AJ Vazquez

Exchange Bank Announces AJ Vazquez, Vice President, Branch Manager

October 26, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce AJ Vazquez as vice president and branch manager supporting the St. Francis office at 136 Calistoga Road, Santa Rosa, CA. AJ will report to Thomas Sands, vice president, regional sales manager. AJ has been in banking for 16 years, most recently working for Umpqua Bank in … Continue reading Exchange Bank Announces AJ Vazquez, Vice President, Branch Manager

Kate Bassett

Kate Bassett Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President

The New York City based hire will lead the climate-focused global investment firm’s marketing and communications strategy October 20, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), the climate-focused global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Kate Bassett to the position of Vice President, where she will lead Marketing and Communications for the organization. Bassett will be responsible for guiding the … Continue reading Kate Bassett Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President

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ILO Director-General calls for greater international financial support for critical social needs in developing countries under fiscal stress

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, the ILO’s Director-General underlined the importance of helping debt-distressed developing countries to support social protection and decent work. News | 12 October 2023 GENEVA (ILO News) – The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has called for swifter assistance to debt-distressed developing countries so they can continue funding social … Continue reading ILO Director-General calls for greater international financial support for critical social needs in developing countries under fiscal stress

POLARIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Polaris Capital Appoints Jason Crawshaw as EVP

October 09, 2023 04:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time BOSTON – Polaris Capital Management, LLC today announced the promotion of Jason Crawshaw to Executive Vice President, where he will serve in an executive management position concurrent with his role as a Portfolio Manager at the firm. “This new leadership role will enhance firm-wide operational and technological efficiency without compromising Polaris’ focus in research and investing. We … Continue reading Polaris Capital Appoints Jason Crawshaw as EVP

QHP CAPITAL

QHP Capital Acquires Applied StemCell

Strategic Financial Sponsor to Support Continued Growth and Market Expansion October 09, 2023 06:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time RALEIGH, N.C. & MILPITAS, Calif. – QHP Capital (“QHP”), today announced its acquisition of Applied StemCell, Inc. (“ASC” or the “Company”), a leading cell and gene therapy CRO/CDMO focused on supporting the research community and biotechnology industry in developing and manufacturing cell and gene products. “Accelerating pre-clinical … Continue reading QHP Capital Acquires Applied StemCell

SK CAPITAL

SK Capital Acquires Milestone Environmental Services

October 04, 2023 06:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK & HOUSTON – SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), a New York-based private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, today announced that its affiliates have completed the acquisition of Milestone Environmental Services, LLC (“Milestone” or the “Company”), a leading environmental services and carbon management company, from Amberjack Capital Partners, L.P. … Continue reading SK Capital Acquires Milestone Environmental Services

Affinius Capital

Affinius Capital Appoints Suzanne Martinez to Its Global Investors Group

Former AEW Capital Management Executive to Serve as Managing Director September 27, 2023 10:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN ANTONIO – Industry veteran Suzanne Martinez has been named Managing Director for the Global Investors Group at Affinius Capital, where she will focus on growing and developing relationships with investors throughout North America. “Suzanne’s reputation and experience are highly respected in our industry, and we are … Continue reading Affinius Capital Appoints Suzanne Martinez to Its Global Investors Group

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