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FREYR Battery Announces the Appointments of Todd Kantor, Tore Ivar Slettemoen, and David Manners to the Board of Directors

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Friday, April 19, 2024

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR” or the “Company”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has appointed Todd Kantor, Tore Ivar Slettemoen, and David Manners to the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) effective immediately.

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  • FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR” or the “Company”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has appointed Todd Kantor, Tore Ivar Slettemoen, and David Manners to the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) effective immediately.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Todd, Tore Ivar, and David to FREYR’s Board of Directors,” commented Tom Einar Jensen, Co-Founder and Executive Chairperson of FREYR.
  • He has nearly 25 years of experience in the global energy markets as a portfolio manager, analyst, trader, and investment banker.
  • “As an emerging battery producer, FREYR has a vital role to play in the development of the nascent Western hemisphere battery industry.

"I Have A Dream" Co-Speechwriter Dr. Clarence B. Jones, Former CDO, U.S. House Of Representatives Dr. Sesha Joi Moon and Best-Selling Author Dr. Bertice Berry To Keynote Bridge24

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIDGE, the only independent DEI trade group to serve the global marketing industry, today unveiled the agenda and impressive roster of speakers for its second annual retreat, BRIDGE24: Inclusion is Good for Business, May 5-7 in La Jolla, California. Launched in 2023 with an unprecedented NPS score of 91.3, the annual BRIDGE 2 ½ day retreat is curated specifically for Chief Diversity Officers, CMOs, CEOs and other senior leaders focused on future-proofing their businesses by maximizing inclusion as a business practice for growth.

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  • BRIDGE24's powerful keynote lineup includes:
    Dr. Clarence B. Jones , civil rights movement icon, personal attorney and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and co-speechwriter of the celebrated "I Have A Dream" speech.
  • Dr. Sesha Joi Moon , former Chief Diversity Officer, US House of Representatives for the 117th and 118th Congresses, recently dissolved as part of the government spending bill.
  • Dr. Bertice Berry , Sociologist, Author, Comedian, Lecturer and Entertainer of the Year.
  • "I am humbled by the stature of our speakers and attendees joining us for BRIDGE24," said BRIDGE's founder and CEO, Sheryl Daija.

re:invent Venture Studio Launches in Tbilisi, Georgia

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tbilisi, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 14, 2023) - re:invent Venture Studio is proud to announce the launch of it offices in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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  • Tbilisi, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 14, 2023) - re:invent Venture Studio is proud to announce the launch of it offices in Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • "Innovation is no longer confined to one zip code," affirms Pavle Mgeladze, the visionary CEO and co-founder driving re:invent Venture Studio.
  • re:invent Venture Studio is not just another startup accelerator; it's a revolution in the making.
  • In less than two years, re:invent Venture Studio has painted an impressive canvas of success stories.

BRIDGE's Inclusion Maturity Assessment and Capability Building Framework (IMAX) Provides Brands with a Measurable Way to Maximize Inclusion Across Their Organizations

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIDGE, the only independent DEI trade organization to serve the global marketing industry, today unveiled its Inclusion Maturity Assessment and Capability Building Program – IMAX – a pioneering framework for brands to operationalize inclusion as a business practice for growth.

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  • "BRIDGE's IMAX provides an actionable mechanism for C-level executives and their teams to clearly quantify where they are on the maturity scale of inclusion and in particular helps CMOs focus their efforts as a growth driver."
  • "We specifically focused on the marketplace because this space has received less academic and managerial attention," said Dr. Rodríguez Vilá.
  • "IMAX is a historic win for inclusion, business and the communities we serve," said Leslie Waller of Campbell's.
  • To learn more about IMAX and to participate in the Inclusion Maturity Assessment, please contact [email protected] .

Emory’s Goizueta Business School Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans & Active-Duty Military

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has announced its new Master in Business for Veterans , a fully accredited 11-month program designed for active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel.

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  • Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has announced its new Master in Business for Veterans , a fully accredited 11-month program designed for active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel.
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    Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has announced its new Master in Business for Veterans, a fully accredited 11-month program designed for active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel.
  • Full Veterans Affairs benefits are made possible due to generous donations by Goizueta Business School to offer a Yellow Ribbon scholarship to every eligible applicant.
  • The Master in Business for Veterans also includes a Career Development Program designed specifically to help veterans transition from the military to a civilian business career.

