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BioMarin Announces Appointment of Cristin Hubbard as Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced today that Cristin Hubbard has been named executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Ms. Hubbard will assume responsibility for the company's global commercial operations, effective May 20, succeeding Jeff Ajer.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced today that Cristin Hubbard has been named executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
  • Ms. Hubbard will assume responsibility for the company's global commercial operations, effective May 20, succeeding Jeff Ajer.
  • Ms. Hubbard is a proven leader who brings to BioMarin more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and diagnostics industries.
  • He has worked at BioMarin for more than 18 years, including 11 as chief commercial officer.

Cranemere Appoints Bernardo Hees as an Operating Partner

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cranemere Group ("Cranemere" or the "Firm"), a diversified holding company with permanent capital that allows it to partner with companies for the long term, today announced that Bernardo Hees has been named an Operating Partner, effective March 2024. Mr. Hees will help oversee Cranemere's operating companies, will serve on the boards of select operating companies, and assist in the origination and diligence of new opportunities with a focus on the consumer sector.

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  • LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cranemere Group ("Cranemere" or the "Firm"), a diversified holding company with permanent capital that allows it to partner with companies for the long term, today announced that Bernardo Hees has been named an Operating Partner, effective March 2024.
  • Mr. Hees will help oversee Cranemere's operating companies, will serve on the boards of select operating companies, and assist in the origination and diligence of new opportunities with a focus on the consumer sector.
  • Mr. Hees has extensive experience serving in executive capacities at several large consumer goods companies with globally recognizable brands.
  • Kamil Salame, CEO of Cranemere, said, "Bernardo's track record of successfully leading major global companies including managing brands with enduring consumer appeal makes him an ideal Operating Partner for Cranemere.

NAA Names James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.

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  • WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.
  • Created in honor of the aerospace executive and philanthropist bearing its name, Bruce was posthumously named the first trophy recipient in 2019.
  • "No one cared more about our industry than Bruce Whitman," said Jim Albaugh, NAA Chair.
  • "He dedicated his life to service, and I know Bruce would be honored to know that this year's recipient of the Whitman Trophy is James Schenck.

COVETRUS® CONTINUES TO TRANSFORM THE ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY; STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM AND ELEVATES EXECUTIVE TALENT

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covetrus®, a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced elevated leadership roles to further its mission to drive better financial and clinical outcomes for veterinarians.

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  • "These appointments enable Covetrus to continue to innovate and better address the growing requirements of our veterinarians, especially independent practices," said Ben Wolin , President and CEO, Covetrus.
  • A seasoned business executive with more than 20 years of proven results and collaborative problem solving with a customer-centric focus, Sanford has extensive healthcare industry experience.
  • Sanford will report directly to Wolin and sit on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Covetrus VetSuite™ is an innovative end-to-end solution designed to deliver greater practice workflow efficiencies and cost savings to veterinarians.

JAKE HOLLINGER APPOINTED CEO OF GOLDOLLER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --GoldOller Real Estate Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Hollinger, 49, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --GoldOller Real Estate Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Hollinger, 49, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Hollinger, a principal at GoldOller since 2010 served as President and COO for the past decade.
  • We are especially excited about the robust demand for high-quality, workforce housing with full amenities, particularly in underserved secondary markets where GoldOller excels," Hollinger said.
  • Jeff Goldstein and I are delighted that our partner, Jake Hollinger, will now lead the exceptional GoldOller team he played a pivotal role in creating.

Prodapt Appoints Senior Industry Leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Prodapt, the largest and fastest growing specialized company focused on the Connectedness industry, today announced the appointment of senior industry leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director.

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  • Prodapt, the largest and fastest growing specialized company focused on the Connectedness industry, today announced the appointment of senior industry leader Manish Vyas to the Board as Executive Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213734047/en/
    Manish Vyas, Executive Director and Board Member, Prodapt (Photo: Business Wire)
    With an impressive 23-year tenure at Tech Mahindra, Manish Vyas left an indelible mark as President of the Communications, Media, and Entertainment (CME) business, alongside leadership roles as CEO of Network Services and BPO business units.
  • In addition, as COO for strategic businesses like Experience Design & Digital Engineering, Manish mentored & provided strategic guidance to drive industry-leading growth.
  • At Prodapt, Manish will guide the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, reinforcing Prodapt’s position at the forefront of the industry and propelling its growth trajectory even further.

Oakland-Area High School Seniors Graduate from Racial Equity Financial Education Program with New-Found Knowledge, $8,000 College Scholarships

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen high school students will receive $8,000 scholarships as they graduate from the Economic Equity and Financial Education Program on Saturday (Feb. 10). The program is a two-semester advanced financial education course taught at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, created and funded by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen high school students will receive $8,000 scholarships as they graduate from the Economic Equity and Financial Education Program on Saturday (Feb. 10).
  • The Economic Equity and Financial Education Program began as a pilot program in fall 2022 to address wealth inequality and the racial wealth gap affecting African Americans in particular.
  • She said she's grateful to have been part the program and wished that financial education was routinely taught in school.
  • The program is designed to provide wealth creation tools through an advanced financial education curriculum for high school students, and also to support post-secondary education achievement through scholarships for participants, funded by PG&E.

De'Longhi Appoints Eliza Woolston Sheffield as President of US and Canadian Business

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

De’Longhi, a global leader in the espresso and specialty coffee categories, announces Eliza Woolston Sheffield as the new President of De’Longhi America.

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  • De’Longhi, a global leader in the espresso and specialty coffee categories, announces Eliza Woolston Sheffield as the new President of De’Longhi America.
  • Following years of continued expansion and growth for De’Longhi in North America, Eliza will advance the company’s business in the United States and Canada in this newly established role.
  • Sheffield will be responsible for the future direction, growth and day to day operations, including the company’s De’Longhi and Braun Household brands.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Eliza to lead our U.S. and Canada businesses,” said Prager.

30th Annual Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference at Harvard Business School Announces Speakers and Agenda

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.

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  • The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.
  • With 18 panels and 75+ speakers, the conference will feature industry-leading experts providing insight on a variety of topics related to private markets investing.
  • Conference panel topics include Alternatives in Alternatives, State of PE, State of VC, Artificial Intelligence, Starting Your First Fund, Distressed Debt & Special Situations, Insurance Capital, and others.
  • “It is a privilege to serve as the faculty advisor for the 30th annual Harvard Business School’s VCPE Conference.

Dan Svejnar Joins Voltus as Senior Vice President of Growth

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voltus, Inc. (Voltus), the leading distributed energy resource (DER) platform and virtual power plant (VPP) operator, announced today that Dan Svejnar joins the Voltus leadership team as Senior Vice President of Growth, focused on connecting more DER owners, operators, and asset managers to revenue generating energy market opportunities through the Voltus platform.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voltus, Inc. (Voltus), the leading distributed energy resource (DER) platform and virtual power plant (VPP) operator, announced today that Dan Svejnar joins the Voltus leadership team as Senior Vice President of Growth, focused on connecting more DER owners, operators, and asset managers to revenue generating energy market opportunities through the Voltus platform.
  • Voltus aggregates DERs into virtual power plants to provide capacity, energy, and ancillary services to grid operators and utilities.
  • Before joining Voltus, Svejnar was Vice President of Renewable Services and Sustainable Infrastructure at Johnson Controls (JCI).
  • Svejnar studied business at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.