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Duck Creek Technologies Strengthens Global Sales Leadership with Strategic Appointments in North America, EMEA, and APAC

BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has appointed three seasoned executives to its senior global leadership team with the goal of fueling growth and transformation for the company and its customers. These executives are William Magowan, senior vice president of North American Sales; Elodie Hilderal, managing director of EMEA; and Christian Erickson, managing director of APAC. Together, they’ll work with the larger organization to forge new opportunities for expansion and revenue growth while ensuring the delivery of world–class experiences for Duck Creek customers and partners worldwide.

William, Elodie, and Christian have rich insurance–technology backgrounds, including within Duck Creek:

  • William Magowan rejoined Duck Creek as Senior Vice President of North American Sales, bringing 20 years of experience as a sales leader in the insurance technology industry. He has demonstrated a strong track record for developing and leading high–performance sales teams, driving product innovation, and delivering proven customer value. 
  • Elodie Hilderal was appointed Managing Director of EMEA following her highly successful role as Duck Creek’s Vice President of Sales. Elodie is an accomplished leader with a strong background in the insurance and reinsurance enterprise software industry, having held leadership roles for 15 years in sales, professional services, and customer success.
  • Christian Erickson brings over 25 years of enterprise software, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services experience to his new role as Managing Director of APAC. Prior to joining Duck Creek, Christian served as the general manager of the financial services and insurance segments at several firms, including Cognizant and Accenture, where he was responsible for growth, customer success, and professional services. 

“The appointments of William, Elodie, and Christian mark a pivotal moment for Duck Creek. Their leadership skills and industry expertise position us to achieve unprecedented growth and expand our global reach in 2025,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer of Duck Creek Technologies. “As Duck Creek is a pioneer in insurance technology, our customers expect us to set the standard for excellence, from the solutions we deploy to the customer experiences we deliver. All three of these executives have the background, know–how, and proven success to help ensure Duck Creek continues to lead our industry for the lasting benefit of insurance companies and policyholders.”

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.

Media Contacts:

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Alex Investment Group Announces Can Şaşmaz as Chief Executive Officer of Falcon

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alex Investment Group (AIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Can Şaşmaz as CEO of Falcon, its private aviation group.

Graduate of Istanbul Technical University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Şaşmaz’s career spans over three decades in aviation industry. He held several positions prior to joining Falcon, notably at Turkish Technic as Executive Vice President of Operations (2010–2016), General Manager in TSI Seat Industries (2016–2017), General Manager at BE–AERO (2017–2024) and Vice President in MNG Technic (2003–2010).

His expertise in maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing operations come at a time when Falcon unveils its new world–class MRO facility at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Şaşmaz will take responsibility for the other Falcon brands, including Falcon Luxe (private jet fleet), Falcon Elite (fixed base operator) and Falcon Flight Support.

“Can Şaşmaz is an exceptional leader who has been in the aviation industry for many years. I am confident that his experience and achievement within the aviation sector speak for themselves, best illustrated by his remarkable success in his previous roles. I am convinced that his entrepreneurial talent and creativity will add significant momentum to our aviation brands,” commented Mr. Sultan Rashit, Chairman of Alex Investment Group.

About Falcon

Falcon is a premier aviation service provider, dedicated to delivering unparalleled luxury, safety, and convenience across all facets of private aviation. It comprises four brands: Falcon Luxe is a fleet of modern private jets available for global charter; Falcon Elite is an international network of luxurious private terminals (FBOs), Falcon Technic offers a full suite of MRO services; Falcon Flight Support ensures that every flight is seamless. From intuitive technology to discreet, anticipatory service, we obsess over the details, so you don't have to. Discover more at flyfalcon.com, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Media Inquiries

Oleg Kafarov
Group Director – Brand Marketing
Alex Investment Group
1001, Marina Plaza, Al Marsa Street, Dubai, UAE
Telephone: +971 4 324 6592
alexinvestmentgroup.com

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CGS nomme John Samuel au poste de directeur des opérations afin d'améliorer le service à la clientèle et de favoriser l'excellence opérationnelle

NEW YORK, 25 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), un fournisseur mondial d'applications logicielles, de services d'apprentissage en entreprise, d'expérience client et d'externalisation des processus d'entreprise a annoncé aujourd'hui la promotion de John Samuel au poste de directeur des opérations. Cette nomination reflète l'engagement continu de CGS pour l'excellence opérationnelle au sein de l'entreprise, et au service de ses clients prestigieux. Les clients font confiance à CGS pour concevoir, mettre en œuvre et optimiser les fonctions essentielles de l'entreprise, telles que la formation et le développement, la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et le service à la clientèle, ce qui leur permet de devancer leurs concurrents en se concentrant davantage sur leurs propres compétences essentielles.

