ATLANTA (PRWEB)
May 24, 2020

Wasserman West, LLC is pleased to announce that Guillermo Wasserman has been ranked as one of “Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers” by Latinvex for his Corporate and M&A work in Latin America. He is also the only lawyer in the State of Georgia to be recognized by Latinvex.

Latinvex annually ranks top international lawyers and law firms for their Latin American work. The top 100 lawyers were selected among international law firms in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, based on their recent track record on major deals in Latin America and recognition by clients and colleagues in the region.

As head of the Firm’s Latin American Practice, Mr. Wasserman regularly advises U.S. and Latin American-based companies on complex cross-border transactions, particularly in the technology and retail industries. Mr. Wasserman, who is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, holds law degrees from both civil law and common law jurisdictions, and is licensed to practice in the U.S. and Argentina, is widely regarded as a leading Latin American expert.    

“This is very well-deserved recognition and an earned testament to Guillermo’s dedication to providing clients with the full benefit of his on-the-ground experience in multiple jurisdictions. We are very fortunate to have him lead our Latin American practice. His knowledge of civil and common law, as well as language and business culture, informs our practice,” said Robert A. West, Wasserman West’s managing partner. “Our continued presence in Latinvex’s rankings reflects our Firm’s commitment to provide first-tier services to our clients doing business in Latin America.”

Maria Farall, a member of the Firm’s Latin American Practice, added, “Guillermo’s unique expertise and hands-on experience in Latin America have been instrumental in our ability to providing outstanding services to our clients across the region.”

Wasserman West is a business law firm based in Atlanta focused on cross-border transactions involving a wide range of industries and business sectors in the U.S. and Latin America. For more information about Wasserman West, please visit: http://www.wassermanwest.com

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 22, 2020

Briz Media Group, a dbray Media company, today announced the addition of David Galvan, Vice President of Digital Partnerships at MasterCard to Connectors. Connectors is Briz Media Group’s network of the best and brightest executives in business who are committed to bringing new innovative ideas, thinking and guidance to Briz Media Group, its clients, and the marketing and communications industry.

Connectors helps advise companies on key business initiatives—from raising capital to the best route to successful exits.

“David is a long time friend and former client who has been tremendously supportive to me and my agency over the years,” David Bray, founder & chief executive officer at Briz Media Group. “He is a well accomplished payments, technology and Internet veteran with over 25 years of business and operating experience in Silicon Valley. We’re thrilled that David has joined Connectors and look forward to the impact of his addition to the network.”

Galvan is currently VP of Digital Partnerships and Start-Up Engagement for MasterCard International, where he focuses on digital partnerships, alliances, mentorship and investments with emerging companies in the Fintech space. Prior to that, Galvan was Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for 24 Hour Fitness, the largest privately owned U.S. fitness club chain in the United States.

Before 24 Hour Fitness, Galvan was the President/Head of BD at Schedulicity, a leading online scheduling service for appointment-based businesses. Galvan has also held senior leadership and operating roles at Topix, InfoGroup, Yahoo, AOL/Netscape, and Motorola.

Galvan joins a growing list of top executive Connectors including:

• 
  Greg Coleman, EIR at Lerer Hippeau, former president of Buzzfeed, President & CRO at The Huffington Post & NYU Stern School of Business Adjunct Professor, Digital Marketing, former president of Criteo
• Ron Berger, Chairman of The Berger Shop, former CEO, Executive Chairman at EURO RSCG, Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus at Advertising Week & Chairman of the 4A’s
• Aurelie Guerrieri, CMO of Open Systems, Founder & former CEO of Akila One, President Emeritus of Women in Wireless, author of The Mobile Native’s Guide to Marketing, published with App Annie. In 2016, she was named one of 25 Mobile Women to Watch by Mobile Marketer.

About Briz Media Group

Founded in 2010, Briz Media Group is a team of seasoned communications specialists, made up of PR practitioners, journalists, event planners, and digital media executives, who help companies develop results-driven, multi-platform content and publicity. We get results that matter for our clients. Results are conceived with a specific goal in mind – whether it’s to secure funding, generate new business leads and sales, promote a new product or develop a plan toward a potential exit. For more, please visit http://www.brizmediagroup.com

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AIKEN, S.C. (PRWEB)
May 22, 2020

ELIXSYS INC., nationally leading the development of domestically sourced bulk chemicals, announced today that Gary C. Baughman has joined Elixsys INC. as the Chief Operating Officer. With principle technology development completed, Mr. Baughman will fuel the execution and deployment of ELIXSYS technologies.

