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Long-time Nestlé S.A. executive to manage global growth for Covetrus portfolio

PORTLAND, Maine-Thursday 27 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covetrus® (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced the appointment of César França as President, Global Proprietary Brands.

França will lead the companywide development and management of Covetrus’ global proprietary brand portfolio, including the current Covetrus, Kruuse, Vi, Roadrunner Pharmacy, and Calibra brands. The company will rely on his vision and expertise to develop categories, build strategic partnerships, and identify external growth opportunities.

França brings more than 25 years of leadership and experience in brand development and management, marketing, sales, business development, and general management to Covetrus.

“We’re delighted to welcome César to this new and dynamic role,” said Matt Malenfant, Chief Commercial Officer at Covetrus. “César is a positive, trusted leader with a foundational belief in the power of people and brands. He will work closely with our commercial and operations teams to ensure effectiveness and execution across all regional business units as we continue to help veterinarians drive better health and business outcomes.”

França spent the past 20 years of his career at Nestlé S.A., the world’s largest food and beverage company, with more than 2,000 brands that are sold in 186 countries across the globe. At Nestlé S.A., he held various leadership positions, leading the development of a wide range of brands across various product categories. Throughout his impressive career, França has redesigned portfolios, reinvigorated brands, and set strategic priorities to drive sustainability and profitability.

“I am thrilled to join the team at Covetrus and lead the development of the most desired, valued and iconic brands in the animal health industry – for both veterinarians and pet parents,” França said.

About Covetrus
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine with more than 5,500 employees serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. For more information about Covetrus visit https://covetrus.com/.

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Nicholas Jansen
nicholas.jansen@covetrus.com
(207) 550-8106

Media
Mona Downey
mona.downey@covetrus.com

Driven by CSC’s innovative DomainSec platform, new insights provide details on COVID-19 online threats

WILMINGTON, Del.-Thursday 27 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CSC, a world leader in business, legal, tax, and domain security, today announced key findings from its new report, which found that nearly 500,000 web domains were registered since January 2020 containing key COVID-related terms. Many of these web domains can pose threats to brands and consumers due to their registration patterns and behaviors. This research is part of CSC’s latest report, “Two Year Analysis: The Impact of COVID-19 on Internet Security and Safety."

The report’s findings are gathered using CSC’s newly launched DomainSecSM platform, which makes the connections between newly registered, dropped, and existing domain names, online brands, and fraud (phishing). DomainSec is the first of its kind to deliver a holistic approach for securing and defending brands’ domain portfolio ecosystems. It uses proprietary technology combined with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and clustering technology to generate invaluable security insights to help thwart brand abuse and cybersecurity incidents.

CSC identified a pattern of peaks and valleys (heuristics) with surges of domain registrations associated each time there was an important COVID-related news event. Most recently, the onset of Omicron saw additional disturbing behavior. While nearly 1,200 domains registered in 2021 included Omicron as a keyword, 832 were registered (70%) in a two-week timeframe between November 26 and December 9, with numerous domains causing traffic misdirection and redirection, soliciting donations, or promoting cryptocurrency investments.

Furthermore, CSC also evaluated domain registration behavior associated with websites using the Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and World Health Organization brand names and their permutations as they appear in the URL. CSC found that 80% of the 350 domains containing these names were registered to third parties. Half of the domains posted no web content and were deemed dormant; cybercriminals are known to use dormant domains as a strategy, turning them on just when they’re ready to launch an attack campaign. Of the dormant domains, most concerning is that nearly 33% are configured to send and receive email with active MX records, which can provide bad actors a launch pad to conduct malicious attacks against brands and consumers through phishing or malware attacks.

“At CSC, we believe domain security intelligence is power. The surge in COVID-related domain registrations in the last two years shows how bad actors are taking advantage of major public events,” says Ihab Shraim, chief technology officer of Digital Brand Services at CSC. “In today’s digital economy, domain name related cybercrime is exponentially rising and impacting organizations, customers, partners, and the connected internet supply chain. Through our cutting-edge DomainSec platform, key decision makers can obtain accurate domain security insights that analyze and mitigate threat vectors targeting their domain name portfolios and associated online brands.”

To access the full report and additional details, visit our website.

