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John Cosenza Joins Guggenheim Securities as Senior Advisor

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Monday, March 11, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners, announced today that John Cosenza has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners, announced today that John Cosenza has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
  • Mr. Cosenza will help drive the continued development of Guggenheim’s electronic trading business.
  • Mr. Cosenza joins Guggenheim with approximately 25 years of trading experience, having most recently served as Head of Americas Electronic Trading and Global Co-Head of Electronic Product, Research & Development, at Goldman Sachs.
  • "We are excited to welcome John to Guggenheim,” said Stefano Natella, Head of Equities at Guggenheim Securities.

The Selective Service System and AmeriCorps Forge Partnership Promoting National Service Participation Across America

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.

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  • Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.
  • The Selective Service System has already demonstrated its capability to boost awareness of military service opportunities nationwide and we are thrilled to now be expanding our efforts to include national service.
  • This partnership with the Selective Service System allows AmeriCorps to accelerate and expand recruitment and outreach to introduce even more individuals to the transformative power of service.
  • The Selective Service System seeks volunteers to serve on its Local Boards and as State Resource Volunteers.

The Chertoff Group grows cadre of Senior Advisors with Geopolitical Risk and Corporate Security Expertise

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group , a global security risk management and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished senior advisors to its team.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group , a global security risk management and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished senior advisors to its team.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Ted and Bill to The Chertoff Group.
  • At The Chertoff Group he will engage with Security Risk & Resilience clients.
  • The Chertoff Group enjoys an outstanding global reputation of professionalism and integrity within the security space.

Genesis Research Group Announces Appointment of David W. Miller as CEO

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Prior to Genesis Research Group, David was Senior Vice President of Global Market Access at Biogen with responsibility for securing patient access to Biogen products worldwide.

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  • Prior to Genesis Research Group, David was Senior Vice President of Global Market Access at Biogen with responsibility for securing patient access to Biogen products worldwide.
  • David Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Research Group, said: “I am delighted to be leading Genesis Research Group as it continues to support some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to innovate differently.
  • “On behalf of the entire Group, I want to thank Frank for his incredible service to Genesis Research Group and his leadership.
  • “It has been my honor to lead Genesis Research Group and I am extremely proud of the company it is today.

CARBIOS Active, the enzymatic solution for 100% compostable PLA, added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials that are sold in the United States and come into contact with food, including rigid and flexible packaging, and other applications.

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  • With this milestone, CARBIOS Active can be used to make packaging materials that are sold in the United States and come into contact with food, including rigid and flexible packaging, and other applications.
  • PLA plastic which includes this unique enzymatic solution is certified for industrial and home composting.
  • CARBIOS Active was recently certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) , North America’s leading authority on compostable products and packaging.
  • Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS: “For CARBIOS, product safety is of utmost priority and we consider FCN from the FDA as the gold standard.

Spectral AI Appoints Peter M. Carlson as CEO

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDAI) (“Spectral AI” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Peter M. Carlson, Spectral AI’s current Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board. He succeeds Wensheng Fan, who, after 14 years with Spectral AI, including nearly four as CEO, is transitioning to Chief Innovation Strategist and Senior Advisor to the CEO. Vincent S. Capone, Spectral AI’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will assume the additional role of Chief Financial Officer.

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  • He succeeds Wensheng Fan, who, after 14 years with Spectral AI, including nearly four as CEO, is transitioning to Chief Innovation Strategist and Senior Advisor to the CEO.
  • Vincent S. Capone, Spectral AI’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will assume the additional role of Chief Financial Officer.
  • He joined Spectral AI as CFO in January 2024 following the Company’s debut on the NASDAQ Global Market.
  • “In his short time here, Pete has already distinguished himself as a skilled and experienced leader and a tremendous asset to Spectral AI.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Appoints Mardi C. Dier as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced that Mardi C. Dier has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.

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  • CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today announced that Mardi C. Dier has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.
  • She joined Ultragenyx from Portola Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Alexion), where she served as Chief Financial Officer for 14 years and, most recently, as Chief Business Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Dier joined Madrigal on February 27, 2024, as an employee in a Senior Advisor role to the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Alex Howarth, and will move into the Chief Financial Officer role on March 11, 2024.
  • “As we welcome Mardi to the Madrigal team, I’d also like to thank our outgoing Chief Financial Officer Alex Howarth for his substantial contributions to the Company,” said Bill Sibold.

New Board of Directors Leadership Announced for The Institute for Functional Medicine

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

IFM’s governing Board of Directors brings stewardship, insight, expertise, and resources to advance the organization’s mission to ensure the widespread adoption of functional medicine.

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  • IFM’s governing Board of Directors brings stewardship, insight, expertise, and resources to advance the organization’s mission to ensure the widespread adoption of functional medicine.
  • This volunteer board provides guidance to IFM’s executive leadership and offers strategic support for the organization to ensure advancement of health and well-being for all.
  • “Looking ahead, IFM is poised to fundamentally transform the way functional medicine is understood, practiced, and embraced for all populations.
  • Serving as IFM President from 1999 to 2013, Dr. David Jones guided the organization in the clinical development of functional medicine.

Pulmonx Announces Retirement of CEO Glen French and Appointment of Industry Veteran Steve Williamson as President and Chief Executive Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Concurrently, the Company announced the appointment of Steve Williamson as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, also effective March 15, 2024.

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  • Concurrently, the Company announced the appointment of Steve Williamson as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, also effective March 15, 2024.
  • “On behalf of the Board, we thank Glen for his transformative leadership as CEO for nearly a decade.
  • “We are extremely excited to welcome Steve to Pulmonx at such a pivotal point on our growth trajectory.
  • "Steve has the proven leadership qualities and skills to successfully lead Pulmonx and I am committed to doing all I can to ensure his success.”
    “I am thrilled to join Pulmonx as Chief Executive Officer,” said Steve Williamson.

Gray Television Announces CFO Jim Ryan’s Upcoming Retirement and Appointment of Jeff Gignac to Succeed Him

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Gray and Jim have agreed that he will remain with Gray as a Senior Advisor through his retirement to assist with a seamless transition of his duties.

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  • Gray and Jim have agreed that he will remain with Gray as a Senior Advisor through his retirement to assist with a seamless transition of his duties.
  • To succeed Jim as CFO, Gray announced the hiring of Jeff Gignac, who currently serves as a Managing Director and Head of Media & Telecom Investment Banking at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Jeff has worked closely with Jim and the Company as one of its lead bankers for the past several years.
  • Jim joined Gray as its CFO in 1998 upon our acquisition of Busse Broadcasting, where Jim had also served as CFO.