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Conifers.ai Taps Former RSA, Cylance and McAfee Leaders for Its Board of Directors

DALLAS, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conifers.ai, the agentic AI platform designed to transform security operations, today announced the appointment of three new board members, Chairman Art Coviello of SYN Ventures, David Johnson of TLG Holding and Ryan Permeh of SYN Ventures. These industry veterans bring decades of experience in business strategy, M&A and technology leadership to their positions as advisors for the already fast–growing cybersecurity startup.

This announcement follows the company's recent $25 million funding round led by SYN Ventures and Picus Capital. Since emerging from stealth in January of this year, Conifers has experienced rapid success, more than doubling its headcount to meet growing demand. Additionally, it has expanded its headquarters in Dallas, TX, and is actively hiring for a variety of roles.

“The increasing need for both greater quality and efficiency in security operations, as well as delivering measurable, strategic results, underscores the importance of providing advanced SOC security solutions that directly address our customers' pain points,” said Tom Findling, Co–founder and CEO of Conifers. “We’re seeing significant demand for our unique approach, which is transforming security operations for both the enterprise and security service providers through advanced AI, disruptive pricing, and a staged implementation model. The extensive expertise these new advisors offer will be invaluable to our growth and long–term success.”

New board members include:

Art Coviello
Managing Partner & IC Chairman for Flagship Funds, SYN Ventures
Art Coviello has been a central figure within the information security industry for more than 25 years. Most notably, Coviello served as President and CEO of RSA and following RSA’s acquisition by EMC (for $2.1B) as an Executive Vice President of EMC and head of its Security Division. Since stepping down from RSA in 2015 Coviello has been an active investor and advisor in the technology industry, guiding many startups as a private investor and currently as a Managing Partner of SYN Ventures.

David Johnson
Senior Partner/Member of Investment Committee, TLG Holding
David Johnson is a globally recognized corporate strategist and expert in M&A and related integration, having successfully completed more than 120 acquisitions representing more than $40B of equity investment, divestitures, and venture capital investments. Johnson co–founded TLG Capital Partners, after having joined the Blackstone Group where he was a Senior Advisor and Senior Managing Director. While at Blackstone, Johnson led the firm’s technology sector where he was responsible for numerous domestic and international acquisitions in Cyber Security, Cloud Solutions, IT Services, Consulting and Outsourcing.

Ryan Permeh
Operating Partner at SYN Ventures
Ryan Permeh was previously the Co–Founder and Chief Scientist of Cylance, acquired by Blackberry for $1.4b in 2020. He led the architecture behind Cylance’s mathematical engine and groundbreaking approach to security. Permeh has been in the security industry for over 20 years and has a long history in both offensive and defensive security. Prior to co–founding Cylance, he served as Chief Scientist for McAfee, focused on technology strategy, and as a Distinguished Engineer at eEye Digital Security, focused on building security assessment tools.

“Conifers’ approach to leveraging AI in cybersecurity is innovative, solving complex challenges SecOps teams face as a result of escalating threats, and directly addressing pain points in the industry while increasing value for the customer,” said Coviello. “As their growth accelerates, I look forward to contributing to their strategic vision and business objectives to help make them successful in the market as they scale.”

To learn more about the Conifers platform and its leadership team, visit the website.

About Conifers.ai
Conifers.ai is transforming security operations centers (SOCs) with its AI–native Conifers CognitiveSOC™ platform, enabling enterprises and managed security service providers (MSSPs) to achieve SOC excellence. By leveraging agentic AI, Conifers empowers security teams to investigate complex, multi–tier incidents at scale with confidence, efficiency, and accuracy. Led by seasoned industry veterans and supported by SYN Ventures, Conifers is committed to addressing critical SecOps challenges through innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, advanced investigation reasoning, and decision–making capabilities. With its unique staged implementation framework and patent–pending architecture, Conifers.ai builds trust in AI adoption, delivering measurable ROI and business impact. Learn more at https://www.conifers.ai or on LinkedIn and X.

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TGI Fridays Appoints Phil Broad as President of International Franchising

DALLAS, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TGI Fridays, the iconic global brand known for bringing bold food, vibrant energy, and American–style hospitality to over 41 countries, is proud to announce the appointment of Phil Broad as President of TGI Fridays International Franchising. Based in Dubai, Broad will oversee the brand’s international operations and franchise partnerships, with a focus on accelerating global growth and delivering exceptional guest experiences worldwide.

