Leadership
Society of Defense Financial Management Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Rich Brady to conclude tenure as CEO by the end of the year; Board of Directors to begin national search for successor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) today announced that Rich Brady, SDFM's Chief Executive Officer, will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by the end of the year. The SDFM Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Alaleh Jenkins, will immediately begin a national search for SDFM's next CEO. The B
SMU MBA rises to 3rd in Asia in 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings
Highest Asian ranking to-date underscores growing employer recognition and academic strength SMU Master of Science in Applied Finance also ranks 3rd in Asia SINGAPORE , Sept. 18, 2026 -- Singapore Management University s (SMU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) has reached a new high in the 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings, rising to 3rd in Asia, its highest regional position to date, and ranking 41st globally. The result marks the third consecutive year that the SMU MBA has risen in Asia, climbing from 6th in 2024 to 5th in 2025, 4th in 2026 and now 3rd in 2027. It is the second highest ranked MBA programme in Singapore and remains within the top 10 per cent of more than 400 MBA programmes assessed worldwide. The strong showing is underpinned by gains in employer recognition and graduate employment, alongside a 4th-place ranking in Asia for Thought Leadership, highlighting the combination of strong career outcomes and academic excellence that defines the SMU MBA experience.
PetMeds Appoints Jeff Willard as CEO & President and Announces Board Leadership Transition
Justin Mennen to Succeed Leslie C.G. Campbell as Chair of the Board Following Her Retirement DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetMed Express, Inc., dba PetMeds and parent company of PetCareRx (Nasdaq: PETS), today announced the appointment of consumer and e-commerce sector veteran, Jeff Willard, as Chief Executive Officer and President, as well as a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 28, 2026. Mr. Willard succeeds Leslie C.G. Campbell, who, in addition to
New Poll: Global Public Backs Stronger UN and Wants Bold Leadership from Next Secretary-General
A 20-country poll shows nearly 90% believe powerful nations need the international system, alongside strong support for a woman Secretary-General WASHINGTON , Sept. 17, 2026 -- As world leaders arrive in New York for UN General Assembly High-level Week, the United Nations Foundation today released results of a new global poll, which finds that 57% of citizens fear for the future, while nearly 90% believe that not even the most powerful nations should confront turbulent times on their own. The global public wants a reinvigorated UN, under an outward-facing leader, even as 85% have heard little about the race to find a new Secretary-General, the poll shows.
78% of HR and talent leaders warn AI poses a threat to leadership pipelines
New Talogy guide addresses the rising need for intentional development PITTSBURGH , Sept. 17, 2026 -- With AI visibly impacting the early careers market, 1 Global talent management solutions provider Talogy has identified a rapidly developing threat to the future workforce: a leadership pipeline that is shrinking. Talogy surveyed 207 senior HR leaders, talent acquisition managers, and learning and development experts, finding that 78% are concerned about the long-term loss of critical leadership skills . With AI taking on tasks and responsibilities traditionally associated with entry-level roles, there is a growing risk that skills may not develop as naturally as they once did.
TerrAscend Strengthens Leadership Position in New Jersey with Closing of Aunt Mary’s Transaction
Expands New Jersey retail footprint to five dispensaries Dispensary generates over US$10 million in annualized revenue and will be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cash flow TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TerrAscend Corp. (the "Company") (TSX: TSND) (OTCQX: TSNDF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced that its consolidated entities (together with the Company, “TerrAscend”) have closed on the previously announced transaction with Aunt Mary’s Dispensary LLC (
LawZero receives a commitment of up to $300M in joint funding from Canada and Germany
MONTR AL , Sept. 16, 2026 -- Today, at ALL IN , Canada and Germany announced funding of up to CAD 300 million for LawZero to develop a fundamentally new form of advanced, safe and capable AI. The rapid acceleration of AI brings important risks, as evidenced by recent incidents of systems crossing safety boundaries. The world urgently needs alternatives to ensure that AI systems are developed in ways that are trustworthy enough to be adopted, uphold sovereign values and protect human joy and endeavour. This joint investment from Canada and Germany signals strong confidence in LawZero s technical approach and in the critical role it can play to answer the urgent need for sovereign leadership in next-generation AI systems.
