UNIDO and Huawei launch AIM Global at World AI Conference in Shanghai
At the sixth World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), UNIDO, Huawei, and other partners officially launched on 6 July 2023 the “Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing” (AIM Global). Led by UNIDO, AIM Global will integrate public and private partners to foster the use of and innovation around AI in industry and manufacturing. […]
Keller Williams Taps Former CEO Mark Willis as Strategic Consultant
Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest residential real estate franchise by agent count, announces that Mark Willis, its former CEO, a current franchisee, and a long-standing member of the KW ecosystem, has rejoined the executive team as a strategic consultant. “For over 32 years, Mark has served across all levels of leadership within KW,” said Gary […]
Sojern acquires VenueLytics to reinforce its Hospitality Industry Platform
Sojern, a leading travel marketing platform, yesterday announced the acquisition of VenueLytics, the hospitality industry’s most integrated guest experience platform serving independent hotels, resorts, chains and casinos. Sojern will incorporate VenueLytics’ capabilities as an extension of the Sojern Travel Marketing Platform. Sojern has long been a direct bookings driver for hotels—providing comprehensive digital advertising solutions that help […]
RapidFlight acquires Local Motors Intellectual Property Portfolio
RapidFlight, an unmanned aircraft manufacturing company headquartered in Virginia, announced the successful acquisition of the intellectual property (IP) portfolio of Local Motors. This strategic move underscores RapidFlight’s unwavering commitment to deploying additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to meet its national security customers needs. By harnessing the power of 3D printing and other AM techniques, RapidFlight delivers superior-quality unmanned […]
Corlytics and Clausematch come together to redefine RegTech
Already a leader in RegTech, this latest addition to the Corlytics family positions the newly formed Group as a global pacesetter. Further ambitious growth is planned over the next two years with the global RegTech market estimated to grow at CAGR of 53%. Corlytics’ proven intelligent regulations and regulatory data, now combined with the Clausematch capability of creating and […]
Kohlberg & Company enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Riveron
Riveron, a national business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers, announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg & Company. H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) will continue its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment. A significant percentage of […]
Pharmatech Associates names Sireesha Yadlapalli as CEO
The Board of Directors of Pharmatech Associates yesterday announced the appointment of Sireesha Yadlapalli as chief executive officer, effective June 5, 2023. Ms. Yadlapalli will succeed Bikash Chatterjee, who will remain with the organization as President and chief science officer. Yadlapalli brings industry and regulatory experience to Pharmatech gained during her over 20-year career in the […]
Newmont designates Karyn Ovelmen as Executive VP and CFO
Newmont Corporation yesterday announced the appointment of Karyn Ovelmen as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Karyn Ovelmen is a highly experienced financial professional who will focus on financial discipline and maintaining a robust and flexible balance sheet to support Newmont’s capital allocation strategy. Karyn will be responsible for Newmont’s Global Finance Functions and […]
Zebra Technologies welcomes Satish Dhanasekaran to the Board of Directors
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, announced the Board has elected Satish Dhanasekaran to the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 11, 2023. Dhanasekaran will join the Board’s Compensation Committee. In May 2022, Dhanasekaran became the President and CEO of Keysight Technologies, a leading […]
Edge Tutor International spins off from Edukasyon
Edge Tutor International, Inc. announces its spin-off from Edukasyon, with Henry Motte-Muñoz serving as its CEO. Edge Tutor International — or simply Edge Tutor — started in early 2022 as one of the product offerings of Edukasyon with the goal of addressing the learning gap experienced by students in the Philippines. Edge Tutor was originally […]