Broad served as Managing Director of TGI Fridays UK from 1997 to 2000. In addition to his deep understanding of the brand, he has over 30 years of global leadership experience in the food and beverage, hospitality and retail sectors. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive strategic transformation, unlock new markets and deliver high–performance results in culturally diverse and dynamic environments.

“Phil’s return to the Fridays family comes at a pivotal time for our global brand,” said Ray Blanchette, TGI Fridays CEO. “His proven ability to lead brand expansion, strengthen franchisee relationships, and elevate the guest experience makes him the right person to shape the next chapter of our international business.”

Before rejoining Fridays, Broad served as Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Alghanim Industries, where he led a portfolio of more than 270 restaurants across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). During his tenure, he introduced Slim Chickens to the Middle East, redefined the Costa Coffee brand in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with the Saudi Coffee Company and oversaw the rapid expansion of Wendy’s in the region. His leadership earned him multiple honors, including the Growth Mindset Award from Wendy’s International and Franchisee of the Year for both Costa Coffee and Wendy’s.

Earlier in his career, Broad held senior roles at IHG, Jumeirah Restaurants and Starbucks UK & Ireland, where he led operations for hundreds of locations and launched innovative programs, including the Starbucks Card and the brand’s first UK drive–thru. While leading TGI Fridays UK, he was named International Operator of the Year.

Broad’s appointment comes at a time of exciting momentum for TGI Fridays, which is currently in a transformational growth phase with nearly 300 international locations and a robust development pipeline.

“I’m honored to return to where my passion for international growth began,” said Broad. “Fridays is a truly iconic global brand with untapped potential, and I look forward to working with our incredible franchise partners to take it to new heights around the world.”

Broad holds certifications in franchise and hospitality management and has completed multiple executive leadership programs. He will report directly to Ray Blanchette.

About TGI Fridays
As the world's first casual bar and grill, TGI Fridays is the birthplace of flair, freedom and celebration, bringing people together to socialize and experience “That Fridays Feeling™,” a sense of celebrating the fun in everyday moments, big and small. For 60 years, Fridays has been lifting spirits around the world, currently with 391 restaurants in 41 countries serving high–quality, classic American food and iconic drinks backed by authentic and genuine service. Visit www.tgifridays.com for more information and join Fridays Rewards.® Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

TGI Fridays Media Contact:
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Panopto Appoints Stephen Laster as Chief Executive Officer

PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Panopto, the leading AI–powered video learning platform, today announced the appointment of Stephen Laster as Chief Executive Officer. A proven technology and product leader, Laster brings more than two decades of executive experience driving digital transformation and innovation across education and enterprise software.

Laster joins Panopto from D2L, where he most recently served as President. His career spans senior leadership roles at McGraw–Hill Education, Ellucian, Harvard Business School, and Babson College where he has led large–scale teams, developed category–defining products, and built platforms that have redefined how millions of learners and professionals experience education. At Panopto, Laster will lead the company’s next chapter as it scales its platform and continues to enable AI–powered video across learning, training, and communication environments around the world.

“Panopto is uniquely positioned at the intersection of video, knowledge management, and education,” said Laster. “I am thrilled to join a company with such a strong foundation, an exceptional team, and a powerful mission. As video becomes increasingly critical to how organizations learn and operate, Panopto is poised to play an even greater role in enabling success for its customers.”

Panopto’s enterprise–grade, open platform is trusted by leading global institutions and organizations – including Duke University, Kimberly–Clark, Harvard University, HubSpot, Nikon, Oxford University, Qualcomm, and Stanford University – to harness video at scale for skill building, training, onboarding, compliance, and knowledge sharing. As a key player in the learning tech ecosystem, Panopto leads the way in leveraging AI, advanced search, and deep integrations to power the future of visual learning.

“Stephen is a proven operator who combines deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on customer impact,” said Sejal Pietrzak, Executive Chair at Panopto. “His track record of building world–class technology organizations and his passion for delivering exceptional product experiences make him the ideal leader to guide Panopto into its next phase of growth.”

With this appointment, Panopto continues its commitment to building industry–leading video technology that elevates how people learn and communicate in today’s digital–first world.

