Sloan Fellows

Odyssey Therapeutics Appoints Julie Clauss as Chief Operating Officer and Christopher Butler as SVP, Head of Chemistry

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Odyssey Therapeutics, Inc. , a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation precision immunomodulators and oncology medicines, today announced the appointment of Julie Clauss, MBA, as chief operating officer and Christopher Butler, Ph.D., as senior vice president (SVP), head of Chemistry.

Key Points: 
  • Odyssey Therapeutics, Inc. , a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation precision immunomodulators and oncology medicines, today announced the appointment of Julie Clauss, MBA, as chief operating officer and Christopher Butler, Ph.D., as senior vice president (SVP), head of Chemistry.
  • Together, these individuals bring more than 40 years of leadership experience and scientific expertise within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to Odyssey.
  • Clauss and Dr. Butler have proven track records of successfully leading teams to achieve strategic business and research goals.
  • Ms. Clauss received a Master of Business Administration through the Sloan Fellows program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

NanoXplore wins new business representing $24M in annual sales at mature volumes and announces the nomination of Jesse Stanley, COO of Shell Energy, to its board of directors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Production for the first program will begin in 2024 while the start of production for the other two programs is planned for 2026.

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  • Production for the first program will begin in 2024 while the start of production for the other two programs is planned for 2026.
  • The Corporation estimates that these programs will generate $24M in annual sales at mature volumes along with a one-time tooling revenue of $10M.
  • Jesse C. H. Stanley has worked for Shell Energy North America, LLC as Chief Operations Officer since 2021.
  • Her broad range of experience in strategy, sales and marketing and supply chain operations will be beneficial to NanoXplore.”

DSS Inc. Expands DSS Wealth Management, Inc.'s Management Team for Ramp Up of Asset Management Subsidiary

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Jim Monaghan has joined DSS Wealth Management as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer reporting to Daniel Lew.

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  • Jim Monaghan has joined DSS Wealth Management as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer reporting to Daniel Lew.
  • He started his career in the annuity business as an equity trader for pension funds at Mutual of America Life Insurance Company.
  • Jim continued his career as an equity trader at Chase Bank working on their dealer trading floor on Wall Street.
  • This talented team has a proven track record of measurable success and high performance backed by a reliable reputation needed to maximize value for DSS shareholders.”

Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

TORONTO and DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. (TSXV: PINK) (OTC: PYNKF) (FSE: 4PC) ("Perimeter" or the "Company") – a commercial-stage medical technology company – today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.

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  • TORONTO and DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. (TSXV: PINK) (OTC: PYNKF) (FSE: 4PC) ("Perimeter" or the "Company") – a commercial-stage medical technology company – today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
  • In addition, I am pleased to report that Sara Brien will become Perimeter's Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2023.
  • The study is evaluating the use of Perimeter B-Series OCT combined with its proprietary ImgAssist AI software during breast conservation surgery.
  • The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast today, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2023 results and to provide a corporate update.

Kytopen Names Michael Chiu, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 7, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kytopen, a biotechnology company that develops and markets advanced cell engineering solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Chiu, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer. An entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in building and commercializing new technologies, he brings to Kytopen a proven track record in fundraising, product development, and marketing launches. Dr. Chiu succeeds Paulo A. Garcia, Ph.D., one of the company's co-founders, who will continue as an advisor.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kytopen, a biotechnology company that develops and markets advanced cell engineering solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Chiu, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Chiu joins Kytopen at the time of its accelerated roll-out of the Flowfect® technology to high-profile academic medical centers in the U.S.
  • Prior to this, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Erbi Biosystems, Inc., which was acquired by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany (MilliporeSigma in US), last year.
  • Earlier in his career, he was a chief technology officer and senior executive with several high-tech companies, including Automation Engineering Inc. (acquired by Mycronic AB), Trophos Energy, and Teradyne.

Spruce Biosciences Appoints Percival Barretto-Ko to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

(Nasdaq: SPRB), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with significant unmet medical need, today announced the appointment of Percival Barretto-Ko to the company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq: SPRB), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with significant unmet medical need, today announced the appointment of Percival Barretto-Ko to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Concurrently, Dina Chaya, Ph.D., has stepped down from the Board of Directors.
  • “On behalf of Spruce, I am pleased to welcome Percival Barretto-Ko to our Board of Directors,” said Mike Grey, Executive Chairman of Spruce Biosciences.
  • Prior to joining Astellas, Mr. Barretto-Ko served in increasingly senior roles at Roche UK and US from 2001 to 2005.

Woodward Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors: Mary Petryszyn and Tana Utley

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

“They bring deep expertise to their roles as directors, developed through their impressive careers as leaders in aerospace and industrial sectors.

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  • “They bring deep expertise to their roles as directors, developed through their impressive careers as leaders in aerospace and industrial sectors.
  • Petryszyn’s extensive global experience in government and defense markets also includes previous leadership roles at Singer-Link, Hughes Aircraft Company, and Raytheon.
  • Petryszyn serves on the Board of Directors for Saab Inc. and the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations (USO).
  • Utley currently serves on the board of SPX Technologies Inc. She holds a B.S.

PLS Expands Corporate M&A Team with SVP Hire Mark Kummer

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services, a leading, technology-driven, third-party logistics services provider, has announced the hire of industry veteran Mark Kummer as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.

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  • CRANBERRY TWP., Pa., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services, a leading, technology-driven, third-party logistics services provider, has announced the hire of industry veteran Mark Kummer as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.
  • Mr. Kummer, most recently a Sloan Fellow at the MIT-Sloan School of Management, will lead PLS Logistics Services' merger and acquisition team.
  • Mr. Kummer brings over 20 years of industry experience, including senior growth positions at non-asset and asset-based companies within the industry.
  • "Throughout his career, Mr. Kummer has a proven record of navigating markets and increasing revenue," said PLS Logistics Services Chairman, President, and CEO Greg Burns.

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) to Announce Michael E. Hamilton as New Board Chair During Its 44th Annual Conference and Expo at The Georgia World Congress Center September 27-October 1

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Friday, September 30, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) will formally announce Michael E. Hamilton as the new board chair on October 1 during its 44th Annual Conference and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) will formally announce Michael E. Hamilton as the new board chair on October 1 during its 44th Annual Conference and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
  • Hamilton currently serves on the Board of Directors for The University of Northern Iowa College of Business.
  • Hamilton, who is a Board Member and Lifetime Member of the National Black MBA Association and a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), is looking forward to his new position and serving the organization in a leadership capacity.
  • "Chairman Butts has been an inspiration to the NBMBAA," said Shawn Graham, who currently serves as The National Black MBA Association Interim Chief Executive Officer.

William J. Amelio Named Honoree Of 2022 Columbus Celebration Weekend

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced William (Bill) Amelio as an Honoree of the 2022 Columbus Celebration. Amelio, Executive Chairman & Co-CEO of financial start-up DoubleCheck Solutions, will join Tom Golisano, who was previously announced as the 2022 Grand Marshal.

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  • William J. Amelio, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of DoubleCheck Solutions, will join Grand Marshal Tom Golisano in Columbus Citizens Foundation's 2022 Columbus Weekend Celebration
    NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced William (Bill) Amelio as an Honoree of the 2022 Columbus Celebration.
  • Amelio, Executive Chairman & Co-CEO of financial start-up DoubleCheck Solutions, will join Tom Golisano, who was previously announced as the 2022 Grand Marshal.
  • Mr. Amelio commented; "As an Italian American, I could not be happier to be named as an Honoree for the 2022 Columbus Celebration.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.