« La nomination de John Samuel au poste de directeur des opérations marquera un tournant dans l'histoire de CGS, qui a débuté il y a quarante–et–un ans », commente Phil Friedman, fondateur et PDG de CGS. « CGS a été fondée comme une entreprise de technologie et l'innovation est depuis toujours au cœur de son succès. Nos clients nous font confiance pour leur apporter la meilleure synergie en termes de technologie, de personnel et de processus, qui leur permettra de stimuler leur croissance. Fort d'une expérience solide de ces trois vecteurs, John Samuel possède les qualités de leader idéal pour mener notre entreprise vers de nouveaux sommets. La vision de John sur l'intégration de l'IA dans nos produits, nos services et nos opérations me semble particulièrement intéressante. »

Après avoir rejoint CGS en 2016, Samuel a occupé divers postes de direction stratégiques, dernièrement en tant que vice–président exécutif, dans le cadre duquel il a piloté les initiatives de transformation numérique de l'entreprise. Dans son rôle de directeur des opérations, il supervisera désormais les opérations à l'échelle mondiale. Il aura pour mission de stimuler la productivité, l'efficacité opérationnelle et l'intégration des technologies de pointe afin d'améliorer encore les services aux clients de CGS. Sous sa direction, CGS prévoit de développer sa présence mondiale et de mettre en œuvre des solutions d'IA innovantes afin d'améliorer les flux de travail et les processus de prise de décision. Ces avancées permettront d'améliorer l'efficacité et d'optimiser les résultats, en veillant à ce que CGS continue de répondre aux besoins en constante évolution de ses clients.

« Alors que CGS poursuit sa croissance et son expansion à l'échelle mondiale, je me réjouis de travailler en étroite collaboration avec notre PDG, Phil Friedman, et notre équipe de direction exceptionnelle, afin de mettre en œuvre notre vision de l'innovation, d'améliorer l'excellence opérationnelle et d'apporter une plus grande valeur ajoutée à nos clients et partenaires », déclare John Samuel. « Ce nouveau chapitre constitue une opportunité incroyable d'ajuster encore davantage nos ressources et nos talents en fonction de nos priorités stratégiques, en repoussant les limites de la productivité et de l'efficacité dans tous les domaines de l'entreprise. C'est un honneur pour moi de contribuer à définir l'avenir de CGS ! ».

À propos de CGS
Depuis plus de 40 ans, CGS permet aux entreprises internationales, aux entreprises régionales et aux agences gouvernementales d'améliorer leurs performances grâce à des applications commerciales, à l'apprentissage en entreprise et à des services d'externalisation. CGS se concentre entièrement sur la création de solutions complètes qui répondent aux besoins complexes et multidimensionnels des clients et soutiennent leurs activités commerciales les plus fondamentales. Basée à New York, CGS a des bureaux en Amérique du Nord, en Amérique du Sud, en Europe, au Moyen–Orient et en Asie. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.cgsinc.com et suivez–nous sur LinkedIn.

Contact médias
Alan Marcus
amarcus@cgsinc.com

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CGS Nomeia John Samuel a Diretor de Operações para Aprimorar Ainda Mais o Serviço ao Cliente e Impulsionar a Excelência Operacional

NOVA YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), fornecedora global de aplicativos de software, aprendizado corporativo, experiência do cliente e serviços terceirizados de processos de negócios, anunciou hoje que John Samuel foi promovido a Diretor de Operações (COO). A nomeação demonstra o compromisso contínuo da CGS com a excelência operacional dentro da empresa – e ao atendimento aos seus clientes blue–chip. Os clientes confiam na CGS para projetar, implementar e otimizar as principais funções de negócios, como aprendizado e desenvolvimento, gerenciamento da cadeia de suprimentos e atendimento ao cliente, permitindo que eles superem sua concorrência com maior foco nas suas próprias competências essenciais.

