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IEEE
Global, United States

Biomedical Technology Veteran Mike Hess Joins IEEE Pulse as Editor-in-Chief

PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), today announced the appointment of biomedical technology veteran Mike Hess as editor-in-chief of IEEE Pulse. “The magazine should be a platform to inform and update the public about advances in the healthcare field, exchange ideas, and share knowledge and data. I … Continue reading Biomedical Technology Veteran Mike Hess Joins IEEE Pulse as Editor-in-Chief

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SYNCHRON
Global, United States

Synchron Appoints Riki Banerjee as Chief Technology Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synchron, the endovascular brain-computer interface (BCI) company developing technology designed to restore functionality in patients with motor impairment, today announced the appointment of Riki Banerjee, Ph.D., to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Banerjee will be responsible for leading all research and development (R&D) activities, including advancing Synchron’s neuroprosthesis device for patients with severe paralysis. Banerjee will succeed Nick Opie, Ph.D., the founding CTO and … Continue reading Synchron Appoints Riki Banerjee as Chief Technology Officer

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Bruker
Global, United States

Bruker Acquires Electron Microscopy Company Nion

High-end STEM Technology Expands Bruker’s Portfolio for Materials Science Research BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bruker today announced that it has acquired Nion, a privately-held company that develops and manufactures innovative high-end scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEM). Nion was the first company to introduce aberration correction for STEM instruments with ultra-high stability for highest resolution images, and Nion is the world leader in ultra-high energy and spatial resolution electron … Continue reading Bruker Acquires Electron Microscopy Company Nion

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Star Therapeutics
Global, United States

Star Therapeutics Appoints Scott Robertson, MBA, as Chief Business Officer and Chief Financial Officer

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Star Therapeutics, a biotechnology company interrogating novel biology to develop life-changing therapies, today announced the appointment of Scott Robertson, MBA, as Chief Business Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Robertson brings more than twenty years of experience with corporate strategy, business operations, capital raising and M&A. “I’m very excited to join the Star Therapeutics team at a time of great momentum … Continue reading Star Therapeutics Appoints Scott Robertson, MBA, as Chief Business Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP
Global, United States

Interactive Brokers Appoints Rich Repetto to its Board of Directors

GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the appointment of Rich Repetto as an independent director of the firm effective January 1, 2024. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rich to the Board of Directors following his distinguished career where he pioneered the research of electronic brokers and exchanges,” said Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers.Post … Continue reading Interactive Brokers Appoints Rich Repetto to its Board of Directors

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Svante
Global

Svante ernennt Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider announced today that it has appointed Justine Fisher as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The company has been rapidly scaling since it closed US$318 million in its Series E fundraising round in December 2022, nearly doubling its employee headcount, and appointing a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Revenue Officer … Continue reading Svante ernennt Chief Financial Officer

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WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK
Global, United States

Lynne Herndon Named Chief Credit Officer of Western Alliance Bank

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Alliance Bank today announced that Lynne Biggio Herndon has been appointed as the Bank’s new Chief Credit Officer. “Western Alliance has a long track record for strong credit quality, and I’ve had the great pleasure of working with many of the people there over the years. I look forward to continuing, and building on, its culture of disciplined and proactive credit risk management.”Post this … Continue reading Lynne Herndon Named Chief Credit Officer of Western Alliance Bank

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Davis Polk
Global, United States

Davis Polk Welcomes William J. Hochul, Jr. in New York

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Davis Polk today announced that William J. Hochul, Jr., a veteran federal prosecutor, former General Counsel of a highly diversified, government-regulated global business, and prior member of the board of directors of a large healthcare provider and employer, has joined the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice in New York as counsel. “We are delighted to welcome Bill to the Firm,” said … Continue reading Davis Polk Welcomes William J. Hochul, Jr. in New York

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