Simon Lee

Qraft Technologies Announces Simon Lee as Managing Director of Business Development

September 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SEOUL, South Korea & HONG KONG – Qraft Technologies, a leading invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has announced the hiring of Simon Lee, a veteran financial services executive, as its new Managing Director of Business Development in the APAC region. Lee will be based in Qraft’s Hong Kong office. “His appointment marks a pivotal moment … Continue reading Qraft Technologies Announces Simon Lee as Managing Director of Business Development

Climate Policy

Carbon market could change Amazon’s fate, study shows 

September 22, 2023 EXPERTS Forest carbon is a profitable strategy to fight against climate change.  What would happen to the Amazon if countries paid for its captured CO2? Brazil’s entry into the carbon market with a minimum value of US$ 20 could transform Amazon’s future. This is the result of the unprecedented study released by Climate Policy Initiative/Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (CPI/PUC-RIO) and Amazon 2030 project.  … Continue reading Carbon market could change Amazon’s fate, study shows 

BlueShore Financial

BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO

September 27, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time VANCOUVER, British Columbia – BlueShore Financial announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Ian Thomas as the organization’s new President and CEO, effective November 14, 2023. The selection follows a comprehensive national search by the Board of Directors. Ian succeeds Chris Catliff, who announced his retirement in March 2023 and is retiring at the end … Continue reading BlueShore Financial Announces Ian Thomas as President and CEO

TangoPay

UK Fintech TangoPay Selects ThetaRay AI Solution to Monitor Global Remittances

SONAR, ThetaRay’s AI-powered AML solution, will enable TangoPay to embed trust in cross-border payments and grow its business while reducing risk Remittance is a critical method of bringing money into low-income countries with total global volume expected to surpass $840b USD in 2024 September 27, 2023 06:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON & NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel – TangoPay an Authorized Payment Institution based in … Continue reading UK Fintech TangoPay Selects ThetaRay AI Solution to Monitor Global Remittances

LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL

Logitech Joins Private Sector Push to Accelerate SDG Goals

September 27, 2023 03:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN JOSE, Calif. – Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) announced it has redoubled its efforts on climate action and equality by aligning its actions to two ambitious private sector initiatives to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “We need progress not just pledges. The private sector has an incredible opportunity to drive change … Continue reading Logitech Joins Private Sector Push to Accelerate SDG Goals

Ligand

Ligand Appoints Martine Zimmermann to its Board of Directors

September 26, 2023 05:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time SAN DIEGO – Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) announced the appointment of Martine Zimmermann, PharmD, to its Board of Directors as an independent director. Dr. Zimmermann brings 25 years of global experience in the pharmaceutical industry to Ligand’s board. “We are very pleased to welcome Martine to our board of directors. She brings considerable expertise in development and … Continue reading Ligand Appoints Martine Zimmermann to its Board of Directors

PPG

Tim Knavish elected PPG Chairman and CEO; Michael McGarry to retire as Executive Chairman

September 26, 2023 04:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time PITTSBURGH – PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Knavish, 58, as chair of the company’s Board of Directors and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2023. Knavish succeeds Michael McGarry, 65, who served as chairman and CEO from 2016 to 2022 and is retiring as … Continue reading Tim Knavish elected PPG Chairman and CEO; Michael McGarry to retire as Executive Chairman

Eataly

Eataly Appoints New CEO North America

September 26, 2023 01:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK – Eataly (‘the Group’), the international Italian restaurant and retail group, today announces the appointment of Tommaso Brusò as the new CEO of North America with effect from 2 October 2023. Tommaso Brusò joins from Colourful Standard (part of RTG Group), the sustainable essentials clothing brand, where he was Group CEO. He was previously global … Continue reading Eataly Appoints New CEO North America