Small Business Saturday

Newmont Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) today announced leadership appointments that will further strengthen its operating model to support safe and profitable operations of the expanded portfolio of assets and projects.

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  • Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) today announced leadership appointments that will further strengthen its operating model to support safe and profitable operations of the expanded portfolio of assets and projects.
  • As previously announced , Natascha Viljoen will be joining Newmont as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on October 2, 2023.
  • In addition to managing Newmont’s existing assets, she will oversee critical activities associated with incorporating Newcrest’s people and assets into Newmont, following the completion of the acquisition.
  • Newmont 's President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, said:
    “These new appointments will allow Newmont to safely and efficiently make decisions to deliver the integration of Newcrest and ensure long-term world-class leadership across the larger business.

Integrated DNA Technologies Reveals Launch of xGen™ Products for Ultima Genomics®

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

With a mission to accelerate the pace of genomics, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a leading provider of differentiated next generation sequencing (NGS) solutions, announces the availability of xGen NGS products designed exclusively for the Ultima Genomics UG 100™ platform.

Key Points: 
  • With a mission to accelerate the pace of genomics, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a leading provider of differentiated next generation sequencing (NGS) solutions, announces the availability of xGen NGS products designed exclusively for the Ultima Genomics UG 100™ platform.
  • The products are designed to minimize sequence errors from PCR or sequencing that might impact demultiplexing.
  • xGen HybCap Adapters for Ultima Genomics—full-length adapters for library construction prior to hybridization capture, using TA-ligation workflows for incorporating sample indexing during the ligation step.
  • xGen HybCap Lib Amp Primers for Ultima Genomics—premixed PCR primers used to increase yield for sequencing libraries post-hybridization capture.

White Cap Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, today announced that John Stegeman has made the decision to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of White Cap effective January 28, 2024. Concurrently, as part of the multiyear succession plan, the White Cap board of directors has approved the promotion of Alan Sollenberger, President of White Cap, to CEO effective January 29, 2024.  

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  • Concurrently, as part of the multiyear succession plan, the White Cap board of directors has approved the promotion of Alan Sollenberger, President of White Cap, to CEO effective January 29, 2024.
  • John and Alan have partnered closely on all White Cap company strategy and business decisions following Alan's appointments to Chief Financial Officer of White Cap in 2010 and President in 2020.
  • "The last 14 years spent serving our associates and customers at White Cap has been the highlight of my professional career," said John Stegeman, CEO of White Cap.
  • As part of the transition, Page Naftel, Chief Sales Officer of White Cap, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of White Cap, reporting to Alan Sollenberger.

LivaNova Announces Marco Dolci, President of Cardiopulmonary, to Retire at the End of 2023

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Marco Dolci intends to retire as President of the Cardiopulmonary (CP) Business Unit (BU) by December 31, 2023.

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  • LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Marco Dolci intends to retire as President of the Cardiopulmonary (CP) Business Unit (BU) by December 31, 2023.
  • Dolci will continue in his role and support the transition of responsibilities through the end of the year.
  • LivaNova will retain a leading international executive search firm to assist with the search for a permanent successor for the President of CP.
  • “We wish Marco the best in his retirement from LivaNova.

Inside information: Hans Sohlström appointed new President and CEO of Stora Enso

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today. Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today. Stora Enso's Board of Directors will now have eight members.Hans Sohlström has over 30 years of experience in business leadership, including over 10 years as CEO predominantly in the forest and renewable materials industries. Most recently he led Ahlstrom Corporation, Ahlström Capital and Rettig Group. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he held several leadership positions at UPM-Kymmene Corporation, such as Mill Director, Business Unit Vice President and was a member of the Group Executive Team responsible for Marketing, New Businesses and Biofuels, and Corporate Relations and Development."Hans Sohlström has shown strong business acumen and leadership skills in his previous positions. He has extensive experience in the forest industry and has gained strong insight into Stora Enso after serving more than two years on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is confident that Hans Sohlström is the right person to lead Stora Enso through the current challenging market environment towards achieving the long-term financial goals," says Kari Jordan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Stora Enso."I would like to thank the Board of Directors for its confidence in me. Stora Enso is a company whose purpose, values and heritage I strongly support and believe in. It has strong foundations and many growth opportunities. I look forward to working together with my new colleagues in leading our profit turn-around, increasing shareholder value and delivering on our commitment as the renewable materials company," says Hans Sohlström, new President and CEO.Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso."On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Annica Bresky for her leadership and achievements during the past four years. Under her leadership, Stora Enso has made significant structural changes to strengthen its long-term competitiveness in line with its strategy. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours," says Chair of the Board Kari Jordan.For further information:Kari JordanChair of the Board Directorstel. +358 400 686 283

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc.
  • ), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today.
  • Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today.
  • Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso.

