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The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation announces that Judith Schrecker, former CFO, GLOBAL ROLLED PRODUCTS ALCOA, has been selected for the April 2020 EWA Award

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Judith Schrecker, former CFO Global Rolled Products, Alcoa

Judith Schrecker, former CFO Global Rolled Products, Alcoa

Judy has deep experience building strategy and partnerships and is devoted to mentoring the next generation of business leaders


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation announces that, out of many highly qualified applicants, Judith Schrecker, former CFO, GLOBAL ROLLED PRODUCTS ALCOA, has been selected for the April 2020 EWA Award.

“Judy has had a stellar career in the world of finance and philanthropy having served as CFO, Alcoa Global Rolled Products. Her most recent role has been as Vice President of Finance for Allegheny Technologies, Inc (ATI). She has also served on the Board of Directors of Finacity Corporation and on the Executive Committee as Treasurer for Dress for Success Worldwide. Judy has significant wisdom and experience in strategy, finance, management and people development, and is highly valued by business leaders. She is a woman of courage, with an appetite for continuous learning and growth while taking on challenges. Judy has deep experience building strategy and partnerships and is devoted to mentoring the next generation of business leaders. She has been a courageous leader with a strategic mindset always taking the time to develop others and pay it forward. Her insights and expertise will add much to the EWA Network, “ said Larraine Segil, Chair and CEO of The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation.

“Judy is a true business partner, delivering strong counsel and insights to drive strategic decisions and improved financial performance,” said Robert Wetherbee, President and CEO of ATI. “Across her career, she led strong teams, growing their expertise and leading critical process and cultural changes. Her enthusiasm for life and her work is inspiring.”

The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation (EWA) selects high potential, upper-career Exceptional Women from multiple industries, develops and mentors them with guidance and career redesign advice to propel them to sustainable success – one woman at a time. Their year-long program enables the EWA to be connected for life to their ever-expanding EWA global network, as they and their fellow women leaders move into positions of significance.

Learn more at The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation http://www.ExceptionalWomenAwardees.com

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Allergy Standards Announces the Appointment of Bret Barasch to Lead Sales in the USA

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Bret Barasch as USA Business Development Manager

Bret Barasch

We are delighted to welcome Bret to the ASL team as head of sales for the Certification Program in the USA. His experience as an AI platform evangelist and with other Certifications means he is ideally suited to lead our rapid expansion.


DUBLIN (PRWEB)

Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced today the appointment of Bret Barasch as Head of US Business Development

As Allergy Standards continues to expand and diversify across the USA, the appointment of Bret Barasch is key to the development and execution of these strategic business opportunities.

In this role, Bret’s key responsibilities include: to grow and expand the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program in the USA, create and build meaningful partnerships with relevant companies across the retail landscape, and represent the organization at key events and conferences. Bret will be the lead contact in the U.S. for organizations looking to certify consumer products through scientific testing and licensing the Certification Mark.

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a dynamic and esteemed company at such an important and pivotal time. I look forward to growing and expanding the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program here in the U.S. head Quarters. ASL’s team of scientists and robust testing standards are helping those suffering from allergies and asthma make informed decisions to live healthier lives in both the home and office.” said Bret Barasch

Bret is a highly accomplished sales and marketing executive, with over 20 years of experience and an impressive record in driving revenue growth and market development. His areas of expertise include healthcare technology, media and publishing. His track record includes securing global partnerships with organizations such as National Geographic, Time, Inc. and the International Association of Science Parks.

“We are delighted to welcome Bret to the Allergy Standards team as head of sales for the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program in the US. His past experience both as an AI platform evangelist and with other Certification Marks means he is ideally suited to lead the rapid expansion of the program we are experiencing. The new reality of heightened focus on indoor air quality and healthy homes mean his appointment is particularly timely,” says Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards.

About Allergy Standards

Our mantra is ‘design thinking and innovation for healthier indoor air’ for the allergy aware consumer. As an independent, international certification company, it creates meaningful scientific standards for testing a wide range of products and services to determine their impact on improving indoor air quality. ASL’s intellectual property portfolio includes unique testing protocols and suitability specifications for products to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®. ASL’s mission is to improve lives by empowering people to create the healthiest possible indoor environment through science, education and innovation. Our vision is a world where all ER visits caused by exposure to avoidable indoor allergens are eliminated.

http://www.allergystandards.com

About the Certification Program

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is a unique and ground breaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). The program scientifically tests and identifies consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies.

