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Catalyst Welcomes Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden as New Board Chair

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, a global nonprofit promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion, has named Kathy Warden, CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation, Chair of its Board. She succeeds Accenture CEO Julie Sweet and is the fourth woman to chair the Board.  

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  • Three New Members from Deloitte, SAIC and Genpact Also Join the Catalyst Board
    NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst , a global nonprofit promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion, has named Kathy Warden, CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation, Chair of its Board.
  • "Stepping into this important role and building on Catalyst's more than 60-year history of strengthening gender equity in the workplace is truly a privilege," said Kathy Warden, Chair, CEO and President, Northrop Grumman.
  • Warden, who has served on the Catalyst Board for five years, was elected Chair effective April 1.
  • She became Chair, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman in 2019 after more than a decade at the company.

Wes Bush Joins Incubation Firm Red Cell Partners

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies to bring revolutionary advancements to national security and healthcare, announced that Wesley G. Bush has joined as Director and Advisor.

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  • Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies to bring revolutionary advancements to national security and healthcare, announced that Wesley G. Bush has joined as Director and Advisor.
  • Mr. Bush was Northrop Grumman Corporations Chairman from 2011 to 2019 and Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2018.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221014005053/en/
    Red Cell Chairman, CEO, and Founding Partner Grant Verstandig said, Were thrilled to have Wes join Red Cell.
  • Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in healthcare and national security.

Deloitte US Announces $1.5 Billion Social Impact Investment to Foster a More Equitable Society

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deloitte announced a $1.5 billion investment in social impact focused on three areas vital to helping create equity in society: education and workforce development, financial inclusion, and health equity. This investment builds off Deloitte's existing social responsibility efforts and leverages cross-sector capabilities that have been established and evolved over the organization's more than 175-year history.

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  • This investment builds off Deloitte's existing social responsibility efforts and leverages cross-sector capabilities that have been established and evolved over the organization's more than 175-year history.
  • Through this 10-year commitment, Deloitte will work with leaders, organizations, and communities closest to the issues to help build pathways for social mobility and economic prosperity.
  • To start, Deloitte is making a five-year investment to supplement capabilities that can enhance the Foundation's efforts to deliver on its mission.
  • "Deloitte is proud to work with innovative and forward-thinking organizations to make a sustained impact together," said Alicia Rose, deputy CEO at Deloitte.

WesBanco, Inc. Elects Rosie Allen-Herring to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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"Rosie Allen-Herring brings a significant level of expertise to our Board of Directors," said Christopher V. Criss, Chairman of the WesBanco, Inc. Board of Directors.

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  • "Rosie Allen-Herring brings a significant level of expertise to our Board of Directors," said Christopher V. Criss, Chairman of the WesBanco, Inc. Board of Directors.
  • "Having already served on our Mid-Atlantic Advisory Board, we know first-hand what type of impact she can have in her new role.
  • I look forward to working with Rosie and seeing the positive impact of her leadership on WesBanco."
  • Having known her for several years, I am thrilled to welcome Rosie to our Board of Directors and working with her to help WesBanco achieve our long-term growth strategies."

Partnership Releases 2022 State Legislative Agenda

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2022 State Legislative Agenda.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2022 State Legislative Agenda.
  • The Partnership's Legislative Agenda was developed by its Government Policy Council, which consists of Business Members from The Partnership's 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce and 365+ Investors.
  • Included in the agenda is a list of featured priorities that will drive The Partnership's state policy efforts.
  • "We are optimistic about continued economic and community development growth in 2022 and look forward to working with our state elected officials to ensure our community and state are strong," said Onnalee Kelley, 2022 Chair of The Partnership's Government Policy Council.

Partnership Releases 2022 State Legislative Agenda

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2022 State Legislative Agenda.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2022 State Legislative Agenda.
  • The Partnership's Legislative Agenda was developed by its Government Policy Council, which consists of Business Members from The Partnership's 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce and 365+ Investors.
  • Included in the agenda is a list of featured priorities that will drive The Partnership's state policy efforts.
  • "We are optimistic about continued economic and community development growth in 2022 and look forward to working with our state elected officials to ensure our community and state are strong," said Onnalee Kelley, 2022 Chair of The Partnership's Government Policy Council.