Sciences Po

Italy and France: united to address the major European challenges

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Through programs that enable thousands of young people to travel and study abroad, we cultivate the values of integration, culture and European citizenship.

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  • Through programs that enable thousands of young people to travel and study abroad, we cultivate the values of integration, culture and European citizenship.
  • Receiving the High Patronage of the Presidents of Italy and France this year is a source of pride for us».
  • We have a privileged relationship with Italy as evidenced by our newly established double degree program with Luiss», said Mathias Vicherat, Director, Sciences Po.
  • The first panel focused on the major European challenges, and featured debates with Veronica De Romanis (Professor of European Economic Policy, Stanford University Florence; Luiss University) and Arancha González Laya (Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po).

Project Liberty Expands Global Alliance to Strengthen Democracy and Responsible Technology

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Liberty today announced that Stanford University has joined Project Liberty's institute (formerly The McCourt Institute) as a founding partner, alongside Georgetown University and Sciences Po, to collaborate on advancing a more responsible approach to digital technology worldwide.

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  • Launched in 2021 by founder and civic entrepreneur Frank McCourt, Jr., Project Liberty is an independent, international nonprofit to advance responsible development of the internet of tomorrow, designed and governed for the common good.
  • "Project Liberty and its institute aim to foster a global network of the most innovative thinkers on technology for the common good.
  • "Tech companies have a disproportionate influence and power over our lives," said Martina Larkin, CEO of Project Liberty.
  • Working with Stanford and our other institute partners will accelerate research and the emergence of responsible technology."

Yann Padova Joins Wilson Sonsini’s Regulatory and Compliance Department in Brussels

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Yann Padova has joined the firm’s regulatory and compliance department as a partner in the Brussels office.

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Yann Padova has joined the firm’s regulatory and compliance department as a partner in the Brussels office.
  • He will be a member of the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity practice and will be registered with both the Brussels and Paris Bars.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613209958/en/
    Yann Padova, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Photo: Business Wire)
    Padova’s substantial regulatory experience—as well as his work in private practice—bolsters Wilson Sonsini’s leading privacy and cybersecurity practice, particularly with respect to regulatory investigations.
  • Padova began his career as an administrator at the French National Assembly, where he focused on personal data law and criminal law.

Damien Leveillé Nizerolle Is Appointed as Group Chief Investment Officer of AccorInvest

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

AccorInvest, Europe's leading hotel owner, investor and operator, announces the appointment of Damien Leveillé Nizerolle as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • AccorInvest, Europe's leading hotel owner, investor and operator, announces the appointment of Damien Leveillé Nizerolle as Chief Investment Officer.
  • Damien Leveillé Nizerolle will bring to AccorInvest all his knowledge and experience in real estate investment and disposals and will help prepare the company for future growth projects.
  • As a member of the Executive Committee and Group Chief Investment Officer, I intend to put all my experience in real estate asset management at the service of the Group's ambitious portfolio consolidation plan and its ESG commitments", says Damien Leveillé Nizerolle.
  • Prior to joining AccorInvest, Damien was Group Investment Director at Unibail Rodamco-Westfield, where he developed solid experience in managing real estate projects on an international scale.

Xinhua Silk Road: E. China's Shanghai explores innovative paths to build international consumption center city

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Friday, June 9, 2023

BEIJING, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Shanghai Consumption Market Innovation Conference was held on Wednesday in east China's Shanghai, providing a platform for exploring innovative paths to craft the metropolis into an international consumption center city.

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  • BEIJING, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Shanghai Consumption Market Innovation Conference was held on Wednesday in east China's Shanghai, providing a platform for exploring innovative paths to craft the metropolis into an international consumption center city.
  • A report on development of international consumption center cities compiled by China Economic Information Service was released during the event.
  • According to the report, Shanghai, Beijing and some other Chinese cities have become benchmarks of global consumption center cities by speeding up improving consumption base, optimizing consumption environment and developing new business formats.
  • Besides the conference, the fourth annual Double Five Shopping Festival was also launched by Shanghai to boost consumption.