About Panopto

Panopto is a global leader in AI–driven video learning, revolutionizing how universities and enterprises capture, share, and expand knowledge. Trusted by 22 of the world’s top 25 universities and more than 1,600 organizations, Panopto’s advanced video management platform and innovative AI tools make it easy to transform text to video to create, store, manage, and deliver engaging, accessible learning experiences. Discover the future of video learning at Panopto.com

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Le général américain à la retraite Daniel Hokanson rejoint le Conseil d’administration de Duck Creek Technologies

BOSTON, 15 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui dessine les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers), annonce la nomination de l’ancien général des forces américaines aujourd’hui retraité Daniel Hokanson à son Conseil d’administration. Ce dernier rejoint les administrateurs de Duck Creek à l’appui d’une profonde expérience en direction d’organisations fondée sur l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de politiques stratégiques détaillées.

Aujourd’hui retraité, l’ex–général Hokanson est gradé quatre étoiles. Il a siégé parmi les chefs d’état–major interarmées et s’est vu nommé 29e chef du Bureau de la garde nationale américaine. À ce poste, il a assumé le rôle de conseiller militaire auprès du Président américain, du Secrétaire à la Défense des États–Unis et du Conseil de sécurité nationale. Il a également assuré la liaison entre le Département de la Défense, les gouverneurs et les adjudants généraux fédéraux.

Pour Michael Jackowski, PDG de Duck Creek Technologies, « Daniel Hokanson, qu’il nomme Dan, est un leader accompli et décoré, et nous sommes ravis de l’accueillir au sein de notre Conseil d’administration. À l’heure où nous poursuivons notre développement à l’échelle mondiale en aidant les compagnies d’assurance à relever les défis majeurs posés par le changement climatique et la complexité grandissante des réglementations applicables, son apport sera précieux pour guider Duck Creek dans ses orientations. »

À l’époque où il était chef du Bureau de la garde nationale américaine, l’ex–général Hokanson a supervisé d’historiques solutions de réponse à la pandémie de COVID–19, aux troubles civils et à de nombreuses catastrophes naturelles, tout en répondant efficacement aux besoins des opérations militaires mondiales. Il a également dirigé le Programme de partenariat d’État du Département américain de la Défense, qui rassemble plus de 100 pays membres et organise régulièrement des rencontres entre des dirigeants gouvernementaux et militaires de haut vol partout dans le monde.

Titulaire d’un diplôme en ingénierie aérospatiale délivré par l’Académie militaire des États–Unis de West Point, l’ex–général Hokanson détient également une maîtrise en sécurité internationale et relations civilo–militaires sanctionnée par la Naval Postgraduate School de Monterey, en Californie, et une maîtrise en sécurité nationale et études stratégiques délivrée par le Naval War College à Newport, situé dans l’État de Rhode Island. Il a aussi suivi un cursus de recherche d’un an en sécurité nationale au sein du Département de la Défense à l’université de Harvard.

« C’est un honneur pour moi que de rejoindre le Conseil d’administration de Duck Creek Technologies. L’engagement de l’entreprise en faveur de l’innovation et de l’excellence dans le secteur de l’assurance correspond parfaitement à mes valeurs et mon expérience. » observe l’ex–général Hokanson. « J’ai hâte d’accompagner Duck Creek dans sa mission axée sur la construction de l’avenir de l’assurance IARD et de contribuer à relever les enjeux évolutifs auxquels s’expose le secteur. » poursuit–il.

La nomination de Daniel Hokanson s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme externe de recrutement d’Administrateurs mis en place par Vista Equity Partners, investisseur technologique mondial spécialisé dans les logiciels d’entreprise et principal actionnaire de Duck Creek. Lancé en 2017, le programme du conseil exploite l’écosystème de Vista et des ressources supplémentaires pour identifier, former et nommer des candidats qualifiés au Conseil d’administration de ses sociétés en portefeuille. Le programme vise à constituer un vivier de talentueux candidats qualifiés pour rejoindre le Conseil d’administration, grâce à des programmes et des partenariats délivrant des résultats concrets sur le monde des affaires en général

À propos de Duck Creek Technologies  
Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui dessine les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers). Les systèmes d’assurance modernes reposent sur nos solutions et exploitent le potentiel du cloud pour mener des opérations flexibles, intelligentes et évolutives. Authenticité, détermination et transparence, voilà les maîtres–mots de la philosophie de Duck Creek. Pour nous, l’assurance est au service des particuliers et des entreprises, au moment, à l’endroit et de la manière dont ils en ont le plus besoin. Leaders du marché, nos solutions sont commercialisées à l’unité ou sous forme de suite packagée, et sont toutes disponibles sur la page : Duck Creek OnDemand. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.duckcreek.com. Suivez–nous sur les réseaux pour consulter nos actualités : LinkedIn et X.