Inside information: Hans Sohlström appointed new President and CEO of Stora Enso

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc. (tech.) and M.Sc. (econ.), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today. Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today. Stora Enso's Board of Directors will now have eight members.Hans Sohlström has over 30 years of experience in business leadership, including over 10 years as CEO predominantly in the forest and renewable materials industries. Most recently he led Ahlstrom Corporation, Ahlström Capital and Rettig Group. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he held several leadership positions at UPM-Kymmene Corporation, such as Mill Director, Business Unit Vice President and was a member of the Group Executive Team responsible for Marketing, New Businesses and Biofuels, and Corporate Relations and Development."Hans Sohlström has shown strong business acumen and leadership skills in his previous positions. He has extensive experience in the forest industry and has gained strong insight into Stora Enso after serving more than two years on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is confident that Hans Sohlström is the right person to lead Stora Enso through the current challenging market environment towards achieving the long-term financial goals," says Kari Jordan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Stora Enso."I would like to thank the Board of Directors for its confidence in me. Stora Enso is a company whose purpose, values and heritage I strongly support and believe in. It has strong foundations and many growth opportunities. I look forward to working together with my new colleagues in leading our profit turn-around, increasing shareholder value and delivering on our commitment as the renewable materials company," says Hans Sohlström, new President and CEO.Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso."On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank Annica Bresky for her leadership and achievements during the past four years. Under her leadership, Stora Enso has made significant structural changes to strengthen its long-term competitiveness in line with its strategy. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours," says Chair of the Board Kari Jordan.For further information:Kari JordanChair of the Board Directorstel. +358 400 686 283

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has appointed Hans Sohlström (58), M.Sc.
  • ), as the new President and CEO of Stora Enso as of today.
  • Hans Sohlström is currently a member of Stora Enso's Board of Directors from which position he is stepping down today.
  • Annica Bresky leaves her position as the President and CEO to pursue new challenges outside of Stora Enso.

Scotiabank selects CGI All Payments solution

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Monday, September 18, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced that the company has been selected to deploy CGI All Payments , for Scotiabank – a leading Canadian multinational bank.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced that the company has been selected to deploy CGI All Payments , for Scotiabank – a leading Canadian multinational bank.
  • The modular, cloud-proven enterprise payments platform will support the Bank's innovative advances in payments solutions for its global client base.
  • "CGI All Payments provides a next-generation technology stack based on the ISO 20022 standard that complements the benefits of the SaaS delivery model and supports Scotiabank's commitment to deliver an industry-leading payments experience," says Matthew Parker-Jones, Senior Vice-President, Products and Operations, Global Business Payments for Scotiabank.
  • "This enables CGI to work with Scotiabank to support the Bank's continued payments innovation agenda and accelerate the benefits for their customers."

BC Platforms Appoints Mikaela Bruhammar as Chief Operating Officer, Markets

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BC Platforms (BCP), a global leader in healthcare data management and analytics, today announces the appointment of Mikaela Bruhammar, an experienced life sciences executive, as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Markets (COO).

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  • ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BC Platforms (BCP), a global leader in healthcare data management and analytics, today announces the appointment of Mikaela Bruhammar, an experienced life sciences executive, as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Markets (COO).
  • In her new role as BCP’s first COO, Mikaela will provide strategic leadership and oversight to BC Platforms' global sales and marketing operations.
  • Born in the Nordics, I like both short term results and keeping a focus on the North star!”
    Tero Silvola, Chief Executive Officer at BC Platforms, said, “Mikaela is a fantastic addition to our team.
  • Mikaela will be based in Switzerland, focusing primarily on expanding BC Platforms' presence in the United States.

Renalytix Appoints Senior Executive Howard Doran as Chief Business Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

He is a senior executive with over 30 years of diversified general management, strategic planning, and marketing/sales experience in the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in domestic and international markets.

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  • He is a senior executive with over 30 years of diversified general management, strategic planning, and marketing/sales experience in the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in domestic and international markets.
  • Mr. Doran served as LipoScience, Inc's President and Chief Executive Officer until successful completion of LabCorp’s acquisition of the company in November 2014.
  • Prior to Constitution Medical, Mr. Doran was a member of the senior executive team of Hologic, Inc. and served as President of Hologic's Global Diagnostics business.
  • Earlier intervention and treatment can dramatically alter the trajectory of unsustainable costs associated with this disease,” said Howard Doran.

Regions Bank Announces Newly Appointed Risk Management Executives

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Anna Brackin has been appointed to serve as Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the company’s compliance risk management program.

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  • Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Anna Brackin has been appointed to serve as Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the company’s compliance risk management program.
  • In addition, Gary Walton recently joined the bank as Business Unit Chief Risk Officer for Regions’ Consumer Banking and Wealth Management divisions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913647617/en/
    Anna Brackin was named Chief Compliance Officer for Regions Bank, and Gary Walton was appointed to serve as Business Unit Chief Risk Officer for Regions’ Consumer Banking and Wealth Management divisions.
  • Before joining Regions, Brackin held leadership roles in the Risk Management, Operations, and Wholesale Banking division at SunTrust Bank for 12 years.