“A nomeação de John para COO é um ponto de inflexão nos quarenta e um anos da história da CGS”, disse Phil Friedman, fundador e CEO da CGS. “A CGS foi fundada como uma empresa de tecnologia e a inovação tem sido fundamental para o nosso sucesso ao longo dos anos. Nossos clientes confiam em nós para ofertas de combinações certas de tecnologia, pessoas e processos para impulsionar seu crescimento. John tem uma base segura em todos os três vetores e é o líder perfeito para levar nossos negócios a novos patamares. Estou particularmente entusiasmado com a visão de John de integrar a IA nos nossos produtos, serviços e operações.”

Desde que ingressou na CGS em 2016, Samuel atuou em várias funções de liderança estratégica, mais recentemente como Vice–Presidente Executivo, onde liderou as iniciativas de transformação digital da empresa. Como COO, ele agora também supervisionará as operações globais. Seu foco será impulsionar a produtividade, a eficiência operacional e a integração de tecnologias avançadas para aprimorar ainda mais os serviços ao cliente da CGS. Sob a liderança de John, a CGS planeja expandir sua presença global e implementar soluções inovadoras de IA para aprimorar os fluxos de trabalho e os processos de tomada de decisão. Esses avanços proporcionarão uma eficiência maior e resultados otimizados, garantindo que a CGS continue a atender às necessidades em rápida evolução dos seus clientes.

“Com o crescimento e a expansão global da CGS estou pronto para trabalhar em estreita colaboração com nosso CEO, Phil Friedman, e nossa equipe executiva excepcional, para executar nossa visão de impulsionar a inovação, aprimorar a excelência operacional e oferecer maior valor aos nossos clientes e parceiros”, disse Samuel. “Este novo capítulo representa uma oportunidade incrível de alinhar ainda mais nossos recursos e talentos com nossas prioridades estratégicas, ampliando os limites da produtividade e da eficiência em todas as áreas da empresa. É uma honra poder participar do futuro da CGS!”

Sobre a CGS
Há mais de 40 anos, a CGS viabiliza que empresas globais, empresas regionais e agências governamentais impulsionem um desempenho inovador por meio de aplicativos de negócios, aprendizado corporativo e serviços de terceirização. A CGS está totalmente focada na criação de soluções abrangentes que atendam às necessidades complexas e multidimensionais dos clientes e apoiem as atividades comerciais mais fundamentais dos clientes. A CGS tem sede em Nova York e escritórios em toda a América do Norte, América do Sul, Europa, Oriente Médio e Ásia. Para mais informação, visite www.cgsinc.com e siga–nos no LinkedIn.

Contato com a Mídia
Alan Marcus
amarcus@cgsinc.com

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CGS befördert John Samuel zum Chief Operating Officer zur weiteren Verbesserung des Kundenservice und Förderung der betrieblichen Exzellenz

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), ein globaler Anbieter von Softwareanwendungen, Unternehmensschulungen, Kundenerfahrungs– und Outsourcing–Dienstleistungen für Geschäftsprozesse, hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass John Samuel zum Chief Operating Officer (COO) befördert worden ist. Die Ernennung spiegelt das anhaltende Engagement von CGS für betriebliche Exzellenz innerhalb des Unternehmens und im Dienste seiner Blue–Chip–Kunden wider. Kunden vertrauen darauf, dass CGS Kerngeschäftsfunktionen wie Lernen und Entwicklung, Lieferkettenmanagement und Kundenservice entwirft, implementiert und optimiert, sodass sie ihre Wettbewerber übertreffen können, indem sie sich stärker auf ihre eigenen Kernkompetenzen konzentrieren.