The Certification Program is committed to excellence in the testing and certification of products that are scientifically proven to be more appropriate for customers concerned about allergies, asthma, and poor indoor air quality. The program works with retailers and manufacturers across product categories that are relevant to a ‘healthy home’ concept including air cleaners, dehumidifiers, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, stuffed toys, cleaning services, and more.

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Waggl Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Bay Area for the Third Consecutive Year

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For the third consecutive year, Waggl has been honored by the San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Bay Area 2020.

“Waggl’s uniqueness lies in its ability to deliver action better than any other tool on the market by crowdsourcing information from employees. People know their work matters in shaping the future. This is the heart of Engagement 4.0,” said Josh Bersin, Global HR Technology Analyst.


SAUSALITO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Waggl today announced that it has received three major accolades for corporate culture and growth:

“Against the backdrop of the global Coronavirus pandemic, we are especially grateful for this good news, and we are honored to be recognized for our achievements at Waggl,” said Michael Papay, Co-founder and CEO, Waggl. “As businesses in the United States emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, we believe that maintaining an agile, engaged culture will be one of the most important predictors of continued business success. Organizations that commit to putting their people first by elevating Employee Voice will be on the right path to recovery.”

By enabling a shared real-time, crowdsourced dialogue around critical questions, Waggl rapidly surfaces and prioritizes insights, ideas, and information to help organizations maintain connection and reinforce a sense of community in the midst of rapid change. The User Interface is simple, intuitive, and game-like. It is supported by a proven cycle of inquiry, dialogue and team-derived action that encourages shared ownership and built-in accountability.

“Waggl’s uniqueness lies in its ability to deliver action better than any other tool on the market by crowdsourcing information from employees,” said Josh Bersin, Global HR Technology Analyst. “People know their work matters in shaping the future. This is the heart of Engagement 4.0.”

In 2019, Waggl placed #15 on the San Francisco Business Times Fast 100 list and ranked 151 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, with three-year revenue growth of 2482 percent, placing 26 within California-based companies, 19 within software companies, and 10 within San Francisco companies. The company was named as “Employee Engagement Vendor of the Year” by the 2019 North American Employee Engagement Awards, recognized as a Top Workplace of 2019 by the Bay Area Newsgroup, and by San Francisco Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, earning the #2 ranking for wellness and the #10 spot for smallest companies. Waggl was also recognized by the 9th Annual Best in Biz Awards as “Best Local Company of the Year” for the San Francisco Bay Area. Co-founder and CEO Michael Papay was named as a recipient of the “2019 Founders to Watch” award by The Startup Weekly, a leading independent source of news and insights for business builders.

To learn more about Waggl, please visit https://www.waggl.com/.

About Waggl

For HR leaders who need to measure, and truly improve engagement, Waggl is an Employee Voice platform that crowdsources real-time insight to drive faster action and alignment around critical business topics. Inspired by the waggle dance honey bees do to communicate vital information, Waggl believes every voice matters. Unlike heavy surveys or basic pulse tools, Waggl is a dialogue-first approach to engagement that creates shared ownership through inclusive team-based action planning.

With a seasoned Executive Team and premiere customers including Freddie Mac, Paychex, HEINEKEN, 3M, Mastercard, UCHealth, McGraw Hill, and Parsons, Waggl partners with leading enterprises to harness the collective intelligence of their people. For more information and an expanded customer list, please visit https://www.waggl.com.

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Linda Mack participated as a panelist for a webinar held April 1, hosted by the Family Office Association addressing Family Office challenges during the COVID-19 crisis

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“Best practices are the same, however, their value is more deeply appreciated during a crisis.”


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Linda Mack of Mack International participated as a panelist for a webinar held April 1, hosted by the Family Office Association entitled, Family Office Compensation and Recruiting Challenges During this Unique Time. The webinar was moderated by Angelo Robles, Founder, and Chairman of the Family Office Association (FOA). Linda was joined by Trish Botoff, Founder of Botoff Consulting along with Ron Botoff and Hunter Guice, Principal Consultants with the firm.

The purpose of the webinar was to recognize how the current health crisis has altered the way families do business, but also to provide family offices with a unique opportunity to strengthen relationships between their teams and family members served—facilitating family offices as they proactively navigate today’s challenging environment. Mack International and Botoff Consulting—both considered industry experts—shared ideas about how family offices can successfully adapt their human capital practices including communications, recruiting, and compensation during the current situation and beyond.

