Seth Berkley

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Glen Riddell Chief Executive Officer of Berkley Re Australia

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Glen Riddell, chief executive officer of Berkley Re Asia, to the additional role of chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia.

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  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Glen Riddell, chief executive officer of Berkley Re Asia, to the additional role of chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia.
  • Tony Piper will continue as chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia until that time, when he will transition into the role of chairman of the operating unit.
  • Mr. Riddell joined Berkley Re Asia in 2015 as chief executive officer and has 30 years of property and casualty (re)insurance experience in the Asia Pacific region.
  • W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointments, "Glen and Tony have been instrumental in positioning Berkley Re Asia and Berkley Re Australia as premier reinsurance providers in their respective territories.

SINOVAC Enters Into Agreement to Supply CoronaVac® to COVAX

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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According to the APA, SINOVAC will supply 50 million doses of CoronaVac by the end of September of 2021.

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  • According to the APA, SINOVAC will supply 50 million doses of CoronaVac by the end of September of 2021.
  • I welcome todays agreement, which will make doses immediately available to COVAX participants, said Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi.
  • Mr. Weidong Yin, Chairman, President, and CEO of SINOVAC said, Our mission at Sinovac is to supply vaccines in an effort to eliminate human disease.
  • We appreciate the efforts from international organizations, including WHO and COVAX partners, to accelerate the efforts of disease prevention.

Georgia’s Largest Life Sciences Conference to feature Global Innovators and Leaders from Pharma, Biotech, MedTech and Public Health

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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This 3-day virtual program is the largest life sciences industry conference to-date.

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  • This 3-day virtual program is the largest life sciences industry conference to-date.
  • Bill Foege, Helene Gayle, and Seth Berkley on lessons in disease eradication and how they apply to COVID and beyond.
  • The final day will include remarks from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Dr. Kathleen E. Toomey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Public Health.
  • The event will touch on all aspects of the life sciences sector, from biophama to medical devices, digital health, and public health.

The UPS Foundation Commits US$3 Million To Gavi To Expand Innovative Last Mile Delivery Network And Bring Essential Vaccines To Children In Hardest To Reach Communities

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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The Gavi Matching Fund was created in 2011 to encourage businesses to invest in global immunization.

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  • The Gavi Matching Fund was created in 2011 to encourage businesses to invest in global immunization.
  • This commitment extends The UPS Foundations and UPSs long-time partnership with Gavi and draws on the companys deep expertise in healthcare supply chain management.
  • Strong and efficient supply chains are essential to Gavis work, said Dr. Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi.
  • Were extremely grateful to The UPS Foundation, whose close partnership with Gavi has yielded truly groundbreaking accomplishments.