Literacy Research Association Convenes Global Scholars in Honolulu to Shape the Future of Education
Annual conference will explore how AI, multilingualism, Indigenous knowledge, Hip Hop, migration, trauma and emerging technologies are reshaping what literacy means. TAMPA, Fla. , Sept. 16, 2026 -- As the Literacy Research Association prepares to gather in Honolulu, we extend our care to communities across Hawai i affected by the recent storms. We also mourn the passing of LRA Past President P. David Pearson and honor his extraordinary legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and leadership in literacy research.
Truveta CEO Terry Myerson announces retirement
Terry Myerson, Truveta CEO and co-founder, announces his retirement Terry Myerson is CEO and co-founder of Truveta, a healthcare intelligence company built with and owned by US health systems united by a mission of Saving Lives with Data. Under his leadership, Truveta has grown from an idea conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic into a trusted partner to more than 100 leading life sciences, academic, healthcare, and government organizations. Powered by one of the nation's most comprehensive and
REPSPARK INVESTS IN GOLF RETAIL TALENT, AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE ASSOCIATION OF GOLF MERCHANDISERS MEMBERS
Golf Retail Professionals Across Career Stages Selected for Certified Retail Manager Program Scholarships Advancing Leadership, Expertise Across the Industry ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RepSpark , the leading B2B ecommerce platform connecting specialty brands and retailers across the golf, sport, outdoor and lifestyle apparel industries, announced the five recipients of its scholarships to the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) Certified Retail Manager program (CRM).
Newly Established Ziggo Group Appoints Experienced Leadership Team
Stephen van Rooyen, CEO, Ziggo Group and VodafoneZiggo Stephen van Rooyen will lead the combined Benelux business which is intended to be listed in Amsterdam in the middle of next year Experienced and proven leadership team appointed to newly created Ziggo Group with expertise and backgrounds across Liberty Global, Telenet, VodafoneZiggo and beyond New appointments join Ziggo Group CEO Stephen van Rooyen and Telenet group CEO John Porter ahead of intended listing on Euronext Amsterdam mid-2027 D
Diasome Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Leadership Team as Company Prepares for Phase 3 Development
Sangeeta Sawhney, M.D Chief Medical Officer of Diasome Therapeutics Linda Rubinstein Chief Financial Officer of Diasome Therapeutics Experienced pharmaceutical R&D leader Sangeeta Sawhney, M.D., appointed Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical development as Diasome advances HDV-Insulin toward Phase 3 Paul Strumph, M.D., transitions to Senior Medical Advisor Linda Rubinstein appointed Chief Financial Officer; Health Business Group executives join senior management team to support strategy, busin
Nine New Team Members. One Powerful Bench. Integrated Strategic Partners Isn't Slowing Down.
Six senior hires and three support staff this fall makes Integrated Strategic Partners the deepest bench in Alberta government relations and expands the firm’s service offerings across the country Catherine Sparks brings more than two decades of executive leadership across municipal government to Integrated Strategic Partners Catherine Sparks brings more than two decades of executive leadership across municipal government, private industry and consulting, including a decade as Director and Branc
Hummingbird Bioscience Appoints Dr. James Garner as President
Experienced life sciences executive brings more than two decades of global drug development, commercialization and business development experience SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hummingbird Bioscience (“Hummingbird”), a biotherapeutics company discovering and developing transformative medicines for diseases with significant unmet need, today announced the appointment of Dr. James Garner as President. Dr. Garner will join Hummingbird Bioscience’s leadership team and work alongside
Natixis strengthens coordination between its Portugal and India Expertise Centers under Etienne Huret's leadership
LISBON, Portugal and BENGALURU, India , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Natixis announced that Etienne Huret is taking on the additional responsibility of leading its Expertise Centers in Portugal and India, strengthening coordination between the teams in Bangalore, Porto and Lisbon. The new responsibility aims to strengthen coordination between the expertise hubs in Portugal and India, fostering closer collaboration, knowledge sharing and more consistent ways of working across teams and geographies.
