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Global Public Affairs Executive Mark Elliot Joins Crowell & Moring International

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark T. Elliot has joined Crowell & Moring International LLC (CMI) as senior director, bringing more than three decades of experience providing strategic public affairs, communications, government affairs and trade policy advice across a range of sectors and regions.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark T. Elliot has joined Crowell & Moring International LLC (CMI) as senior director, bringing more than three decades of experience providing strategic public affairs, communications, government affairs and trade policy advice across a range of sectors and regions.
  • Elliot is a trusted advisor and has developed and executed strategies to shape health care and pharmaceutical environments across international markets.
  • He will also work closely with lawyers at Crowell & Moring, including those within the International Trade and Health Care groups.
  • Elliot also spent almost a decade at Pfizer, holding a number of positions, including senior director of international public affairs and policy.

Pacific General Appoints Pieter Wernink and John Romney as Senior Advisors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Wernink will advise Pacific General on evaluating and structuring investment opportunities by bringing in-depth experience of executing various private investments globally.

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  • In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Wernink will advise Pacific General on evaluating and structuring investment opportunities by bringing in-depth experience of executing various private investments globally.
  • In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Romney will advise Pacific General on origination strategy, while also supporting to expand the firm’s investor relationships and the portfolio’s value creation strategies.
  • Pieter Wernink, Senior Advisor at Pacific General, said: “I am delighted to be part of Pacific General’s growing Private Equity team.
  • Given today’s complex geopolitical dynamics and challenges, Pacific General is uniquely positioned to create compelling cross-border investment strategies which appeal to many investors.”
    Matthew Yoon, Managing Partner at Pacific General, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome both Pieter and John to Pacific General.

Cevat Yerli, The TMRW Foundation launches Internet of Life™ with the appointment of its Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to build an Internet of Life™ and shape the third generation of the internet with the power of reality, The TMRW Foundation announced today the formation of its advisory board. The company's core beliefs in the power of real-time togetherness, true digital identity, and solutions serving human nature are what brought on the Internet of LifeTM. This mission aims to guide the coming shift from the 2D internet to the 3D connected spaces of the web's next generation. The TMRW Foundation's work is focused on developing Web 3.0 technology that is inclusive, accessible, humanized, and fun. 

Key Points: 
  • This mission aims to guide the coming shift from the 2D internet to the 3D connected spaces of the web's next generation.
  • The TMRW Foundation's work is focused on developing Web 3.0 technology that is inclusive, accessible, humanized, and fun.
  • "The appointments of such heavy-hitting industry leaders to our Advisory Board are a strong reflection of our vision," said Founder & CEO of The TMRW Foundation and globally recognized gaming-industry pioneer, Cevat Yerli.
  • I am thrilled to be able to help guide The TMRW Foundation in revolutionizing the way we communicate throughout the world."

Cevat Yerli, The TMRW Foundation launches Internet of Life™ with the appointment of its Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to build an Internet of Life™ and shape the third generation of the internet with the power of reality, The TMRW Foundation announced today the formation of its advisory board. The company's core beliefs in the power of real-time togetherness, true digital identity, and solutions serving human nature are what brought on the Internet of LifeTM. This mission aims to guide the coming shift from the 2D internet to the 3D connected spaces of the web's next generation. The TMRW Foundation's work is focused on developing Web 3.0 technology that is inclusive, accessible, humanized, and fun.

Key Points: 
  • This mission aims to guide the coming shift from the 2D internet to the 3D connected spaces of the web's next generation.
  • The TMRW Foundation's work is focused on developing Web 3.0 technology that is inclusive, accessible, humanized, and fun.
  • "The appointments of such heavy-hitting industry leaders to our Advisory Board are a strong reflection of our vision," said Founder & CEO of The TMRW Foundation and globally recognized gaming-industry pioneer, Cevat Yerli.
  • I am thrilled to be able to help guide The TMRW Foundation in revolutionizing the way we communicate throughout the world."

Ripple Appoints Warren Jenson to Board of Directors

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Ripple , the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, today announced Warren Jenson is joining its Board of Directors.

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  • Ripple , the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, today announced Warren Jenson is joining its Board of Directors.
  • Jenson has also been appointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee, the coalition of independent experts overseeing the formal auditing process of Ripple’s operations.
  • “Ripple is in the midst of unprecedented scale, and Warren's background will be invaluable as Ripple continues to be a responsible global leader in the space,” said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple.
  • In addition to his position with Ripple, Jenson serves on the Board of Directors for DigitalOcean and Jobcase.