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Duck Creek Technologies Appoints General Daniel Hokanson, USA, Ret. to Board of Directors

BOSTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointment of General Daniel Hokanson, USA, Ret. to the company’s board of directors. He brings deep expertise and experience in leading organizations through the development and implementation of detailed strategic policy to Duck Creek’s board.

Hokanson is a retired 4–Star General who served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. In this role, he was a military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council. He also served as the Department of Defense’s channel of communications to the Governors and State Adjutants General.

“Dan is an accomplished and decorated leader, and we are excited to have him join the Duck Creek Board of Directors,” said Michael Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “As we continue to expand globally and help insurance companies tackle tough challenges resulting from climate change and increasingly complex regulatory environments, his unique skill set will be instrumental in guiding Duck Creek.”

As Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Hokanson oversaw the Guard’s historic response to the COVID–19 pandemic, civil disturbances, and numerous natural disasters, while simultaneously meeting every global military operations requirement. He also led the National Guard and Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, which includes over 100 member countries, regularly conducting senior government and military leader engagements worldwide.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in aerospace engineering, Hokanson also earned master’s degrees in international security and civil–military relations from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He also completed the Department of Defense year–long National Security Fellowship at Harvard University.

“I am honored to join Duck Creek Technologies' board of directors. The company's dedication to innovation and excellence in the insurance industry strongly aligns with my values and experience,” said Hokanson. “I look forward to supporting Duck Creek’s mission to shape the future of property and casualty insurance while helping the industry navigate its evolving challenges.”

Hokanson’s role was sourced through the external board program operated by Vista Equity Partners, a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software and a majority investor in Duck Creek. Launched in 2017, the board program leverages Vista’s ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train, and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies. The program works to create a pipeline of highly talented board candidates through programs and partnerships that will drive results for the corporate world at large.

About Duck Creek Technologies   
Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market–leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

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Duck Creek Technologies beruft US-General a.D. Daniel Hokanson in den Verwaltungsrat

BOSTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, der globale Anbieter intelligenter Lösungen, der die Zukunft der Sach– und Unfall– (Property and Casualty, P&C) sowie der allgemeinen Versicherungsbranche neu definiert, hat die Berufung des US–Generals a.D. Daniel Hokanson in den Verwaltungsrat des Unternehmens bekanntgegeben. Er bringt umfassendes Fachwissen und Erfahrung in der Führung von Organisationen bei der Entwicklung und Umsetzung detaillierter strategischer Richtlinien in den Verwaltungsrat von Duck Creek ein.

Hokanson ist ein pensionierter 4–Sterne–General, der als Mitglied des Joint Chiefs of Staff und als 29. Chief of the National Guard Bureau diente. In dieser Funktion war er militärischer Berater des Präsidenten, des Verteidigungsministers und des Nationalen Sicherheitsrates der USA. Darüber hinaus fungierte er als Verbindungsmann des Verteidigungsministeriums zu den Gouverneuren und Generaladjutanten der Bundesstaaten.

„General Hokanson ist eine versierte und ausgezeichnete Führungskraft, und wir freuen uns, ihn im Verwaltungsrat von Duck Creek begrüßen zu dürfen“, so Michael Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer von Duck Creek Technologies. „Während wir unsere globale Expansion vorantreiben und Versicherungsunternehmen bei der Bewältigung der schwierigen Herausforderungen unterstützen, die sich aus dem Klimawandel und einem zunehmend komplexen regulatorischen Umfeld ergeben, werden seine einzigartigen Fähigkeiten eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Führung von Duck Creek spielen.“

Als Chief of the National Guard Bureau leitete Hokanson den historischen Einsatz der Nationalgarde zur Bekämpfung der COVID–19–Pandemie, überwachte Operationen bei zivilen Unruhen und zahlreichen Naturkatastrophen und erfüllte alle Anforderungen globaler Militäreinsätze. Darüber hinaus leitete er das Staatspartnerschaftsprogramm der Nationalgarde und des Verteidigungsministeriums, an dem mehr als 100 Länder beteiligt sind, und traf sich regelmäßig mit hochrangigen Regierungsvertretern und Militärs aus der ganzen Welt.

