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The Chertoff Group names Scott Gibson as Senior Director of the Security Risk & Resilience Practice

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Washington, D.C., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group announced today the appointment of Scott Gibson as senior director for Security Risk & Resilience in its Strategic Advisory Services practice area.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group announced today the appointment of Scott Gibson as senior director for Security Risk & Resilience in its Strategic Advisory Services practice area.
  • A proven security leader and strategist with a background in both the public and private sectors, he will focus on execution of commercial security risk management engagements.
  • “We are proud of our alumni who have risen to play senior security roles in government and the corporate world.
  • We are excited to welcome Scott back to the Firm as a key leader in our Security Risk & Resilience practice.

Michael Baker International Promotes James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E., to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that the firm has promoted James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E., to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Dr. Koch will continue to serve on Michael Baker's Executive Committee and will focus on driving operational excellence, implementing processes and systems to optimize efficiency and maximize the firm's potential as it continues to grow. Additionally, he will report to Michael Baker's Chief Executive Officer, Brian A. Lutes, and oversee the Presidents of each of the firm's four verticals: Consulting and Technology Solutions, Design-Build, Federal Programs and Services, and Infrastructure.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that the firm has promoted James E. Koch, Ph.D., P.E., to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Additionally, he will report to Michael Baker's Chief Executive Officer, Brian A. Lutes, and oversee the Presidents of each of the firm's four verticals: Consulting and Technology Solutions, Design-Build, Federal Programs and Services, and Infrastructure.
  • "Reimagining Michael Baker is key to our firm's future, and we are continuously evolving, growing and improving to deliver outstanding service to our clients and provide our people with fulfilling careers," said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International.
  • He joined Michael Baker in 2017 as Mid-Atlantic Regional Director and most recently served as President – Federal Programs and Services.

Suzy Alford Joins ECI Group as Chief Administrative Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) welcomes to the company leadership Suzy Alford as Chief Administrative Officer.
  • "ECI created this new leadership position to further hone our organization along our Path to Excellence – a touchstone of our company's approach to our work together," said ECI Group CEO, Seth R. Greenberg.
  • Suzy attended Washington and Lee University and earned her Juris Doctor at Duke University School of Law.
  • Before joining ECI Group, she was a Vice President and Global Employment Counsel at Equifax.

Qlarant Welcomes Lisa Preston as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Easton, Md., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qlarant, Inc., a national leader in quality improvement, program integrity and technology solutions announced the addition of Lisa Preston as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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  • Easton, Md., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qlarant, Inc., a national leader in quality improvement, program integrity and technology solutions announced the addition of Lisa Preston as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • This key position leads and provides oversight and coordination for all Human Resources services to Qlarant and its affiliate organizations.
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    Lisa Preston is a human resources and operations executive with more than 20 years of experience in human capital disciplines, including HR, talent acquisition, staffing, performance management, and professional development.
  • “I’m so excited to join Qlarant as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary,” said Preston.

Angeles Equity Partners Adds Jake Blumenthal to Accelerate Inorganic Growth Initiatives

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, has appointed Jake Blumenthal as M&A Partner for its affiliate, Angeles Operations Group, LLC.

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  • Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, has appointed Jake Blumenthal as M&A Partner for its affiliate, Angeles Operations Group, LLC.
  • Angeles is a specialist lower middle-market private equity investment firm with a consistent approach to transforming underperforming industrial businesses.
  • In his role as M&A Partner in Angeles’ affiliated operations group, Blumenthal will drive corporate development and add-on acquisition initiatives across the Angeles portfolio.
  • “We have known Jake for many years, and are excited for him to accelerate inorganic growth initiatives across the portfolio as we prioritize buy-and-build strategies,” said Jordan Katz, co-founder and managing partner of Angeles Equity Partners.

ONWARD Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Clinical & Regulatory and Marketing

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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New VP Global Clinical & Regulatory – Erika Ross, PhD

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  • New VP Global Clinical & Regulatory – Erika Ross, PhD
    Erika Ross will join ONWARD as Vice President, Global Clinical & Regulatory, effective January 23, 2023.
  • In this newly created role, Erika will assume global leadership of ONWARD’s clinical and regulatory activities.
  • Erika joins ONWARD from Abbott Neuromodulation, where she was Director, Global Clinical & Applied Research.
  • I am looking forward to partnering with the clinical community to bring this game-changing therapy to market,” added Sarah Moore.

UPG Enterprises LLC appoints CEO and CFO

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPG Enterprises LLC, ("UPG") has appointed James "Jamie" Martin as Chief Executive Officer and Shawn Dennison as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPG Enterprises LLC, ("UPG") has appointed James "Jamie" Martin as Chief Executive Officer and Shawn Dennison as Chief Financial Officer.
  • He also served as Group President of OE Metals and Industrial Products from 2017-2019, and as General Manager/President of PENN Aluminum International LLC from 2013-2019.
  • "The addition of Jamie and Shawn to UPG is a transformative step as we continue to scale our operations.
  • (Chris Hutter and Paul Douglass, (Co-Founders, UPG Enterprises LLC))

Gamut Capital Management Announces Partner and Principal Promotions

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Gamut Capital Management, L.P. (“Gamut”), a leading New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced four promotions including two Partners and two Principals.

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  • Gamut Capital Management, L.P. (“Gamut”), a leading New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced four promotions including two Partners and two Principals.
  • Sam Powell, Partner – Sam Powell joined Gamut in 2019, previously serving as a Principal at Silver Lake Partners and an Associate at Lightyear Capital where he focused on private equity investments, and in the Investment Banking Division of Deutsche Bank.
  • James Shanahan, Partner – James Shanahan joined Gamut in 2016, previously serving as a Senior Associate at KPS Capital Partners where he specialized in private equity investments, and in the Investment Banking Division of Deutsche Bank.
  • Brian Gramolini, Principal – Brian Gramolini joined Gamut in 2020 as an Associate.

Alabama Power Names Jeff Peoples CEO

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Power Company board of directors has named Jeff Peoples as the 12th president and CEO of the company, effective immediately.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Power Company board of directors has named Jeff Peoples as the 12th president and CEO of the company, effective immediately.
  • Peoples succeeds Mark Crosswhite, who retired after eight years as the company's leader.
  • "Alabama Power has been committed to serving our state for more than a century," said Peoples.
  • Peoples began his career with Alabama Power in 1984 as a chemical technician at Plant Miller.

Cogent Biosciences Appoints Rachael Easton, MD, Ph.D., VP, Head of Clinical Development

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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and BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT), a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, today announced the appointment of Rachael Easton, MD, Ph.D., Vice President, Head of Clinical Development.

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  • and BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT), a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, today announced the appointment of Rachael Easton, MD, Ph.D., Vice President, Head of Clinical Development.
  • Easton is an accomplished physician-scientist who brings a wealth of experience in both early and late-stage clinical development across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Prior to joining Cogent, Dr. Easton was Group Senior MedicalDirector, Oncology Clinical Development at GSK.
  • Prior to GSK, she held clinical development roles of increasing responsibility at Immunocore and Sanofi.