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UNCLE NEAREST IS NOW THE LARGEST GRANDE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD OWNER IN COGNAC

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncle Nearest, the most-awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey company of 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, has proudly secured ownership of Domaine Saint Martin. Nestled along the scenic Charente River in the city of Cognac, France, this esteemed estate traces its lineage back over 350 years, first to the Lord Mayor of Cognac, Philippe Fé de Ségeville, and subsequently to various cognac-making luminaries including the Martell family, its four-generation custodian.

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  • Furthermore, its 50 acres dedicated to Grande Champagne vineyards make it Cognac city's crown jewel.
  • To be labeled Cognac, the spirit must be exclusively produced in the Cognac region of France, which comprises six distinct crus.
  • "The Uncle Nearest brand thrives on its profound story of love, honor, respect, and heritage.
  • Our mission in Cognac echoes this essence," remarked Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO.

loanDepot's Anthony Hsieh and Frank Martell recognized among Inman's 2023 "Power Players"

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc.'s ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI) Founder and Executive Chairman Anthony Hsieh and President and CEO Frank Martell were recognized on Inman's inaugural 2023 "Power Player" list, which salutes the most innovative and influential leaders "whose ingenuity, strength, conviction and persistence are driving change across the real estate industry." This year's class was selected from across the residential real estate universe – featuring the executives, founders, innovators and visionaries playing a key role in shaping the industry's future.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc.'s ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI) Founder and Executive Chairman Anthony Hsieh and President and CEO Frank Martell were recognized on Inman's inaugural 2023 "Power Player" list , which salutes the most innovative and influential leaders "whose ingenuity, strength, conviction and persistence are driving change across the real estate industry."
  • This year's class was selected from across the residential real estate universe – featuring the executives, founders, innovators and visionaries playing a key role in shaping the industry's future.
  • Inman is the leading news source for real estate agents, brokers, executives and technology leaders.
  • Inman Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments across the residential real estate industry with six distinctive categories.

Michael Best Strategies Launches New Defense & National Security Practice

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Best Strategies (Strategies), the Washington-based consulting practice with a legacy of success for its clients, today announced its newest practice focusing on Defense & National Security.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Best Strategies (Strategies), the Washington-based consulting practice with a legacy of success for its clients, today announced its newest practice focusing on Defense & National Security.
  • "Strategies' Defense & National Security Practice is committed to helping our national defense infrastructure innovate and grow to meet the Nation's current and future challenges and threats.
  • We advise on business strategies, including government relations, public relations, and government procurement, uniquely enabled by critical legal support from our affiliated law firm, Michael Best®.
  • For additional information on the Defense & National Security practice or Erik Berdy, click here .

Martell Cognac Taps Fe, Founder of Womenswear Brand Fe Noel, to Create One-of-a-Kind Sneaker Designs Using Signature Color Theory and Brainwave Technology

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses, is proud to announce "The Martell Sneaker Atelier,'' a holiday experience that draws inspiration from a French tradition that encourages placing shoes by the fireplace to be filled with gifts by morning. Blending tradition with modern-day sneaker culture and high fashion, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Fe, founder of womenswear brand Fe Noel and CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund recipient, will introduce brainwave technology to inform one-of-a-kind sneaker designs as unique as the individual.

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  • Blending tradition with modern-day sneaker culture and high fashion, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Fe, founder of womenswear brand Fe Noel and CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund recipient, will introduce brainwave technology to inform one-of-a-kind sneaker designs as unique as the individual.
  • It's a way to communicate who you are and where you've come from," said Fe.
  • Since the founding of Martell, the cognac producer has been pushing the boundaries of innovation, as embodied by a category first: Martell Blue Swift.
  • Brainwave sensing headsets will interpret positive holiday memories into vibrant patterns incorporating Fe's signature color palettes before translated into truly unique sneaker designs.

OneSpan Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Jorge Martell

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

OneSpan (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced that Jorge Garcia Martell has been appointed as the Companys Chief Financial Officer, effective September 6, 2022.

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  • OneSpan (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced that Jorge Garcia Martell has been appointed as the Companys Chief Financial Officer, effective September 6, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220906005362/en/
    Jorge Martell, OneSpan's Chief Financial Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Martell joins OneSpan with over 20 years of financial, strategic, and operational leadership experience, including M&A strategy.
  • In July, Mike Lillie joined OneSpan as Chief Information Officer, and in June, Lara Mataac joined as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Michael Klieman came aboard as Chief Product Officer in May, while Eric Hanson joined as Chief Marketing Officer in March and Tom Aurelio as Chief People Officer in January.