Hokanson ist Absolvent der United States Military Academy in West Point mit einem Abschluss in Luft– und Raumfahrttechnik und erwarb an der Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Kalifornien, einen Master–Abschluss in internationaler Sicherheit und zivil–militärischen Beziehungen sowie am Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, einen Master–Abschluss in nationaler Sicherheit und strategischen Studien. Außerdem absolvierte er das einjährige National Security Fellowship des Verteidigungsministeriums an der Harvard University.

„Ich fühle mich geehrt, dem Verwaltungsrat von Duck Creek Technologies beizutreten. Das Engagement des Unternehmens für Innovation und Exzellenz in der Versicherungsbranche entspricht voll und ganz meinen Werten und Erfahrungen“, so Hokanson. „Ich freue mich darauf, die Vision von Duck Creek umzusetzen, die Zukunft der Sach– und Unfallversicherung mitzugestalten und die Branche bei der Bewältigung der sich ständig ändernden Herausforderungen zu unterstützen.“

Die Rekrutierung von Hokanson erfolgte über das External Board Program von Vista Equity Partners, einem auf Unternehmenssoftware spezialisierten globalen Technologieinvestor und Mehrheitsinvestor bei Duck Creek. Das 2017 ins Leben gerufene Verwaltungsratsprogramm nutzt das Ökosystem von Vista und andere Ressourcen, um qualifizierte Verwaltungsratskandidaten für seine Portfoliounternehmen zu identifizieren, zu schulen und zu ernennen. Ziel des Programms ist es, durch Programme und Partnerschaften eine Reihe von hoch talentierten Führungskräften zu gewinnen, die der gesamten Unternehmenswelt zu besseren Ergebnissen verhelfen.

Über Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies ist ein globaler Anbieter von intelligenten Lösungen, die die Zukunft der Sach– und Unfall– (P&C) sowie der allgemeinen Versicherungsbranche neu definieren. Wir sind die Plattform, auf der moderne Versicherungssysteme aufgebaut werden und die es der Branche ermöglicht, die Leistungsfähigkeit der Cloud zu nutzen, um agile, intelligente und zukunftssichere Prozesse zu betreiben. Authentizität, Zweckmäßigkeit und Transparenz sind für Duck Creek von zentraler Bedeutung. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Versicherungen für Privatpersonen und Unternehmen verfügbar sein sollten, wann, wo und wie sie diese am meisten benötigen. Unsere marktführenden Lösungen sind als Einzellösungen oder als komplette Suite erhältlich. Alle sind über Duck Creek OnDemand verfügbar. Besuchen Sie www.duckcreek.com, um mehr zu erfahren. Folgen Sie Duck Creek auf unseren sozialen Kanälen für die neuesten Informationen – LinkedIn und X.

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Duck Creek Technologies Nomeia Daniel Hokanson, General Reformado dos EUA, para seu Conselho Diretor

BOSTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, tem o prazer de anunciar a nomeação de Daniel Hokanson, General Reformado dos EUA, para seu Conselho Diretor. Ele traz profundo conhecimento e experiência em organizações líderes por meio do desenvolvimento e implementação de políticas estratégicas detalhadas para o conselho da Duck Creek.

Hokanson é um General de 4 Estrelas reformado que serviu como membro do Estado–Maior e foi o 29o Chefe do Gabinete da Guarda Nacional. Nesta função, ele foi conselheiro militar do Presidente, Secretário de Defesa e Conselho de Segurança Nacional. Ele também atuou como canal de comunicação do Departamento de Defesa para os Governadores e Adjuntos Gerais do Estado.

“Dan é um líder talentoso e condecorado, e estamos entusiasmados por tê–lo no Conselho Diretor da Duck Creek”, disse Michael Jackowski, Diretor Executivo da Duck Creek Technologies. “Com a nossa expansão global e o nosso objetivo de ajudar as empresas de seguros a enfrentar os difíceis desafios resultantes das mudanças climáticas e dos ambientes regulatórios cada vez mais complexos, seu conjunto de habilidades únicas será fundamental para orientar a Duck Creek.”

Como Chefe do Gabinete da Guarda Nacional, Hokanson supervisionou a resposta histórica da Guarda à pandemia da COVID–19, distúrbios civis e inúmeros desastres naturais, ao mesmo tempo que cumpria todas as obrigações das operações militares em todo o mundo. Ele também liderou o Programa de Parceria Estatal da Guarda Nacional e do Departamento de Defesa, com mais de 100 países membros, conduzindo regularmente compromissos de altos líderes governamentais e militares em todo o mundo.

