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Leading Executives in Finance and Healthcare Marketing Join Cancer Hope Network's Board of Trustees

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CHESTER, N.J., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cancer Hope Network (CHN) announces the addition of two distinguished professionals to its Board of Trustees: Mike Olesin, Senior Audit Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Michael Byrnes, Chief Client Officer at InStep Health. Their unique expertise and passion for positively impacting the lives of those affected by cancer will make them key drivers of CHN's mission.

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  • Their unique expertise and passion for positively impacting the lives of those affected by cancer will make them key drivers of CHN's mission.
  • "We are thrilled to have these two distinguished executives joining us on the Board of Trustees," said Terri-Ann Feindt, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer at CHN.
  • Byrnes' tenure as one of the company's top five executives spans over 15 years, and his background in marketing and pharmaceuticals, coupled with his commitment to improving patient outcomes, make him a valuable addition to CHN's Board of Trustees.
  • "I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees," said Byrnes.

Lenovo Group: Second Quarter Results 2022/23

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Both solutions and services business and infrastructure business saw high double-digit revenue growth year on year, says Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo.

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  • Both solutions and services business and infrastructure business saw high double-digit revenue growth year on year, says Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo.
  • For Lenovo, these results prove that our strategic foresight, operational resilience, and consistent investment in diversified growth engines, have prepared us well for challenging times.
  • Whether our traditional markets are booming or contracting, Lenovo consistently delivers on its commitments and outperforms market expectations.
  • In the last quarter, SSG revenue grew by 26% year-on-year, further improving its operating margin to 21.4%.

Yukon Partners Announces Promotions

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Yukon Partners (Yukon), a Minneapolis based middle market private equity firm, announces the promotions of Elliot Lynch and Andrew Walker to Director and Adam Moorse and Nathan Weekly to Senior Associate.

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  • Yukon Partners (Yukon), a Minneapolis based middle market private equity firm, announces the promotions of Elliot Lynch and Andrew Walker to Director and Adam Moorse and Nathan Weekly to Senior Associate.
  • Elliot joined Yukon Partners in 2018 and Andrew joined in 2015.
  • Adam and Nathan both joined Yukon Partners in 2020 and are responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, coordinating due diligence, financial modeling, and monitoring existing portfolio investments.
  • Yukon Partners is an independent and unaffiliated junior capital provider, primarily serving middle market private equity sponsor led business transactions in the U.S. and Canada.

The Walt Disney Company Names Horacio Gutierrez as General Counsel and Secretary

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Horacio Gutierrez has been named Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Horacio Gutierrez has been named Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Gutierrez joins Disney from Spotify, where he has served as Head of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Mr. Gutierrez will succeed longtime Disney veteran Alan Braverman who, as was announced in July, is retiring after nearly two decades as General Counsel.
  • He was previously Spotifys General Counsel and Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs from 2016 to 2019.

Northern Trust and Carey Olsen Support Castelnau Group’s London Stock Exchange Debut

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Northern Trust is providing Castelnau Group Limited with a suite of asset servicing solutions, including fund administration, fund accounting, custody and depositary services.

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  • Northern Trust is providing Castelnau Group Limited with a suite of asset servicing solutions, including fund administration, fund accounting, custody and depositary services.
  • Northern Trusts team together with our Guernsey legal firm, Carey Olsen, worked closely with us to successfully support the IPO.
  • Ben Morgan, partner, Carey Olsen, said: We are delighted to have supported Castelnau Group on its successful admission to the Specialist Fund Segment of the LSE.
  • Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S.

ISG Offers New Advisory and Risk Management Service to Support Modern Slavery Reporting and Compliance

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Monday, October 4, 2021

The new ISG offering combines advisory services with the automated capabilities of ISG GovernX, the industrys only governance solution that integrates contract information, strategic relationship management and real-time risk monitoring to help clients manage their supplier ecosystems.

