Executive Activities

President Jonathan Challenges Banks to Fund Infrastructural Development in Africa

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has challenged banks in the country to fund infrastructural development in Africa. President Jonathan who was speaking to the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ecobank Transnational...

All Africa Global Media, 3:08am ET

Redskins project right on schedule

If only all timetables were as predictable. After breaking ground just 18 weeks ago, the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center on West Leigh Street is on schedule to be finished late next month, city and project officials...

McClatchy-Tribune Informa, 2:43am ET

AMF Bowling plans merger with New York-based company

Bowling Worldwide Inc. is proposing a new plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by merging with a New York-based operator of upscale bowling centers. Under a plan submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Hanover...

McClatchy-Tribune Informa, 2:38am ET

Coutinho named CEO of UBS Group Brazil

22 May 2013 -- Swiss financial services firm UBS (NYSE: UBS) said it has appointed Sylvia Coutinho as CEO of its UBS Group Brazil unit effective June 24th, 2013. She will be responsible for further strengthening the firm's presence in...

M2, 2:23am ET

Ithaca Energy-Increase in Director Shareholding

Ithaca Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IAE) Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States TSX VENTURE: IAE Ithaca Energy Inc. Increase in Director Shareholding 21 May...

Marketwire Canada, 2:08am ET

Ithaca Energy - Increase in Director Shareholding

Ithaca Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IAE) </p> Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States TSX VENTURE: IAE Ithaca Energy Inc. Increase in Director...

Marketwire, 2:08am ET

u2t Photonics Unveils the World's Fastest Balanced Photodetector With 70 GHz 3dB Bandwidth

u2t Photonics AG, the provider of leading-edge optoelectronic components, today announced the world's fastest balanced photodetector offering a 3dB bandwidth of 70 GHz. The device supports systems for next generation networks using 400 Gbit/s or...

Marketwire, 2:08am ET

Brown Trucking Company Selects Comdata

Comdata Corporation, a recognized leader in payment innovation, has been selected by Brown Trucking Company to provide fleet payment solutions. Brown Trucking, a subsidiary of Brown Integrated Logistics, is a leading carrier with more than 1,000...

PRWeb, 2:08am ET

Santeon Reports First Quarter 2013 10-Q and Financial Results

Santeon Group Inc. filed its first quarter 2013 financial results on SEC Form 10-Q and reported strong financial results for the period ending March 31. "We are pleased with the first quarter 2013 financial and operating performance....

Close-Up Media, 1:53am ET

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Tapped as a Major Sponsor of Grandma's Marathon

Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced that it will be a major sponsor of the 37th Annual Grandma's Marathon. According to a release, for more than three decades, Grandma's Marathon weekend has been a marquee Minnesota event. This...

Close-Up Media, 1:48am ET

Autodesk Posts First Quarter Results

Autodesk, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. In a release on May 16, the company noted the following first quarter fiscal 2014 results: -Revenue was $570 million, a decrease of 3 percent,...

Close-Up Media, 1:48am ET

Regions Stockholders Select 14 Directors at Annual Meeting; Chairman, President and CEO Hall's Presentation Available by Webcast

Regions Financial Corp. held its annual meeting on May 16 at the company's Birmingham headquarters. According to a release, stockholders approved each of the proposals recommended by the Board, including the election of 14 directors to...

Close-Up Media, 1:48am ET

QPharma Names Chief Medical Officer

QPharma has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter J. Shaw to the position of Chief Medical Officer. According to a release, Dr. Shaw will oversee numerous initiatives, including QPharma's QLaunch platform for maximizing the compliance...

Close-Up Media, 1:43am ET

Ellsworth firm opens state's first public fueling station for propane-powered vehicles

ELLSWORTH, Maine -- A local company has opened Maine's first public refueling station for propane-powered vehicles. R.H. Foster, located on High Street in Ellsworth, unveiled the dispenser on Monday, with plans to install two more...

McClatchy-Tribune Informa, 1:43am ET

Freescale, National Instruments, Samsung, Qualcomm, TI, and UC Berkeley to Present Keynotes at DAC

Industry luminaries from Freescale, National Instrument, Samsung, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and UC Berkeley will all present keynotes at the 50th Design Automation Conference (DAC), a conference devoted to electronic design, design automation,...

Close-Up Media, 1:43am ET

OGE Energy Reports Shareholders Meeting

OGE Energy Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Pete Delaney told shareholders gathered for the company's annual meeting that he is proud of the company's employees who delivered operational and financial accomplishments in 2012. "Our...

Close-Up Media, 1:38am ET

Hertz Names Carolyn Everson and Debra Kelly-Ennis as Directors

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Carolyn Everson and Debra J. Kelly-Ennis have been elected by the Board of Directors of Hertz and The Hertz Corp. as directors. According to a release, Carolyn Everson serves as VP of Global...

Close-Up Media, 1:38am ET

Brainloop Appoints Bernhard Wobker as CEO

Brainloop, a provider of solutions for enterprise-wide collaboration on confidential information and documents, announced that it has appointed Bernhard Wobker to serve as the company's chief executive officer. "Bernhard's experience,...

Close-Up Media, 1:38am ET