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BigCommerce Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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BigCommerce also announced the addition of Hubert Ban as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, replacing Vice President of Accounting and Principal Accounting Officer Thomas Aylor, who left BigCommerce May 19.

Key Points: 
  • BigCommerce also announced the addition of Hubert Ban as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, replacing Vice President of Accounting and Principal Accounting Officer Thomas Aylor, who left BigCommerce May 19.
  • “On behalf of everyone at BigCommerce, I want to thank RA, Jeff and Thomas for their leadership and enormous contributions to BigCommerce over many years and congratulate Daniel, Chuck and Hubert on their new roles,” said BigCommerce CEO Brent Bellm.
  • More than anyone else, RA deserves credit for building BigCommerce from an early-stage startup into a successful public company.
  • Cassidy’s promotion to General Counsel follows nearly six years at BigCommerce, most recently as Vice President and Associate General Counsel.

Nam Tai Property Announces Hong Kong Arbitrator’s Binding Decision to Dismiss All Claims Brought by Greater Sail Limited

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Nam Tai Property Inc. (OTC Expert Market: NTPIF) (“Nam Tai” or the “Company”) today announced that a Hong Kong arbitrator has dismissed all claims brought by Greater Sail Limited (“GSL”) against the Company for USD $146.9 million under a 2020 private investment in public equity (the “2020 PIPE”) transaction involving the Company and GSL.

Key Points: 
  • Nam Tai Property Inc. (OTC Expert Market: NTPIF) (“Nam Tai” or the “Company”) today announced that a Hong Kong arbitrator has dismissed all claims brought by Greater Sail Limited (“GSL”) against the Company for USD $146.9 million under a 2020 private investment in public equity (the “2020 PIPE”) transaction involving the Company and GSL.
  • The arbitrator has also accepted counterclaims brought by Nam Tai against GSL.
  • The 2020 PIPE took place prior to the election and appointment of the Company’s reconstituted Board in 2021.
  • The decision provides Nam Tai a path to accessing USD $89 million that has been frozen in an account within Credit Suisse Group AG.

TPC Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Additional Members of Senior Leadership Team

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Mr. Valenzuela has held leadership positions at TPC Group for more than 10 years and most recently served as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Valenzuela has held leadership positions at TPC Group for more than 10 years and most recently served as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development.
  • He will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and oversee the finance, accounting, treasury and investor relations functions, in addition to the internal audit function.
  • As Vice President and General Counsel, he will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and oversee legal, compliance and corporate governance functions.
  • Ms. Burke will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and oversee procurement, planning and optimization, logistics, and supply chain services.

Wilson Sonsini Adds Three Partners in London as Office Continues to Grow

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Originally launching its London office with one US partner and a handful of professional staff, Wilson Sonsini now has 38 London-based US, UK and dual US/UK-qualified attorneys — including 11 partners — and nearly 50 London employees overall.

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  • Originally launching its London office with one US partner and a handful of professional staff, Wilson Sonsini now has 38 London-based US, UK and dual US/UK-qualified attorneys — including 11 partners — and nearly 50 London employees overall.
  • “Since then, market demand in London is why we’ve grown, through steady and strategic additions of talented attorneys like Fleur, Sarah, and Martin.
  • He was previously counsel in the London office of Vinson & Elkins for the past seven years.
  • Wilson Sonsini’s London team has advised numerous iconic, high-growth UK- and European-based tech companies on significant transatlantic financing and exit transactions since opening the office in 2018.

Operational & Corporate Update

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (“KRI” or “Kurdistan”), today provides an operational and corporate update.

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  • Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (“KRI” or “Kurdistan”), today provides an operational and corporate update.
  • The information contained in this announcement has not been audited and may be subject to further review.
  • Deloitte LLP will undertake the audit of the Company for the financial year ending 31 December 2022.
  • An updated corporate presentation will be made available today on the Company’s website on the Presentations page.

