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ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Steve Purtell as Chief Financial Officer
Global, United States

ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Steve Purtell as Chief Financial Officer

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO). This strategic addition to ELIQUENT’s executive team underscores the company’s commitment to financial excellence and sustainable growth. “Steve’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for ELIQUENT. As we unify the five Validant Group companies and expand our … Continue reading ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Steve Purtell as Chief Financial Officer

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CyrusOne
Global, United States

CyrusOne Announces Owen Morris as Chief Financial Officer

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CyrusOne, a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions, today announced Owen Morris as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 11, 2024. In this role, Morris will be responsible for leading CyrusOne’s global finance organization, including accounting, financial reporting, risk management, treasury, and strategic planning. “He brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results … Continue reading CyrusOne Announces Owen Morris as Chief Financial Officer

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Children
Africa, Asia, Europe, Global, United States

Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes

14 December 2023 / News release  Urgent action is needed to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimize health harms to the population. E-cigarettes as consumer products are not shown to be effective for quitting tobacco use at the population level. Instead, alarming evidence has emerged on adverse population health effects. E-cigarettes have been allowed on the open market and aggressively marketed … Continue reading Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes

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OMNICELL
Global, United States

Omnicell Elects Eileen Voynick to Board of Directors

Sales and Operational Veteran Brings Additional Global Business Experience and Healthcare Technology Expertise to Board FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMCL) (“Omnicell” or the “Company”), a leader in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, today announced that the Board of Directors elected Eileen Voynick to the Board, effective January 5, 2024. Ms. Voynick fills the vacancy resulting from Sara J. White, a Class I … Continue reading Omnicell Elects Eileen Voynick to Board of Directors

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Climate
Europe, Global, Middle East

Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

Press release – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2023 (IUCN) – Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals. The update, released at the COP28 UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates, also includes the first global freshwater fish assessment, and highlights the impact of illegal logging … Continue reading Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

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worldbank
Global, United States

Global Economy Set for Weakest Half-Decade Performance in 30 Years

Reforms to boost investment and strengthen fiscal policy could help turn the tide WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024— As the world nears the midpoint of what was intended to be a transformative decade for development, the global economy is set to rack up a sorry record by the end of 2024 —the slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. … Continue reading Global Economy Set for Weakest Half-Decade Performance in 30 Years

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Capgemini
Europe, Global

TECHNOVISION: TOP 5 TECH TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2024

Paris, December 5, 2023 – Capgemini unveiled today its ‘TechnoVision Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2024’, focused on the technologies that are due to reach an inflection point next year. In 2023, generative AI took center stage in the global public and business conversation, and raised expectations that technology could catalyze progress in business and society. While it will continue to be a highly discussed topic … Continue reading TECHNOVISION: TOP 5 TECH TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2024

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ADM
Global, United States

ADM Appoints Ismael Roig Interim Chief Financial Officer

Vikram Luthar Placed on Administrative Leave CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced the appointment of Ismael Roig as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Roig is a skilled executive deeply familiar with ADM’s business, having served in a variety of global operational and financial leadership roles since joining the Company in 2004. The appointment follows the decision of the ADM Board of Directors to place Vikram … Continue reading ADM Appoints Ismael Roig Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Kiln
Europe, Global

Kiln Raises $17 Million in Funding to Power Global Expansion of Its Innovative Institutional Staking Platform

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, leading enterprise-grade staking platform Kiln announces the close of a $17 million funding round led by 1kx, with participation from IOSG, Crypto.com, Wintermute Ventures, KXVC, LBank and further contributions from existing investors. The assets raised will be used to fund Kiln’s global expansion, including the growth of its APAC division through the opening of its APAC Headquarters in Singapore in Q1 2024, as well as … Continue reading Kiln Raises $17 Million in Funding to Power Global Expansion of Its Innovative Institutional Staking Platform

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