About CSC

CSC is the trusted provider of choice for the Forbes Global 2000 and the 100 Best Global Brands® in enterprise domain names, domain name system (DNS), digital certificate management, as well as digital brand and fraud protection. As global companies make significant investments in their security posture, CSC can help them understand known cybersecurity blind spots that exist, and help them secure their online digital assets and brands. By leveraging CSC’s proprietary technology, companies can solidify their security posture to protect against cyber threat vectors targeting their online assets and brand reputation damage, helping them avoid devastating revenue loss, and significant financial penalties because of policies like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). CSC also provides online brand protection—the combination of online brand monitoring and enforcement activities—taking a holistic approach to digital asset protection, along with fraud protection services toward combatting phishing. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, since 1899, CSC has offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. CSC is a global company capable of doing business wherever our clients are—and we accomplish that by employing experts in every business we serve. Visit cscdbs.com.

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Steve Bosk
W2 Communications
215-378-1056
CSC@w2comm.com
CSC® News Room

TAMPERE, Finland-Tuesday 25 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Children and young people are exposed to a wide range of gendered violence. However, the phenomenon is poorly understood, which makes helping the victims difficult. The international Education and Raising Awareness in Schools to Prevent and Encounter Gender-Based Violence (EraseGBV) project, coordinated by Tampere University, produced an online course to help identify, prevent and address gender-based violence.

How do you approach young people who experience discrimination based on their gender expression? How do you deal with offensive images of your student, for example, on social media? And how do you address sexual violence faced by children or young people? Violence against children and youths is often referred to as bullying, even when it is considered assault by the Criminal Code.

“Gender-based violence against children and youths is a little-known phenomenon. A better understanding of the issue by professionals working with children and young people is key to identifying violence and its consequences,” says Associate Professor Marita Husso from Tampere University.

Husso leads the international Education and Raising Awareness in Schools to Prevent and Encounter Gender-Based Violence (EraseGBV) project coordinated by Tampere University, which has just published a free online course on encountering gender-based violence at schools in English, Finnish and Swedish. The training is also produced in Croatian, Spanish and Catalan.

It is a research-based e-learning package that develops new skills for those working in education, social work and health services. The training is aimed specifically at professionals working with 13–19-year-old teenagers but is also suitable for use with younger and older students. The training looks at the phenomenon from the perspectives of the person experiencing violence, the perpetrator, bystanders, and professionals and experts.

Schools play a pivotal role

Schools play a key role in identifying and addressing violence. The social environment of schools provides an opportunity to learn interaction skills and offers a unique opportunity to influence the perceptions and behaviour of children and young people. At the same time, it enables awareness-raising and change towards more equal relationships and more ethical practices.

“Addressing violence is a prerequisite for promoting equality and sustainable development. This new online training provides tools for preventing, identifying, and addressing violence. It provides information on such issues as digital violence, the impact of violence, good practices and legislation on the subject," says Husso.

“Getting help for problems of violence depends on the problem first being identified and addressed,” she emphasises.

The EraseGBV project has researched gender-based violence and ethical agency in schools and education in Finland, Croatia and Spain. The research partners comprise Tampere University; the University of Zagreb; Blanquerna Ramón Llull University; the Centre for Education, Counselling and Research (CESI); and Conexus.

For more information and instructions on how to register, please see the link to further information and the online course: https://projects.tuni.fi/erasegbv/training-programme/

Photo: In her future projects, Associate Professor Marita Husso will focus on promoting nonviolence and sustainable wellbeing and exploring harmful ideological, institutional and affective practices related to violence. Photo by Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen

Tampere University

The multidisciplinary Tampere University is the second largest university in Finland. The spearheads of our research and learning are technology, health, and society. The University is committed to addressing the greatest challenges that are facing our society and creating new opportunities. Almost all the internationally recognised fields of study are represented at the University. Together, Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences comprise the Tampere Universities community made up of more than 30,000 students and close to 5,000 employees. www.tuni.fi/en

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Enquiries:
Associate Professor Marita Husso
Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University
marita.husso@tuni.fi, tel. +358503182510

University Researcher Satu Lidman
Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University
satu.lidman@tuni.fi

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 25 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Understanding the global demand for sustainable Agricommodities, the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC), as the Platinum Premier Partner for Malaysia Pavilion in Dubai 2020 Expo, is showcasing Malaysia's journey, efforts, and initiatives towards sustainable agricommodity sector.

The Agricommodity sector is one of Malaysia's main economic driver, contributing significantly to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), export earnings, jobs and business opportunities, including elevating the standard of living of smallholders in the country. For many years, the Agricommodity sector has been Malaysia's vital instrument in reducing poverty in Malaysia.

