Joc O’Rourke joins Rio Tinto Board

October 25, 2023 04:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rio Tinto has appointed James “Joc” O’Rourke as a non-executive director with effect from 25 October 2023. Mr O’Rourke, a dual Canadian/Australian national, will therefore stand for election at the annual general meetings of the Company in 2024. Mr O’Rourke has more than 25 years’ experience across the mining and minerals industry. He has been … Continue reading Joc O’Rourke joins Rio Tinto Board

Impact Newswire27/10/202327/10/2023

Global

XYZ Reality Appoints John Haddick as Chief Technology Officer

Veteran Extended Reality Executive Joins Technology Leadership Team October 25, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XYZ Reality, the leading Engineering Grade Augmented Reality (AR)™ platform for construction, today announced it has appointed John Haddick as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting to David Mitchell, Founder & CEO, Haddick will oversee the Engineering and Product organizations and is responsible for advancing the technical vision for … Continue reading XYZ Reality Appoints John Haddick as Chief Technology Officer

Impact Newswire27/10/202327/10/2023

Global, United States

Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes, according to a UN report

Press release – 25 OCTOBER 2023 Women’s rights advocates and UN organizations brief the UN Security Council on the main issues and challenges on the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda. New York — More than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, a 50 per cent increase since 2017. Civilians around the world need greater humanitarian aid than ever … Continue reading Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes, according to a UN report

Impact Newswire27/10/202327/10/2023

Global, United States

Accenture Acquires Canadian Capital Projects Consulting Company Comtech Group

Continues to expand its large infrastructure project capabilities in North America October 26, 2023 12:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Comtech Group, a consulting and program management company for infrastructure projects in Canada and the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Comtech Group was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto. Its clients are … Continue reading Accenture Acquires Canadian Capital Projects Consulting Company Comtech Group

Impact Newswire26/10/202326/10/2023

Global, United States

Al Rubosky Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Cleveland

Seasoned benefits consultant to serve national client base, focusing on plan program strategy, plan design, and risk management October 24, 2023 10:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cleveland-based benefits consultant Al Rubosky has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Rubosky will leverage his broad industry experience to service a national client base, with a focus on program strategy, plan design, and … Continue reading Al Rubosky Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Cleveland

Impact Newswire26/10/202326/10/2023

Global, United States

OnsiteIQ Raises $14 Million in Series B Funding To Provide Construction Intelligence For Real Estate Investors

On the heels of company doubling revenue in 2022, this raise will support expansion of product offerings and delivery of elevated analytics October 24, 2023 10:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OnsiteIQ, a leading construction intelligence platform for commercial real estate investors, developers, and owners, today announced the completion of a $14-million Series B financing round. The round was led by existing investor Vertical … Continue reading OnsiteIQ Raises $14 Million in Series B Funding To Provide Construction Intelligence For Real Estate Investors

Impact Newswire26/10/202326/10/2023

Asia, Global

Bolt.Earth and Bafang: Shaping the Future of Electric Two-Wheelers

October 24, 2023 02:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time BANGALORE, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a game-changing move for the electric two-wheeler industry, Bolt.Earth and Bafang are joining forces to provide a comprehensive solution for EV two-wheeler OEMs. This collaboration promises to empower OEMs to deliver unparalleled user experiences, driving a revolutionary transformation in the mobility landscape. “With this alliance, we are ushering in a new era for EV two-wheeler OEMs. … Continue reading Bolt.Earth and Bafang: Shaping the Future of Electric Two-Wheelers

Impact Newswire26/10/202326/10/2023

Global, United States

Lygos Appoints Van Walsem as COO and Elevates Weber to CBO

Appointments support commercialization and scale-up opportunities for sustainable solutions October 24, 2023 09:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lygos, Inc., a sustainable specialty chemicals company, announced today that it appointed Johan Van Walsem to the role of Chief Operating Officer, and promoted Rich Weber to Chief Business Officer, both reporting to Eric Steen, CEO. Walsem will be responsible for managing the company’s operations. Weber … Continue reading Lygos Appoints Van Walsem as COO and Elevates Weber to CBO

Impact Newswire26/10/202326/10/2023