, building upon his tenure leading the company’s U.K. operations since January 2012. “In addition to Gordon’s … Continue reading Compass Minerals Names Gordon Dunn Chief Operations Officer

Aqua Comms

Aqua Comms Appoints Andy Hudson as Acting CEO

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aqua Comms (“Aqua Comms”), a leading provider of global subsea connectivity services, has announced today that Jim Fagan, who served as the CEO, is leaving the business with immediate effect. Andy Hudson, the company’s Chief Network Officer is now the acting CEO, and Chairman Alan Harper will continue to provide commercial and strategic assistance to the business through the remainder of 2024. Aqua Comms announces … Continue reading Aqua Comms Appoints Andy Hudson as Acting CEO

Powin and Pulse Clean Energy

Powin and Pulse Clean Energy Partner on a 50 MW / 110 MWh UK Battery Energy Storage System

This project will increase grid reliability and resiliency, and enable greater renewables integration while helping the UK hit net zero targets PORTLAND, Ore. & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC (Powin) announces an agreement with Pulse Clean Energy (Pulse), an investor, developer and operator of flexibility and stability assets in the UK. The agreement is to deploy a 50 MW/110 MWh Battery Energy Storage … Continue reading Powin and Pulse Clean Energy Partner on a 50 MW / 110 MWh UK Battery Energy Storage System

Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade Announces Leadership Transitions

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boise Cascade Company (“Boise Cascade” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BCC) today announced two executive leadership transitions. Mike Brown, Executive Vice President of Wood Products, will retire effective May 3, 2024. The board of directors approved the promotion of Troy Little as his successor. Mike joined Boise Cascade in 1999, serving in several key leadership positions throughout his tenure while successfully navigating ups and … Continue reading Boise Cascade Announces Leadership Transitions

RingCentral

RingCentral Appoints Prat Bhatt to Board of Directors

BELMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, contact center, video and hybrid event solutions, today announced that Prat Bhatt has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024. Bhatt has been named a member of the Board’s audit committee. “As we bring new and disruptive technologies to market while executing our disciplined strategic plan … Continue reading RingCentral Appoints Prat Bhatt to Board of Directors

LIBERTY DENTAL PLAN

LIBERTY Dental Plan Appoints Healthcare Veteran Tom Choate as President and CEO

TUSTIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LIBERTY Dental Plan, a leading benefits administrator founded in 2002 by dentists and health industry professionals which currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, today announced the appointment of Tom Choate as President and CEO. Choate succeeds Marti Lolli, who has decided to pursue other opportunities outside the company. Lolli will be available over the next 30 days to assist in the … Continue reading LIBERTY Dental Plan Appoints Healthcare Veteran Tom Choate as President and CEO