Through the specially designed Sustainable Agricommodity Week trade and business programme and line-up of events, the MPIC hopes to promote the agricommodities of Malaysia and shed some light on how the agricommodities integrate the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into plantation policies, development and management.

For Week 17, MPIC is hosting the Sustainable Agricommodity Week (Non-Food Agricommodities), running from 23rd January to 29th January 2022, as part of the thematic week trade and business programmes organised by Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The programme was launched by The Honourable Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia, Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin. The week focuses on non-food agricultural commodities of Malaysia namely, rubber, timber and kenaf.

Among the highlights of the week are the launching of the Malaysian Rubber Products Virtual Showcase (MaRViS), an online platform that facilitates online business engagements between international buyers and Malaysian rubber product manufacturers by Malaysian Rubber Council, TimbeReality, a dedicated VR platform that displays Malaysian-made timber and furniture products by Malaysian Timber Council, The Rubber Forum 2022 organised by Malaysian Rubber Board and Malaysia Wood Expo 2022 by the Malaysian Timber Board. The Honourable Minister will also witness the signing of four Memorandum of Understandings, three from the timber sector and one from the Kenaf sector.

MPIC and its agencies have also lined up exciting activities for visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion, such as interactive latex painting arts, agarwood product demonstrations, rubber clay modelling, kenaf demonstration, as well as special talks on Malaysia kenaf, timber and Malaysian sustainable timber certification.

“Despite the rough economic climate worldwide, Malaysia’s Agricommodity trade continues to perform reasonably well. From January to November 2021, the Agricommodity sector has  contributed total export revenue of RM189.5 billion to the Malaysian   economy. This value has exceeded Malaysia's total export revenue for 2020 of RM152 billion. Therefore, MPIC will continue to raise more awareness, build bridges, and share the importance of its sustainable agricommodities efforts through Expo 2020 Dubai,” said the Minister.

Malaysia's participation in Expo 2020 Dubai is spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) with Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation as implementing agency.

Contacts
Saad Aqueel

Watermelon Communications

Dubai, UAE

Tel: +97142833655

saad@watermelonme.com

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New solutions meet rising public expectations for safety, security and transparency

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Monday 24 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The global pandemic fuelled the need to use technology to overcome challenges and support safety. An expansive global study (https://bit.ly/3Gjv3zS) revealed that 88% of citizens globally now want to see public safety transformed through the use of advanced technology. Additionally, 71% consider technologies such as video cameras, data analytics and cloud solutions as necessary to address challenges of the modern world.

At Intersec 2022 (Jan 16-18, Dubai), Motorola Solutions (https://bit.ly/3qejPXO) will showcase its integrated technology ecosystem that unifies voice, data, video security and access control solutions. Highlights will include video cameras and analytics software, advanced mission-critical broadband push-to-talk services and digital radio solutions.

Highlights at Intersec 2022

Motorola Solutions will share the following innovations at Intersec 2022:

● M500 in-car video system (https://bit.ly/34I1EBx): On display for the first time in the Middle East, the new M500 in-car video system is enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). It features new backseat passenger analytics that automatically start the in-car camera recording as soon as an individual enters the back seat of a police car. This is a major step forward in automating an everyday policing challenge to ensure that the presence of an individual in a police vehicle is securely recorded and the video evidence is automatically tagged and saved to the incident record.

● Mission-critical broadband push-to-talk (PTT) solution (https://bit.ly/3zVKxaY): This software solution connects individuals and groups over a carrier's network to improve operational efficiency, accelerate business productivity and enhance customer service. It offers a broad set of multimedia services, such as push-to-video, push-to-text, geo-location and geo-fencing, device sharing and operational status messages. The solution can be easily scaled to support new staff or third-party partners, enabling rapid response to developing situations or changing needs.

● L5M mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera system (https://bit.ly/3nfZFLd): The high-performance ANPR solution is designed to accurately capture number plates and additional vehicle information, such as the car model, even when moving at high speed. The software also identifies vehicles of interest by providing officers with real-time alerts and quick searches to boost insight and awareness.

● H5A rugged PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera (https://bit.ly/3r8tpL1): This camera combines high-resolution imaging, 360-degree views and up to 36x zoom with an extremely robust design to perform reliably in the harshest environments. Its wide dynamic range captures critical details in very bright and dark areas and its optional infrared and white light illuminators can also provide ideal brightness in low-light scenes.

● MXP600 compact TETRA radio (https://bit.ly/3fflu92): The MXP600 radio is small, lightweight and extremely rugged. It features intelligent microphone technology for high-performing noise cancellation and simplified device management via over-the-air programming (OTAP).

