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Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson Begins Tenure as Chief Executive Officer of McCourt Global

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive officer of McCourt Global, a private family company with international operations spanning the real estate, sports, technology, media and finance industries, as well as significant social impact activities. She succeeds McCourt Global founder Frank McCourt, who has transitioned from CEO to executive chairman and will continue to work closely with company leadership, as Semsar-de Boisséson takes the helm of the company's day-to-day operations.

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  • Frank McCourt, executive chairman of McCourt Global, welcomes former POLITICO Europe CEO to company as new CEO
    NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive officer of McCourt Global, a private family company with international operations spanning the real estate, sports, technology, media and finance industries, as well as significant social impact activities.
  • She succeeds McCourt Global founder Frank McCourt, who has transitioned from CEO to executive chairman and will continue to work closely with company leadership, as Semsar-de Boisséson takes the helm of the company's day-to-day operations.
  • "I've had the privilege and benefit of working with Shéhérazade for years and have seen her leadership skills and effectiveness firsthand," said McCourt.
  • McCourt and Semsar-de Boisséson, both Georgetown University alumni, have served together for years on the university's board of directors.

Frank McCourt Transitions to Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, Announces New Leadership for McCourt Global and Project Liberty

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, chairman and chief executive officer of McCourt Global and founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty, announced that he will transition to the role of executive chairman and welcome a new CEO to McCourt Global next year so he can focus more fully on advancing Project Liberty's mission to create a better internet for all. McCourt will also serve as Project Liberty's executive chairman. A civic entrepreneur and fifth-generation builder, McCourt's milestone transition marks a new chapter for McCourt Global, which operates businesses across the real estate, sports, technology, media, and finance industries, with projects and operations spanning the U.S. and Europe.

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  • Frank McCourt Transitions to Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, Announces New Leadership for Project Liberty
    "McCourt Global's rapid growth in recent years, coupled with the urgency of Project Liberty's mission, make clear that this is an ideal time for change and for building additional capacity," said McCourt.
  • ShhrazadeSemsar-de Boissson, currently the inaugural executive director of Project Liberty's McCourt Institute, will succeed McCourt as chief executive officer of McCourt Global in January 2023.
  • In his new role as executive chairman, McCourt will continue to guide the enterprise, with Semsar-de Boisssonoverseeing day-to-day operations.
  • McCourt also announced the appointments of Martina Larkin as the first CEO of Project Liberty and Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the new executive director of Project Liberty's McCourt Institute.

Project Liberty's McCourt Institute Welcomes Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as Executive Director

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty and its McCourt Institute, welcomed Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the Institute's new executive director. With more than 20 years of experience in digital policy and coalition building, de Leusse succeeds inaugural executive director Sheherazade Semsar-de Boisséson. She is based in Paris at the McCourt Institute's European headquarters on Science Po's campus.

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  • Digital policy expert and former Internet Society VP Constance Bommelaer de Leusse joins McCourt Institute as executive director, will speak on behalf of Institute at UNESCO's Earth University and Parliament of the Future event on November 26th in Paris
    PARIS, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frank McCourt, founder of international nonprofit Project Liberty and its McCourt Institute , welcomed Constance Bommelaer de Leusse as the Institute's new executive director.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Constance to the Project Liberty team and grateful for the leadership skills and digital policy expertise she brings to the McCourt Institute," said McCourt.
  • "Constance is absolutely the right person for this role," said Semsar-de Boissson, who led the McCourt Institute's launch and executive director search and will continue to support Project Liberty and the McCourt Institute through the end of 2022 as a consultant.
  • "I am delighted to lead the McCourt Institute and excited to support Project Liberty's critical mission," said de Leusse.

Hugo Brugière Joins Pharnext Board of Directors

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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PARIS, France, on November 8th, 2022 at 8:30am (CET) Pharnext SA (FR0011191287 - ALPHA) (the Company), an advanced late-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases with high unmet medical need, today announces its Board of Directors has appointed Hugo Brugire, Chairman and CEO of Novacs, as a new Director.

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  • PARIS, France, on November 8th, 2022 at 8:30am (CET) Pharnext SA (FR0011191287 - ALPHA) (the Company), an advanced late-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases with high unmet medical need, today announces its Board of Directors has appointed Hugo Brugire, Chairman and CEO of Novacs, as a new Director.
  • This cooptation will be submitted to the approval of the next shareholders meeting of Pharnext.
  • This follows the financing agreement executed between Pharnext and Novacs for an amount of 20.7 million net as announced on October 3rd, 2022.
  • Joshua Schafer, Chairman of Pharnexts Board of Directors, commented: I am delighted to welcome Hugo Brugire as a new member of our Board of Directors as we advance our pivotal Phase III clinical study of PXT3003, the PREMIER trial, which is due to bring top line data in Q4 2023.

