Strategic planning

Trio Group Joins Hands with Sinooil to Venture into Central Asian Markets Deltrix EV Chargers First Launched in Kazakhstan

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

On 9 February, Trio Group took a significant step in developing its EV charging solution business in Central Asia.

Key Points: 
  • On 9 February, Trio Group took a significant step in developing its EV charging solution business in Central Asia.
  • Mr. Cecil Wong, Chairman of Trio Industrial Electronics Group Limited, expressed enthusiasm with eager anticipation about Deltrix's development in the Central Asian markets.
  • We are honoured to establish a strategic partnership with Sinooil, and successfully set up the first EV charging station installed with Deltrix products.
  • This collaboration will enable both Trio Group and Sinooil to expand the Central Asian charging station markets more effectively.

Great Eagle Gold Corp. Announces Kate Fehlenberg to Board of Directors and Corporate Developments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.

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  • The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.
  • Chris Hansen, Chairman of Great Eagle Gold, enthusiastically welcomed Kate to the board, remarking, "Kate's illustrious career, marked by her unwavering commitment to tackling the globe's most critical environmental and sustainability challenges, positions her as an indispensable asset to our board.
  • Her visionary leadership and innovative approach are exactly what we need as we propel Great Eagle into the forefront of the ESG-conscious gold mining era.
  • However, the parties have amended the terms of their agreement for the acquisition of Great Eagle Gold S.A.S.

JAKALA Emerges as a European Data-Driven Powerhouse

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

MILAN, Italy, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKALA, a European data-driven powerhouse, emerges onto the business scene.

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  • MILAN, Italy, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKALA, a European data-driven powerhouse, emerges onto the business scene.
  • Thanks to these integrations, JAKALA not only enhances its offering of digital solutions but also expands its geographical reach, creating a true powerhouse at the European level and initiating its expansion beyond overseas.
  • With an advanced approach to analyzing available information, coupled with high-profile human expertise, JAKALA emerges as a reliable partner for its clients.
  • In a year marked by significant transformation and expansion, JAKALA demonstrated exceptional performance in 2023, achieving double-digit growth that propelled global revenues to €520 million.

Dentsu Appoints Shirli Zelcer to Chief Data and Technology Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TOKYO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dentsu (brand: dentsu; Head Office: Dentsu Group Inc.; Location: Tokyo; Representative: President and Global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi) today announced the appointment of Shirli Zelcer as Chief Data and Technology Officer (CDTO), sitting on dentsu’s Group Management Team.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dentsu (brand: dentsu; Head Office: Dentsu Group Inc.; Location: Tokyo; Representative: President and Global CEO Hiroshi Igarashi) today announced the appointment of Shirli Zelcer as Chief Data and Technology Officer (CDTO), sitting on dentsu’s Group Management Team.
  • Dentsu also announced today that Steve Simpson has been appointed as President, Data, Audiences and Technology, dentsu and Shiva Vannavada as President, Data and Technology Solutions, dentsu.
  • DGS will also now report into Zelcer’s Data and Technology structure and in turn, Zelcer will report into Michael Komasinski, CEO, dentsu Americas & Global President - Data & Technology, dentsu.
  • Data and technology are at the heart of the media industry and the integrated opportunity across Practices at dentsu in vast.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. Appoints Thomas Bradley to its Board of Directors

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LA JOLLA, Calif., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) (the “Company”) today announced that Thomas Bradley has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on February 28, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LA JOLLA, Calif., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) (the “Company”) today announced that Thomas Bradley has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on February 28, 2024.
  • Mr. Bradley also served on Argo’s Board of Directors from August 2018, and as Chairman from April 2020, until November 2023.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Tom Bradley to our Board,” commented Mac Armstrong, Palomar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • He will add tremendous value to Palomar as we continue to the execution of our Palomar 2X strategy.”
    Mr. Bradley added, “I am excited for the opportunity to join Palomar’s distinguished Board.