Mr. Baughman has over 35 years of experience serving the power, industrial, chemical and environmental markets. He most recently served as CEO of APTIM, a $2 billion global provider of asset-related services to government, oil & gas, commercial, industrial and power clients. Prior to APTIM he was COO then CEO of M+W Americas, a provider of design, construction and program management capabilities to clients in the advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, data center and renewable energy markets. Previously Mr. Baughman held leadership, sales, and technical roles at AECOM, Wood Group, Washington Group International and Fluor.

As COO at ELIXSYS, Mr. Baughman will provide executive leadership for the company’s development, deployment, and operation of critical assets. “It is with great pleasure we welcome Gary to the Elixsys team,” states CEO Steve Piccolo. “The breadth of his experience, coupled with his strong business acumen and affinity for developing world-class operating teams is a fantastic addition to our growing company.” Additionally, Mr. Baughman will act as a key focal point for the capital markets as we further our development into a leading technology solution provider to power, industrial and chemical customers globally.

About ELIXSYS INC.

Elixsys is developing innovative modular chemical processes to extract valuable minerals, metals, and rare earth elements from coal combustion waste. The modules combine proven and environmentally safe processes with innovative sequencing and trade secret chemical formulas to deliver marketable commodities. Recovered materials are in demand as cement, fertilizer, and as specialty filler products used in the production of high-quality paper, plastics, rubber and specialty coatings.

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DALLAS (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Centennial, a real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today it has launched a Third-Party Services Division to deliver property and asset management, leasing and marketing services on behalf of shopping center owners and investors nationwide. To head the new practice, an extension of Centennial’s growth initiative launched last year, Centennial has tapped seasoned retail real estate executive Chuck Taylor. With more than three decades of retail real estate and mixed-use expertise, Taylor assumed his new post as Senior Vice President of Client Services on May 11th. Prior to joining Centennial, Taylor spent 13 years with Madison Marquette, a leading real estate investor, developer and service provider, where he held various senior leadership positions in business development and leasing.

“With his depth of experience, Chuck will be a significant asset to Centennial as we continue our commitment to growth, and expand our established services platform to serve third-party shopping center owners,” says Whitney Livingston, Centennial’s Chief Operating Officer. “Over the past several years, we have been reimagining retail real estate, which was built for yesterday’s shoppers, to match the lifestyle of tomorrow’s consumers. The robust services platform we have built, including an in-house development and construction, property management, marketing and leasing team, positions us perfectly to help owners through this complex recovery period while also planning for future value creation. Chuck’s background and Centennial’s platform and extensive experience in asset management and transformation are a perfect match for third-party owners who need this expertise, particularly now as they recover from setbacks caused by COVID-19.”

COVID-19 has created an artificially expedited version of Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” theory; only those with an experienced team, a stable multi-channel platform, and the capability to innovate swiftly and effectively will survive. To thrive, however, retailers and shopping centers must have the vision to deliver what consumers really want – and that is the charter for every asset Centennial serves. From strategic merchandising plans to an experience blueprint, innovative experiential marketing and customized placemaking solutions, Centennial has a unique vision for the future of retail real estate that has led to the successful repositioning and redevelopment of underperforming real estate in key markets from coast to coast, an area of expertise that will greatly benefit third-party clients. The company’s new division will be propelled by Centennial’s fully integrated management services platform. And because Centennial is a retail real estate owner itself, its third-party clients will reap the benefits of having a service partner who can think, plan and make both short- and long-term decisions on their behalf like only an owner can.

“I am incredibly honored that Centennial has chosen me to lead this new initiative, and to be part of the Centennial team, one of the most innovative and creative in the business,” Taylor says. “Now that COVID-19 has propelled a renaissance of sorts for the retail world, the time is absolutely right for Centennial to launch this new division. Shopping centers that are willing and able to deliver the kind of experience customers crave as they re-open for business post-COVID-19 will be the winners in tomorrow’s retail world … and we’re here to help them do just that.”

About Centennial

Centennial is a national owner of major shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. Rooted in retail since 1997, the company is focused on shaping the evolution of American retail by creating a superior multi-faceted shopping experience. Centennial properties serve not only as a place of commerce, but a place of community. For more information, visit CentennialREC.com.

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LAKELAND, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

PayClearly, a global B2B payments solutions provider, today announced Peter Connolly, former VP & Global Chief Credit Officer at Wex, Inc. has taken the position of Vice President of Credit and Compliance, and will be working to mature the company’s existing programs and bolster these frameworks for future growth.

