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VTEX Strengthens North American Team With Addition of Five Retail Industry Leaders to its Strategic Advisory Board

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The five new members bring significant retail and digital commerce experience from brands like Amazon, Overstock.com, and Louis Vuitton

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  • The five new members bring significant retail and digital commerce experience from brands like Amazon, Overstock.com, and Louis Vuitton
    NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the global enterprise digital commerce platform, expands its Strategic Advisory Board with five retail industry leaders.
  • The five esteemed members joining the advisory board bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in the retail sector that will significantly enhance VTEX's ability to navigate the market's evolving opportunities.
  • Michael Relich has served as an advisory board member to multiple retail and ecommerce companies, such as Catch and Newmine, and has deep expertise in strategic planning, retail supply chain, investor relations, strategic planning, and more.
  • "We are honored to welcome these esteemed professionals to our Strategic Advisory Board," said Mariano Gomide de Faria, VTEX co-CEO.

2U, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a leading online education platform company, today announced a change of leadership to spearhead the next stage of its evolution as it focuses on improving operational efficiency and delivering profitable growth and cash flow. The Board of Directors has appointed Paul Lalljie, the company's current Chief Financial Officer, to succeed Christopher "Chip" Paucek as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Additionally, Matt Norden, the company's Chief Legal Officer, will also assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Paucek will remain an employee of the company through December 15, 2023, at which time he will transition to Special Advisor.

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  • Paucek will remain an employee of the company through December 15, 2023, at which time he will transition to Special Advisor.
  • "The Board and Chip have mutually determined that this is the right time for a leadership change," said Paul Maeder, Chair of the Board of Directors of 2U.
  • Continuity of leadership is important, and Paul has been a key member of the team at 2U for more than four years.
  • I am confident that under Paul's leadership, the company is well positioned to take the necessary steps to deliver profitable growth in the future."

Maxar Intelligence Appoints Dan Smoot as CEO and Announces New Management Team

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced the appointment of Dan Smoot as CEO, effective November 6, 2023, completing an exciting phase of investment in the business’ senior leadership talent.

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  • Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced the appointment of Dan Smoot as CEO, effective November 6, 2023, completing an exciting phase of investment in the business’ senior leadership talent.
  • Daniel Jablonsky, who has been serving as interim CEO of Maxar Intelligence, will transition to the Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030363969/en/
    Maxar Intelligence appoints Dan Smoot as CEO.
  • “It’s a privilege to serve as CEO of Maxar Intelligence, and I’m looking forward to joining the company at this critical stage of its growth,” said Smoot.

Fair Harbor Appoints Three Retail Veterans to its Board

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Harbor, the pioneering sustainable apparel brand that revolutionized the men's swimwear space with its proprietary fabric technology, welcomes three retail veterans to its Board. As the digitally native business focuses on continuing to expand its product offering and channel distribution, these experienced industry leaders will help drive Fair Harbor's next growth phase:

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Harbor , the pioneering sustainable apparel brand that revolutionized the men's swimwear space with its proprietary fabric technology, welcomes three retail veterans to its Board.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tracy, Silvia, and Jennifer to the Fair Harbor Board," said Jake Danehy, CEO and co-founder of Fair Harbor.
  • Silvia Mazzucchelli said: "I joined Fair Harbor because I deeply relate to its core mission of protecting the places we all love.
  • I am most impressed with the vision, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and authenticity the Fair Harbor team shows daily."

California Pizza Kitchen Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of the California-style pizza, today announced the appointment of three new board members - Charles Yamarone, Chief Corporate Governance Officer of Houlihan Lokey Inc.; JR Young, Head of Active Management and Portfolio Manager for Jefferies Finance LLC; and John C. Tolbert, Senior Vice President of BRE Hotels & Resorts.

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  • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of the California-style pizza, today announced the appointment of three new board members - Charles Yamarone, Chief Corporate Governance Officer of Houlihan Lokey Inc.; JR Young, Head of Active Management and Portfolio Manager for Jefferies Finance LLC; and John C. Tolbert, Senior Vice President of BRE Hotels & Resorts.
  • They join existing board members Jeff Warne, CEO of California Pizza Kitchen; Daniel Kokini, Managing Director at FTI Consulting; and Ashley Sheetz, Chief Operating Officer of At Home Group Inc.
    “CPK is delighted to announce that Charles Yamarone, JR Young and John C. Tolbert will be joining our board of directors,” said Jeff Warne, CEO, California Pizza Kitchen.
  • “As highly respected business leaders, they each bring valuable experience to further enhance and balance the diverse skills on the Board and advance our growth plans.
  • In addition to CPK, Young currently sits on the board for TOMS Shoes and Forma Brands.