„Die Ernennung von Herrn Samuel zum COO markiert einen Wendepunkt in der 41–jährigen Geschichte von CGS“, so Phil Friedman, Gründer und CEO von CGS. „CGS wurde als Technologieunternehmen gegründet und Innovation war über die Jahre hinweg der Kern unseres Erfolgs. Unsere Kunden vertrauen darauf, dass wir die richtige Kombination aus Technologie, Menschen und Prozessen bereitstellen, um ihr Wachstum voranzutreiben. Herr Samuel hat auf allen drei Vektoren einen sicheren Stand und ist die perfekte Führungspersönlichkeit, um unser Unternehmen zu neuen Höhen zu führen. Mich begeistert vor allem die Vision von Herrn Samuel, KI in unsere Produkte, Dienstleistungen und Betriebsabläufe zu integrieren.“

Seit seinem Eintritt bei CGS im Jahr 2016 hatte Herr Samuel verschiedene strategische Führungspositionen inne, zuletzt als Executive Vice President, wo er die Initiativen des Unternehmens zur digitalen Transformation leitete. Als COO wird er nun auch die globalen Aktivitäten überwachen. Sein Schwerpunkt wird auf der Steigerung der Produktivität, der betrieblichen Effizienz und der Integration fortschrittlicher Technologien liegen, um die Kundendienstleistungen von CGS weiter zu verbessern. Unter der Führung von Herrn Samuel plant CGS, seine globale Präsenz auszubauen und innovative KI–Lösungen zu implementieren, um Arbeitsabläufe und Entscheidungsprozesse zu verbessern. Diese Fortschritte werden zu mehr Effizienz und optimierten Ergebnissen führen und sicherstellen, dass CGS auch weiterhin den sich schnell entwickelnden Bedürfnissen seiner Kunden gerecht wird.

„Während CGS weiterhin wächst und sich global ausdehnt, freue ich mich darauf, eng mit unserem CEO Phil Friedman und unserem außergewöhnlichen Führungsteam zusammenzuarbeiten, um unsere Vision umzusetzen, Innovationen voranzutreiben, die betriebliche Exzellenz zu verbessern und unseren Kunden und Partnern einen größeren Mehrwert zu bieten“, so Samuel. „Dieses neue Kapitel bietet eine unglaubliche Gelegenheit, unsere Ressourcen und Talente weiter auf unsere strategischen Prioritäten auszurichten und die Grenzen der Produktivität und Effizienz in allen Geschäftsbereichen zu erweitern. Ich fühle mich geehrt, die Zukunft von CGS mitgestalten zu dürfen!“

Über CGS
Seit mehr als 40 Jahren unterstützt CGS globale Unternehmen, regionale Firmen und Regierungsbehörden dabei, bahnbrechende Leistungen durch Geschäftsanwendungen, Unternehmensschulungen und Outsourcing–Dienstleistungen zu erzielen. CGS konzentriert sich voll und ganz auf die Entwicklung umfassender Lösungen, die den komplexen, mehrdimensionalen Bedürfnissen der Kunden gerecht werden und die grundlegendsten Geschäftsaktivitäten der Kunden unterstützen. CGS hat seinen Hauptsitz in New York City und unterhält Niederlassungen in Nordamerika, Südamerika, Europa, dem Nahen Osten und Asien. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.cgsinc.com und folgen Sie uns auf LinkedIn.

Medienkontakt
Alan Marcus
amarcus@cgsinc.com

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CGS Elevates John Samuel to Chief Operating Officer to Further Enhance Client Service and Drive Operational Excellence

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a global provider of software applications, enterprise learning, customer experience and business process outsourcing services, today announced that John Samuel has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment reflects CGS’s continuing commitment to operational excellence within the company — and in service to its blue–chip clients. Clients trust CGS to design, implement, and optimize core business functions, like learning and development, supply chain management, and customer service, allowing them to outpace their competition with greater focus on their own core competencies.

“John's appointment to COO will mark an inflection point in CGS’s forty–one–year history,” said Phil Friedman, CGS founder and CEO. “CGS was founded as a technology company and innovation has been core to our success over the years. Our clients trust us to deliver the right combinations of technology, people, and processes to drive their growth. John has a sure footing across all three vectors and is the perfect leader to take our business to new heights. I am particularly excited by John’s vision for integrating AI into our products, services, and operations.”