As a leading FinTech and B2B payments provider, PayClearly must have sound credit risk and regulatory compliance programs across all facets of its business. “It is imperative that the marketplace, our clients and partners see PayClearly’s commitment and investment in these critical areas” said John Jamieson, PayClearly’s SVP of Sales & Marketing. Connolly brings an extensive history of expertise within the world of payments, bringing PayClearly a senior leader in credit risk management and compliance solutions.

“I’m excited to dig in and expand the flexibility of PayClearly’s payments and credit solutions, while ensuring credit and compliance risk are appropriately managed and become part of the company culture” stated Connolly. “The leadership team here at PayClearly is tenacious, with expertise, drive and a work ethic that I saw as compelling.”

In addition to 21 years of banking and credit experience at payments industry leader Wex Inc., Connolly also sat on the Board of Directors at WEX Bank, Inc. in Utah, an FDIC insured industrial loan bank, for 15 years, which gave him a lengthy and expanded view into regulatory compliance best practices.

“Adding Peter to our PayClearly Team is the propellant we need as we continue to grow and climb into new products and verticals, while maintaining a keen eye on credit risk and regulatory compliance” stated CPO, Tyler Palmer. “Peter has a global view enveloping an intimate background within the world of payments. We couldn’t be more ecstatic.”

About PayClearly

PayClearly is a global leader in payment issuing, card processing and other payment solutions that help companies improve processes, controls, and efficiency. Through the efforts of dedicated sales, development, and support teams in four cities across the United States and a network of issuing and acquiring partners operating in over 210 countries, PayClearly provides its clients and partners with streamlined payment solutions that significantly reduce costs and provide valuable business operations improvements.

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Amanda Maine, Marketing at PayClearly

(888) 333-8541 press@payclearly.com

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RADNOR, Pa. (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Wavestone US is pleased to announce the recent appointment of senior IT executive Bob Casale as Managing Director. He brings more than 30 years of experience developing global information technology strategies that transform complex organizations into contemporary customer-centric, digital businesses.

Casale’s last role prior to joining Wavestone US was Executive Vice President and Global CIO at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he spent 22 years steering global technology strategy, talent, operations, solutions delivery, and IT. Among his many achievements was leading the development of the company’s digital strategy that resulted in over $40 million in new channel sales after only two years. He also successfully implemented a consolidated customer portal experience, a 360-customer portfolio capability, a transition to low-cost cloud services, and an entirely new electronic advisory sales platform that delivered a fully integrated, straight-through user experience for the company’s more than 20,000 field force partners.

In addition, Casale created a Boston-based IT innovation lab to drive research and development which led to several patented innovations including algorithmic underwriting advancements, mobile capabilities, and SaaS-based team productivity software.

“What drew me to Wavestone was its operator-led model. Each engagement is steered by experienced consultants with successful track records as transformational IT executives of well-known companies across the US. Having been in several IT leadership roles throughout my career, I sensed a band of kindred spirits. When you’re talking with former CIOs and CTOs, the conversations are totally different, and the advice you’re getting is real-world, practical, and actionable,” says Casale. “I’m excited to be a part of that conversation.”

“Bob’s years of hands-on experience and the transformations he’s delivered are exactly why he’s a great fit for Wavestone. His record of successes is clear-cut, and we believe that’s why our business model—experience over theory—is winning out in the market. Results speak for themselves, and I can’t wait to see what Bob does next,” says Jeff Vail, CEO of Wavestone US.

Wavestone US is the North American arm of global management and IT consulting firm Wavestone. It has supported the transformations of more than 200 Fortune 1000 companies across a wide range of industries, offering a practitioner’s perspective on IT strategy, cost optimization, operational improvements, cybersecurity, and business management. Wavestone’s IT consultancy in the US was formerly known as WGroup, an IT consultancy firm comprised of consultants with over two decades’ experience as former C-suite executives and leaders. Following the merger of WGroup and Wavestone in July 2019, the Wavestone US brand was officially launched in January 2020.

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About Wavestone

In a world where knowing how to drive transformation is the key to success, Wavestone’s mission is to inform and guide large companies and organizations in their most critical transformations, with the ambition of a positive outcome for all stakeholders. That’s what we call “The Positive Way.”

Wavestone draws on some 3,000 employees across 8 countries. It is a leading independent player in the European consulting market.

Wavestone is listed on Euronext Paris and recognized as a Great Place to Work®.

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