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Ascend Elements Launches Logistics Simulation at America's First EV Battery Materials (pCAM) Manufacturing Facility

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EV battery materials manufacturer Ascend Elements and the professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) are collaborating on the road to net zero carbon emissions. Ascend Elements recently selected EY US to develop a complex logistics simulation model in preparation for the Q1 2025 startup of its one-million-square-foot Apex 1 EV battery materials (pCAM) manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The Apex 1 campus will employ over 400 people and produce sustainable engineered battery materials for up to 750,000 electric vehicles per year.

Key Points: 
  • Ascend Elements recently selected EY US to develop a complex logistics simulation model in preparation for the Q1 2025 startup of its one-million-square-foot Apex 1 EV battery materials (pCAM) manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
  • "As you can imagine, a project of this size and scope requires a lot of logistics planning," said Rodrigo Almeida, Sr. Director of Supply Chain at Ascend Elements.
  • Ascend Elements' Apex 1 facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, will be North America's first sustainable cathode precursor (pCAM) manufacturing facility.
  • From EV battery recycling to commercial-scale production of lithium carbonate and NMC precursor (pCAM) and cathode active materials (CAM), Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of sustainable lithium-ion battery materials.

Stax Appoints Andrew Keller to Oversee Technology Market Coverage for U.K. and EMEA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Additionally, he brings more than six years of experience in corporate finance and strategy at private equity-backed portfolio companies.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, he brings more than six years of experience in corporate finance and strategy at private equity-backed portfolio companies.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Andrew Keller to Stax.
  • His recent appointment marks a significant step in the growth of Stax's London office, signifying an expansion of our sector coverage.
  • With a strong foothold in the U.S., particularly in technology and software, and a strategic investment in the London and European markets, Stax presents a compelling growth platform," expressed Andrew Keller.

Stax Appoints Andrew Keller to Oversee Technology Market Coverage for U.K. and EMEA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Additionally, he brings more than six years of experience in corporate finance and strategy at private equity-backed portfolio companies.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, he brings more than six years of experience in corporate finance and strategy at private equity-backed portfolio companies.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Andrew Keller to Stax.
  • His recent appointment marks a significant step in the growth of Stax's London office, signifying an expansion of our sector coverage.
  • With a strong foothold in the U.S., particularly in technology and software, and a strategic investment in the London and European markets, Stax presents a compelling growth platform," expressed Andrew Keller.

Altair Kicks Off Season Five of the Future Says Podcast

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

TROY, Mich., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has launched season five of the Future Says podcast with the first episode now available on all leading podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music/Audible, and Podcast Addict.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has launched season five of the Future Says podcast with the first episode now available on all leading podcast platforms, including Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube Music , Amazon Music/Audible , and Podcast Addict .
  • The fifth season of Future Says features guests from some of the world's largest organizations – such as McKinsey & Co., Hyatt, Nokia, John Deere, etc.
  • To learn more about Future Says, visit https://altair.com/future-says or click here to view all Future Says episodes on YouTube .
  • Click the links below to listen and subscribe to the Future Says podcast on the following podcast platforms:

Altair Kicks Off Season Five of the Future Says Podcast

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

TROY, Mich., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has launched season five of the Future Says podcast with the first episode now available on all leading podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music/Audible, and Podcast Addict.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has launched season five of the Future Says podcast with the first episode now available on all leading podcast platforms, including Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube Music , Amazon Music/Audible , and Podcast Addict .
  • The fifth season of Future Says features guests from some of the world's largest organizations – such as McKinsey & Co., Hyatt, Nokia, John Deere, etc.
  • To learn more about Future Says, visit https://altair.com/future-says or click here to view all Future Says episodes on YouTube .
  • Click the links below to listen and subscribe to the Future Says podcast on the following podcast platforms:

EY ANNOUNCES LANZAJET CEO JIMMY SAMARTZIS AS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® 2024 MIDWEST AWARD FINALIST

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Monday, April 22, 2024

CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Midwest Award finalist. The Midwest program celebrates entrepreneurs from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Midwest Award finalist.
  • Ernst & Young has announced LanzaJet Jimmy Samartzis as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Midwest Award finalist.
  • "For nearly four decades, this program has celebrated transformative leaders who are not afraid to disrupt industries and pave new paths," said LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis.
  • In the Midwest, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsor LaSalle Network, regional Gold sponsor Becker, and regional Silver sponsor ADP.

EY Announces Marc Laplante of Intentsify as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New England Award Finalist

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Friday, April 19, 2024

WESTWOOD, Mass., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Marc Laplante, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Intentsify was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New England Award finalist. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors and have a transformational impact on lives. Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.

Key Points: 
  • WESTWOOD, Mass., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Marc Laplante, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Intentsify was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 New England Award finalist.
  • Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.
  • Marc was one of 27 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges.
  • "Being recognized as a finalist only reinforces what myself, Mike Kelly, Ed Laplante, and Eric Belcher built five years ago is monumental," said Marc Laplante, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Intentsify.

EY Announces TimelyCare CEO Luke Hejl as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award Finalist

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Luke Hejl, CEO and co-founder of TimelyCare, higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Luke Hejl, CEO and co-founder of TimelyCare , higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, an Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2024 Southwest Award finalist .
  • Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.
  • This is Hejl's second consecutive year as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • "Recognition as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist is a tremendous honor as a purpose-driven entrepreneur committed to TimelyCare's mission to foster student success and improve the health and well-being of campus communities," Hejl said.

Nordic Consulting Announces Retirement of CEO Jim Costanzo, Appoints Don Hodgson as Next Leader

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MADISON, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Consulting , a global health and technology consulting company, announced today CEO Jim Costanzo will retire this summer.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Consulting , a global health and technology consulting company, announced today CEO Jim Costanzo will retire this summer.
  • Nordic's current US president, Don Hodgson, will serve as the next leader of the organization.
  • Costanzo joined Nordic in 2019 as its CEO, leading the company through rapid expansion into a global organization and supporting its healthcare clients' end-to-end technology needs.
  • I'm looking forward to leading the important work Nordic is doing to deliver transformative solutions for our clients."

EY launches OpsChain Contract Manager solution to support secure private business agreements on public Ethereum

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

EY OCM helps enterprises to execute complex business agreements, supporting confidentiality, helping improve time efficiency, and achieving cost reduction, with automatic adherence to the agreed terms.

Key Points: 
  • EY OCM helps enterprises to execute complex business agreements, supporting confidentiality, helping improve time efficiency, and achieving cost reduction, with automatic adherence to the agreed terms.
  • Launched at the annual EY Global Blockchain Summit , EY OCM helps address the enterprise challenge of managing business agreements that run across internal and external operational and technology siloes.
  • EY OCM synchronizes data across business partners and uniformly enforces key business terms such as standardized pricing, volume discounts, rebates and strike prices.
  • Smart contracts enable aggregation of spend across systems and even external business partners and then consistently applies contract terms.