Formado pela Academia Militar dos Estados Unidos em West Point, com graduação em engenharia aeroespacial, Hokanson também obteve mestrado em segurança internacional e relações civis–militares na Naval Postgraduate School em Monterey, Califórnia, e segurança nacional e estudos estratégicos no Naval War College em Newport, Rhode Island. Ele também completou a Bolsa de Segurança Nacional de um ano do Departamento de Defesa da Universidade de Harvard.

“É uma honra fazer parte do conselho da administração da Duck Creek Technologies. A dedicação da empresa com inovação e excelência no setor de seguros se alinha fortemente aos meus valores e experiência”, disse Hokanson. “Estou pronto para apoiar a missão da Duck Creek de moldar o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes, ajudando a indústria a enfrentar seus constantes desafios.”

Hokanson foi indicado pelo programa do conselho externo operado pela Vista Equity Partners, um investidor global em tecnologia especializado em software empresarial e um investidor majoritário da Duck Creek. Lançado em 2017, o programa do conselho aproveita o ecossistema da Vista e recursos adicionais para identificar, treinar e nomear candidatos qualificados para o conselho das empresas do seu portfólio. O programa trabalha para criar um pipeline de candidatos de talento ao conselho por meio de programas e parcerias que irão gerar resultados para o mundo corporativo em geral.

Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies
A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora global de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand. Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nas nossas redes sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e X.

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Hasan Ismaik Opens Strategic Investment Opportunity in Germany’s Historic TSV 1860 Munich

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Billionaire businessman and Chairman of HAMIC Group, Hasan Abdullah Ismaik, has announced that he is currently reviewing multiple acquisition offers for his stake in TSV 1860 Munich, one of Germany’s most iconic football clubs. The move marks a significant strategic opportunity for global investors seeking to be part of a legacy brand with strong cultural roots and untapped growth potential.

Founded over 165 years ago, TSV 1860 Munich holds a celebrated place in German football history, having won the Bundesliga championship in 1966. The club is deeply embedded in the spirit of the city of Munich and enjoys a wide and loyal fan base, with its distinctive blue representing more than just sport—it represents identity, pride, and tradition.

In an exclusive interview with Germany’s ARD TV channel, Ismaik stated:
“We have received several compelling offers from investors who recognize the unique potential of 1860 Munich. We are currently evaluating the best option to ensure the club’s long–term growth and global positioning.”

Ismaik emphasized the club’s solid foundation and remarkable capacity for expansion, noting that with a strategic investment of €300 million, TSV 1860 Munich has the potential to exceed a €2 billion market valuation in the near future.

This development follows over a decade of successful stewardship under Ismaik, whose early investment in 2011 helped stabilize the club financially. His involvement has safeguarded its heritage and positioned it for a new era of ambitious transformation.

In closing, Ismaik shared a powerful message of optimism:
“We know that lions rest for long periods—but the time has come to awaken them.”

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حسن إسميك يفتح باب الفرص الاستثمارية في نادي ميونخ 1860 العريق

بوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلن رجل الأعمال والملياردير حسن عبد الله إسميك، رئيس مجلس إدارة HAMIC Group، عن دراسته لعروض استثمارية متعددة للاستحواذ على حصته في نادي TSV ميونخ 1860 الألماني، أحد أعرق الأندية الرياضية في أوروبا، وذلك ضمن خطة استراتيجية تهدف إلى فتح آفاق جديدة للنادي وتعزيز مكانته في المشهد الرياضي العالمي.

ويتمتع نادي ميونخ 1860 بإرث رياضي وثقافي يمتد لأكثر من 165 عامًا، ويُعد من الأسماء البارزة في تاريخ الكرة الألمانية، حيث تُوج بلقب البوندسليغا عام 1966، ويحظى بقاعدة جماهيرية واسعة في قلب مدينة ميونخ. ويُعتبر اللون الأزرق للنادي رمزًا أصيلًا لهوية المدينة وتاريخها الرياضي.

وأكد إسميك خلال مقابلة حصرية مع قناة ARD الألمانية
:“تلقينا عروضًا جدية ومهمة من عدد من المستثمرين المهتمين بمستقبل النادي، ونعمل حاليًا على دراسة الخيارات الأنسب لتأمين انتقال سلس ومستدام يُعزز من قوة النادي ويفتح أمامه آفاق النمو.”