Since joining CGS in 2016, Samuel has served in various strategic leadership roles, most recently as Executive Vice President, where he spearheaded the company’s digital transformation initiatives. As COO, he will now also oversee global operations. His focus will be driving productivity, operational efficiency, and the integration of advanced technologies to further enhance CGS’s client services. Under John’s leadership, CGS plans to expand its global footprint and implement innovative AI solutions to improve workflows and decision–making processes. These advancements will deliver enhanced efficiency and optimized results, ensuring CGS continues to meet the rapidly evolving needs of its clients.

“As CGS continues to grow and expand globally, I look forward to working closely with our CEO, Phil Friedman, and our exceptional executive team, to execute our vision for driving innovation, enhancing operational excellence, and delivering greater value to our clients and partners,” said Samuel. “This new chapter represents an incredible opportunity to further align our resources and talent with our strategic priorities, pushing boundaries on productivity and efficiency across all areas of the business. I’m honored to play a role in shaping CGS’s future!”

About CGS
For more than 40 years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional companies, and government agencies to drive breakthrough performance through business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services. CGS is wholly focused on creating comprehensive solutions that meet clients’ complex, multi–dimensional needs, and support clients’ most fundamental business activities. Headquartered in New York City, CGS has offices across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.cgsinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact
Alan Marcus
amarcus@cgsinc.com

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Yossi Carmil to Step Down as CEO After Nearly 20 Years

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced a planned leadership transition following Yossi Carmil’s decision to step down from his current role as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors by December 31, 2024. The Board has initiated a formal search for a new CEO, retaining an executive recruiting firm to advance this effort. Thomas E. Hogan, Cellebrite’s executive chairman, will serve as interim CEO upon Carmil’s departure and until the search is complete and a new CEO joins Cellebrite.

“Cellebrite is indebted to Yossi Carmil. He is a rare CEO – one who has led the Company from its days as a small entrepreneurial start up through a successful market focus shift, major product and business model transformations, a public listing on Nasdaq and multiple phases of growth to establish Cellebrite’s position as the leading platform for accelerating justice around the world,” said Hogan. “As reflected by our strong financial performance and bright outlook for the future, Cellebrite moves forward extremely well positioned to sustain its business momentum.”

Carmil joined Cellebrite in 2004 as the Company’s fifth employee and became CEO one year later. Under Carmil’s leadership, Cellebrite has grown from 18 people working in a small office in the outskirts of Tel Aviv to over 1,100 people, a dozen offices worldwide and customers in more than 100 countries. Through game–changing innovation, Cellebrite established itself as the leading provider of digital investigative software for the public and private sectors and is trusted by approximately 7,000 customers worldwide. More recently, Carmil has played an instrumental role in leading Cellebrite to achieve a wide range of milestones that include taking Cellebrite public in 2021, completing the transition to a subscription business model, launching Cellebrite’s AI–driven Case–to–Closure platform and delivering consistently strong, profitable growth. As a result, the Company’s market valuation has doubled since going public to approximately $4 billion.

“Leading Cellebrite as CEO for the past 19 years has been an amazing journey and the Company’s success would not have been possible without the support of our customers, partners and investors, and the innumerable contributions from our talented workforce,” said Carmil. “Cellebrite has an incredibly bright future and the timing is right for a new leader to advance our mission and take the Company to the next level. We have assembled a strong leadership team, an exciting technological roadmap and a compelling strategic plan that is aimed at driving value creation for all key stakeholders. I am confident in Cellebrite’s strategic direction and its ability to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”

Hogan joined Cellebrite as executive chairman in August 2023 and has worked closely with Carmil and the broader Cellebrite leadership team to help advance the Company’s strategy and operational execution. Hogan is a proven technology and software executive with a remarkable 40+ year track record of exceptional shareholder returns, client impact and employee growth. Hogan’s experience includes over a decade as both a private and publicly held software CEO as well as senior executive posts ranging from late stage private to mega–cap public companies.

About Cellebrite
Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Investigation platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on Twitter at @Cellebrite.

