Category: Global

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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
Global, United States

Timothy Knavish elected to Rockwell Automation Board of Directors

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Timothy (Tim) M. Knavish was elected to its board of directors effective Feb. 7, 2024. Tim is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PPG (NYSE: PPG). “Tim has an outstanding record of proven leadership at PPG,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell. … Continue reading Timothy Knavish elected to Rockwell Automation Board of Directors

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VF CORPORATION
Global, United States

VF CORPORATION ALIGNS WITH ENGAGED CAPITAL AND APPOINTS CAROLINE BROWN TO BOARD

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced the appointment of Caroline Brown to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2024. This appointment follows constructive engagement with VF’s shareholders, including Engaged Capital, LLC (“Engaged Capital”). VF also intends to appoint to the Board another independent director in the near term mutually agreed with Engaged … Continue reading VF CORPORATION ALIGNS WITH ENGAGED CAPITAL AND APPOINTS CAROLINE BROWN TO BOARD

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Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing
Africa, Global

Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing

Samarkand, 12 February 2024 – The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report was launched today by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a UN biodiversity treaty, at the opening of a major UN wildlife conservation conference (CMS COP14). The landmark report reveals: Until now, no such comprehensive assessment on migratory species has been carried out. The report provides a global … Continue reading Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing

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Pacific Prime
Africa, Asia, Europe, Global, Middle East, United States

Pacific Prime Expands Their Global Operation to Australia

SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pacific Prime, a leading global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, has expanded their operation to Australia. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to further improve healthcare access and offer exceptional employee benefits solutions to clients in the Asia Pacific region. “This pivotal moment aligns seamlessly with our vision for excellence in the industry. We are committed to … Continue reading Pacific Prime Expands Their Global Operation to Australia

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Norway
Europe, Global

Norway boosts global trade and food safety with NOK 16 million contribution to the STDF

Norway is contributing NOK 16 million (approximately CHF 1.3 million) to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) meet international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, facilitating their access to global markets. Norway’s pledge was confirmed at a ceremony attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Norway’s WTO Ambassador Petter Ølberg on 12 February at the WTO. The … Continue reading Norway boosts global trade and food safety with NOK 16 million contribution to the STDF

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ISEE
Global, Untied Kingdom

ISEE Commercially Deploys World’s First Fully Autonomous Truck Yard

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ISEE, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology for transportation and logistics, announced today the world’s first commercial fleet deployment of autonomous yard trucks at a Fortune 100 customer’s site. This cutting-edge deployment, located in Texas, represents a transition from pilots and testing to commercialization of autonomous yard trucks and ushers in a new era of safety, efficiency, and capacity for the supply chain. … Continue reading ISEE Commercially Deploys World’s First Fully Autonomous Truck Yard

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Wärtsilä
Europe, Global

Wärtsilä-led EUR 200 million collaboration ecosystem to develop autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions for the energy transition

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release 16 February 2024 at 08:30 UTC+2 Technology group Wärtsilä will lead a five-year collaboration of more than 200 Finnish companies, industrial organisations, research institutes, and universities. The partners in this “Wide & Intelligent Sustainable Energy” (WISE) project will together develop innovative clean energy concepts. The consortium intends to strengthen the Finnish energy sector to become a world-leader in energy innovation by building a … Continue reading Wärtsilä-led EUR 200 million collaboration ecosystem to develop autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions for the energy transition

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Chris Inglis
Global, United States

Chris Inglis Elected to AIG’s Board of Directors

Former White House cybersecurity advisor served as first U.S. Senate-confirmed National Cyber Director NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John (Chris) Inglis as an independent Director, effective March 1, 2024. “Chris Inglis is a highly accomplished leader who will provide insight and perspective based on his deep experience with cyber intelligence and advanced technology”Post … Continue reading Chris Inglis Elected to AIG’s Board of Directors

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Paycom
Global, United States

Chris Thomas Promoted to Paycom Co-CEO with Chad Richison

Chad Richison’s title becomes Co-CEO, President and Chairman OKLAHOMA CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, its board of directors and CEO, Chad Richison, announced the promotion of Chris Thomas, former Chief Operating Officer, to the role of Co-CEO, effective today. Thomas will serve as Co-CEO with Paycom’s founder, President and Chairman, Richison, whose innovative leadership … Continue reading Chris Thomas Promoted to Paycom Co-CEO with Chad Richison

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