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Graphene Manufacturing Group Board Appoints Former Wall Street Veteran and Manufacturing Entrepreneur Jack Perkowski to Chair of Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In 1991, Mr. Perkowski moved to Hong Kong in order to focus on the development of Asia and China, and in 1994 founded Beijing based ASIMCO Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • In 1991, Mr. Perkowski moved to Hong Kong in order to focus on the development of Asia and China, and in 1994 founded Beijing based ASIMCO Technologies.
  • GMG's CEO Craig Nicol stated, "I'm very excited to see Jack becoming Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company to support our progression into a commercial manufacturing operation.
  • I also want to thank Guy Outen for his role as Chair of the Board of Directors for the past four years - including his work as Audit Committee Chair."
  • Jack Perkowski, GMG's Chair added, "I'm delighted to be appointed by my fellow Directors to Chair of the Board of the Company.

Morgan Stanley Announces Ted Pick to Become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024; James Gorman to Become Executive Chairman

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Gorman announced at the Firm’s 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders his intention to step down as Chief Executive Officer before the 2024 annual general meeting.
  • As Co-Presidents of Morgan Stanley, Andy and Dan will be invaluable leaders in helping Ted manage the Firm.
  • Pick said, “Morgan Stanley is a storied institution, and I am deeply honored to have been chosen to lead it.

Lincoln Electric Elects Marc A. Howze to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

CLEVELAND, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: LECO) today announced that Marc A. Howze, Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, at Deere & Company, has been elected to Lincoln Electric's Board of Directors, effective October 17, 2023. He will serve as a member of the Compensation and Executive Development Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr. Howze’s appointment expands Lincoln Electric's Board to 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: LECO) today announced that Marc A. Howze, Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, at Deere & Company, has been elected to Lincoln Electric's Board of Directors, effective October 17, 2023.
  • Mr. Howze’s appointment expands Lincoln Electric's Board to 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Marc to the Board and value his extensive operational, governance, and organizational leadership experience,” said Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Golden Gate to Garden State: Beacon Pointe Closes Two More Deals

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Pointe Advisors ("Beacon Pointe") unveils two additional new acquisitions in the third quarter of 2023. A combined $940 million in assets under management (AUM), Private Capital Management (~$240M AUM), and the Reed Finney Team (~$700M AUM) coming from Bleakley Financial are the latest partners to join the Beacon Pointe team.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Pointe Advisors ("Beacon Pointe") unveils two additional new acquisitions in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Joe Ramos, CFP®, Beacon Pointe Managing Director, Partner, and former PCM principal, shares, "Partnering with Beacon Pointe was a natural choice for us.
  • This will be the third Beacon Pointe office in the tri-state area, followed by Beacon Pointe's office partnership in Summit, NJ , and the recent Beacon Pointe New York partnership news .
  • Both teams bring incredible talent and wonderful people to Beacon Pointe, and we could not be more excited," shares Beacon Pointe CEO Shannon Eusey and President Matt Cooper.

America Is In A Delicate State, But It Is Not A Hopeless One

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author John Whitmore Jenkins knows that our nation is in a weakened state that began with 9/11, but he offers unique solutions for our nation in Looking Through A Glass Darkly: Divided America and the Gathering Storm ($31.49, paperback, 9781662884450; $9.99, e-book, 9781662884467).

Key Points: 
  • The book is written in a sharp-edged, but non-partisan style written for influential citizens who are searching for reliable information about the major issues of the day.
  • Jenkins's extensive background in engineering, military service, and the business world, brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the United States.
  • A division in our nation has left us exposed and vulnerable to challenges from aggressors, particularly China.
  • His earlier years were in the U.S. Air Force and at IBM during the computer industry's transformation.

Olema Oncology Appoints Oncology Biotech Executive Scott Garland to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( “Olema” or “Olema Oncology,” Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted therapies for women’s cancers, today announced the appointment of Scott Garland to the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( “Olema” or “Olema Oncology,” Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted therapies for women’s cancers, today announced the appointment of Scott Garland to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Garland brings more than 30 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience with deep commercial and executive leadership expertise.
  • “We are delighted to have Scott join our Board of Directors at such an exciting time for Olema,” said Sean P. Bohen, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Olema Oncology.
  • Mr. Garland currently serves as a board member for ALX Oncology and Day One Biopharmaceuticals.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces 2023 Director Election Results

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the 2023 director election.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the 2023 director election.
  • The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and two independent directorships representing members across the FHLBank Atlanta footprint.
  • “We are also pleased to have director Rucker return to the board, and I am grateful to continue representing my home state of South Carolina as director,” added Dunlap.
  • He also has served as a director for Piedmont Technical College Foundation and was a founding director for Ten at the Top.

New AAAIM Study: AAPI-owned funds significantly underrepresented in US AUM despite outperformance

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) today released a study of AAPI-owned funds with a spotlight on assets under management (AUM) and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) today released a study of AAPI-owned funds with a spotlight on assets under management (AUM) and performance.
  • As several AAAIM studies have found, AAPIs’ experience in the asset management industry is incongruent with perception that AAPIs are overrepresented in asset management.
  • Real estate has the lowest rate of AAPI ownership – .3% of firms, .3% of funds and .2% of AUM.
  • Despite top performance, AAPI-owned funds are managing statistically less AUM so we have to ask ourselves, why?

John S. Castle to Receive 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.
  • Castle will be honored for his significant contributions to the M&A industry during the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala, a feature of the 2023 Future of Dealmaking Summit , on November 14-15, 2023 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.
  • The M&A Advisor has given the leadership award annually for the past two decades and recipients include industry leaders, such as Corinne Ball, Randall S. Eisenberg, J. Scott Victor, Michelle H. Harner, Bob Profusek, John Reiss, Judge Kevin J. Carey, John Bolduc, Rodger Krouse, Marc Leder and Lorie Beers.
  • The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions through the industry's leading leadership organization.

Poets&Quants™ Names Ann Harrison Dean of the Year in Annual Honors

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Dean of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • Dean of the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley is the 13th dean to receive this honor
    BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants the definitive online publication for business education news, has named Ann Harrison from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Her drive and vision have made sure that a rising tide will never overtake the island on which Haas firmly stands."
  • Harrison earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 1991 and remained at the World Bank until 1994.
  • To learn more about the Poets&Quants Dean of the Year, please visit https://poetsandquants.com/2023/10/04/dean-of-the-year-ann-harrison-of-u...