وأشار إلى أن نادي ميونخ 1860 يمتلك مقومات استثنائية تؤهله ليكون منصة رياضية استثمارية واعدة، لاسيما مع توفر البنية التحتية والإمكانات التي تمهد لتطويره إلى نادٍ يتجاوز في قيمته السوقية 2 مليار يورو، مع ضخ استثمارات استراتيجية تُقدّر بـ 300 مليون يورو في المرحلة المقبلة.

ويأتي هذا التحول كخطوة مدروسة بعد أكثر من عقد من الشراكة الناجحة التي ساهم خلالها إسميك في الحفاظ على استقرار النادي، حيث يُنسب له دور رئيسي في دعم النادي ماليًا وتعزيز حضوره على الساحة الرياضية.

واختتم إسميك تصريحه برسالة ملهمة قال فيها
:“نعلم أن الأسود تحصل على قسط كبير من الراحة، ولكن حان وقت إيقاظها.”

لمزيد من المعلومات، الرجاء زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني: www.Hamic.com

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الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc.، Amir Heshmatpour، يتولى دورًا قياديًا مُوسّعًا بصفته الرئيس الجديد للشركة

كالاباساس، كاليفورنيا،, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — أعلنت اليوم شركة NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. (المدرجة في بورصة NASDAQ تحت الرمز NTHI)، وهي شركة لتصنيع الأدوية الحيوية في المرحلة السريرية تركز على العلاجات المبتكرة لسرطانات واضطرابات الجهاز العصبي المركزي (CNS)، عن تعيين الرئيس التنفيذي، Amir Heshmatpour، في منصب رئيس الشركة. سيحتفظ Heshmatpour بمنصبه كرئيس تنفيذي للشركة، بينما سيتولى في الوقت ذاته مسؤوليات القيادة اليومية بهدف تسريع المبادرات الاستراتيجية والسريرية للشركة.

قال الدكتور Thomas Chen، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة NeOnc: “إن تعيين Amir في منصب الرئيس يعكس التزامنا بالقيادة القوية ذات الرؤية الثاقبة في الوقت الذي تواصل فيه NeOnc التقدم في برامجها السريرية.” “إن خبرته الواسعة في بناء الشركات وتوسيع نطاقها، إلى جانب فهمه العميق لأسواق رأس المال وتطوير الأعمال، ستقوم بدور محوري في تقدمنا خلال المرحلة القادمة من مسيرتنا.”

يتمتع Heshmatpour بخبرة تزيد عن 25 عامًا في المناصب التنفيذية العليا وعضوية مجالس الإدارة في تطوير الأعمال والعمليات والتمويل وعمليات الدمج والاستحواذ. وهو المؤسس، ورئيس مجلس الإدارة، والمدير التنفيذي لشركة AFH Holdings & Advisory، حيث قاد عمليات اكتتاب عام أولي (IPO) تجاوزت قيمتها الإجمالية 1.5 مليار دولار، بالإضافة إلى صفقات تمويل خاص وعمليات اندماج واستحواذ تجاوزت قيمتها الإجمالية 5 مليارات دولار.

وقد شغل Heshmatpour سابقًا منصب رئيس مجلس الإدارة والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Metrophone Telecommunications، التي أسسها في عام 1994. أتمّت شركة Metrophone تحت قيادته 17 عملية استحواذ، ونمت إيراداتها السنوية لتتجاوز 100 مليون دولار خلال عَقْدٌ من التوسع المستمر. وقد شغل عضوية مجلس إدارة كلية أندرسون للإدارة بجامعة كاليفورنيا في لوس أنجلوس (UCLA) لأكثر من 12 عامًا، كما أنه عضو في مجلس إدارة مؤسسة Make–A–Wish لمنطقتي الساحل الأوسط والوادي الأوسط الجنوبي في ولاية كاليفورنيا.

قال Heshmatpour: “يشرفني أن أتولى منصب الرئيس في هذه المرحلة الهامة من تطور شركة NeOnc. وأضاف قائلاً: “من خلال إضفاء الطابع الرسمي على إشرافي اليومي على عمليات الشركة، فإننا نُمكِّن الدكتور Chen من التركيز التام على تقدم تجاربنا السريرية، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على تسجيل المرضى لعقاقيرنا الرئيسية المُرَشحة — عقار NEO212، عقارنا الحيوي المقترن بعقار TMZ، وعقار NEO100.” “ومع تقدم عقاقيرنا المُرَشحة الواعدة في مرحلة التطوير السريري، فإنني على ثقة من قدرتنا على تقديم قيمة كبيرة للمرضى ومقدمي الخدمات والمساهمين على حدٍ سواء.”