● VB400 body-worn camera (https://bit.ly/3tc769Y) and VideoManager Software (https://bit.ly/3HLN4am): The VB400 is designed to improve responder safety and increase transparency between police and citizens. It offers long battery life of up to twelve hours and a pre-recording function, allowing events to be documented up to two minutes before manual recording starts. This enables police officers to record unexpected situations without missing the start of an incident.

● Cloud-based access control software solution (https://bit.ly/3K4rjnW): Openpath’s cloud-based access control platform is a scalable and reliable solution that offers touchless access, remote management capabilities, and a suite of safety and wellness features designed to improve safety and security while reducing friction for end users. Openpath’s triple-patented “Wave to Unlock” technology offers touchless access for doors, elevators or turnstiles. Openpath also offers occupancy management capabilities to comply with social distancing, health-check and fever detection enforcement.

● Openpath Video Reader Pro (https://bit.ly/3zK5Ig0): Combining the heightened security of a built-in, high-resolution camera with the form factor of a mullion door reader, the Video Reader Pro automatically associates video footage with access events, alerts and motion and visually monitors entries in the Openpath Control Center. Designed with open video standards, the Video Reader Pro can easily integrate with many third-party video management systems.

● Compass Decision Management System (https://bit.ly/331xWHi): This intuitive operational interface supports the decision-making process for control room security operators, as well as providing a structured response to incidents with custom standard operating procedures.

"The public's expectation for and acceptance of the use of technology to ensure their safety and security has never been greater," said Patrick Fitting, regional vice president Middle East and Africa at Motorola Solutions. "Customers are accelerating technology deployments, particularly when it comes to the adoption of easy-to-use PTT services offering greater interoperability between systems, cloud-based software, video security and access control solutions. Motorola Solutions is connecting these technologies into truly integrated workflows to unlock new levels of collaboration between workgroups and provide access to information in real time to help make the world safer.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Motorola Solutions.

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About Motorola Solutions:

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. Our solutions in land mobile radio mission-critical communications, video security & access control and command centre software, bolstered by managed & support services, create the most integrated technology ecosystem to make communities safer and help businesses stay productive and secure. At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Learn more at www.MotorolaSolutions.com.

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WUHAN, China-Tuesday 18 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On January 18th, the 2022 Dongfeng Overseas Dealer Conference with the theme of "DRIVE YOUR DREAMS" was held in Wuhan. More than 150 overseas distributors of Dongfeng from more than 60 countries and regions such as Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Egypt gathered online. Zhang Zutong, Vice President of Dongfeng, attended the meeting.

This conference summarized the achievements in 2021, deployed overseas marketing work in 2022, and released Dongfeng's strategic plan for the next five years and overseas business plan.

In 2022, Dongfeng's overseas business will focus on the goal of exporting 160,000 vehicles overseas, work with overseas distributors and partners to overcome various risks and challenges, firmly establish the concept of customer-centeredness, and continuously put Dongfeng's high-quality and reliable products on the market.

In the past 2021, COVID-19 epidemic was repeated, global inflation intensified, raw material prices continued to rise, international logistics capacity was tight, and freight was soaring. Under the influence of multiple unfavorable factors such as severe impact on the automobile industry chain, Dongfeng still delivered 154,000 overseas exported vehicles (including complete sets of spare parts). For the first time, Dongfeng was at the export threshold of 100,000 vehicles, creating an all-time high in export, with an increase of 1.2 times year-on-year, realizing a good start of the 14th Five-Year Plan.

This conference commended distributors such as Chile CIDEF, Tunisia STE COMET, Vietnam Huanghui Investment and Service Co., Ltd. and Bolivia RODARIA LTDA. Among them, CIDEF, a Chilean distributor, seized the opportunity and reorganized its business during the market recovery period after the epidemic in 2021, with the annual order volume reaching 3,202 units and the terminal sales exceeding 200 units per month, showing an upward trend. Vietnam Huanghui Investment Service Co., Ltd. achieved challenging sales targets in 2021, successfully introduced three new products, laid a good foundation for new market development, actively cooperated with the development of local customers, and achieved batch transactions.

Finally, the conference released the medium-term plan of Dongfeng International Business. According to the long-term goal of building a "world-class" enterprise formulated by Dongfeng and the long-term development requirements of overseas business, the strategic planning goal of Dongfeng overseas medium-term business was formulated. By 2026, the overall sales volume of Dongfeng will reach 5 million vehicles, of which overseas sales will exceed 300,000 vehicles.