Leading Luxury Tequila Company, Casa Del Sol, Appoints Beverage Industry Veteran, Scott Blazek as Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading luxury tequila company, Casa Del Sol, today announced the hiring of beverage industry veteran, Scott Blazek, as their new Chief Growth Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading luxury tequila company, Casa Del Sol, today announced the hiring of beverage industry veteran, Scott Blazek, as their new Chief Growth Officer.
  • "I am excited to be joining Casa Del Sol at such a pivotal moment in time," Blazek comments.
  • "Scott's extensive experience across the wider beverage alcohol industry as well as his deep understanding of the space makes him a true value add for Casa Del Sol," states Colbi Corbett, President & COO of Casa Del Sol.
  • Each bottle of Casa Del Sol is inspired by the golden hour of the setting sun and the legend of Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila.

Informa Markets Announces Patrick Martell to Become CEO in 2023, Charlie McCurdy to Step Into Informa Group Strategic Advisory Role

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Informa Markets has today confirmed that CEO Charlie McCurdy, who joined Informa in 2015, will move into a new role as strategic advisor to Informa Group in 2023.

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  • Informa Markets has today confirmed that CEO Charlie McCurdy, who joined Informa in 2015, will move into a new role as strategic advisor to Informa Group in 2023.
  • Effective 1 January 2023, Patrick Martell, current CEO of Informa Intelligence and COO of Informa Group, will assume the role of Informa Markets CEO, while continuing in his role as Group COO.
  • McCurdy will remain CEO through the rest of the year before beginning his new role as Strategic Advisor to Informa in January.
  • Incoming CEO Patrick Martell will take the reins as CEO of Informa Markets on January 1, 2023.

Shannon Sharpe's new Cognac beats establishment greats to become the highest-awarded VSOP for taste at SIP Awards 2022 - adding a total of seven prestigious awards to his trophy cabinet for Shay by Le Portier

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Shay by Le Portier was only released in November 2021 but has already become the highest-awarded VSOP for taste of 2022.

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  • Shay by Le Portier was only released in November 2021 but has already become the highest-awarded VSOP for taste of 2022.
  • Commenting on the awards, Jay Bradley said: "Shay by Le Portier is a gamechanger in the cognac market.
  • Shay VSOP is the first release from Le Portier, and the first drop sold out in just a few months.
  • In naming Le Portier after her, he honors the sacrifices she made and the values she instilled in him.

loanDepot to launch all-digital mello HELOC

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

First out of the gate will be the game-changing mello HELOC, due to launch in the third quarter of 2022.

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  • First out of the gate will be the game-changing mello HELOC, due to launch in the third quarter of 2022.
  • The all-digital mello HELOC will let customers tap into their most valuable asset with a speed and ease not currently available through standard HELOC products offered by traditional banks or lenders.
  • The hallmarks of the mello HELOC will be digital simplicity and speed, with a timeframe from application to funding in as little as seven days.
  • "mello is a Greek word meaning 'about to be,' which represents our innovation mindset," said mello President and COO Zeenat Sidi.

Founder Anthony Hsieh Named Executive Chairman of loanDepot, Inc., Industry Veteran Frank Martell Assumes Newly Created President and CEO Role

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) ("loanDepot" or the "Company") today announced an executive leadership addition designed to further fuel the Company's premier position as a leading provider of homeownership products and services. loanDepot, Inc. Founder and Chairman Anthony Hsieh has been named Executive Chairman of the Company, while respected industry leader Frank Martell will join the Company as its new President and CEO, a newly-created role within the firm. In addition, Martell has also been appointed to the LDI Board of Directors.

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  • Founder and Chairman Anthony Hsieh has been named Executive Chairman of the Company, while respected industry leader Frank Martell will join the Company as its new President and CEO, a newly-created role within the firm.
  • As Executive Chairman, Hsieh will guide company strategy, complementing Martell's overall company leadership, while maintaining his position as Chairman of the Board and the Company's largest shareholder.
  • "From our beginning, as a de novo start up in 2010, we have always made bold and timely decisions," said Hsieh.
  • Recognized for his leadership in the real estate industry, he has significant experience as a public company CEO and board director.