Linda spoke about the impact of the pandemic on family office executive searches. “While corporate searches have come to a halt in many cases and hiring freezes are common, we continue to be busy. It’s almost a business-as-usual situation for many families despite the negative impact and uncertainty that exists. First-generation entrepreneurs who are setting up offices for the first time continue to look for key leaders for their office. Succession searches are actively going forward to replace those who have retired or left a position. On the candidate side, everyone is home and accessible.”

Linda on how hiring has been affected: “With in-person meetings temporarily suspended, technology and videoconferencing play an important role. Some families are more comfortable than others hiring without meeting a candidate in person—and the reverse is also true. There are some high urgency situations due to a critical vacancy or successor. It also depends upon the level of the position. If it is a national search, the issue of relocation will add complexity to the equation. Virtual tours and other creative approaches have become a valuable communication tool. The key is for both parties to be flexible, adaptable and creative. Not everyone has a comfort level with making a decision now, and that is understandable. Others seize the day.”

How does the COVID pandemic compare with 2008? “The primary difference was the financial crisis of 2008 didn’t affect meeting in person or require remote operations. Like 2008, many investment portfolios were hit hard very quickly, and a Family Office without a strong CIO at the helm are experiencing a lot of uneasiness. When heavy turbulence hits, you want an experienced pilot at the controls. We are seeing families appreciate the value of the emphasis they placed on hiring a strong Chief Investment Officer to both protect their portfolios and to help identify attractive investment opportunities as the cycle evolves.”

Linda talked about how Best Practices have changed. “Best practices are the same, however, their value is more deeply appreciated during a crisis. Family Offices that have not focused on succession planning, contingency planning, and business continuity planning are vulnerable. If the head of the family gets COVID 19, is there enough bench strength to take over until his or her return? Are leaders cross-training teams for back up and to more effectively work remotely? What are advisors’ plans? Contingency planning is vital. In times like this, there is a re-emphasis on leadership characteristics and attributes: flexibility, adaptability, creativity, resourcefulness and resiliency. Family Offices may look back on this crisis as their wake-up call to consider what type of leaders they need in an uncertain world.”

The webinar was recorded and is available on the FOA website.

About Mack International LLC

Mack International is the premier, a boutique retained executive search and strategic management/human capital consulting firm serving national and international clients in the family office, family business enterprise, and the wealth management industries on a national and international basis. Founded in 2002, the firm has achieved an exceptional track record of success as evidenced by its unmatched industry expertise, in-depth market knowledge, and unparalleled track record of success. Founder and President, Linda C. Mack has established proprietary methodologies such as the Mack 360© and is credited for having coined the term “expert generalist” in the industry.

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Larry Feinstein joining Synergi Partners, an industry leader in hiring credits and tax incentives

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To be reunited with this talented team of industry leaders is an honor. My team and I will concentrate on the great opportunity businesses have with the CARES Act Credits by helping companies keep employees and begin recovery and growth, says Larry Feinstein.


FLORENCE, S.C. (PRWEB)

Synergi Partners is focused on providing solutions for companies to help build productivity and profitability. Larry Feinstein will specifically focus on the CARES Act, a policy implemented to protect businesses from natural disasters and managing employee retention rates. In Mr. Feinstein’s new position, he will offer an innovative approach for businesses to regain productivity, retain employees and focus on growth for the future.

Jim Brown, CEO of Synergi Partners gives us his thought on Mr. Feinstein’s joining Synergi Partners;

“Synergi Partners is very excited to have Larry join our team. The culture and rapid growth of Tax Credit Services at ADP was a great journey for Larry and me. His leadership and vast experience will add to our very deep and talented organization. Larry will play a vital role in this company’s ongoing commitment to our clients”

Previously, Larry was the CEO of Hire Dynamics, an award-winning staffing company. Mr. Feinstein’s passion for people development and innovation helped Hire Dynamics transform from an Atlanta leader to a Southeast and industry Top 50 Staffing Company. During Mr. Feinstein’s time there, Hire Dynamics was awarded Best Places to Work in all markets they served and Best of Staffing for achieving top 1% NPS scores for Clients and Talent.