Dentons Global Advisors Announces Expansion of Health Offering

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Monday, December 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dentons Global Advisors, an elite multidisciplinary advisory firm, today announced an expanded suite of services and products focused on developing the capacity of healthcare delivery organizations, enhancing their standards of care and improving patient outcomes. The leadership team comprises prominent figures from the medical field with expertise in the science, medicine, infrastructure, technology, personnel and financing needs of healthcare ecosystems. Mehul Mehta, MD has been appointed Principal and Chair of the Health Solutions practice. Additionally, Mohan Chellappa, MD, Riaz Adamjee and Bruce Solomon have joined as Partners.

Key Points: 
  • "We are assembling the best talent in the field to move at speed and at scale in this critical area," said Edward Reilly, Chief Executive Officer at Dentons Global Advisors.
  • "By combining Dentons Global Advisors' global footprint and cross-functional capabilities with the subject matter expertise of this all-star team, we are uniquely positioned to assist healthcare systems, governments, the public interest community and private capital in improving healthcare outcomes."
  • This is a significant expansion of services for Dentons Global Advisors, which provides integrated strategic counsel and support for clients facing complex opportunities and challenges spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory and governance dimensions.
  • Dentons Global Advisors is an expert-led advisory firm that provides integrated solutions for clients in an increasingly complex, regulated and interconnected business environment.

Dentons Global Advisors-ASG and MITRE to Sponsor ACRES Health-Science System Design Initiative at the National Academy of Medicine

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

BOSTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alliance for Clinical Research Excellence and Safety (ACRES) announced today that Dentons Global Advisors-Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) and MITRE are sponsoring SYNERGY 2022, a unique exercise to envision a comprehensive integrated system for the future-state of health and science through application of systems-thinking and systems engineering principles.

Key Points: 
  • SYNERGY 2022, ACRES Health-Science System Design Initiative at the National Academy of Medicine to envision a comprehensive integrated system for the future of health and science using systems-thinking and systems engineering principles, is being sponsored by Dentons Global Advisors-ASG and MITRE.
  • ACRES, together with our partner organizations, FasterCures and MITRE, have launched an initiative to change the way we think about health and science in a more systematic way, and our sponsors, Dentons Global Advisors-ASG and MITRE, are making it possible."
  • The SYNERGY 2022 event, being hosted by the National Academy of Medicine, was previously announced by ACRES last month.
  • The event convenes on December 12-13 at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, DC.

Albright Capital Management Will Vote No On $14.45/Share Unsolicited Take Private Offer for Atlas Corporation

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Open Letter to ATCO Special Committee:

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  • Open Letter to ATCO Special Committee:
    We advise you that Albright Capital Management will vote no on the $14.45/share unsolicited offer from a consortium of Atlas Corporation (ATCO) insiders and ONE, the companys largest shipping counterparty (the Consortium).
  • Let us provide some context on Albright Capital and our history with the Company so that our perspective on this transaction is clear.
  • Albright Capital acquired shares in ATCO when APR Energy was merged with Seaspan to form Atlas Corporation in 2020.
  • As a founding institutional private equity investor in APR Energy in 2009, we have deep insight into its strong capabilities and significant future growth opportunities.

Tuya Case Studies Commended by Global Cybersecurity Leaders in White Paper

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tuya Smart("Tuya" or"the Company") (NYSE: TUYA),a leading IoT development platform service provider, today was named as an exemplar of cybersecurity best-practice in the 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tuya Smart("Tuya" or"the Company") (NYSE: TUYA),a leading IoT development platform service provider, today was named as an exemplar of cybersecurity best-practice in the 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper.
  • The 2022 Global IoT Security White Paper was jointly prepared by the Research Center for Cyberspace International Governance ("RCGCG") and the global standard for IoT security, ioXt Alliance.
  • It is the first prominent white paper to focus on global IoT cybersecurity and include case studies and best practices from global IoT leaders and 12 suggested initiatives to strengthen global IoT security.
  • The White Paper research group commended Tuya Smart for building an in-house security team and for partnering with top international third-party institutions.

Utah Valley University and World Trade Center Utah to Host National Leaders and Experts at U.S.-China Relations Summit

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Orem, Utah, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OREM, Utah Leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, and national security policy will converge on Utah Valley Universitys Orem Campus June 9 as UVU and World Trade Center Utah host the first annual China Challenge Summit.

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  • Orem, Utah, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OREM, Utah Leaders and experts in U.S.-China relations, international trade and business, and national security policy will converge on Utah Valley Universitys Orem Campus June 9 as UVU and World Trade Center Utah host the first annual China Challenge Summit.
  • Attendees can expect to receive strategic insight and tactical advice for operating in the current global environment with special emphasis in China.
  • Relations between the U.S. and China have never been as complex as they are today and with so much at stake, said Jon Huntsman, former U.S. ambassador to China and board chair of World Trade Center Utah.
  • Imports from China accounted for 77% of that trade, with computer and electronic products making up a large majority of that trade.