Colleen Pritchett Joins Carpenter Technology’s Board of Directors

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Monday, June 5, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced today that Colleen Pritchett has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2023.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced today that Colleen Pritchett has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2023.
  • Ms. Pritchett brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience and demonstrated success improving operations and expanding product portfolios through innovation and growth strategies in industrial, electronics and aerospace industries.
  • Ms. Pritchett is currently the President, Aperture Solutions - U.S. at Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America.
  • “We welcome Colleen to Carpenter Technology’s Board of Directors.

AWH Announces Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

This leadership transition comes as the Company prepares to enter the next phase of its growth story.

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  • This leadership transition comes as the Company prepares to enter the next phase of its growth story.
  • Hartmann brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in leadership, strategy, and operations.
  • He has held several progressive leadership positions throughout his career, including serving as President of BuyBuy Baby and CEO of True Value Company.
  • We are confident that under his leadership, Ascend will continue to drive value for our shareholders, customers, and employees."

Harvard Business School Welcomes Visionary Essnova CEO Sri Gutti to its Prestigious OPM Program: A Pioneering Journey of Impact, Innovation, and Leadership Begins

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Essnova, a cutting-edge technology company providing state-of-the-art technology solutions to the United States federal government, proudly announces that its founder and CEO, Sri Gutti, has been accepted into Harvard Business School's distinguished OPM program. Launched in 1972 and graduating thousands of business leaders, the OPM program is a testament to Harvard's commitment to excellence. After completing the transformative MBA from Emory's Goizueta Business School, which fueled his entrepreneurial journey and led to Essnova's rapid growth, Sri is now poised to embark on the next chapter of business education and entrepreneurial excellence by pursuing the prestigious OPM program at Harvard Business School.

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  • Essnova's trailblazing CEO, Sri Gutti, joins Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management (OPM) program, ushering in an era of innovation, mentorship, and collaboration.
  • Launched in 1972 and graduating thousands of business leaders, the OPM program is a testament to Harvard's commitment to excellence.
  • After completing the transformative MBA from Emory's Goizueta Business School, which fueled his entrepreneurial journey and led to Essnova's rapid growth, Sri is now poised to embark on the next chapter of business education and entrepreneurial excellence by pursuing the prestigious OPM program at Harvard Business School.
  • As Sri Gutti's education at Harvard Business School progresses, his legacy will inspire and touch countless lives, fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and innovation across industries.

Antares Capital Continues Expansion of Liquid Credit Business With Appointment of Andrew Stern

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Antares Capital (“Antares”) announced today that Andrew Stern has joined the firm as managing director, where he serves as a portfolio manager and trader for the firm’s Liquid Credit strategy.

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  • Antares Capital (“Antares”) announced today that Andrew Stern has joined the firm as managing director, where he serves as a portfolio manager and trader for the firm’s Liquid Credit strategy.
  • Mr. Stern has more than two decades of experience overseeing trading activities and managing senior secured loan, high yield bond and distressed debt strategies.
  • "We are thrilled to have Andrew join the team at an inflection point for the firm," said Timothy Lyne, CEO of Antares Capital.
  • Mr. Stern began his career at JPMorgan Securities and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

FD Stonewater Announces Advisory Committee for New Value-Add Evergreen Fund

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FD Stonewater STAR Evergreen Fund, L.P. (the "STAR Evergreen Fund") formally announced Michael McNamara, Daniel Philips, and Nancy McGrath as initial members of the fund's Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee's primary role is to review and opine on conflicts of interest related to the fund. The fund launched in December 2022 to pursue a Single Tenant Active Return (STAR) strategy focused on assembling a diversified portfolio of mission-critical single-tenant real estate assets in U.S. secondary and tertiary markets across industrial, government, research and development, and office sectors. In December 2022, FD Stonewater announced the first closing of the STAR Evergreen Fund in the amount of $19 million, simultaneous with the acquisition of two seed assets.

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  • The FD Stonewater STAR Evergreen Fund, L.P. (the "STAR Evergreen Fund") formally announced Michael McNamara, Daniel Philips, and Nancy McGrath as initial members of the fund's Advisory Committee.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FD Stonewater STAR Evergreen Fund, L.P. (the "STAR Evergreen Fund") formally announced Michael McNamara, Daniel Philips, and Nancy McGrath as initial members of the fund's Advisory Committee.
  • In December 2022, FD Stonewater announced the first closing of the STAR Evergreen Fund in the amount of $19 million, simultaneous with the acquisition of two seed assets.
  • Jeffrey Toporek, Co-Founder for FD Stonewater said, "we are incredibly grateful to Mike, Dan, and Nancy for their continued commitment to, and support of, FD Stonewater and the STAR Evergreen Fund.