Reuben Jeffery III and Sylvestre Frezal Appointed to PartnerRe’s Board

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Joining the Board are Reuben Jeffery III, as an independent director, and Sylvestre Frezal, both effective immediately.

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  • Joining the Board are Reuben Jeffery III, as an independent director, and Sylvestre Frezal, both effective immediately.
  • Reuben Jeffery is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockefeller & Co.
  • Mr. Frezal joined Cova in 2018 and has held various positions in the Company and in the wider insurance industry.
  • Commenting on the appointment, PartnerRe Board Chairman Thierry Derez said, On behalf of the Board, Jacques Bonneau and I are pleased to welcome Reuben and Sylvestre.

Contentsquare Strengthens Tech & Impact Leadership with Key New Hires

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Decrme will report to Patrick Chatain, Chief Technology Officer at Contentsquare.

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  • Decrme will report to Patrick Chatain, Chief Technology Officer at Contentsquare.
  • We are thrilled to have him in this new role, and look forward to seeing his impact on the information system department and Contentsquare at large, said Patrick Chatain, Chief Technology Officer, at Contentsquare.
  • Phan will report to Arnaud Gouachon, Chief Legal Officer at Contentsquare and will work hand-in-hand with Kat Borlongan, Chief Impact Officer at Contentsquare, as well as the Contentsquare Product House team.
  • Phan and Bove join a new growing impact team at Contentsquare, led by Kat Borlongan who was appointed as Chief Impact Officer in December 2021.

Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Appoints Bette Jacobs to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHPH), a discovery and development stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving the outcomes of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (RT), today announced the appointment of Dr. Bette Jacobs to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHPH), a discovery and development stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving the outcomes of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (RT), today announced the appointment of Dr. Bette Jacobs to its Board of Directors as an independent director.
  • Dr. Jacobs will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • A voting member of the Cherokee Nation, Dr. Jacobs has lifetime involvement in advancing equity and diversity programs.
  • "I am excited to welcome Dr. Bette Jacobs to the board at Shuttle Pharmaceuticals," Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo, Chief Executive Officer of Shuttle Pharmaceuticals, said.

Project Liberty Convenes First Annual Student Assembly

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Project Liberty Student Assembly, a transatlantic convening of emerging young leaders passionate about building a more equitable digital future, will convene for the first time in New York City during Unfinished Live 2022. The participants include 30 student leaders – 15 from Sciences Po in Paris and 15 from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. – who were selected from more than 550 applicants. These students will participate in Unfinished Live and join forces to launch a new initiative to engage young people in creating a healthier internet and society.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Project Liberty Student Assembly , a transatlantic convening of emerging young leaders passionate about building a more equitable digital future, will convene for the first time in New York City during Unfinished Live 2022.
  • During Unfinished Live, participants in the Project Liberty Student Assembly will explore ways for students to engage and empower their generation in shaping a more equitable and healthier web.
  • "To realize the mission of Project Liberty, it is crucial that we engage with tomorrow's leaders and empower young people to contribute," said Frank McCourt, founder of Project Liberty.
  • "By bringing together a diverse group of highly motivated students, Project Liberty is working to ensure the next generation plays its part in defining the next iteration of the web," said Alexandre Kleitman, Youth Engagement Lead for Project Liberty.

Project Liberty To Help Launch Frances Haugen's "Duty of Care" Initiative Aimed at Combating Social Media Harms

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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"The Duty of Care project represents a bold, inclusive, and much-needed effort to drive a seismic shift in how social media operates with society," said Frank McCourt, founder of Project Liberty.

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  • "The Duty of Care project represents a bold, inclusive, and much-needed effort to drive a seismic shift in how social media operates with society," said Frank McCourt, founder of Project Liberty.
  • "We look forward to working with Frances and her team to launch this new initiative and advance our shared goal of enabling healthier digital communities and stopping harmful business models."
  • Project Liberty, which aims to transform how the internet works to enable healthier digital communities, looks forward to teaming up with Haugen through its McCourt Institute.
  • By articulating the harms driven by social media and identifying levers to prevent or mitigate such harms, the collaboration ultimately aims to help create an ecosystem of incentives for social media platforms.

Privacy-Driven Social Network, MeWe, Announces Close of $27M Investment Round

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MeWe , a 20 million-member, privacy-first, social network committed to protecting user data, today announced the close of a $27-million investment round led by McCourt Global.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MeWe , a 20 million-member, privacy-first, social network committed to protecting user data, today announced the close of a $27-million investment round led by McCourt Global.
  • We are thrilled for this additional support that will allow us to grow MeWe's privacy-centered social media model even further."
  • The round included $12 million from previous investors and $15 million in strategic financing from McCourt Global.
  • MeWe is a breakthrough social network engineered to respect personal privacy and avoid algorithmic manipulation allowing for authentic relationships and community to thrive.