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This document includes “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “will,” “appear,” “approximate,” “foresee,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “believe,” “could,” “predict,” “should,” “could,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “plan,” “outlook,” “future” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict, project or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward–looking statements include comments related to the timing associated with the CEO succession plan as well as the following statements: We have assembled a strong leadership team, an exciting technological roadmap and a compelling strategic plan that is aimed at driving value creation for all key stakeholders; and I am confident in Cellebrite’s strategic direction and its ability to capitalize on the opportunities ahead – I look forward to seeing all that Cellebrite will accomplish over the coming years. Such forward–looking statements including those with respect to commentary associated with future performance, strategies, prospects, and other aspects of Cellebrite’s business are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward–looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: Cellebrite’s ability to keep pace with technological advances and evolving industry standards; Cellebrite’s material dependence on the purchase, acceptance and use of its solutions by law enforcement and government agencies; real or perceived errors, failures, defects or bugs in Cellebrite’s DI solutions; Cellebrite’s failure to maintain the productivity of sales and marketing personnel, including relating to hiring, integrating and retaining personnel; intense competition in all of Cellebrite’s markets; the inadvertent or deliberate misuse of Cellebrite’s solutions; failure to manage its growth effectively; Cellebrite’s ability to introduce new solutions and add–ons; its dependency on its customers renewing their subscriptions; the low volume of business Cellebrite conducts via e–commerce; risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence; the risk of requiring additional capital to support the growth of its business; risks associated with higher costs or unavailability of materials used to create its hardware product components; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; lengthy sales cycle for some of Cellebrite’s solutions; near term declines in new or renewed agreements; risks associated with inability to retain qualified personnel and senior management; the security of Cellebrite’s operations and the integrity of its software solutions; risks associated with the negative publicity related to Cellebrite’s business and use of its products; risks related to Cellebrite’s intellectual property; the regulatory constraints to which Cellebrite is subject; risks associated with Cellebrite’s operations in Israel, including the ongoing Israel–Hamas war and the risk of a greater regional conflict; risks associated with different corporate governance requirements applicable to Israeli companies and risks associated with being a foreign private issuer and an emerging growth company; market volatility in the price of Cellebrite’s shares; changing tax laws and regulations; risks associated with joint, ventures, partnerships and strategic initiatives; risks associated with Cellebrite’s significant international operations; risks associated with Cellebrite’s failure to comply with anti–corruption, trade compliance, anti–money–laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations; risks relating to the adequacy of Cellebrite’s existing systems, processes, policies, procedures, internal controls and personnel for Cellebrite’s current and future operations and reporting needs; and other factors, risks and uncertainties set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Cellebrite’s annual report on Form 20–F filed with the SEC on March 21, 2024 and as amended on April 12, 2024, and in other documents filed by Cellebrite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward–looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, in this communication or elsewhere. Cellebrite undertakes no obligation to update its forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Contacts:

Investors Relations
Andrew Kramer
Vice President, Investor Relations
investors@cellebrite.com
+1 973.206.7760

Media
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Sr. Director of Corporate Communications + Content Operations
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Boyden UAE Appoints Bashar Kilani as Managing Partner

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boyden, a premier global leadership and talent advisory firm, has appointed Bashar Kilani as Managing Partner. Kilani brings nearly 30 years of experience to Boyden’s UAE office, advising blue–chip multinationals, private sector and government clients across the Middle East and Northern Africa.

Magdy El Zein, Managing Partner of Boyden UAE and MENA, comments, “Bashar is a highly esteemed professional in the digital and technology industry, recognized globally for his deep expertise and thought leadership. With nearly three decades of experience, he has cultivated a multi–sector, multi–continental network that enables him to deliver top–tier placements and leadership consulting engagements. We are excited to welcome Bashar to our global partnership as Managing Partner.”

As Managing Partner, Bashar will oversee executive–level placements across Boyden’s MENA suite of clients to foster sustainable growth. Leveraging his proven track record of leading projects in critical infrastructure, turnaround management, and international expansion, he’ll drive talent acquisition and leadership consulting that aligns with the region's unique business landscape. His expertise primarily resides in the digital and technology space — with specialisations in AI and business transformation — but extends into fintech, telecom, private and public sectors.

Bashar Kilani adds, “Throughout my career, I've been deeply passionate about two areas: the dynamic world of technology and helping businesses discover and develop exceptional leaders. Joining Boyden’s global partnership allows me to seamlessly blend these passions into a unified, global endeavor. I'm proud to embark on this new chapter with an organization as respected and influential as Boyden.”

