NEW YORK & LONDON & SYDNEY -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sodali & Co (the ‘firm’ or ‘Sodali’ and formerly Morrow Sodali), a leading global advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Benett as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He will be based in New York.

Andrew has a 30-year career across global advisory businesses including Global CEO and Chief Strategy Officer at Havas Creative Group, Chief Commercial Officer of Bloomberg Media and CEO and Executive Chair of Harte Hanks Inc., the NASDAQ-listed publishing company.

Most recently, Andrew was a Partner at PwC working with clients to deliver organic and inorganic growth, as well as leading corporate strategy initiatives for the firm. He is an acknowledged strategist, author of three business books, and a fellow of the Aspen Institute.

Andrew was appointed after a global search following Alvise Recchi stepping down as CEO last September. He joins ... Read more »

REDMOND, Wash. 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The world-leading flat-panel satellite antenna company, Kymeta (www.kymetacorp.com) announced today the addition of two new members to the Board of Advisors, James Geurts and Elizabeth Kimber.

The Honorable James Geurts, known to most as Hondo, has over three decades of leadership in the national security sector, including service as the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Department’s second-highest-ranking civilian, responsible for the effective global business operations of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team. From 2017 until 2021, after his Presidential Appointment and unanimous Senate confirmation, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. Since his retirement from government, Geurts has worked extensively to improve the Nation’s defense industrial base and mentors public and private sector teams on scalability, agility, innovation, teamwork, talent development, and ... Read more »

BURLINGTON, Mass. - Tuesday, 14. January 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- illumynt, a CNE Direct company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jörg Herbarth to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Jörg joined illumynt in June 2022 and has held several executive roles within the organization. In his new role Jörg will be focusing on solidifying illumynt's position as the market leader in IT Asset Disposition services for the AI and compute sector. He will also lead efforts to expand illumynt's global reverse supply chain solutions for OEMs.

With a customer-centric approach, Jörg will drive illumynt's strategic initiatives leveraging data and process automation, powered by AI, to maximize sustainability, security, and value for our clients.

We welcome Jörg’s leadership as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional solutions to our partners and customers worldwide.

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Bouchard: “This merger is a game-changer for the steel industry”

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esmark, Inc. and Esmark Steel Group today reaffirmed their support for the proposed merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel and urges the Trump administration to revisit this alliance. The proposed merger is positioned to bring significant benefits to the combined company’s workers, strengthened U.S. national security, as well as bolstering America’s status in the international steel industry.

The merger will create a formidable force in the steel industry, capable of competing with global players and addressing the challenges posed by Chinese steel exports. By leveraging Nippon Steel's advanced technology and U.S. Steel's extensive market presence, the combined entity will set new standards for quality in steel production, enabling the combined organization to grow for the benefit of its employees, including its United Steelworkers (USW) union membe ... Read more »

PARIS - Tuesday, 14. January 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dfns, the leading wallet-as-a-service platform for crypto assets, has successfully closed a $16 million Series A, led by Further Ventures, the venture arm of Abu Dhabi’s largest sovereign wealth fund, ADQ. This round also saw participation from historic investors such as White Star Capital, Hashed, Semantic, Techstars, and Bpifrance, alongside new backers including Motive Partners, Wintermute, and Motier Ventures.

Our Institutional Focus Paid Off

Two years ago, Dfns made a strategic up-market move focusing mainly on institutional clients. The company’s vision has remained steadfast: institutional investors hold the key to driving crypto adoption as they have the lion’s share of the global liquidity. To appeal to them, Dfns prioritized uncompromising bank-grade security, aligning with standard traditiona ... Read more »

NEW CANAAN, Conn. - Tuesday, 14. January 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mesmerise is proud to announce the creation of NeuRealities, Inc., a transformative company designed to revolutionize medical education and healthcare training. As part of a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic, the new company seeks to leverage Mayo Clinic’s unparalleled clinical expertise and trusted knowledge with Mesmerise’s pioneering advancements in AI-powered spatial computing to set a new standard for excellence in immersive learning experiences.

NeuRealities aims to introduce an open-standards digital platform that redefines how healthcare professionals learn and train. By integrating hyper-realistic AI-enabled digital humans, adaptive immersive experiences, and dynamic content tailored to individual learners, the platform can address critical gaps in medical education. Its first initiative—CT training for radiologic technicians—delivers interactive, hands-o ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 14. January 2025 AETOSWire Print 

MPS Company, which operates from within Ghobash Group’s technology cluster as the specialized Managed Print Services arm of GCG Enterprise Solutions, has announced the addition of a new light production printer to their partner portfolio in the UAE with Fujifilm – Japan’s leading Multi-Function Printer technology pioneers.

Transforming office operations through superior technological capabilities, the Fujifilm ApeosPro C750 A3 Color Multifunction Printer series delivers the world’s first high resolution LED printhead print output for achieving professional quality images and high-definition printing. Targeted for general office use, in terms of advanced functions and operability, these new state-of-the-art printers are loaded with innovative features which will enable businesses to take ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 14. January 2025 AETOSWire  

Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from across the world, the Prize reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering scalable solutions to global challenges and empowering communities in their pursuit of sustainable prosperity.

In a Ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and attended by 11 Heads of State, Ministers, and business leaders, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed awarded the winners for their remarkable achievements, encouraging continued innovation in every corner of the globe.

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering sustainable development and empowering communities across the world through innovation. ... Read more »