News published on Globe Banner in January 2023

News from January 2023


Kaadas North America CEO: 'We are excited to bring our revolutionary smart lock products and manufacturing capabilities to the North American market'

Leading Chinese smart lock company Kaadas Group announced an expansion of operations into North America, starting with a warehouse in Southern California, according to a press release published on Jan. 5.


Acquifer chief operating officer: 'We anticipate the ability to greatly expand the reach of our scientific computing and imaging technologies'

Bruker Corporation, based in Billerica, Massachusetts, recently acquired big-data management solutions provider, Acquifer Imaging GmbH, according to a press release.


CBB Bancorp board chair on new appointee: 'We are excited to have Mr. Dang join our board'

Khoi D. Dang has been appointed to the board of directors for both CBB Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary bank, the Commonwealth Business Bank, as of the first of the year, according to a press release.


PowerSchool CEO: 'We are seeing strong demand for primary and secondary education technology solutions across the MEA region'

California-based K-12 education cloud-based software provider, Powerschool confirmed plans to open its first Middle East & Africa (MEA) Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a press release.


PointsBet CEO: '2023 is already proving to be a momentous year'

PointsBet Holdings Limited, a mobile sports betting platform, has launched in Ohio, according to a news release.


China accepts new drug application for myeloma therapy called Cilta-Cel: 'Meeting medical needs and serving patients around the world'

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted Legend Biotech Corporation's new drug application for its myeloma treatment therapy drug.


Wang: 'While the incidence of HCC is increasing in China, the treatment landscape has not advanced accordingly'

International biotechnology company BeiGene, which designs and produces oncology medicines, announced that the China National Medical Products Administration's (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has accepted a supplemental biologics license application for its drug tislelizumab for use in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a press release published recently.


Bloom Energy's Schweikert: 'Bloom’s superior energy technology capabilities are attractive to companies that need reliable power'

San Jose, California-based energy company Bloom Energy has formed an agreement with chip substrate and printed circuit board maker Unimicron to deliver 10 megawatts of fuel cells to the latter's plants in Taiwan, according to a press release published recently.


Gurobi Optimization co-founder to 'evolve' role, step down as CEO

There has been a change in leadership at Gurobi Optimization LLC as COO Duke Perrucci is stepping into the role of CEO, and previous CEO and Chief Scientist Dr. Edward Rothberg is becoming chairman of the board of directors.


Gemini co-founder slams DCG CEO: 'Your behavior is not only completely unacceptable, it is unconscionable'

Gemini Trust Co., a crypto exchange platform with a product called Earn that allows users to lend out crypto holdings in return for interest payments, has had withdrawals frozen since mid-November.


U.S. Mission invites proposals for Julia Taft Refugee Fund 2023

The U.S. Mission in Ecuador, alongside the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), has announced a call for proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund.


Grit Capital CEO calls Bankman-Fried's not-guilty plea 'shocking'

CEO of financial media company Grit Capital Genevieve Roch-Decter is questioning why Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) apologized repeatedly over the last two months if he is now claiming to be not guilty of all fraud charges.


Equifax CEO: 'With this acquisition, we would bring powerful new insights to Brazilian lenders and service providers'

Equifax submitted an offer to acquire all of the second largest consumer credit bureau in Brazil, Boa Vista Serviços’ shares, for R$8 per share, according to a press release.


Mondelēz International CEO: 'We are pleased to transition our developed market gum business'

Mondelēz International has reached an agreement with European gum and confectionery maker, Perfetti Van Melle Group to sell its U.S., Canada and Europe-based developed-market gum business, Food Dive reported.


Medline director on product expansion: 'Our goal is to offer the broadest array of quality products that help users'

Medline recently added the byACRE Overland Carbon Fiber Rollator to its slate of mobility products, according to a press release.


Kenneally on being named Vendavo global VP: 'I look forward to building a growth strategy that benefits everyone involved'

Colorado-based B2B price management and commercial solutions provider, Vendavo welcomed Matthew Kenneally as its new global vice president of partnerships and alliances, a press release reported.


Saysh co-founder: 'I am thrilled to announce that Saysh is now available in Canada'

Saysh recently expanded its delivery service to all Canadian Provinces, a change that was made effective Dec. 15, according to a press release.


Mérieux NutriSciences president: 'We are enthusiastic about having the talented team at Food Technology Consulting join us'

Mérieux NutriSciences, based in Chicago, expanded its operations with its most recent acquisition, Canadian Food Safety consulting, training and auditing solutions provider, Food Technology Consulting International Inc., according to a press release.


RF Code CEO: 'It's been a pleasure to help Discount Bank modernize their data center management'

RF Code recently added Discount Bank to its customer base catalog, a press release reported.


Flux co-founder on OVHcloud partnership: 'They will provide the suitable infrastructure for us to grow a truly decentralized internet'

Flux secured a partnership with OVHcloud to help expand its edge cloud solutions catalog, according to a press release.