Lenders One Adds Stephen Boney and Joseph Camerieri to Lead Expansion of L1 Fulfillment Solutions
Mortgage origination veterans bring over 60 years of combined experience across the entire lending process to support sustainable and scalable growth for mortgage banks, community banks, and credit unions FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lenders One® Cooperative (“L1” or “Lenders One”), a national mortgage cooperative of mortgage banks, community banks, and credit unions, announced the addition of Stephen Boney and Joseph Camerieri to its leadership team. Boney joins as Se
MTLC Launches The Founder Lab, a 10-Week Cohort for Massachusetts Technology Founders
Launchpad.io from Pega joins as anchor sponsor, with PwC and Foley Hoag supporting the inaugural cohort at Akamai's Kendall Square headquarters BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MTLC), the state's leading technology business organization, today announced the launch of The Founder Lab, a 10-week curated cohort where Massachusetts technology founders work through real company-building decisions alongside a selected peer group. The first coh
Ocean Power Technologies Aligns Leadership Team to Accelerate Commercial Execution and Backlog Conversion
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT) , a leader in maritime operational infrastructure and autonomous ocean systems, today announced leadership changes intended to strengthen execution, commercial conversion and operational accountability as the Company increases its focus on converting commercial opportunities into backlog and revenue. The leadership transition is designed to build on the operatio
New North American Survey Reveals Only One in Ten Sustainability Professionals Expect Their Organization's Ambition to Decrease
Research from UN Global Compact Networks in Canada, Mexico, and the USA and GlobeScan reveals companies are becoming more selective and strategic as pressure on corporate sustainability commitments grows TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite mounting economic, political, and regulatory pressure on corporate sustainability, ambition among sustainability professionals across North America is proving more resilient than widely assumed. A new tri-national study finds that only 10 perce
Greenland Mines Forms Strategic Advisory Board With Three Industry Leaders to Accelerate Project Development and Western Critical-Minerals Strategy
Initial members bring global rare earths leadership, direct Skaergaard technical knowledge, and proven mine-development and operating experience in Greenland Advisory Board to support project strategy, studies, permitting, partnerships and the Company’s North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Greenland Mines Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRML) ("Greenland Mines" or the "Company") today announced the formation of a Strategic Advisory Board and the app
ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail to take Direct Current to new horizons
ABB partners with Ferrari Hypersail As Electrification Partner, ABB will support the development of Ferrari Hypersail's DC power architecture, building on more than 25 years of ABB leadership in DC technology and more than 700 patents. Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABB partners with Ferrari Hypersail, an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy systems ABB’s 25+ years of DC technology leadership supports development of advanced
Brillio Joins Salesforce's Forward Deployed Engineering Partner Network
Recognition highlights Brillio s growing leadership in enterprise scale Agentforce implementations and agentic AI delivery DALLAS , Sept. 14, 2026 -- Brillio, The Enterprise AI Accelerator, today announced that it has joined the Salesforce Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Partner Network, an invitation-only program that brings together a select group of partners recognized for their Agentforce implementation strength, deep industry expertise, and proven ability to help enterprises move AI from pilots to production at scale. The recognition reflects Brillio s growing leadership in helping enterprises operationalize agentic AI and realize business value from Salesforce s AI ecosystem.
Cellebrite CTO Chris Wade to Lead Cellebrite Labs, Sharpening Focus on Mobile Research
Strategic move strengthens Cellebrite s flagship access, extraction and decoding technology as Cellebrite Labs joins Wade s Innovation Hub TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel , Sept. 14, 2026 -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered digital investigative and intelligence solutions, today announced expanded resources and new leadership for Cellebrite Labs, the team responsible for much of the core mobile research behind the company s access, extraction and decoding technology. Effective immediately, Cellebrite Labs is operating under the leadership of Chris Wade, Cellebrite s Chief Technology Officer, and is now part of the company s Innovation Hub that Wade has led since joining Cellebrite, following its acquisition of Corellium.