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Contacts
WenPei
+86400-900-5555
dfcm-zhangmy@dfmc.com.cn
http://www.dongfeng-global.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DongfengMotorCorporationGlobal
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Visitors to the Leading Healthcare Exhibition Can Discover How LG’s Medical Monitors and Digital X-ray Detectors Contribute Towards Elevated Patient Care

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Friday 21 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Next week at Arab Health 2022, LG will be presenting its latest innovations within the medical display market – illustrating technology’s ability to empower more accurate diagnosis, treatment and overall patient care.

With the extended impact of the pandemic being felt by many within the healthcare community, hospitals, offices and clinics have found themselves inundated with scans, at the same time as having to modify workflows to keep healthcare staff and patients safe.

“While our region has shown a great deal of resilience, adapting to change in a timely and secure manner, looking ahead at the next stage of the pandemic and beyond, radiologists have the opportunity to re-examine and optimize their workflows, processes and patient care. With teleradiology also on the rise, the industry must closely examine the technologies available to ensure that remote radiologists have the tools required to deliver successful outcomes,” said Mr. Hongju Jeon, President of LG Electronics Gulf.

Maintaining its commitment to providing innovative healthcare technologies, LG Business Solutions places high importance on deploying engineers and sales professionals to analyze the growing demands of telehealth and understand each radiologist’s journey.

At Arab Health, visitors can learn more about LG’s Diagnostic Monitor (model 21HQ513D), which features a large and bright 21.3-inch 3MP IPS Display, facilitating the precise review of CT and Angiography. An integrated Front Sensor enables easy calibration, ​improving the quality and consistency of medical images by maintaining accurate values.

Diagnostic monitors often need to be connected to various modalities, all with differing resolutions. With LG’s Multi-resolution Mode, users can adjust the resolution of monitor to optimize to the connected device with speed and ease. In Pathology Mode, the 21HQ513D reproduces the same level of detail and color accuracy as seen directly under a microscope.

Down and Wall Lighting Modes alongside an Auto Luminance Sensor work to reduce the contrast between the monitor brightness and ambient lighting conditions, while also alleviating eye strain. LG’s 21HQ513D Diagnostic Monitor comes integrated with 5 Hot Keys for more intuitive operation.

Also on showcase is LG’s 14 x 17-inch Digital X-ray Detector (model 14HQ901G), which features an oxide-based thin-film transistor (TFT) with electron transfer speeds up to 30 times faster than a conventional TFT. The 14HQ901G also improves the Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) of the new oxide-based TFT by 28% to only 1 Ip/mm, compared to standard a-Si detectors.

The Digital X-ray Detector features a handle, sculpted handgrips and chamfers for increased portability. It can run for up to 8 hours and has Hot Swap built-in, removable batteries, which allow the device to maintain power for up to 1 minute when the battery is removed. LG’s Digital X-ray Detector also comes with an IP68 dustproof and waterproof rating, reducing the risk of malfunction – even when used in external environments or moving the device from station to station.

Where equipment for chest examinations is required, LG’s experts at Arab Health are demonstrating how the company’s 31-inch 12MP IPS Diagnostic Monitor for Mammography (model 31HN713D) can provide a leading edge. While featuring LG’s Multi-resolution Mode, Pathology Mode and Self-Calibration, it also has a One-Click Stand and ultra-lightweight body, which when coupled, empower users to freely adjust the tilt, height and swivel, reducing chronic pain caused by long hours of work.

Those interested to find out more about LG’s medical display solutions can visit the LG booth at Arab Health 2022 between Monday 24th and Thursday 27th of January, located at Dubai World Trade Centre (DTWC), Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, stand number S2 F30.

For further information, please visit: https://www.lg.com/global/business/virtual-showroom/medical-display

About LG Electronics Business Solutions Company 

The LG Business Solutions Company is a trusted partner offering innovative products and solutions for diverse industries worldwide. With a portfolio of unique offerings ranging from industry-leading OLED and LED signage to high efficiency solar solutions, LG is a respected name among customers around the world. LG’s IT solutions include business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices, medical displays and commercial robots, all designed to maximize work efficiency and return strong value to customers. For more on LG’s Business Solutions, visit www.LG.com/b2b. 

