Shell Oil Company

New Research by APQC and IBM Institute for Business Value Estimates the Business Value of Benchmarking Could Exceed $1 Trillion Annually for Fortune 1000

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of 2,000 global C-suite executives by APQC and the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) finds that, over the past two decades, benchmarking has evolved from a back-office function focused largely on cost control, to a strategic imperative enabling collaboration, innovation, and value creation.

Key Points: 
  • Extrapolated across U.S. Fortune 1000 companies, the survey results indicate that the business value of benchmarking could exceed $1 trillion.
  • In addition to the considerable amount of business value attributed to benchmarking, survey participants indicated:
    Transformation programs are gaining traction.
  • 71% of executives say that benchmarking helps drive organizational transformation, and 68% say benchmarking helps translate more business value from transformation efforts.
  • The study research report, Boundless Benchmarking: Revolutionizing Business Models with Open Standards, can be downloaded from the websites for APQC and the IBM IBV .

Capstreet Sells Allied Reliability, a Provider of Reliability Solutions and Predictive Maintenance Products for Manufacturing and Processing Customers, to Pennzoil-Quaker State Company

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Based in Houston, TX, Allied Reliability is a holistic asset health and reliability solutions provider, bringing together processes, content, knowledge, data and technology to optimize the asset journey for its customers.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Houston, TX, Allied Reliability is a holistic asset health and reliability solutions provider, bringing together processes, content, knowledge, data and technology to optimize the asset journey for its customers.
  • The Company's reliability-centered solutions include condition monitoring, advanced diagnostics, lubrication systems and services, electrical services, consulting and training, and several aftermarket products and services.
  • Hudgins, Incorporated, a provider of engineered products for a wide range of industrial companies, and subsequently merged it with Allied Reliability, adding predictive maintenance capabilities and thus transforming the Company into an end-to-end industrial equipment reliability solutions provider.
  • Allied Reliability specializes in protecting assets and driving reliability improvements for reciprocating and rotating machinery using proven solutions and in-depth application expertise.

Christensen Welcomes two Executive Leaders to its Team

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

“During my tenure at Shell, I had the distinct honor of getting to know the Christensen family, personally.

Key Points: 
  • “During my tenure at Shell, I had the distinct honor of getting to know the Christensen family, personally.
  • Prior to joining Christensen, Tim was the Vice President of Sales for West Direct Oil, located in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • I appreciate how Christensen sets its team members up for success.”
    Tim has a bachelor's degree in economics from South Dakota State University, where he also played football.
  • “Both these leaders are well-respected in our industry, and I’m really looking forward to having them lead their teams and mentor future generations of Christensen leaders.

Papa Johns Appoints Elias Reyna as Chief People and Diversity Officer

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (Papa Johns) today announced the appointment of Elias Reyna as the Companys new Chief People and Diversity Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (Papa Johns) today announced the appointment of Elias Reyna as the Companys new Chief People and Diversity Officer.
  • Mr. Reyna joins Papa Johns from ABM Industries where he was Vice President Human Resources, Manufacturing and Distribution.
  • During his time at Papa Johns, he also served as interim VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion during a transition period.
  • Papa Johns International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (Papa Johns) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS.

Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure Raises Money for Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Research

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and advance research that brings us closer to the cures.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and advance research that brings us closer to the cures.
  • The Race will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 near downtown Houston and Sam Houston Park.
  • "We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Race.
  • Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Race:
    Hope Village, also known as Sam Houston Park, a place for participants, survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) to gatherand celebrate

Surgalign Names Paolo Amoruso Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

He previously served as Interim General Counsel of Surgalign, having joined the Company in April 2022.

Key Points: 
  • He previously served as Interim General Counsel of Surgalign, having joined the Company in April 2022.
  • Commenting on todays appointment, Terry Rich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Surgalign stated, Paolo has been an invaluable member of our team since taking on the role of Interim General Counsel just a few months ago.
  • Mr. Amoruso brings to Surgalign approximately 25 years of experience serving public companies in various legal, financial and executive roles.
  • This is an exciting time to join Surgalign and I am truly looking forward to the journey ahead, stated Mr. Amoruso.

U.S. Army Ranger School Trailblazer, Lt. Col. Lisa Jaster, Joins Talent War Group Executive Team

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Monday, August 1, 2022

An active United States Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and engineer officer, Lisa Jaster was the first female reserve soldier to graduate from the Army's Ranger School.

Key Points: 
  • An active United States Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and engineer officer, Lisa Jaster was the first female reserve soldier to graduate from the Army's Ranger School.
  • She is a trailblazer who leads by example and the exact caliber of executive Talent War Group seeks to round out our management team," said Mike Sarraille, Founder & CEO of Talent War Group.
  • Talent War Group's depth of industry experience in leadership development, human resources, and executive search deliver sustainable and unmatched talent solutions for its clients.
  • With the 'train-the-trainer' model, Talent War Group ensures every organization has the tools to continue attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining top talent long after their engagement.

Kansas City Business Journal Names Cingulate’s Louis G. Van Horn a 2022 Chief Financial Officer of the Year

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Lou was among 16 CFOs representing the best in financial management and have proven themselves invaluable to their companies and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Lou was among 16 CFOs representing the best in financial management and have proven themselves invaluable to their companies and organizations.
  • A panel of independent judges selected this years honorees who were celebrated at a special ceremony July 22 at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.
  • Prior to this, Lou was Vice President & Comptroller for Kansas City Southern, a NYSE company, for 16 years.
  • Lou has extensive corporate and not-for-profit board experience and was also recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as CFO of the Year in 2012.

HF Sinclair Corporation Announces Appointment of Rhoman Hardy to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) (HF Sinclair) today announced that its Board of Directors (the Board) appointed Rhoman J. Hardy to the Board, effective July 2, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) (HF Sinclair) today announced that its Board of Directors (the Board) appointed Rhoman J. Hardy to the Board, effective July 2, 2022.
  • This appointment increases the size of the Board to twelve directors and increases the number of independent directors on the Board from nine to ten.
  • He brings strong industry experience and expertise to the HF Sinclair Board.
  • We look forward to his contributions to our Board and HF Sinclair, said Franklin Myers, Chairman of the Board.

Indeca Crude Xpress Adds New H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE™ Intelligent Emergency Communications Solution to its Truck Fleet

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

DeliverSAFETM (Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol) safety feature in Indeca Crude Xpress oil-hauling trucks.

Key Points: 
  • DeliverSAFETM (Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol) safety feature in Indeca Crude Xpress oil-hauling trucks.
  • This is the first commercial truck application for the intelligent emergency communications solution.
  • DeliverSAFE is integrated with the Indeca truck fleet's existing on-board telematics and lighting systems.
  • Indeca Crude Xpress is a privately owned and operated crude oil hauling company serving the Permian Basin areas of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.