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Calabrio
Global, United States

Calabrio Opens Middle East Cloud with AI-powered Interaction Analytics

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calabrio, a longstanding leader in Workforce Management (WFM) solutions in the Middle East, marks a significant milestone in its commitment to the region by introducing AI-Powered Interaction Analytics on a public cloud infrastructure within the region. This offering is intricately designed to cater to the specific requirements of Middle East contact centers, incorporating local language support, Arabic call transcriptions, and a … Continue reading Calabrio Opens Middle East Cloud with AI-powered Interaction Analytics

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HENRY SCHEIN
Global, United States

Henry Schein Appoints Carole T. Faig as New Independent Director

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Carole T. Faig as an independent director to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May, when she is expected to stand for re-election to the Board by a vote of the Company’s … Continue reading Henry Schein Appoints Carole T. Faig as New Independent Director

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tegna
Global, United States

TEGNA Names Byron Wilkinson President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin

TYSONS, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately. He has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas. Wilkinson will be responsible for the station’s operations across all platforms, as well … Continue reading TEGNA Names Byron Wilkinson President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin

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Rebellion Defense
Global, United States

Rebellion Defense Appoints Ben FitzGerald as CEO

Experienced Investor, Tenured Board Member, and Former Executive Chair Will Lead Rebellion Defense Through A Transformative Growth Phase WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rebellion Defense is thrilled to announce the appointment of Executive Chair Ben FitzGerald as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 January 2024. FitzGerald will replace Interim CEO Barry Sowerine, who will join the company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). “I am deeply honored to lead … Continue reading Rebellion Defense Appoints Ben FitzGerald as CEO

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BEAM SUNTORY
Global, United States

Beam Suntory Names Jamey Martin Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced that Jamey Martin has been named the company’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer. Martin joins as the company looks to build on its strong foundations and further accelerate its long-term DEI commitments. “Diversity, equity and inclusion is a foundational imperative in everything we do and key to fostering an inclusive and … Continue reading Beam Suntory Names Jamey Martin Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

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Automotive Market
Global

Automotive Market – Global Car Sales Increase Almost 9% in 2023

Globally, car sales saw an overall increase of almost 9% in the first three quarters of 2023. EU car sales witnessed a surge of nearly 17% while China’s car market showed lower growth of 0.2% and Japan and the U.S. sales grew by 18% and 15%, respectively. The electric vehicle market flourished. Battery electric car sales are anticipated to constitute 14.5% of the EU market … Continue reading Automotive Market – Global Car Sales Increase Almost 9% in 2023

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U.S. natural
Global, United States

Natural Gas – U.S. Natural Gas Prices Plummet Over 10% Amid Surging Inventories and Warm Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas prices have experienced a sharp decline of over 10% on Monday, driven by soaring inventories and forecasts of warmer than usual weather. The U.S. enters the heating season with the highest natural gas in storage since 2020, boasting 5% more than the previous five-year average. Contributing to the surplus are a milder 2022-2023 winter, weaker heating demand, and a 19% increase in … Continue reading Natural Gas – U.S. Natural Gas Prices Plummet Over 10% Amid Surging Inventories and Warm Weather Forecasts

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FDA
Global

FDA Approves Breakthrough Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently given its approval for two groundbreaking treatments, Lyfgenia and Casgevy, offering new hope to patients with sickle cell disease. Lyfgenia and Casgevy represent a significant leap in treating sickle cell disease, a hereditary blood disorder affecting around 100,000 Americans. Lyfgenia, developed by Bluebird Bio, employs gene-editing techniques to eliminate pain crises associated with the condition. Casgevy, … Continue reading FDA Approves Breakthrough Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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