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LG-One    

Aaron Budwal    

Email: aaron.budwal@lg-one.com  

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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Alturki Holding has committed to participate in the next IKTVA Forum and Exhibition as a Diamond Sponsor. The Forum, which runs from January 24-26, 2022, at the Dhahran Exhibition Center, is a content localization initiative by Saudi Aramco, designed to drive increased investment, job creation, research and development, and local supply chain development within the Kingdom. As a Diamond Sponsor, Alturki Holding demonstrates the highest level of commitment to IKTVA’s goals, and alignment with the Kingdom’s value localization initiative under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030.

Commenting on Alturki’s participation at the Forum, Mr. Rami Alturki, President & CEO Alturki Holding, said: “As a premier investor and partner of choice for building sustainable businesses in Saudi Arabia, it is our responsibility to support value localization initiatives like IKTVA which is producing long-term tangible benefits such as quality jobs for a growing Saudi population, innovation, and diversification of industry, and increased global competitiveness.”

IKTVA is designed to encourage and reward local content use and drive domestic value creation by working with suppliers to achieve mutual benefits. It prioritizes consistency and transparency to create a level playing field for local and international suppliers of Saudi Aramco.

“We believe value localization is one of the keys to sustained socio-economic development, and we are proud to be increasing the IKTVA scores across our portfolio of businesses, to create value in every aspect of our business, maximizing long-term sustainable growth,” Mr. Alturki added.

Mr. Alturki also noted that Alturki Holding is investing further towards localizing technology and knowledge, to build competitiveness, drive innovation, and create opportunities in the Saudi manufacturing sector. Along with acquiring technological capabilities, and driving digital transformation, the Company is placing special focus on investing in human capital development in order to achieve its ambitious objectives.

Contacts
Anas Aljuraifani

Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships Director

anas.aljuraifani@alturkiholding.com   

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Ajayi bring rich operational expertise, diverse region-specific knowledge to QED

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- QED Investors, a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies, today announced it has hired Gbenga Ajayi.

Gbenga, who joins QED as a partner, is the company’s first hire focused on fintech investments in Africa.

“We could not be happier to welcome Gbenga to our rapidly growing international team,” said QED Investors Managing Partner Nigel Morris. “He has a deep operator pedigree and he is incredibly connected to the early stage entrepreneurial ecosystem across the continent. Gbenga has worked at a number of innovative tech companies, and I am thoroughly impressed with his passion for building great companies and his deeply held desire to support talented founders tackling the biggest ideas. He also sees how fintech can drive financial inclusion pan Africa.

“Following the success QED saw when we moved into India 18 months ago, supporting disruptive founders in Africa was a natural next step. There has been a real explosion in venture activity throughout the region as the promise of fintech to democratize access to financial services while removing friction has become inescapable.”

Gbenga has spent his career working across fintech and Africa in a variety of roles from product development and growth to marketing and partnerships. Prior to joining QED, he was co-founder of Kanza Ventures, a boutique seed investment and advisory firm focused on fintech in Africa. Before that, he was product director for SMB growth at Wise (formerly TransferWise), a global cross-border remittance fintech, and the head of strategic Partnerships at Revolut, Europe’s biggest neobank.

In addition, he spent six years at Google in a variety of roles from managing telecom industry partnerships and strategy in Africa to leading Google’s mobile app business and strategy with clients spread across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. He was also a product partnerships lead in Europe and Africa where he worked on localizing Google Search in Africa and launched Google Events Search in Germany, the U.K., Spain and France.

“I’m incredibly excited to bring QED to Africa and to bring Africa to QED,” said Gbenga. “QED has the unparalleled combination of a world-class track record in venture and an unmatched reputation in global fintech. There is a massive opportunity for transformational fintech companies to be built in Africa over the coming years, and QED is the perfect partner to support, advise and mentor the next wave of talented founders.”

Gbenga is completing his Executive MBA at London Business School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria.

Founded in 2007, QED Investors has invested in more than 160 companies, including 21 unicorns, and has more than $4.6 billion under management. In September, QED announced it had closed a substantially oversubscribed $1.05 billion fund, including $550 million in QED Fund VII for early stage investments and $500 million in a new Growth Fund.

About QED Investors

QED Investors is a global leading venture capital firm based in Alexandria, Va. Founded by Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman in 2007, QED Investors is focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies in the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa. QED Investors is dedicated to building great businesses and uses a unique, hands-on approach that leverages our partners’ decades of entrepreneurial and operational experience, helping their companies achieve breakthrough growth. Notable investments include AvidXchange, Bitso, Current, Creditas, Credit Karma, Kavak, Klarna, Konfio, Loft, Nubank, QuintoAndar, Remitly and SoFi.

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