Oyster Consulting Hires Dan Garrett, Digital and Business Strategy Leader

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Friday, March 1, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting announced today that Dan Garrett joined the firm as Managing Director within the Strategic Planning and Execution team.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting announced today that Dan Garrett joined the firm as Managing Director within the Strategic Planning and Execution team.
  • Garrett’s extensive experience providing business and digital strategy to investment advisor firms, broker-dealers, fintech start-ups and clearing firms adds significant depth to Oyster’s respected bench of strategic and operations specialists.
  • Prior to working with Oyster, Garrett held CEO, COO, and Technology Officer positions within the financial industry.
  • Garrett’s expertise includes providing C-Suite strategy advisement, spearheading digital transformations, optimizing operations, navigating complex business transitions, and building software development teams and proprietary applications.

Wisconsin's Drive for $75M Towards Personalized Medicine Innovation

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Image-Guided Therapy Data-Centric Patient Care Pathway- streamlines the integration of new technologies into healthcare systems, supporting the growth of theranostics and driving innovation in personalized medicine.

Key Points: 
  • Image-Guided Therapy Data-Centric Patient Care Pathway- streamlines the integration of new technologies into healthcare systems, supporting the growth of theranostics and driving innovation in personalized medicine.
  • Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Governance- nurtures collaboration across projects, tracks metrics, and shares learnings, reinforcing the cycle of innovation and deployment.
  • "Receiving the Tech Hub designation was just the beginning," explains Wendy Harris , Regional Innovation Officer for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub .
  • "It recognizes Wisconsin's strengths in personalized medicine, biohealth technology, and precision manufacturing.

WW International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Total Paid Weeks in fiscal 2023 were down 3.9% versus the prior year, driven by declines in the Digital and Workshops + Digital businesses.
  • Adjusted gross profit in fiscal 2023, which excluded the net impact of $21.2 million of restructuring charges, was $550.5 million.
  • 2023 Restructuring Plan: In connection with the previously announced 2023 restructuring plan, the Company recorded aggregate restructuring charges of $23.1 million in Q4 2023.
  • In addition, the Company presents certain of its financial results on a constant currency basis in addition to GAAP results.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Appoints New Independent Director Brad Richmond

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (“BJ’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BJRI) today announced that it has appointed C. Bradford (Brad) Richmond to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. In conjunction with Mr. Richmond’s appointment, the Company entered into a cooperation agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Fund 1 Investments, LLC, one of the company’s shareholders (collectively with its affiliates, “Fund 1”).

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Richmond served as Chief Financial Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc. from 2006 to 2015, where he also served as Corporate Controller from 2005 to 2006.
  • He previously held executive-level finance and strategic planning roles at Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
  • He is experienced in multiple areas relevant to the Company’s business, including capital allocation, restaurant operations, and strategic planning.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Brad, an accomplished public company executive, to the Board,” said Gerald (“Jerry”) W. Deitchle, Chairman of the Board.

Peapack Private Hires Ron Bezoza as Senior Managing Director - Managing Principal, Head of Sales and Relationship Management

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BEDMINSTER, NJ, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market:  PGC) announces the appointment of Ron Bezoza as Senior Managing Director - Managing Principal, Head of Sales and Relationship Management at Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank.

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  • BEDMINSTER, NJ, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market:  PGC) announces the appointment of Ron Bezoza as Senior Managing Director - Managing Principal, Head of Sales and Relationship Management at Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank.
  • Mr. Bezoza is also responsible for expanding Peapack Private’s footprint through recruiting and business development.
  • At Morgan Stanley, Ron was Managing Director, Head of Managed Solutions Group and Business Development for the Solutions & Multi-Asset Group at Morgan Stanley in New York, NY.
  • During his 11-year tenure at Goldman Sachs, Ron served as Managing Director and Global Head of Private Wealth Management Equity Solutions Group and played a pivotal role in shaping the mass affluent and high-net-worth client segments.