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WNS Announces Addition of Judy Marlinski to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) (‘the Company’ or ‘WNS’), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Judy Marlinski to the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 1, 2023.

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  • WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) (‘the Company’ or ‘WNS’), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Judy Marlinski to the Company’s Board of Directors effective December 1, 2023.
  • She is currently the Chair of the Board of Independent Directors in both North America and the UK for Newton Investment Management, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
  • Ms. Marlinski holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University.
  • “Judy brings a demonstrated track record of senior leadership in financial services, product management, and international markets to WNS,” said Tim Main, WNS’ Chairman of the Board.

Bristow Group Appoints Shefali Shah to its Board of Directors

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced today that Shefali Shah has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced today that Shefali Shah has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Prior to joining Avaya, Shah worked at Era Group Inc. (now Bristow Group Inc.), where she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
  • "Shefali's insights, drawn from her extensive experience in both the legal and corporate spheres, will undoubtedly enrich our strategic deliberations and help the Board as we guide Bristow forward."
  • She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, and a Juris Doctor from Duke University Law School.

TFG Grants Grows Team with New Grants Analyst, Elizabeth Vela

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Vela as a Grants Analyst. Liz has over two decades of experience working in the public and nonprofit sectors. She has skills in key areas like health and human services. As a Grants Analyst she provides important client services, including client needs assessments, grant writing, research, and policy analysis.

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  • Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors to the TFG Grants team.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Vela as a Grants Analyst.
  • As a Grants Analyst she provides important client services, including client needs assessments, grant writing, research, and policy analysis.
  • "Liz is an excellent addition our team," said Kristi More , Managing Partner of Strategic Development and Grants.

Fair Trade USA Announces Felipe Arango as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA announced a key addition to its core leadership team. Felipe Arango will serve as the organization's Chief Operating Officer.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Trade USA announced a key addition to its core leadership team.
  • Felipe Arango will serve as the organization's Chief Operating Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have Felipe join our leadership team," said Paul Rice, Founder & CEO, Fair Trade USA.
  • As Chief Operating Officer, Felipe will be instrumental in delivering Fair Trade USA's growth and impact goals.

Kiavi Appoints Real Estate Investment & Finance Veteran Samuel Harrity as SVP, Capital Markets

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiavi, a leading provider of financing to real estate investors, today announced the appointment of Samuel Harrity as SVP, Capital Markets. In this role, Harrity will drive Kiavi's capital markets strategy and program execution, including overseeing Kiavi's loan sales to a wide variety of institutional investors, managing its securitization programs, and driving the company's relationships with capital partners.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiavi , a leading provider of financing to real estate investors, today announced the appointment of Samuel Harrity as SVP, Capital Markets.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Sam, a true authority in capital markets and residential real estate investing, to Kiavi."
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Sam, a true authority in both capital markets and residential real estate investing, to Kiavi," said Arvind Mohan, CEO of Kiavi.
  • Harrity brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate finance and capital markets to his new role.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

Shareholders request EGM to appoint new Board of Directors of B2 Impact ASA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders representing approximately 24% of the shares and votes of B2 Impact ASA request an Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to elect new Board of Directors.
  • Prioritet Group AB, the largest shareholder in the Company also supports the request for appointment of a new board.
  • In 2005, he founded B2Holding AS, now B2 Impact ASA, parent to both Gothia Financial Group and Bank2.
  • Prioritet Group is the largest shareholder of B2 Impact ASA and wholly owned by Nils Wiberg.

Corrina Greenberg Named Chief Revenue and Development Officer at the Ad Council

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council announced today that Corrina Greenberg has joined the organization as Chief Revenue and Development Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council announced today that Corrina Greenberg has joined the organization as Chief Revenue and Development Officer.
  • Prior to joining the Ad Council, Greenberg was Vice President of Development at New York Public Radio, leading the organization's philanthropic fundraising efforts.
  • In her new role, Greenberg will oversee the Ad Council's Development team and its fundraising efforts.
  • "I am deeply inspired by the powerful work of the Ad Council to unite and inform our country," said Greenberg.

ACTFL Celebrates Achievement in Language Education

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Saturday, November 18, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL and Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the ACTFL & LCF Professional Awards , an annual program in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of language education.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL and Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the ACTFL & LCF Professional Awards , an annual program in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of language education.
  • These awards were presented in Chicago on Friday, November 17, as part of the ACTFL 2023 Annual Convention & World Languages Expo .
  • The ceremony this year included two new awards which were introduced in early 2023, the ACTFL/LCF Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom, and the LCF/Klett Award for Sustainable Development in the World Language Classroom.
  • The call for nominations, including self-nominations, will reopen in Spring 2024.

Melmark Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses for Sixth Year

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2023.

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  • and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2023.
  • This is the sixth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list created by The Women's Edge and published annually in the Women & Power issue of the Globe Magazine.
  • In 2023 – 2024 Melmark is in the process of 100% enrollment expansion in their day schools across their three state divisions.
  • She is dedicated to every child, adult and family served at Melmark, as well as every member of Melmark's professional staff.