Revolutionizing Startup Growth: Wolves' Den Incubator Welcomes Up Boxers and Sevag Kazanci

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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WINDERMERE, Fla., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Small businesses account for 44% of economic activity in the United States and were responsible for 62% of new job creation between 1995 and 2020.(1) Starting a business presents a series of challenges. The right strategic partnerships can reduce uncertainty, increase growth and help owners navigate the areas where they have less expertise.

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  • Derek Chew, CEO of Fullmoon Digital, welcomes Up Boxers to their Wolves' Den Incubator program along with inspirational environmentalist entrepreneur Sevag Kanzanci, who has joined their board of directors.
  • Fullmoon Digital is delighted to welcome Up Boxers to their Wolves' Den Incubator program and introduce Sevag Kazanci, an environmentalist entrepreneur, as its newest board member.
  • Fullmoon CEO Derek Chew elaborates on the vision behind the Incubator program, "The Wolves' Den Incubator is an opportunity for us to catalyze the growth of small businesses.
  • Fullmoon Digital proudly welcomes Sevag Kazanci, Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at Parks Project, to this esteemed group.

Momentum Events Celebrates Historic Conference, Psychedelic Science 2023

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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DENVER, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Events, one of the nation’s leading event production companies with a specialization in producing conferences and trade shows focused on emerging industries, announced the successful close of Psychedelic Science 2023 (PS2023), a co-production with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

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  • DENVER, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Events, one of the nation’s leading event production companies with a specialization in producing conferences and trade shows focused on emerging industries, announced the successful close of Psychedelic Science 2023 (PS2023), a co-production with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
  • PS2023 brought together thousands of the world’s leading researchers, experts, cultural icons, investors, and thinkers in the evolving world of psychedelics.
  • Ben Greenzweig, Founder and CEO of Momentum Events, stated, “PS2023 far exceeded the expectations of the organizers.
  • We couldn’t have asked for a better, more intentional, and committed partner in this effort.”

Psychedelic Science 2023 Announces Final Agenda, Additional Featured Speakers, and Special Local Day Pass Option

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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DENVER, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psychedelic Science 2023, the breakthrough psychedelic conference hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by Momentum Events, announced it has released the final agenda including additional featured speakers and a new Friday Local Day Pass option for the world’s most compelling conference within the psychedelic ecosystem, taking place June 19-23, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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  • With an estimated 10,000 attendees, the Psychedelic Science 2023 agenda will feature five days of panels, workshops, and lectures from leaders and visionaries in psychedelic research, education, policy, business, culture, and communities.
  • Conference tracks will be complemented by pre-conference workshops; an exhibit hall; and an interactive installation space featuring artists, musicians, and other vendors from around the world.
  • Interested individuals will be eligible to purchase a one-day conference registration to attend the conference on Friday, June 23rd.
  • Local day passes will be available beginning Tuesday, June 13th and can be purchased at PsychedelicScience.org .

The Sage Group and Spayne Lindsay Form Global Consumer Investment Banking Partnership

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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The Sage Group, LLC (Sage) and Spayne Lindsay & Co. LLP (Spayne Lindsay) have joined forces in a partnership that aligns their extensive consumer sector knowledge, investment banking transaction expertise, experience, and relationship networks.

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  • The Sage Group, LLC (Sage) and Spayne Lindsay & Co. LLP (Spayne Lindsay) have joined forces in a partnership that aligns their extensive consumer sector knowledge, investment banking transaction expertise, experience, and relationship networks.
  • Sage and Spayne Lindsay have 50 investment banking professionals and will form a distinctive independent global investment banking partnership focused exclusively on the consumer sector.
  • We have long admired Spayne Lindsay for the quality of their bankers, industry knowledge, culture, and integrity, commented Mark Vidergauz, CEO of The Sage Group.
  • Both Sage and Spayne Lindsay will remain independently owned, but by working in partnership, a consumer advisory powerhouse will be created with a global reach across the consumer sector.

brrr° Adds Retail Executive Christopher Heyn to Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading cooling fabric innovator brrr is pleased to welcome longtime retail executive Christopher Heyn to its Board of Directors.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading cooling fabric innovator brrr is pleased to welcome longtime retail executive Christopher Heyn to its Board of Directors.
  • Heyn has extensive experience in the apparel and retail industry and has propelled numerous brands to growth and prominence in their category.
  • "Chris is one of the most insightful and forward-thinking leaders in apparel and retail, and we are fortunate to add his expertise and wisdom to our Board of Directors," said Mary-Cathryn Kolb, Founder and CEO of brrr.
  • Heyn has worked closely with Kolb and other leaders at brrr for several years and looks forward to contributing his industry expertise to its board.