Northern Trust Appoints Jessica Donohue as Global Head of Product Management for Asset Servicing
NTRS(NASDAQ:NTRS) CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today that Jessica Donohue has joined as head of Product Management for Asset Servicing, leading a global team of product executives delivering custody, administration, fiduciary and data solutions for institutional clients. In this role, Donohue leads strategy and oversight to ensure that Northern Trust Asset Servicing products and solutions provide meaningful value to clients and closely align with Northern Trust’s growth prior
KBRA Expands Tokyo Presence With Appointment of Yasu Iwasa as Head of Japan
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA, a leader in global credit ratings and research, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yasumitsu “Yasu” Iwasa as Head of Japan, underscoring its growth trajectory in Asia following the strategic establishment of its Tokyo office in January 2025. KBRA’s Tokyo office reflects the company’s commitment to deepening its presence in Asia-Pacific and addressing the evolving needs of Japanese investors across public and private credit markets. The team is now well-po
STEVEN J. JERINA JOINS CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPIC STRATEGIES AND PARTNERSHIPS
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven J. Jerina, CAP®, has joined Central Florida Foundation (CFF) as Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies and Partnerships. In this role, Steven leads and manages the annual plan for business revenue, asset growth, and fundholder...
EverFree Appoints International Human Rights Advocate Kristen Abrams as Senior Advisor
ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverFree, a nonprofit that supports exploitation survivors through data-driven, survivor-led solutions, has named Kristen Abrams as Senior Advisor.
Calvin Dark Elected to the Fulbright Association's National Board of Directors
This week, Calvin Dark, president of RC Communications, was elected to the Fulbright Association's National Board of Directors for his first 3-year term. The Fulbright Association is the American alumni organization of the Fulbright Program, the flagship international academic exchange...
Vanguard Appoints Natalie Lamarque as Chief Legal Officer
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today announced that Natalie Lamarque will join the firm as Chief Legal Officer. She will be responsible for all legal and compliance activities, public policy, and investment stewardship. She will also serve as managing director...
Bioretec Appoints Dr. Christopher W. DiGiovanni to Scientific Advisory Board
Bioretec Ltd Press Release 4 September 2025 at 3 p.m. EET TAMPERE, Finland, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioretec Ltd., a pioneer in bioresorbable orthopedic implants, today announced the appointment of Dr. Christopher W. DiGiovanni to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. DiGiovanni...
Western Alliance Bank’s Jake Smith Moves to New Role as Director, Public and Nonprofit Finance Group
WAL(NYSE:WAL) DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank today announced that Jake Smith has taken a new role as director within the bank’s Public and Nonprofit Finance Group, which specializes in tailoring solutions to the unique needs of municipalities, local governments and nonprofit organizations. In his new role, Smith focuses on creating and providing unique capital solutions to a wide variety of municipal and nonprofit borrowers, nationally. These responsibilities build on his prior role as a vice
LMP Appoints Philip Vasan to Advisory Council
PHILADELPHIA & LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, business services, and financial technology companies, today announced the appointment of Philip Vasan to the firm’s Advisory Council. With nearly 30 years of experience across investment strategies, Philip brings a plethora of knowledge across financial technology, asset management, equities, derivatives, portfolio management and private b
WNC Appoints Richard Price to Advisory Board
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WNC, a leading investor in affordable housing has appointed Richard Price to its advisory board. A former partner at Nixon Peabody LLP., Mr. Price has advised housing authorities, developers, and investors on complex housing and community...
Gen II Appoints Ray Ferranti Head of Northeast-Client Services
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gen II Fund Services (“Gen II”), a leading global private capital fund administrator with more than $1 trillion AUA, today announced the appointment of Ray Ferranti as Head of Northeast-Client Services, to support the firm’s continued growth in key markets and strengthen client outcomes. Ferranti will oversee client services for the Northeast as a regional head, leading the firm’s New York and Boston offices and overseeing the development and delivery of Gen II’s mark
U.S. GoldMining Appoints Mining Industry Veteran Barry Olson as Special Advisor
USGO(NASDAQ:USGO) ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO) ("U.S. GoldMining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Olson as a Special Advisor to the Company effective September 1, 2025. Barry is an experienced mining industry leader...
Independent Financial Group Names Steven Gensler Senior Vice President of Advisor Growth and Development
Long-time industry innovator will be responsible for driving the firm's multi-year growth initiatives and shaping the development of distinctive services that enhance client value. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG) – a privately held wealth...
CEA Industries (BNC) Appoints Seasoned Global Investments Leader, Dr. Russell Read, as Non-Executive Director
BNC(NASDAQ:BNC) New York, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: BNC), (“BNC” or “the Company”), a growth-oriented company focused on managing the world’s largest corporate treasury of BNB, today announced the appointment of Dr. Russell Read, Ph.D., CFA, as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective immediately.
PPB Capital Partners Appoints Bob Oros, Former Hightower Chairman & CEO
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPB Capital Partners, a leading provider of alternative investment solutions to the private wealth management community, is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Oros as Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors. Bob Oros is the former Chairman and CEO of Hightower Advisors, one of the largest and most respected independent wealth management firms in the United States. Hightower Advisors and their affiliates are perennially ranked as an industry-leading RIA
Robles BioCeutics Welcomes Top-Ranked Regenerative Medicine Physician Dr. Navneet Boddu to Advisory Board
Board-certified physician and regenerative medicine pioneer brings over 28 years of clinical experience in stem cell therapies to Robles BioCeutics' growing scientific leadership team. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robles BioCeutics, a regenerative dermatology biotechnology...
Lazard Appoints Dmitry Shevelenko from Perplexity AI to its Board of Directors
LAZ(NYSE:LAZ) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) this morning announced that Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer of Perplexity, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective today. “We are pleased to welcome Dmitry to our Board, where his leadership in artificial intelligence will help advance our tech-enabled vision for Lazard’s future,” said Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman. “At Lazard, we believe in the power of AI, combined with the collective intellectual capital of our
Candel Therapeutics Appoints Renowned Immunotherapy Pioneer Carl H. June, M.D., to Research Advisory Board
CADL(NASDAQ:CADL) NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer, today announced the appointment of Carl H. June, M.D., to Candel’s Research Advisory Board (RAB). Dr. June, an internationally recognized expert in cancer immunotherapy, and a pioneer in developing the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved CAR-T cell therapy, will bring Candel his deep expertise, as Candel continues to advance its lead viral immunotherapy candidate CAN-2409 across multiple solid tumor indications and CAN-3110 for recurrent high-grade glioma.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Appoints David Weinreich as New Global Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer for Healthcare Business Sector
MRK(NYSE:MRK) DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced the appointment of David Weinreich, MD, MBA, as Global Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer for its Healthcare business sector. Weinreich is a highly-regarded biopharma leader with extensive experience and a proven track record in R&D. He has successfully led the development of 15 approved drugs worldwide across various therapeutic areas over his more than 20-y
Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute and American Oncology Network Welcome Dr. Beau Hilton
Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute and American Oncology Network Welcome Dr. Beau Hilton