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AstraZeneca
Untied Kingdom

AstraZeneca plans C$820 million (US$570m) investment in Canada to advance growing global hub and clinical delivery

Press Release – 23 January 2025 700 new scientific and high-skilled jobs to be created in Greater Toronto Area, investing to execute more than 210 AstraZeneca global clinical studies AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing life changing medicines, today announced a C$820 million (US$570m) investment in Canada, creating more than 700 high-skilled jobs, across all areas of the business. The investment will support … Continue reading AstraZeneca plans C$820 million (US$570m) investment in Canada to advance growing global hub and clinical delivery

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LCH Limited
Europe, Untied Kingdom

Susi de Verdelon appointed CEO of LCH Limited

Press Release – January 21, 2025 London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announces that Susi de Verdelon has been appointed CEO of LCH Limited. Susi will assume the role in February 2025, subject to regulatory non-objection, and will report to Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets and CEO of LCH Group. The appointment follows the decision of Isabelle Girolami to leave LCH Limited as CEO, … Continue reading Susi de Verdelon appointed CEO of LCH Limited

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ROYC
Untied Kingdom

ROYC Appoints Advisory Board to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation

Press Release – January 20, 2025 – STOCKHOLM – ROYC, a European leader in Platform-as-a-Service for alternative investments, is pleased to announce the formation of a highly experienced Advisory Board with the purpose to assist and advise the Board and company management in key strategic areas such as market expansion and platform development. “Their combined deep expertise in scaling tech companies and sales organizations combined … Continue reading ROYC Appoints Advisory Board to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation

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Finastra
Untied Kingdom

Finastra announces leadership transition: welcoming Chris Walters as new CEO

Press Release – London, UK – January 6, 2025 – Finastra, a global provider of financial services software applications, today announced a significant leadership transition. After nearly a decade of transformative leadership, Simon Paris will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Chris Walters has joined Finastra and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Chris brings a wealth of experience from senior executive leadership positions, driving innovation and scaling … Continue reading Finastra announces leadership transition: welcoming Chris Walters as new CEO

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IDRx
Untied Kingdom

GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

Press Release – January 13, 2025 – PLYMOUTH, Mass. – GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and IDRx, Inc. (IDRx) today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which GSK will acquire IDRx, a Boston-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing precision therapeutics for the treatment of GIST. Under the agreement, GSK will pay $1 billion upfront, with potential for an additional $150 million success-based … Continue reading GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

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Chemify
Untied Kingdom

Chemify Hires Biopharma Veteran Dr. Alastair Leighton as Chief Operating Officer

Previously at MeiraGTx, GSK and Novartis, Dr. Leighton will help Chemify scale the company’s operational capacity to meet demand for the design and synthesis of complex small molecules. Press Release – January 10, 2025 – GLASGOW, Scotland – Chemify, a deep tech chemical science company combining chemistry, robotics and AI at scale to digitally design, discover and make new molecules, announced today that Dr. Alastair … Continue reading Chemify Hires Biopharma Veteran Dr. Alastair Leighton as Chief Operating Officer

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Verne
Untied Kingdom

Verne Appoints Michele Tagliatti as Chief Financial Officer

Press Release – January 10, 2025 – LONDON – Verne, a leading provider of sustainably powered HPC data centers across the Nordics, has announced the appointment of Michele Tagliatti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 10 years of experience in the data center, telecommunications, and technology sectors, Tagliatti brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He will focus on creating a results-based … Continue reading Verne Appoints Michele Tagliatti as Chief Financial Officer

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Computershare
Untied Kingdom

Computershare Acquires CMi2i

Press Release – January 02, 2025 – LONDON – Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) has announced that it has acquired CMi2i Limited. “Bringing CMi2i into the Computershare Group is an exciting development that will enhance our investor relations offering to clients.” Post this CMi2i provides independent and trusted advice to boards, executives and advisors of some of the largest public companies around the world. The company’s … Continue reading Computershare Acquires CMi2i

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GLAS
Untied Kingdom

GLAS Completes Acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency

Press Release – January 05, 2025 – HONG KONG – Global Loan Agency Services (“GLAS”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency (“Serica”), the leading Hong Kong and Singapore based loan agency and trustee services provider. “It has been a privilege to build the Serica business over the past four years, and Rob and I are really excited for what the … Continue reading GLAS Completes Acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency

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