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Louise Pentland Named Chief Counsel for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Louise Pentland has been named Chief Counsel for the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), effective September 15.

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  • Louise Pentland has been named Chief Counsel for the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), effective September 15.
  • Pentland, who previously served as Chief Business Affairs and Legal Officer at PayPal, will report to Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and act as a strategic advisor to Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and his executive leadership team.
  • “Louise Pentland is a highly accomplished legal executive with more than two decades of experience serving at the highest levels of innovative global companies,” said Gutierrez.
  • Additionally, she was named to the Board of Directors of the non-profit Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA) in 2021.

TIFIN Welcomes New Executives to the Leadership Team to Accelerate Its Mission of Impact and Innovation

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo. and NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIFIN, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for wealth, is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to its executive leadership team.

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  • BOULDER, Colo. and NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIFIN , the leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for wealth, is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional leaders to its executive leadership team.
  • Stacy Carter joins TIFIN as Chief Operating Officer at the holding company level.
  • "I'm so excited to embark on this incredible journey with TIFIN," said Stacy Carter, Chief Operating Officer, TIFIN.
  • "I am looking forward to supporting all our business units as they work to bring incredible impact and innovation to the financial industry."

Dilawar Syed Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman ceremonially swore in Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Syed was sworn in following a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 54-42.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman ceremonially swore in Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Syed was sworn in following a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 54-42.
  • "Deputy Administrator Syed's demonstrated passion and experience will be a value-add to the SBA as we continue to build upon the small business boom achieved during the Biden-Harris Administration," said Administrator Guzman .
  • "I am honored to serve as Deputy Administrator supporting millions of small businesses across America," said Deputy Administrator Syed .
  • Before joining the Biden Administration, Syed was CEO at Lumiata, an AI healthcare company focused on reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes.

Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq. Recognized with IDEA Award; Emily Plahanski Named 'Future of the Profession'

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored two award recipients. Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Esq., Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Emily Plahanski, Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.

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  • , Global Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer of Diversified Search Group, received the AESC IDEA Award for her leadership in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).
  • Emily Plahanski , Stanton Chase Director and Global Practice Lead, E-Commerce and Direct-To-Consumer, received the AESC Future of the Profession award for significant accomplishments, work ethic, and impact on the profession at an early stage in her career.
  • At Diversified Search Group, Denielle directs commercial transactions and manages a portfolio of Board, executive level, and Legal Counsel searches across multiple sectors.
  • Her outside directorships are varied and include serving as an Advisor to Pod Networks, &Pizza, and a private equity-backed cybersecurity firm.

Thunderbird COO Recognized as Exemplary Leader and Role Model for Women in Business and Entertainment

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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In addition, Thunderbird was included on the ROB’s 2023 Women Lead Here list under the leadership of CEO and Chair Jennifer Twiner McCarron.

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  • In addition, Thunderbird was included on the ROB’s 2023 Women Lead Here list under the leadership of CEO and Chair Jennifer Twiner McCarron.
  • “Sarah’s incredible business acumen combined with her integrity and commitment to creating purpose through entertainment make her an inspiration for other women in business,” said Lori Massini, Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at Thunderbird Entertainment.
  • Ms. Nathanson was recognized for her exemplary leadership and for being a role model for women in business and entertainment.
  • Thunderbird was also included on the 2023 Report on Business magazine Women Lead Here list for the second year in a row.

TriNet Launches New Five-Minute Podcast, SMB Matters, Addressing Relevant and Timely Issues Facing Small and Medium-Size Businesses

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that it will launch a new podcast, SMB Matters.

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  • DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that it will launch a new podcast, SMB Matters.
  • The quick-hit micro-podcast will provide top-of-mind commentary from TriNet experts on the latest trends and topics impacting SMBs.
  • Ensuing episodes will feature TriNet President and CEO Burton M. Goldfield , and a host of other TriNet leaders and experts.
  • SMB Matters will be available on TriNet RISE , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.

TriNet PeopleForce Returns to New York City September 13-15

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • The third annual, award-winning, TriNet PeopleForce conference returns September 13-15.
  • The three-day eventlive from New York and streamed virtuallywill give attendees the chance to interact with each other and our outstanding lineup of speakers during live sessions, Q&As, networking opportunities and more.
  • Through exploration of entrepreneurial passion, purpose and perseverance, leaders of small and medium-size businesses will walk away with expert info, and the most strategic, innovative ways to do business now.
  • The roster of prominent speakers include:
    Indra Nooyi, Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo (2006-2018), Member Board of Directors, Amazon and Philips and Bestselling Author
    Lilly Singh, Internationally-recognized Comedian, New York Times Bestselling Author, Producer and Actor
    Iuliia Mendel, Former Press Secretary and Spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian TV Actor and Journalist and Author
    TriNet President & CEO Burton M. Goldfield
    David N. Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Cable
    Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures
    Other TriNet senior executives: Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Samantha Wellington ; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Tuminelli ; Senior Vice President, Customer Experience, Alex Warren ; and Chief Product Officer, Lisa Reeves