Bashar is a seasoned corporate executive who held senior leadership positions in consulting and technology firms (Accenture & IBM) alongside board memberships of prestigious organizations in industry and academia. Beyond this Bashar is a thought leader and keynote speaker on the digital economy, leadership and accelerated business transformation.

About Boyden
Boyden is a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries. Our global reach enables us to serve clients' needs anywhere they conduct business. We connect great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management and leadership consulting solutions. Boyden is ranked amongst the top companies on Forbes’ America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2024. For further information, visit www.boyden.com.

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Zoom Appoints Michelle Chang as Chief Financial Officer

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM), today announced that Michelle Chang has been appointed as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 7, 2024. Chang brings more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles, most recently serving as Corporate Vice President and CFO of Microsoft’s Commercial Sales & Partner Organization.

Reporting directly to Zoom’s founder and CEO Eric S. Yuan, Chang will be responsible for overseeing Zoom’s financial strategy, and will lead the global finance organization, including investor relations, tax, accounting and FP&A. Chang will succeed Kelly Steckelberg, who as previously announced, will continue to serve in an advisory capacity until the announcement of financial results for Zoom’s third fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2024.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to Zoom as we continue to drive innovation, growth and value creation across our platform, especially as we advance our Zoom 2.0 vision and AI–first work platform strategy,” said Yuan. “Michelle is a results and values–driven leader with a strong track record of overseeing and implementing growth initiatives while developing and engaging talent across functions.”

“I’m excited to join Zoom as the company executes on its mission to deliver customer happiness by providing an innovative platform that enables the future of workplace communications and collaboration,” said Chang. “I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the entire Zoom team to help support customers, as well as drive long–term growth and shareholder value.”

About Michelle Chang

Michelle Chang brings over 25 years of extensive leadership and finance experience to Zoom. Most recently, she was Corporate Vice President and CFO of Microsoft Commercial Sales & Partner Organization. Prior to that, she served in numerous leadership positions at Microsoft, including Corporate Vice President and CFO of Modern Workplace (including Office and Teams) & Cyber Security, among others. Her prior experience creating strong teams and collaborative partnerships across engineering and go–to–market illustrates the critical strategic value creation she will bring to Zoom. Chang started her career as an Audit & Consulting Senior at Arthur Andersen. She has a B.A. in Accounting from The University of Washington and is a Board Member of Kindering.

About Zoom

Zoom’s mission is to provide one platform that delivers limitless human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s open collaboration platform with AI Companion that empowers teams to be more productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales, marketing, and customer care teams, including Zoom Contact Center, strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more information at zoom.com.

Forward–Looking Statements

This press release contains express and implied “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations of Zoom’s continued growth and the expected benefits of Zoom 2.0 and Zoom’s AI–first work platform strategy. By their nature, these statements are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks, including factors beyond Zoom’s control, that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the statements, including declines in new customers, renewals or upgrades, or decline in demand for Zoom’s platform, inability to respond to rapid technological changes, extend Zoom’s platform or develop new features, as well as those additional risks and uncertainties described under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Zoom’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10–Q for the second fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2024. Forward–looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to Zoom at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. Zoom assumes no obligation to update forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, except as required by law.

Contacts

Public Relations
Colleen Rodriguez
Head of Global PR for Zoom
press@zoom.us

Investor Relations
Charles Eveslage
Head of Investor Relations for Zoom
investors@zoom.us


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UBiqube verstärkt Vorstand mit Cloud- und Sicherheitsexperten, um seine AgileOps-Vision und globale Expansion voranzutreiben

DUBLIN, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UBiqube, ein führender Anbieter von Automatisierungslösungen für hybride Cloud– und Sicherheitsinfrastrukturen, gab heute bekannt, dass mit Jean–David Lehmann–Charley und Ahmed Guetari zwei erfahrene Führungskräfte in den Vorstand berufen wurden. Beide Manager verfügen über umfassende Expertise in den Bereichen Netzwerk–, Sicherheits– und Cloud–Technologien mit einer nachgewiesenen Erfolgsbilanz bei der Förderung von Innovation und Wachstum im Dienstleistungssektor.

