News from July 2021
Coca-Cola under scrutiny for opposing Georgia election bill, lobbying against Chinese Uyghur legislation
By John Breslin | Jul 21, 2021
Coca-Cola is facing criticism for speaking out against a voter reform bill and on other issues in the U.S. while reportedly lobbying against legislation to punish China for its treatment of the Uyghur population in the west of the country.
Los Angeles-based MetaMedia 'thrilled to strengthen' partnership with Pixelogic
By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2021
Pixelogic, a subsidiary of Tokyo's Imagica Group, recently made a major investment in Los Angeles-based, cloud-centered entertainment technology company MetaMedia to support the latter company's global expansion.
Opus 2 expands leadership team during 'exciting time' for cloud-based legal technology company
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 21, 2021
Opus 2, whose cloud-based technology enables law firms to collaborate with clients and other lawyers, has recently expanded its leadership team to invest in future growth.
ASA’s first international president brings 'unique experience, leadership and perspective'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2021
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA)'s first president from outside the United States brings much to the table, the organization's CEO said in a recent news release.
Elements Global Services expands to West Coast with San Francisco office
By Solange DeLisle | Jul 20, 2021
Technology businesses are booming and expanding to areas across the globe, and one company that specializes in making global expansion easier has opened a new office on the West Coast to keep up with the growing demand.
Rumbold sees role as Relo Metrics' European head of sales a ‘once-in-a-career opportunity’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 20, 2021
Timon Rumbold has been named the European head of sales for Al-powered sponsorship analytics company Relo Metrics.
'We are very pleased': Hitachi completes acquisition of GlobalLogic
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 20, 2021
Hitachi has recently completed the acquisition of GlobalLogic, including 100% of the outstanding shares of GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings.
German market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in New York, expands to the UK
By John Sammon | Jul 20, 2021
German global market research technology company Quantilope, with offices in Hamburg, Germany and New York City, will expand its operations into the United Kingdom this month.
Merchant Risk Council launches Asia-Pacific Advisory Board to provide 'wealth of knowledge in the payments industry'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 19, 2021
The Merchant Risk Council, a nonprofit global organization of e-commerce fraud and payments professionals, recently appointed 16 members to its MRC Asia-Pacific (APAC) Advisory Board to drive its continued expansion in the region.
Beth Wozniak, Chief Executive Officer and Director of nVent Electric plc, named to Carrier's Board of Directors
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Carrier Global Corporation has appointed Beth Wozniak, Chief Executive Officer and Director of nVent Electric plc, to Carrier's Board of Directors.
Assistant Brand Manager Bakery in Lisbon, Portugal needed for Mondelēz International
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Mondelēz International is needing someone to perform the role of an Assistant Brand Manager Bakery in Lisbon, Portugal.
GE Healthcare supports the Democratic Republic of Congo with medical equipment to fight COVID-19
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
GE Healthcare has partnered with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to provide medical equipment to support the country’s efforts to fight COVID-19.
Barings acquires three assets in Italy
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021
Barings recently completed three logistic property acquisitions through an Italian real estate fund managed by Kryalos SGR.
Milan branch of AIT Worldwide Logistics moves to larger facility
By Trina Thomas | Jul 19, 2021
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions provider, has relocated its Milan team to a larger facility within Lainate, a municipality of Milan.
Coca-Cola works with Dutch environmental company for 'real impact' on removing plastic waste from the ocean
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 18, 2021
The Coca-Cola Company has joined with Dutch nonprofit environmental technology company The Ocean Cleanup to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean by intercepting it in rivers.
LaunchpadOne aims to be ‘the YouTube for podcasters’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 18, 2021
Los Angeles-based podcast network PodcastOne recently debuted a free podcast hosting, distribution and monetization platform called LaunchpadOne.
China's stronghold on global medication production a cause for concern, FDA says
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 18, 2021
The U.S. relies on China for medications as production for many generic medicines are located off-shore, but the Food and Drug Administration said it does not know much more than that.
Pew Research Center survey of 17 countries finds negative opinion of China on individual freedoms
By David Hutton | Jul 16, 2021
A recent survey of 17 nations in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific asking if China respects individual liberties found overwhelmingly negative views.
McKinsey study: Hybrid work-from-home practices here to stay
By David Hutton | Jul 16, 2021
A year ago many companies urged their employees to work from home as the COVID-19 pandemic led to lockdowns, forever changing the way people work.
Philip Morris International names Deepak Mishra president for Americas, PMI America CEO to retire
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 15, 2021
Philip Morris International (PMI) restructured its operations in the Americas recently, elevating former Chief Strategy Officer Deepak Mishra to the office of president, Americas region, and announcing the retirement of PMI America CEO Martin King.