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Lenovo Launches AI for Social Impact Lab
Asia

Lenovo Launches AI for Social Impact Lab

Lenovo partners with Tech To The Rescue to fund AI skilling for climate change and education focused non-profits Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, and technology non-profit Tech To The Rescue have partnered to provide a crucial gateway for nonprofits who are ready to embrace the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) but lack a clear and accessible path to resources and training. The new Lenovo AI for … Continue reading Lenovo Launches AI for Social Impact Lab

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Geoquip Marine
Europe

Geoquip Marine Appoints Rune Olav Pedersen as CEO

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland – Geoquip Marine, a provider of geotechnical services to the global offshore energy sector and Njord Partners portfolio company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rune Olav Pedersen as CEO, effective from 1st January 2025. Rune’s deep sector experience is very closely aligned with Geoquip’s expertise. He has spent the last 14 years at PGS, the Oslo-listed, fully-integrated marine geophysical company, and … Continue reading Geoquip Marine Appoints Rune Olav Pedersen as CEO

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weather
Global

Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

30 September 2024 As climate change continues to exacerbate drought risks globally, a major international conference will seek to increase resilience to one of the world’s most deadly hazards, which frequently attracts little attention until it is too late. Key messages Experts, policymakers, and practitioners will gather at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference – so called because it marks … Continue reading Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

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Un Energy Compacts
Global

Finance commitments under Energy Compacts reach $1.4 trilliontowards achieving global goals on clean energy

New report shows continued investment and impact, but more is neededto address energy poverty and transition in underserved countries New York, 25 September 2024 — New commitments to boost renewable energy and increase access to electricity and clean cooking technologies by 2030 have brought the finance and investment pledged through the United Nations for the energy transition to US$ 1.4 trillion, according to a report … Continue reading Finance commitments under Energy Compacts reach $1.4 trilliontowards achieving global goals on clean energy

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Loomis Europe
Europe

Alejandro Corominas Menéndez appointed President and CEO of Loomis Europe and Latin America

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 08:00 CET Alejandro Corominas Menéndez has been appointed President and CEO of Loomis Europe and Latin America as of January 1, 2025. Currently, Alejandro holds the position as Country CEO of Loomis Spain and Regional Vice President for Loomis Europe and Latin America. Alejandro will report to the President and CEO of the Loomis Group and be a member of the … Continue reading Alejandro Corominas Menéndez appointed President and CEO of Loomis Europe and Latin America

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Nextleaf
Global

Nextleaf Announces the Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

September 26, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – September 26, 2024) – Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF) (FSE: L0MA) (“Nextleaf”, “OILS”, or the “Company”), a leading life science firm and licensed cannabis processor, is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Emma Andrews as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors of the Company (the … Continue reading Nextleaf Announces the Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

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John Murphy
United States

John Murphy Named President and CEO of AAM

Brings years of industry, policy, and association leadership experience WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2024) – The Association for Accessible Medicines Board of Directors today announced the appointment of John A. Murphy, III to be the association’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Murphy will join AAM in October. Mr. Murphy most recently served as the Chief Policy Officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, where he … Continue reading John Murphy Named President and CEO of AAM

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BYD
Global

BYD Delivers 100 12-Meter Fully Electric Buses to Uruguayan Transit Operator CUTCSA

September 24th, 2024 Qingdao, China – On September 19, BYD delivered 100 fully electric buses to CUTCSA, Uruguay’s largest electric public transit operator, at its Qingdao factory. This delivery ceremony marks another significant breakthrough for BYD in the international commercial vehicle market and further propels the development of green transportation in Uruguay. The event was attended by several guests, including Juan Antonio Salgado, President of … Continue reading BYD Delivers 100 12-Meter Fully Electric Buses to Uruguayan Transit Operator CUTCSA

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