Ihr Einstieg erfolgt zu einem entscheidenden Zeitpunkt für UBiqube, da sich das Unternehmen mit der Implementierung skalierbarer, automatisierter Lösungen für CloudOps–, NetOps– und SecOps–Praktiken im Bereich AgileOps neu positioniert. Zusammen mit ihren renommierten Kollegen von NTT und Fujitsu werden sie den Vorstand komplettieren und mit ihren relevanten Kompetenzen die Umsetzung von Innovationen bei UBiqube vorantreiben.

Jean–David Lehmann–Charley ist Regional Sales VP, Cortex Ecosystem EMEA and Latam bei Palo Alto Networks. Er verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im komplexen direkten und indirekten Vertrieb im Netzwerk– und Sicherheitsmarkt in EMEA und Lateinamerika bei Palo Alto und davor bei Juniper. Jean–David ist ein erfahrener Vertriebsleiter mit Unternehmergeist. Sein Wissen und seine Erfahrung werden für die Führung von UBiqube von entscheidender Bedeutung sein. „Ich freue mich über die Gelegenheit, zum Wachstum und zum Ruf von UBiqube als Anbieter von Automatisierungslösungen für Hybrid Clouds beizutragen“, so Jean–David. „In einer Branche, die für ihre Komplexität und das Überangebot an Tools bekannt ist, ist es ermutigend zu sehen, dass UBiqube sich auf Lösungen konzentriert, die Cloud– und Sicherheitsprozesse durch Automatisierung vereinfachen. Die IT–Infrastruktur muss unbedingt darauf vorbereitet werden, dem bevorstehenden ‚KI–Tsunami‘ standzuhalten.

Ahmed Guetari ist GM und VP of Products for Service Providers bei F5. Bei Juniper und aktuell bei F5 sammelte er mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Branche. Ahmed gilt in der Branche als strategischer Denker mit einer Leidenschaft für die Bereitstellung bedarfsgerechter Technologien. Er ist ein praxisorientierter Produktmanager, dessen Führungsqualitäten tief in seinem Verständnis der betrieblichen Realität seiner Kunden verwurzelt sind. Diese Art von Außendiensttechniker braucht der UBiqube–Vorstand. „Die Konvergenz von Cloud– und Netzwerkparadigmen, die zunehmende Bedeutung von Edge als Cloud–Proxy und das exponentielle Wachstum von Rechenzentren zielen alle darauf ab, den enormen Bedarf an Rechenleistung für KI zu decken. Diese transformativen Trends erfordern Lösungen, die auf die Skalierung von Prozessen durch Vereinfachung und Prozessautomatisierung ausgerichtet sind. UBiqube ist in diesem Innovationsfeld führend und konnte dies bereits bei verschiedenen Kunden und in unterschiedlichen Anwendungsszenarien unter Beweis stellen“, so Ahmed. „Ich freue mich darauf, dem Vorstand von UBiqube beizutreten und das Team dabei zu unterstützen, die nächste Wachstumsphase einzuleiten.“

Nabil Souli, CEO von UBiqube, begrüßte die neuen Vorstandsmitglieder: „Ich bin dankbar und stolz darauf, dass Jean–David und Ahmed unseren Vorstand verstärken. Ihre Erfahrung und Branchenkenntnis werden für die Skalierung unseres Geschäfts und die weitere Expansion in globale Märkte von unschätzbarem Wert sein. Ihre Unterstützung wird zur Stärkung unserer Partnerschaften mit Systemintegratoren und zur Einführung operativer Agilität für eine IT–Infrastruktur, die den Herausforderungen der KI gerecht wird, beitragen.“

Über UBiqube:

UBiqube mit Sitz in Dublin, Irland, ist ein führender Anbieter von Infrastrukturautomatisierung zur drastischen Vereinfachung von CloudOps, NetOps und SecOps. In Zusammenarbeit mit führenden Systemintegratoren weltweit entwickeln und liefern wir maßgeschneiderte Lösungen, die der Komplexität einer sich ständig verändernden IT–Infrastrukturlandschaft gerecht werden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.ubiqube.com.

Medienkontakt:
Colin Fernandes, Head of Marketing
E–Mail: cfe@ubiqube.com


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