HdL Companies Names Chief Financial Officer Richard Park as President
Richard Park’s expanded role reflects HdL’s continued growth, financial discipline, and commitment to helping local governments strengthen revenue operations. BREA, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HdL Companies named Richard Park President and Chief Financial Officer, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to grow its municipal revenue management and compliance solutions for local governments. Since joining HdL in 2019, Park has been one of the driving forces in the em
Cyble Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Steve Ingram as Executive Vice President, US to Lead Market Expansion
Former EY and PwC cyber leader transitions from Cyble s Advisory Board to an operating role, bringing decades of cybersecurity, risk, law enforcement and enterprise leadership experience. CUPERTINO, Calif. , Sept. 11, 2026 -- Cyble , an AI-native cybersecurity company, announced the appointment of Steve Ingram as Executive Vice President, US, as Cyble accelerates growth in the US market. Ingram will lead Cyble s US business, with responsibility for accelerating growth, deepening customer and partner relationships, and building Cyble s position in one of the world s largest cybersecurity markets. He brings decades of experience across cybersecurity, risk, financial services, law enforcement and executive leadership.
Treeni Sustainability Solutions Appoints Vivek Rawat to Its Advisory Board to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
Go-to-market and revenue leader to advise Treeni on building a Scalable and Sustainable growth engine as it expands its consulting-led, outcome-accountable ESG managed services. BENGALURU, India , Sept. 11, 2026 -- Treeni Sustainability Solutions, a consulting-led ESG managed services company, today announced the appointment of Vivek Rawat to its Advisory Board. Mr. Rawat will work closely with Treeni s leadership on customer acquisition, market positioning, revenue growth, and strategic alliances as the company scales its resustAIn -powered managed service solutions to enterprise and mid-market clients in India and globally.
Great Place To Work Announces the 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia Representing 8.9 Million Employee Experiences
Companies earned their spot based on the direct feedback of their employees. Oakland, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Great Place To Work® announced its Best Workplaces in Asia™ for 2026 . The list is based on confidential survey data, with over 3.8 million individual responses representing the experiences of nearly 8.9 million employees from across the region. Employees reported their experiences of trust, innovation, company values, and leadership, and these rankings are base
Korean-Founded Niber Technologies Brings Together ex-Gore and PrimaLoft Execs
Dr. Richard Beck and Jochen Lagemann now lead Niber Technologies as the Korean-founded company advances its ingredient brand strategy, backed by ~$11M in Series A funding SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niber Technologies, a Singapore-headquartered electrospinning platform, has built its leadership team from two of the industry's most recognized names. Dr. Richard Beck, a 25-year veteran of Gore-Tex, and Jochen Lagemann, formerly a Managing Director at PrimaLoft. Tomas Vucurevic, f
Euclid Chemical Announces Retirement of Tom Gairing, Appoints Rusty Maglionico as President
Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euclid Chemical , a leading manufacturer of specialty chemical products for the concrete and masonry construction industry, announces the retirement of President Tom Gairing, after three decades of service and leadership. Russell “Rusty” Maglionico has been appointed president of the company, effective September 10. Since joining Euclid Chemical in 2002, Gairing has held numerous leadership roles across procurement, supply chain, operations and
OpenMatter Network Realigns Leadership Team to Accelerate Global Commercial Growth
MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With its Verification Architecture platform now commercially available and continuing to add new capabilities, OpenMatter Network today announced a strategic realignment of its leadership team designed to accelerate subscription growth, expand industry partnerships and position the company for long-term commercial success. Effective September 1, Mike Anderson has been named CEO of OpenMatter Network while continuing to serve as CFO. Renee Davis
Manulife appoints Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, joining Executive Leadership Team
TORONTO , Sept. 11, 2026 -- Manulife has appointed Sarah Chapman as Global Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer , effective January 1, 2027, reporting to Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, and joining Manulife s Executive Leadership Team. Chapman will lead Manulife s Global Marketing organization, with responsibility for the company s brand, marketing and enterprise customer experience strategies.
