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Xencor Appoints Bart Cornelissen as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, today announced the appointment of Bart Cornelissen to senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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  • Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, today announced the appointment of Bart Cornelissen to senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Mr. Cornelissen has more than 20 years of experience in corporate financial planning, analysis and transaction support.
  • “Bart’s exceptional track record in financial planning and analysis, business development and organizational excellence will be of great value to Xencor as we advance our maturing clinical-stage pipeline of drug candidates and continue to explore our XmAb® platforms against novel biology,” said Bassil Dahiyat, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer at Xencor.
  • He began his career within the life sciences and global health sectors at Novartis, in roles of increasing responsibility within global financial planning and analysis.

Verdagy Welcomes Eric Olsen and Vikas Gupta to its Board

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Moss Landing, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdagy, a pioneer in advanced alkaline water electrolysis electrolyzer technologies for large-scale industrial applications, today announced new appointments to its Board of Directors. Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.

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  • Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.
  • "Both Eric and Vikas have deep knowledge in the global transition to clean energy, and their perspectives will be valuable as we commercialize and scale our technology."
  • We have the chance to make a significant impact in the world," said Eric Olsen, Aliaxis CEO.
  • I am honored to join Verdagy's board to accelerate their development, scale up their activities and decarbonize industries," said Vikas Gupta, Partner at Shell Ventures.

Who Should Price a Gig? MIT SMR Researchers Examine Platform Pricing Practices for Long-Term Success

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Creating a scenario where all three stakeholders find the pricing model sustainable and beneficial is the key challenge.

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  • Creating a scenario where all three stakeholders find the pricing model sustainable and beneficial is the key challenge.
  • A platform's long-term sustainability requires balancing the health of the marketplace with the power dynamics among participants, and often sharing pricing power with service providers and customers, the researchers argue.
  • "Creating a scenario where all three stakeholders find the pricing model sustainable and beneficial is the key challenge that platform leaders face.
  • "When control is shared more equitably by all parties in the platform relationship, the platform model can cater more beneficially to all."

Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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These rate hikes have been reverberating through the economy, raising prospects of a recession amid heightened concerns about the fragile state of banks.

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  • These rate hikes have been reverberating through the economy, raising prospects of a recession amid heightened concerns about the fragile state of banks.
  • The rate hikes are also rattling sustainability-focused investing, better known as ESG investing.
  • However, the high uncertainty around interest rates today, along with the prospects of a looming recession and a political backlash, has put the future of ESG investors at a crossroads.

Interest rate uncertainty

    • However, heightened uncertainty about interest rates poses a challenge today.
    • That means that future cash generated by long-term investments is considered to be worth considerably less at today’s higher interest rates.
    • So, long-duration investments – like most ESG investments – are especially sensitive to changes in interest rates.

Looming recession

    • As research shows, investors do not necessarily make ESG investments for greater long-term returns, but often for altruistic reasons or due to personal preferences to hold greener assets.
    • For these ESG investors, a looming recession could change their perspective on these “luxuries.” In an early warning about this possibility, a recent study I conducted with an economist at the Rotterdam School of Management found that retail investors showed signs of shying away from investing in sustainable mutual funds during the early months of the COVID-19 shock in 2020.
    • Prominent economists, such as former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, have warned of a likely recession as inflation and the Fed’s battle against it persist.

Political backlash

    • Finally, recent political friction and anti-ESG policies across states have started to create headwinds for pension funds and large institutions that serve them.
    • While concerns about greenwashing and high fees in ESG investing are not totally unwarranted, these political interventions can also have unintended consequences.

Navigating the crossroads

    • As companies hold their 2023 annual meetings, the discussions among corporate officials, investors and stakeholders will serve as an important barometer for the current state and future of ESG investing.
    • Due to high interest rate uncertainty, prospects of a recession and political upheaval, ESG is under pressure.

Nippon Express Europe Conducts Logistics Seminar for Erasmus University Rotterdam in Netherlands

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Erasmus University Rotterdam is an educational institution with a worldwide reputation in the disciplines of medicine, business administration, economics, and international public management and policy.