Xinhua Silk Road: E. China's Shanghai explores innovative paths to build international consumption center city

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Friday, June 9, 2023

BEIJING, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Shanghai Consumption Market Innovation Conference was held on Wednesday in east China's Shanghai, providing a platform for exploring innovative paths to craft the metropolis into an international consumption center city.

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  • BEIJING, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Shanghai Consumption Market Innovation Conference was held on Wednesday in east China's Shanghai, providing a platform for exploring innovative paths to craft the metropolis into an international consumption center city.
  • A report on development of international consumption center cities compiled by China Economic Information Service was released during the event.
  • According to the report, Shanghai, Beijing and some other Chinese cities have become benchmarks of global consumption center cities by speeding up improving consumption base, optimizing consumption environment and developing new business formats.
  • Besides the conference, the fourth annual Double Five Shopping Festival was also launched by Shanghai to boost consumption.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE announces changes to Management Board

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE (URW) today announces changes to its Management Board focused on preparing the Group to harness future growth.

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  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE (URW) today announces changes to its Management Board focused on preparing the Group to harness future growth.
  • Vincent Rouget joins URW and the Management Board as Chief Strategy & Investment Officer, with a focus on developing and executing the Group’s strategy, and URW’s future investment roadmap.
  • Now is the time to build on this momentum to harness future growth and I am delighted to welcome Anne-Sophie and Vincent to URW’s Management Board.
  • Both Anne-Sophie and Vincent are proven leaders who strengthen the Management Board and set us on the path to long-term success.

Newman's Own Foundation Names Alex Amouyel as New President and CEO

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

WESTPORT, Conn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own Foundation has announced Alex Amouyel as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, starting in April. The Foundation was established by the late actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman to carry on his radically good legacy of giving away 100% of profits from Newman's Own food and beverages. Amouyel will succeed Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., who is retiring after three years of transformative leadership at the Foundation. With Amouyel at the helm, Newman's Own Foundation will lean into its mission to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Amouyel's experience in philanthropy and impact investing in underserved communities will be invaluable as the Foundation continues to create positive change.

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  • WESTPORT, Conn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own Foundation has announced Alex Amouyel as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, starting in April.
  • Amouyel will succeed Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., who is retiring after three years of transformative leadership at the Foundation.
  • With Amouyel at the helm, Newman's Own Foundation will lean into its mission to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity.
  • "Newman's Own Foundation is thrilled to welcome Alex Amouyel as its new President and CEO," says Michael Clayton, Chair of the Board, Newman's Own Foundation.

Alexandre Garcia is appointed Group Head of Communications and Public Affairs

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Alexandre Garcia, previously Head of PR and Corporate Communications, is appointed Group Head of Communications and Public Affairs.

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  • Alexandre Garcia, previously Head of PR and Corporate Communications, is appointed Group Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
  • Nathalie Mikaeloff, previously Director of Communications and Marketing at SCOR, is leaving the Group to pursue new professional opportunities.
  • Before joining SCOR in 2022, Alexandre was a Director at Taddeo, a strategic communications consulting firm that he joined in 2017.
  • There, he supported the leaders of large, listed companies with their corporate communications strategies, notably in the (re)insurance sector.

Pharnext strengthens its ties with Néovacs to secure the next steps in its development

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Under the terms of the agreement, Néovacs could become a reference shareholder of Pharnext as of January 1, 2024.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, Néovacs could become a reference shareholder of Pharnext as of January 1, 2024.
  • This new financing agreement is a partial or total complement to the OCEANE-BSA financing granted by Global Tech Opportunities 13 ("GTO 13").
  • However, Néovacs, through the trust managing its financing contract with Pharnext, has agreed to subscribe to the €1 million tranche scheduled for late December.
  • It was unbelievable that the Company would find itself in difficulty and that is why Néovacs decided to support it.