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Shah Capital nominates two highly qualified independent director candidates for Novavax

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Monday, April 15, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shah Capital, which owns approximately 6.7% of the outstanding common stock of Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), has today issued the below statement:

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  • These include colossal marketing failures, a non-existent partnership strategy, no clear understanding of technology, questionable regulatory management, and ongoing operating losses and inefficiencies.
  • “It is the view of Shah Capital therefore that Novavax must urgently adopt a more innovative and dynamic sales and marketing strategy.
  • Furthermore, Novavax should turn its Matrix-M adjuvant franchise’s inactive pipeline candidates (such as Flu, RSV, and H5N1) into active opportunities through outside capital infusion.
  • “It is for these reasons outlined above that Shah Capital is calling for an end to the historic mismanagement of this business.

Guillermo Diaz Jr, Technology, AI and Diversity Trailblazer Joins the Board of Directors of Unicoin

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Mr. Diaz's extensive tech experience will be crucial in achieving Unicoin's strategic goal of becoming the leading equity-backed security token globally.

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  • Mr. Diaz's extensive tech experience will be crucial in achieving Unicoin's strategic goal of becoming the leading equity-backed security token globally.
  • Guillermo Diaz, Jr. is a transformative global business leader and a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • As the founder and CEO of Conectado Inc., an Immersive Web 3 / AI digital platform, he is dedicated to accelerating access to opportunities for underrepresented individuals.
  • "Guillermo's impressive tech career and commitment to democratizing opportunities makes him an outstanding addition to our Board," said Silvina Moschini , founder, Chairwoman and President of Unicoin.

Press Ganey names Clemente Cohen as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Press Ganey, the renowned leader in transforming the Human Experience (HX) link https://www.pressganey.com/platform/ across the healthcare ecosystem of patient, employee, member and consumer journeys, today announced the appointment of Clemente Cohen as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Press Ganey, the renowned leader in transforming the Human Experience (HX) link https://www.pressganey.com/platform/ across the healthcare ecosystem of patient, employee, member and consumer journeys, today announced the appointment of Clemente Cohen as Chief Financial Officer.
  • As CFO, Mr Cohen will lead all aspects of Press Ganey’s global finance organization.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Clemente to our leadership team,” said Patrick T. Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Press Ganey.
  • He comes to Press Ganey following six years as Chief Financial Officer at Lionbridge, a company that provides technology-enabled content creation solutions.

Alchemist Appoints Sean Spicer to its Advisory Board

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Alchemist Mining Incorporated (the "Company" or "Alchemist") (CSE: AMS) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sean Spicer to its advisory board.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Alchemist Mining Incorporated (the "Company" or "Alchemist") (CSE: AMS) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sean Spicer to its advisory board.
  • Alchemist's CEO, Scott Taylor, stated "We are very happy to have Sean on our team.
  • Sean currently serves as Senior Vice President, Digital, for a major national oil company based in the Middle East.
  • As an entrepreneur and innovator with 25 years experience, Sean has an accomplished record of commercializing leading-edge technology in the exploration & production and financial sectors.

Introducing Avoli: The First Brand Dedicated Exclusively to Women and Girl Volleyball Athletes

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Avoli, the first, and only, athletic brand dedicated exclusively to the performance needs and aspirations of women and girl volleyball athletes, today announced its official launch with the support of notable investors who recognize the brand’s tremendous potential in the rapidly expanding landscape of girls’ volleyball.

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  • Avoli, the first, and only, athletic brand dedicated exclusively to the performance needs and aspirations of women and girl volleyball athletes, today announced its official launch with the support of notable investors who recognize the brand’s tremendous potential in the rapidly expanding landscape of girls’ volleyball.
  • All this rapid growth has sparked interest in the development of professional leagues, including the Pro Volleyball Federation, Athletes Unlimited and League One Volleyball.
  • Shane Stent, High School and Club Volleyball Coach, Silicon Valley
    These distinguished investors bring a wealth of experience, industry insights and strategic guidance that will help propel Avoli towards its mission – helping women and girl volleyball athletes realize their full potential.
  • Avoli will launch a sales and marketing campaign in July featuring top collegiate volleyball athletes to unveil its first product, a made-for-women volleyball shoe.

CommerceHub Names Richard Cortez SVP of Operations to Deliver Increasing Value and Service to Customers

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Monday, June 12, 2023

In this newly created role, Cortez leads CommerceHub's Implementation and Services teams, with responsibility for the company's global managed services.

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  • In this newly created role, Cortez leads CommerceHub's Implementation and Services teams, with responsibility for the company's global managed services.
  • He is a highly experienced services operator with a consistent track record of building high-performing global teams with winning cultures.
  • Prior to CommerceHub, Cortez co-founded two companies and held several leadership roles at large global organizations including Silicon Graphics, Dell, and Citrix.
  • "Richard is a tremendous addition to our team and will be instrumental in scaling and increasing the levels of service and the positive outcomes CommerceHub will drive for our global customers," said Bryan Dove, CommerceHub CEO.

Insider Announces Steve Cakebread, Legendary IPO Leader for Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext, to Join Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insider, a single platform for building individualized, cross-channel experiences, today announced that Steve Cakebread joins the company's advisory board.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insider, a single platform for building individualized, cross-channel experiences, today announced that Steve Cakebread joins the company's advisory board.
  • Cakebread is best known for his role in leading the financial teams that took Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext to IPO.
  • In 2020, Steve authored The IPO Playbook: An Insider's Perspective on Taking Your Company Public and How to Do It Right .
  • "I am delighted to welcome Steve Cakebread to Insider's advisory board," said Hande Cilingir, Co-Founder and CEO at Insider.

Insider Announces Steve Cakebread, Legendary IPO Leader for Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext, to Join Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insider, a single platform for building individualized, cross-channel experiences, today announced that Steve Cakebread joins the company's advisory board.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insider, a single platform for building individualized, cross-channel experiences, today announced that Steve Cakebread joins the company's advisory board.
  • Cakebread is best known for his role in leading the financial teams that took Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext to IPO.
  • In 2020, Steve authored The IPO Playbook: An Insider's Perspective on Taking Your Company Public and How to Do It Right .
  • "I am delighted to welcome Steve Cakebread to Insider's advisory board," said Hande Cilingir, Co-Founder and CEO at Insider.

ECM PCB Stator Technology Appoints Seasoned Investment Executive Bill Warner to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

US Electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Technology has appointed veteran venture capitalist and company builder Bill Warner to its Board of Directors.

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  • US Electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Technology has appointed veteran venture capitalist and company builder Bill Warner to its Board of Directors.
  • (Photo: ECM PCB Stator Technology)
    As a company, ECM pairs its PCB Stator innovation to a software optimization platform, PrintStator , to design custom electric machines with premium operating and sustainable characteristics.
  • Bill Warner joins ECM’s Board of Directors with over three-decades of experience backing and building technology companies.
  • "ECM is excited to welcome Bill Warner to the Board of Directors.

BENCHMARK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DOUGLAS BRITT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF BOARD MEMBER DOUGLAS DUNCAN

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Monday, January 9, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced the appointment of Douglas Britt as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced the appointment of Douglas Britt as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Benchmark also announced today the retirement of Douglas Duncan, who has served as a board member since 2006, also effective January 9, 2023.
  • "It has been my great pleasure serving with Doug Duncan on the Board," said David W. Scheible, Board Chair.
  • Mr. Britt currently serves on the board of directors of Helios Technologies and is a member of the Helios compensation committee and audit committee.