Prior to his position at Hire Dynamics, Larry was Senior Vice President of ADP’s Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO). Mr. Feinstein was responsible for a global business serving over 8,000 clients and 800,000 employees. Larry also was responsible for the integration and rapid growth of ADP’s Tax Credit Services business. In his award-winning 26-year career at ADP, he also held sales leadership positions in small, major and national accounts, driving high growth through attracting and developing leading talent. Mr. Feinstein’s passion for developing people and building a winning work culture has been the foundation for his success.

“To be reunited with this talented team of industry leaders is an honor; we have had much success working together in the past. Synergi Partners will continue to be the industry leader in disaster credits. My team and I will concentrate on the great opportunity businesses have with the CARES Act Credits (ERTC and FFCRA) by helping companies keep their employees and get on a path to recovery and growth,” says Larry Feinstein.

Mr. Feinstein is also the founder of Spectrum Careers, helping Autistic adults find meaningful employment. When not building culture and camaraderie at work, Larry enjoys spending time with his wife, Mindy, and two children, Sam and Leah.

Headquartered in South Carolina, Synergi Partners is the leading provider of tax credit and incentives. Their team of experts consults companies throughout the nation for federal and state tax incentives, as well as disaster relief. They have experience serving clients of all sizes in industries such as hospitality, retail, financial services, healthcare, food services and temporary staffing.

Please visit http://www.synergipartners.com for more information about this company and the CARES act.

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KMRD Partners Expands Risk Management and Insurance Team With Addition of Industry Executive to Join Limerick PA Office

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“The quality and commitment that KMRD demonstrates to its clients, the team-oriented culture and caliber of the firms’ employees, and the strong emphasis on personal relationships are the major reasons I came to KMRD.”


WARRINGTON, Pa. (PRWEB)

KMRD Partners (KMRD), one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest providers of risk management, insurance, and human capital solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Hahn to join KMRD’s Limerick PA office, effective March 3, 2020.

With over 13 years of property and casualty insurance experience in commercial and personal lines, Hahn brings deep expertise in the acquisition, management, retention, and renewal of small and middle market clients – with an emphasis on long-term relationship building as well as excellent customer service. Before joining KMRD, Hahn worked as Producer/Risk Management Consultant for M.F. Irvine (an AssuredPartners Company). Previously, Hahn worked for Aon as Account Specialist and Nationwide Insurance as Insurance Agent.

“After an extensive search, we are excited to welcome Jeremy to help accelerate growth and further strengthen the delivery of KMRD’s full range of risk and insurance capabilities, including working hard to support our existing 98% client retention rate,” said Bob Dietzel, Co-Founder and Principal of KMRD. “We believe Jeremy’s proven track record in risk and insurance brokering, combined with his experience across benefits, small business insurance, and ongoing client service, make him an excellent addition to our team.”

“The quality and commitment that KMRD demonstrates to its clients, the team-oriented culture and caliber of the firms’ employees, and the strong emphasis on personal relationships are the major reasons I came to KMRD,” said Hahn. “KMRD has a great reputation in the market. I’m thrilled to join the team and ready to begin.”

Prior to entering the risk and insurance industry, Jeremy spent five years working for KidsPeace, a private charity serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities. Originally from the Lehigh Valley, Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University.

Today’s announcement builds on the company’s momentum as an industry leader, with other recent announcements, including near record 21% revenue growth in 2019, two new awards for top insurance workplace and fast growth, and the recent acquisition of Embrook Benefits, a results-driven employee benefits and HR consulting firm located in Willow Grove, PA.

For more information about KMRD’s Risk Management capabilities, please visit https://kmrdpartners.com/risk-management-solutions/.

About KMRD Partners

KMRD Partners, Inc. specializes in providing Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Human Capital Solutions. Our award-winning team, disciplined approach, proven processes, combined with our Risk Management Portal make KMRD the leading choice for existing clients and future partners looking to improve protection and reduce the overall cost of risk. Founded in 2005 – and with over 2000 clients nationwide, 40 staff members, and three offices operating in the Greater Philadelphia area – KMRD is one of the nation’s fastest growing independent agencies with double digit revenue growth each year for over 10 years running. For more information, visit https://kmrdpartners.com/.

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Earl R. Fender Joins as President & CEO

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We are very excited to welcome Earl Fender to the Nalu team. I cannot think of a stronger person to lead Nalu as it enters its full commercialization and growth phase than Earl. He brings over 30 years of successful experience in building and leading medical technology companies.


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

Nalu Medical, Inc. (“Nalu”), a global medical device company that provides miniaturized, battery-free implantable solutions for the treatment of chronic pain in Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), announced today that Earl R. Fender has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Fender succeeds Keegan Harper, who has stepped down as CEO but will remain as Chairman of the Board.