Village Farms Appoints Hamid Shekarchi as Interim Chief Financial Officer
18-year finance, valuation and transaction professional promoted from CFO of Company’s Canadian Cannabis business Hamid Shekarchi succeeds Steve Ruffini who remains a member of leadership team overseeing mergers and acquisitions VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the appointment of Hamid Shekarchi as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Shekarchi’
G-P Secures #1 Position in HR Technology Advice's (HRTA) Inaugural EOR Market Report
The HRTA 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix highlights G-P s technology leadership, AI-driven innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience BOSTON , Sept. 10, 2026 -- G-P (Globalization Partners) , the leader in AI-driven global employment, ranked No. 1 by industry analysts, today announced it has been named the top technology leader in the 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix by HR Technology Advice (HRTA). As the EOR market matures, G-P stood out earning the top score in HR Technology Advice s 2026 EOR VendorFit Matrix, driven by leadership in customer experience and global offering breadth, backed by strong AI-powered compliance capabilities, said Chris Harvey, Chief Research Officer, HR Technology Advice.
Sage SME Pulse: East Midlands SMEs outpace the UK, offering a blueprint for regional growth
New Sage data reveals East Midlands SMEs recorded profit growth of 18.8% in the year to Q2 2026 - the highest of any UK region. Derby ranked first among UK cities for revenue growth over the past two years, up by 39.1%. It has now held the top spot for four consecutive quarters, supported by £10 million of government investment in the city’s growth. The findings point to a combination of local leadership and rising AI adoption, offering lessons for policymakers seeking regional growth during a p
Aircom Appoints Khurram Chaudhry as General Manager
Long-time Aircom executive to lead the next phase of growth and AI Innovation FAIRFAX, Va. , Sept. 10, 2026 -- Aircom today announced the elevation of Khurram Chaudhry from Vice President Product & Engineering to General Manager & CTO , giving him overall responsibility for the Aircom business. The leadership transition comes as Aircom enters a new phase of product innovation, with AI and automation playing an increasingly important role in the evolution of RAN planning, optimization and operations.
Dr Hanan H. Balkhy Launches Candidacy for WHO Director-General, Pledges "A WHO the World Can Count On"
Nominated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia A physician trained in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic research and international public health leadership WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean sets out a three-part platform for a more trusted, prepared and accountable World Health Organization Record of delivery includes mobilising more than US 1.6 billion in additional programme resources for polio and emergencies
GURU Organic Energy Announces Leadership Transition to Support Next Phase of Growth
Board initiates search for new Chief Executive Officer Tyler Ricks appointed Executive Chair during the transition Carl Goyette remains as director and shareholder Patrick Charbonneau promoted to Chief Revenue Officer MONTRÉAL, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“ GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand 1 , today announced a leadership transition in support of the Company’s next chapter of growth. Carl Goyette is concluding his
ZTE Global Summit & User Congress 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Advancing from Connectivity to Digital Value Creation
The 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-located for the first time with the GSMA M360 ASEAN Ministerial leaders from Malaysia, the Chinese Ambassador, GSMA leadership, global operator executives, and industry partners jointly explored network evolution, AI-driven innovation, and digital economy prosperity ZTE showcases full-scenario AI network solutions, the TCO-optimal AI Factory, and innovative AI devices, mapping out an end-to-end commercial roadmap
Conscious Entrepreneur names Arron Mansika CEO, launches fall Deepening
Mansika succeeds founder Alex Raymond as the head of the community to elevate and deepen exceptional, purpose-driven founders and adds a second annual gathering this fall to complement its spring Summit Boulder, Colo., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOULDER, Colo. — [Date TBD] — Conscious Entrepreneur, a Boulder, Colo., community for business founders, today announced that Arron Mansika has succeeded founder Alex Raymond as chief executive officer. The organization will hold its first fall g
Louisville's Speed Art Museum Announces Kathleen V. Jameson as New Director
Veteran museum leader returns to Louisville as Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum prepares for its 2027 Centennial Kathleen V. Jameson, PhD, the Speed Art Museum's new director Newly appointed Speed Art Museum Director Kathleen V, Jameson, PhD, poses in front of an iconic Alice Neel painting, entitled Priscilla Johnston, 1966. Part of the museum’s permanent collection. LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Speed Art Museum today announced the appointment of Kathleen V. Jam