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Funding
Kodama Systems Raises $7M to Expand Forestry Robotics

Kodama Systems, a San Francisco, CA-based robotics company building physical AI for forestry, has secured $7 million in a funding round, bringing total funding to $14 million. The round was co-led by Konvoy Ventures and Breakwater Ventures, with participation from Blue Forest Asset Management, NYA Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Dangerous Ventures, M1C, and […]

October 20, 2026
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Town Secures $108M in Series B at $1B Valuation

Town, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI assistant platform built for teamwork, has raised $108 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures at a $1 billion valuation. The round also saw participation from a16z, First Round Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Precedent.vc, Scribble Ventures, Serena Ventures, Sparked […]

October 20, 2026
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Appointment
H/Advisors Appoints Tom McAlister to Lead U.S. Corporate Reputation Practice

H/Advisors, a strategic communications consultancy, has appointed Tom McAlister as Head of Corporate Reputation in the US. In this newly created role, McAlister will lead the growth of the firm’s corporate reputation services, helping companies build and protect their reputations while supporting their business goals. The new practice is part of H/Advisors’ US growth strategy. […]

October 20, 2026
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Transient Appoints Fred Dassori as Chief Strategy Officer

Transient, the secure AI Command Center for regulated markets, has appointed Fred Dassori as President and Chief Strategy Officer. He has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and financial technology. Dassori will lead corporate strategy, client success and product development, working with Co-Founder and CEO Sreej Menon to grow the company’s presence in […]

October 20, 2026
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Appointment
Group 1001 Insurance Appoints George Haj as Chief Communications Officer

Group 1001 Insurance has appointed George Haj as Chief Communications Officer. He will join the executive leadership team and report to President and CEO Dan Towriss. Haj will lead corporate communications, content, media relations and internal communications across the company’s brands. Haj joins Group 1001 from Haj Media, a communications firm he founded nine years […]

October 20, 2026
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The Estée Lauder Companies Appoints Krista Lee Berger as Senior Vice President

The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Krista Lee Berger as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Clinique. In her new role, Berger will lead Clinique’s global marketing strategy, support new product innovation and improve the brand’s connection with younger consumers worldwide. She will report to Michelle Freyre, Global President of Dermatological Brands. Clinique is […]

October 20, 2026
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Lifezone Appoints Ken Chernin as Senior Vice President

Lifezone Metals Limited has appointed Ken Chernin as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets. Chernin has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and investor relations. He founded Parr Capital Advisors in 2019, where he advised junior mining companies on investor relations, funding and business strategy. He most recently served as […]

October 20, 2026
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Appointment
CDW Appoints Sam Balaji to Board of Directors

Kuldeep JangidEdit Profile CDW, the strategic end to end technology partner that turns customer ambition into outcomes, has appointed Sam Balaji to it’s Board of Directors, effective October 15, 2026. Balaji has over 30 years of experience in technology, consulting and global business leadership. He most recently served as Global CEO of Consulting and Advisory at […]

October 20, 2026
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Appointment
Acadia Realty Trust Appoints Tamara Fischer to the Board of Trustees

Acadia Realty Trust has appointed Tamara Fischer to it’s Board of Trustees and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective October 19, 2026. Tamara Fischer has 30 years of experience in finance and real estate. She most recently served as Executive Chairperson of National Storage Affiliates Trust until its acquisition by Public Storage in July 2026. […]

October 20, 2026
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ProPetro Appoints Kyle Crowley to Board of Directors

ProPetro Holding Corp. has appointed Kyle Crowley as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective October 16, 2026. Crowley has over 30 years of experience in the power and energy industry, including more than 20 years at Exelon Corporation, where he led corporate development, finance, and energy project development. Mr. Crowley spent 21 […]

October 20, 2026
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