Chubb Appoints Margaret Peloso Global Climate Officer and Executive Director, Chubb Charitable Foundation

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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ZURICH, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Margaret Peloso has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, Global Climate Officer and Executive Director of the Chubb Charitable Foundation. Peloso comes to Chubb from Vinson & Elkins, where she served as the law firm's Lead Sustainability Partner with responsibility for integrating sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors across its portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • ZURICH, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announcedthat Margaret Pelosohas been appointed Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, Global Climate Officer and Executive Director of the Chubb Charitable Foundation.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Maggie to Chubb," Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said.
  • "Chubb is engaged in research and advocacy on climate issues, both internally and externally, through industry institutions and international organizations," said Joseph Wayland, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Chubb Group.
  • As Executive Director of the Chubb Charitable Foundation, Peloso will guide the foundation in expanding its reach and delivering on its mission to support clearly defined projects that solve problems with measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) Releases Report Focused on Funding the Energy Transition

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), a strategic initiative led by the Greater Houston Partnership that is dedicated to strengthening Houston's leadership as the Energy Capital of the World, released a report today on the Houston region's positioning to become the leader in funding the energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), a strategic initiative led by the Greater Houston Partnership that is dedicated to strengthening Houston's leadership as the Energy Capital of the World, released a report today on the Houston region's positioning to become the leader in funding the energy transition.
  • The report examines the opportunity for Houston to serve as the capital for future energy transition efforts.
  • The report examines the opportunity for Houston to serve as the capital for future energy transition efforts through the following lenses:
    How much capital funding is required to make Houston the energy transition capital of the world?
  • What are the current flows of capital into Houston for energy transition?

H.I.G. Infrastructure Acquires Controlling Interest in Northern Biogas

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $50 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a controlling interest in Northern Biogas, LLC (Northern Biogas or the Company).

Key Points: 
  • ), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $50 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a controlling interest in Northern Biogas, LLC (Northern Biogas or the Company).
  • Additionally, Northern Biogas is actively developing a number of other dairy, landfill, and food waste RNG projects across the country.
  • Northern Biogas CEO, Chris Akers said, We appreciate H.I.G.s confidence in our business plan and are excited to partner with H.I.G.
  • Infrastructure added, "We have a strong commitment to facilitating the transition to a clean energy economy, and Northern Biogas is an excellent example of our approach of investing in sustainable, critical infrastructure.

National and Distinguished Leaders in Law to Convene at University of Houston Law Center's John M. O'Quinn Law Building Dedication Conference

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the opening of the new John M. O'Quinn Law Building, some of the most notable names in bar association leadership, the judiciary, law firms, legal employers, and academia will gather at the University of Houston Law Center for a Celebration and Dedication Conference on Friday, Sept. 23.

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  • It's only fitting that the dedication of the brand-new John M. O'Quinn Law Building is aligned with a conference featuring a who's who of scholars and leaders in the legal profession.
  • We are celebrating our 75th anniversary and the move into our new home, the new John M. O'Quinn Law Building," said University of Houston Law Center Dean Leonard M. Baynes.
  • The ultramodern nearly $93 million John M. O'Quinn Law Building was designed by the women-owned architecture firm, Shepley Bulfinch.
  • The conference is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT at the John M. O'Quinn Law Building, 4170 Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Vistra Names Industry Veteran Stacey Doré as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that Stacey Dor will be joining the company as its first chief strategy and sustainability officer and executive vice president of public affairs, effective Aug. 23, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that Stacey Dor will be joining the company as its first chief strategy and sustainability officer and executive vice president of public affairs, effective Aug. 23, 2022.
  • Dor, who previously worked for Vistra's predecessor companies, will report to Vistra's president and chief executive officer, Jim Burke.
  • In this new role, Dor is responsible for corporate strategy, sustainability, regulatory and government affairs, communications, and community engagement.
  • "Stacey is a respected, proven leader who has a broad understanding of both our company and our industry," said Burke.