“We are very excited to welcome Earl Fender to the Nalu team,” said Mr. Harper. “I cannot think of a stronger person to lead Nalu as it enters its full commercialization and growth phase than Earl. He brings over 30 years of successful experience in building and leading medical technology companies. For the last 12-years, he worked in the chronic pain space as the CEO of Vertiflex, Inc., which was acquired by Boston Scientific in June 2019. He brings a wealth of experience in building industry-leading, high growth companies and I am excited to have him join the Nalu team.”

“I am very excited and proud to join Nalu’s illustrious team who has developed such differentiated technology to positively impact the lives of patients in the U.S. and abroad,” said Mr. Fender. “The uniquely miniaturized, battery-free and easily upgradable Nalu implantable pulse generator system will help expand patient acceptance in both spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation.”

Mr. Fender added, “The Board thanks Keegan for his years of dedicated service to Nalu since founding the Company in 2014. As Nalu’s co-founder and CEO, Keegan built a strong team, developed a sophisticated product in record time, launched a successful first in human study in Australia, received FDA clearance in SCS and PNS, received CE mark approval, and completed a successful limited clinical launch in the U.S. We look forward to his continued leadership as Nalu’s Chairman.”

About the Nalu Neurostimulation System

The Nalu neurostimulation system is a battery-free, micro-implantable pulse generator (iPG) currently cleared by the FDA for both Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for mitigating chronic pain. The system is highly capable and easily upgradeable, providing a menu of therapy options. To learn more, please visit http://www.nalumed.com.    

About Nalu Medical

Nalu Medical, Inc. is a privately held early-stage medical device start-up company based in Carlsbad, California. The team of seasoned entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists are developing the next generation of medical devices to address a number of poorly treated clinical conditions. Nalu Medical’s vision is to modernize and enhance medical device technology to improve people’s lives.

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ASCCP Announces New President for 2020-21

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)

ASCCP announces its new president, Mark Einstein, MD, MS. Dr. Einstein was sworn in as President of ASCCP at the Annual Business Meeting. In his role as president, he will serve as Executive Officer for ASCCP and oversee the governance of the Board organization. Prior to becoming President, Einstein served as President-Elect.

“Even in these uncertain times, we need to keep our eye on prevention of cervical cancer. ASCCP is committed to our mission and recently launched the ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for the management of women with abnormal cervical cancer screening,” said Dr. Einstein.

Dr. Einstein completed his fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2002 and is an accomplished surgeon-scientist. He currently serves as Professor and Chair, Department of OB/GYN & Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical Center and Interim Chief Medical Officer for University Hospital in Newark, NJ.

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About ASCCP

ASCCP is a professional society for an interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and researchers, who are focused on improving lives through the prevention and treatment of anogenital and HPV-related diseases. For more information visit http://www.asccp.org.

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Cisive Executive Shannon Shoemaker Recognized in CEO Today’s Business Women of the Year Awards

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Cisive Executive Shannon Shoemaker Recognized in CEO Today’s Business Women of the Year Awards

I am honored to be part of an organization like Cisive that values diversity and inclusion in leadership. I am grateful to have a seat at the leadership table where I can make a difference throughout my work each day.


HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Cisive, a global provider of compliance-driven human capital management and risk management solutions, today announced the company’s Vice President of Solutions, Marketing and Partnerships Shannon Shoemaker was recognized in CEO Today magazine’s “Business Women of the Year” 2020 special issue. CEO Today acknowledges women who are the driving force behind their business while driving equality in their sector and beyond.

Shannon Shoemaker has managed Cisive’s Solutions, Marketing and Partnerships as Vice President since 2017 and brings over a decade of experience in the background screening industry. Due to Shoemaker’s efforts, Cisive is widely recognized across the globe. In 2017, she was recognized by Columbus Business First as one of the Top 15 People to Know in HR. Currently, she works closely with the Cisive family of companies to maximize each business unit’s marketing opportunities in alignment with the company’s mission.

“Shannon’s recognition as ‘Business Woman of the Year’ in CEO Today is well-deserved,” said James Owens, President and CEO at Cisive. “In less than 18 months, her leadership and vision have established the Cisive brand as the premier provider in the background screening industry. She believes in the Cisive brand’s promise of high quality and has dedicated the past few years in communicating our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our brand experience.”