نبذة عن شركة NEONC TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS, INC.
NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. هي شركة متخصصة في علوم الحياة في المرحلة السريرية، تركز على تطوير علاجات الجهاز العصبي المركزي وتسويقها، وذلك بهدف معالجة التحديات المستمرة في التغلب على الحاجز الدموي الدماغي. أنتجت منصة تطوير الأدوية NEO™ الخاصة بالشركة محفظة من الأدوية الجديدة المُرَشحة وطرق توصيلها مع حماية لبراءات الاختراع تمتد حتى عام 2038. لقد أظهرت عوامل العلاج الكيميائي ذات الملكية الخاصة هذه تأثيرات إيجابية في الاختبارات المعملية على أنواع مختلفة من السرطان، وفي التجارب السريرية التي تعالج الأورام الدِبقِيّة الخبيثة. ويخضع عقارا NEO100™ وNEO212™ من شركة NeOnc للمرحلة الثانية من التجارب السريرية على البشر، وهما في طور التقدم في إطار حالة المسار السريع والعقار التجريبي الجديد (IND) تحت إشراف إدارة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA). حصلت الشركة على محفظة براءات اختراع عالمية واسعة النطاق من جامعة جنوب كاليفورنيا، تضم براءات اختراع صادرة وطلبات قيد الانتظار تتعلق بعقاري NEO100 وNEO212، ومنتجات أخرى من عائلة براءات اختراع NeOnc لعدة استخدامات، بما في ذلك حالات الأورام السرطانية والعصبية.

لمزيد من المعلومات عن شركة NeOnc وتقنيتها الرائدة، يُرجى زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني neonctech.com.

تنبيهات مهمة بشأن البيانات التطلعية
جميع البيانات، بخلاف بيانات الحقائق الحالية أو التاريخية الواردة في هذا البيان الصحفي هي “بيانات تطلعية” (على النحو المحدد في قانون إصلاح التقاضي الخاص بالأوراق المالية الأمريكية لعام 1995). وبوجه عام، تتضمن هذه البيانات التطلعية البيانات المتعلقة بالتوقعات أو الإجراءات المستقبلية المحتملة أو المفترضة أو استراتيجيات الأعمال أو الأحداث أو نتائج العمليات، بما في ذلك البيانات المتعلقة بالتوقعات أو التنبؤات أو الأداء المالي أو التجاري أو الظروف المستقبلية وتلك البيانات التي تستخدم كلمات تطلعية مثل “متوقع”، “يتوقع”، “احتمال” و”يتنبأ”، أو تعبيرات مماثلة. إن تحقيق أو نجاح الأمور التي تغطيها مثل هذه البيانات التطلعية ينطوي على مخاطر وشكوك وافتراضات كبيرة. وقد تختلف النتائج الفعلية بشكل جوهري عن التوقعات الحالية أو النتائج الضمنية. تحذر الشركة من أن البيانات والافتراضات الواردة في هذا البيان الصحفي تشكل مجرد بيانات تطلعية ولا تقدم أي ضمانات بشأن الأداء المستقبلي. وتستند البيانات التطلعية إلى تقديرات وآراء الإدارة في وقت إصدار هذه البيانات. إن المعلومات الواردة هنا صالحة فقط اعتبارًا من تاريخ صدور هذا البيان. لا تتحمل الشركة وإدارتها أي التزام، وتخليان مسؤوليتهما بشكل صريح عن أي التزام، بتحديث أو تعديل أو تنقيح أي من البيانات التطلعية بعد تاريخ صدور هذا البيان الصحفي، سواء بسبب معلومات جديدة أو أحداث مستقبلية أو لأي سبب آخر، باستثناء ما يقتضيه القانون.

“NEO100” هو علامة تجارية مسجلة لشركة NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc.

جهة الاتصال في الشركة:
Patrick Walters
مدير العمليات
NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

قسم علاقات المستثمرين:
Roger Pondel / Laurie Berman
PondelWilkinson Inc.
(310) 279–5980
[email protected]/[email protected]


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