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  • The new ISG offering combines advisory services with the automated capabilities of ISG GovernX, the industrys only governance solution that integrates contract information, strategic relationship management and real-time risk monitoring to help clients manage their supplier ecosystems.
  • Supplier management and reporting are at the heart of all modern slavery legislation, McBlain said.
  • ISG has been addressing modern slavery legislation since 2018, when it first drew legislative focus.
  • Additional information on ISG third-party risk management is available on the ISG website , and further insights on modern slavery are available by viewing the recent ISG Smartalks webinar, Modern Slavery Legislation in Australia .

WSG Systems Corp. Announces a New Empire SUITE Release is Available

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

WSG Systems Corp. is the developer of the award-winning Empire SUITE application, used around the world by leading companies such as Deloitte, Walt Disney Imagineering and Major League Baseball.

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  • WSG Systems Corp. is the developer of the award-winning Empire SUITE application, used around the world by leading companies such as Deloitte, Walt Disney Imagineering and Major League Baseball.
  • In addition to time and expense reporting, the Empire SUITE supports staff resource scheduling and absence management.
  • The Empire SUITE also seamlessly integrates with Wolters Kluwer's CCH Axcess Practice and Axcess Workstream software which is used by accounting firms all across the country.
  • To learn more, visit https://go.empiresuite.com/ , call us at 800-545-7866, or visit us at 630 9th Avenue, Suite 301, New York, NY 10036.

ENSafrica Expands Exclusive WSG Membership in Africa with the Addition of Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda

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Friday, March 19, 2021

HOUSTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --World Services Group (WSG) is pleased to announce that ENSafrica has expanded its global membership with five new jurisdictions in Africa in addition to South Africa and Mauritius: Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda.

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  • HOUSTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --World Services Group (WSG) is pleased to announce that ENSafrica has expanded its global membership with five new jurisdictions in Africa in addition to South Africa and Mauritius: Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda.
  • The expanded reach across the African continent within WSG exemplifies WSG's continued focus of qualified premiere direct global reach for members and their clients.
  • ENSafrica Expands Exclusive WSG Membership in Africa with the Addition of Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda
    With over 600 practitioners and more than 200 years of experience, ENSafrica has a rich and impressive history.
  • WSG Chairman Ramon Moyano said, "The addition of five ENSafrica regions to the WSG network further strengthens the WSG relationship with the largest law firm across Africa and provides WSG members increased opportunities for their clients in the fast-growing industries across the continent."

Thousand Oaks Biopharmaceuticals Inked a Joint Venture Agreement with Korea’s WSG Group

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

January 2021, Thousand Oaks Biopharmaceuticals Group (Thousand Oaks) announced that it had signed a Joint Venture agreement with WSG Group in Busan, Korea, to establish a bioprocess solution joint venture (including cell culture media, single-use technology, and related technologies and products) in early 2021.

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  • January 2021, Thousand Oaks Biopharmaceuticals Group (Thousand Oaks) announced that it had signed a Joint Venture agreement with WSG Group in Busan, Korea, to establish a bioprocess solution joint venture (including cell culture media, single-use technology, and related technologies and products) in early 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210126006173/en/
    Thousand Oaks Biopharmaceuticals Inked a Joint Venture Agreement with Koreas WSG Group (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With a history of 22 years, WSG is the worlds leading manufacturer and supplier of meticulously precision-engineered flow components for ultra-high-purity (UHP) applications, servicing industries such as semiconductors, LCD/OLED displays, microelectronics, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals.
  • Shun Luo, Chairman and President of Thousand Oaks, said, We are looking forward to the prospects of the cooperation with WSG.
  • Victor Kang, President of WSG, said, We are very pleased to establish a joint venture with Thousand Oaks.

World Services Group Sponsored Survey Results Show General Counsel Leaders in Asia Pacific are Positive About Disruptive Technology in the Legal Sector

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

It is the third in a global series focused on technology integration and adaptation within in-house legal departments around the world.

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  • It is the third in a global series focused on technology integration and adaptation within in-house legal departments around the world.
  • 45% stated that technology has been a moderate to great disruptor, and 88% felt this would continue for the next five years.
  • 95% said legal technology would change the industry in the coming years, with 33% stating that the change would be significant.
  • "WSG is proud to partner with GC Magazine on the third edition of GC: In-House Technology in Asia Pacific.