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Apply for the European Young Reporters of Hope Award

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is once again joining the European Young People’s Award Reporters d’Espoirs. Open until 30 November 2024, this competition aims to highlight a report on European initiatives dealing with an economic, social or environmental problem. Organised by the association Reporters d’Espoirs, the prize proposes to all young people under the age of 30 to write a report on initiatives … Continue reading Apply for the European Young Reporters of Hope Award

Cornelis Networks

Cornelis Networks Appoints Lisa Spelman as CEO

Company Taps Data Center and AI Industry Veteran to Accelerate Growth in Enterprise- and Cloud-scale AI Market WAYNE, Pa. – Cornelis Networks, a leading independent provider of intelligent, high-performance networking solutions, today announced the appointment of Lisa Spelman as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 15. Spelman joins Cornelis from Intel Corporation, where she held executive leadership roles for more than two decades, … Continue reading Cornelis Networks Appoints Lisa Spelman as CEO

Access Bank

Access Bank Joins NGX to Launch Impact Board

Jul 22, 2024 Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading institution in sustainable finance, was one of the participants in the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Impact Board, a dedicated platform for listing sustainability instruments to integrate sustainability into the core of Nigeria’s capital market. The event, marked by the attendance of high-profile stakeholders, including the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and the Director-General of … Continue reading Access Bank Joins NGX to Launch Impact Board

General Mills

General Mills Names Asheesh Saksena Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

MINNEAPOLIS – General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced Asheesh Saksena has been named Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, effective Aug. 26, 2024. He will report to Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO, join the Senior Leadership Team, and have global accountability for the company’s comprehensive strategic planning process and for building long-term, sustainable plans and capabilities to accelerate growth. Saksena succeeds Dana McNabb, following her prior … Continue reading General Mills Names Asheesh Saksena Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Mogrify

Mogrify Appoints Dr Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer

Strategic hire bolsters executive leadership team as Company progresses multiple therapeutic programs toward and into clinical development. CAMBRIDGE, England – Mogrify Limited (Mogrify®), a regenerative medicine company developing a novel class of in vivo reprogramming therapies for diseases with high unmet clinical need, announces the appointment of Dr Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer. With decades of industry experience in translating both conventional and advanced therapeutic medicines, … Continue reading Mogrify Appoints Dr Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer

Box

Box Appoints Samantha Wessels as President of Box EMEA

Former Snyk and Elastic leader to drive next phase of growth for Box in EMEA LONDON – Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the Intelligent Content Cloud, today announced that Samantha Wessels will join the Box Executive Team as President of Box Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Ms Wessels brings over 20 years of technology experience to Box, having held leadership roles at Snyk, Elastic, … Continue reading Box Appoints Samantha Wessels as President of Box EMEA

Stryker

Stryker Completes Acquisition of Artelon, Inc.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Artelon, a privately held company specializing in innovative soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. “This acquisition strengthens our competitive edge. Leveraging Artelon’s unique synthetic technology and extensive expertise positions us to continue driving innovation and solidify our leadership in the … Continue reading Stryker Completes Acquisition of Artelon, Inc.

Ophirex

Ophirex Appoints Jeremy Gowler as Chief Executive Officer

Gowler Brings More than 20 Years of Biopharmaceutical Industry Leadership to Ophirex, Strengthening its Late-Stage Development and Growth Strategy CORTE MADERA, Calif. – Ophirex, Inc., a registered Public Benefit Corporation developing an oral field treatment to address the global unmet medical needs of snakebite victims, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Gowler as chief executive officer. Mr. Gowler also joins the Ophirex Board of Directors. … Continue reading Ophirex Appoints Jeremy Gowler as Chief Executive Officer