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  • Erasmus University Rotterdam is an educational institution with a worldwide reputation in the disciplines of medicine, business administration, economics, and international public management and policy.
  • This seminar was conducted as part of the master's program for students majoring in supply chain management at the Rotterdam School of Management to familiarize them with logistics operations in the field.
  • A shipper company was invited to give a presentation on their warehouse operations and the Nippon Express Group's position within the customer's supply chain, after which the students toured the approximately 102,000 m2 warehouse facility.
  • The Nippon Express Group will continue actively engaging in social contribution activities around the world to help develop human resources who can play an active role in the logistics industry.

The PR Academy MENA held the region's first 'Communication in the Metaverse' master class

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Enhancing the knowledge of junior and professional professionals about the technological revolution, emerging technologies and other contemporary topics.

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  • Enhancing the knowledge of junior and professional professionals about the technological revolution, emerging technologies and other contemporary topics.
  • It also explored everything from artificial intelligence, data and analytics to augmented reality and the metaverse.
  • The PR Academy MENA is proud to have been the first in the region to have offered a master class of this nature and calibre.
  • The 'Communication in the Metaverse' master class is one of many being offered by The PR Academy MENA that students can enrol for at any time.

The PR Academy MENA held the region's first 'Communication in the Metaverse' master class

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Enhancing the knowledge of junior and professional professionals about the technological revolution, emerging technologies and other contemporary topics.

Key Points: 
  • Enhancing the knowledge of junior and professional professionals about the technological revolution, emerging technologies and other contemporary topics.
  • It also explored everything from artificial intelligence, data and analytics to augmented reality and the metaverse.
  • The PR Academy MENA is proud to have been the first in the region to have offered a master class of this nature and calibre.
  • The 'Communication in the Metaverse' master class is one of many being offered by The PR Academy MENA that students can enrol for at any time.

Bento Engine Adds Three New Hires Including Chief Growth Officer

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Initially launched with six firms in October 2021, Bento continues to grow rapidly; it currently has over 40 firms on platform.

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  • Initially launched with six firms in October 2021, Bento continues to grow rapidly; it currently has over 40 firms on platform.
  • Most recently the Senior Director of Enterprise Sales at AdvicePay, Cassie Jackson assumes the role of Chief Growth Officer at Bento.
  • As Bentos Chief Growth Officer, Jackson will lead the marketing and sales functions to raise awareness of Bentos advice engagement model and its superior efficiencies to advisors across the country.
  • To learn more about Bento Engine, visit bentoengine.com , and follow Bento on LinkedIn and Twitter .

Experic Appoints Derek Hennecke to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical supply services company serving the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Derek Hennecke as an independent member of its board of directors.

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  • Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical supply services company serving the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Derek Hennecke as an independent member of its board of directors.
  • Mr. Henneckes distinctive combination of experience as an entrepreneur, board director, and leader of international life sciences organizations is perfectly suited for the board of a rapidly growing company like Experic, said David Wood , chief executive officer and chairman of Experic.
  • Mr. Hennecke currently serves on several boards, hes a chairman of the board of Microsize and Particle Dynamics and board director of Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inceptor Bio, Kineticos Disruptor Fund, and the Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance.
  • He is currently pursuing a Master of liberal arts in biology from Harvard University Extension School.

First Hydrogen Adds Schipstra to Green Hydrogen Production Team

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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She was responsible for large-scale hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, including HyNetherlands, a 1.85 GW green hydrogen value chain, which covers the production, transportation and usage of green hydrogen.

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  • She was responsible for large-scale hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, including HyNetherlands, a 1.85 GW green hydrogen value chain, which covers the production, transportation and usage of green hydrogen.
  • At First Hydrogen, she will assist the Company to establish environmentally sustainable green hydrogen production sites and deliver its refuelling solutions, a key part of First Hydrogen's ambition to guarantee a supply of green hydrogen for its customers.
  • First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver and London UK-based company focused on zero-emission vehicles, green hydrogen production and distribution and supercritical carbon dioxide extractor systems.
  • The Company is also pursuing opportunities in green hydrogen production and distribution in the UK and elsewhere.