“It is an honor to be recognized by CEO Today in their annual list of business women,” said Shannon Shoemaker, VP, Brand, Marketing and Partnerships at Cisive. “I am honored to be part of an organization like Cisive that values diversity and inclusion in leadership. I am grateful to have a seat at the leadership table where I can make a difference throughout my work each day.”

In addition to Shoemaker’s recognition in CEO Today’s Business Women of the Year 2020 special issue, Cisive has previously been honored as Company of the Year by CIO Review and as CIO Bulletin’s 30 Admired Companies to Watch in 2020. For more information about Cisive’s suite of solutions, visit http://www.Cisive.com.

About Cisive

Cisive is a global leader in compliance-driven human capital and risk management solutions, providing onboarding and pre-employment background screening solutions to address the complex challenges and needs of large enterprises with dedicated, in-country account management teams committed to customer satisfaction. Cisive is accredited by the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) and was named for the third consecutive year by HRO Today to the 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction rankings of Top Pre-Employment Screening Providers, in addition to being named Company of the Year by CIO Review. The company and its brands serve clients in financial services, transportation, telecom/media, healthcare, utilities and the home services end-markets, among others. For additional information, please visit http://www.cisive.com.

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Sourcing Industry Group Names Executives from Axis Capital, Coupa and SAP Ariba to Advisory Board

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SIG the network for sourcing executives.

Sourcing Industry Group is the premier network for sourcing executives.

The value that the Board brings through their insight and experiences is immensely important to the strategic direction for SIG.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), the premier membership organization for sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk executives, today announces the appointment of eight senior executives to the SIG Advisory Board for a three-year term, including:

  • Jeff Amsel, Vice President, Global Sourcing and Real Estate, HERE Technologies

  • Tony Filippone, Chief Procurement Officer, Axis Capital

  • Daryl Hammett, Chief Operating Officer, ConnXus

  • Pat McCarthy, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass

  • Mike Morsch, Vice President, Global Procurement and Supply Chain, CDK Global

  • Chris Sawchuk, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader, The Hackett Group

  • Michael van Keulen, Chief Procurement Officer, Coupa

  • Michele Wesseling, Associate Vice President, Global Third Party Management Office, TD Securities Limited

“We are thrilled to have such an outstanding advisory board,” said Dawn Tiura, President and CEO of SIG. “The diversity of these companies is a true reflection of the SIG community at large. The value that the Board brings through their insight and experiences is immensely important to the strategic direction for SIG.”

SIG members are primarily buy-side Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies representing trillions in annual revenues and sourceable spend. This impressive Board will begin their term at the SIG Procurement Technology Summit taking place online beginning on May 11, and are rounded out with existing Board members, including:

  • Krystelle Bilodeau, Director, Payment and Settlement Operations, Bank of Canada

  • Al Girardi, Global Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, GEP

  • Vito Giuliani, Chief Procurement Officer, ADP

  • Rajeev Karmacharya, Managing Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, Fannie Mae

  • Douglas Kortfelt, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Corporate Real Estate and Enterprise Services, CNA Insurance

  • Joseph Martinez, Global Chief Procurement Officer, Bank of New York Mellon

  • Elissa Ouyang, Chief Procurement Officer, California Water Services

  • Emily Rakowski, Chief Marketing Officer, EcoVadis

  • John Sculley, Chairman, PeopleTicker

  • Greg Tennyson, Head of Global Corporate Services, VSP Global

“We are so thankful for the time and service of those who are rolling off the Board,” continued Tiura. “Their guidance to the SIG leadership team has made an enormous impact over the past three years. We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to our industry.” Executives who have completed their terms on the SIG Advisory Board include:

  • Tim Cronin, Vice President, Business Operations, Florida Blue/Guidewell

  • Dina Ghobrial, Chief Procurement Officer, Coupa (formerly)

  • Victoria LoGuercio, Vice President, Business Services, Home Box Office, Inc. (formerly)

  • Mike Matheis, Global Industry Association, Civic and Economic Organization Lead, Oliver Wyman

  • Veronica McCright, Vice President, Genentech Site Services

  • Canda Rozier, President, Collabra Consulting

  • Tolga Tomar, Director of Procurement, Thirty-One Gifts (formerly)

  • Philip Wood, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Operations, Bank of the West

About SIG 

SIG, https://sig.org/ is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing “next” practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG resource center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is also the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams, as well as Future of Sourcing, which provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space.

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