NEW YORK -Thursday, April 6th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, today announced that Marc de Leyritz has joined the firm's global Board and CEO Practice. Based in Paris, de Leyritz works with multinational clients across a range of C-suite and board-related endeavors, including CEO search and succession, leadership development, organizational transformation and board effectiveness. “Marc has spent his career building businesses and advising leaders on complex leadership issues,” said Clarke Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Russell Reynolds Associates. “His experience will help us strengthen and expand our advisory services globally, which are aimed at driving business results for client organizations. This is central to our growth strategy as a firm and I very much look forward to partnering with Marc.” Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, de Leyritz spent 16 years with a globa ... Read more »

TOKYO-Thursday, April 6th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Tec Corporation (TOKYO: 6588) today unveils its B-FP3 mobile printer, which produces three-inch wide receipts and labels. The light and compact, yet robust printer with proven drop-resistant durability delivers crisp and clear labeling. The introduction of Toshiba Tec's latest product expands the company's mobile printer line enabling organizations to create two- to four-inch labels and receipts for an array of uses. The newly-minted B-FP3 printer will be available in April 2017*1. The B-FP3 line features two models: one exclusively for printing receipts and another model, which delivers both labels and receipts. Toshiba Tec's receipt model is also engineered to meet the width specifications of commonly-produced receipts to address organizations' increasing receipt needs. In combination with mobile POS, Toshiba Tec's receipt printer further enables pre-order and payments for queue busting applications, especiall ... Read more »

Customer-centric innovation from SES is defining the future of IFC LUXEMBOURG-Tuesday, April 4th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) delivers tailored service to the increasingly demanding requirements for inflight connectivity (IFC). The SES approach and the future of IFC are described in the new SES White Paper “Connected Planes, Smart Systems”. IFC providers rely on flexible and creative solutions to meet the dynamic demands of this market, and the SES approach allows them to maximize their capabilities. SES uses collaborative processes, tailored coverage, customized service, diverse fleet options and open architecture to ensure that it supplies the connectivity that customers need today and will rely on tomorrow. “Behind every plane that is, or will be, connected by SES there is a differentiated network that was developed using five principles,” the White Paper begins. “These elements are the basis to the success of SES, and of its custo ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO -Thursday, April 6th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acelity L.P. Inc., a leading global advanced wound care company, today announced that it has named R. Andrew Eckert as President and Chief Executive Officer. Eckert succeeds Joseph Woody, who is leaving Acelity following the successful divestiture of the company’s LifeCell division earlier this year. “We have a proven and experienced leader at the helm as we embark on a promising new phase in the transformation of Acelity,” said Buddy Gumina, Chairman of the Acelity Board of Directors. “Andy brings a significant set of expertise and experience from across the healthcare and technology sectors and will be a tremendous addition to the team as we concentrate on developing and expanding our industry-leading portfolio of advanced wound therapies.” Eckert is a seasoned executive and brings to his new role considerable experience as chief executive of numerous public and private healthcare technology and services compa ... Read more »

Montvale, N.J.-Thursday, April 6th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] To address the longstanding talent gap in management accounting and finance, IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) published its first-ever textbook, “Management Accounting: An Integrative Approach.” Authored by C.J. McNair-Connolly, Ph.D., and Kenneth A. Merchant, Ph.D., the book aligns with IMA’s mission of better preparing the accounting student of today to become the strategic business partner of tomorrow. For more information, visit: www.imanet.org/matextbook. According to IMA’s research, 90 percent of organizations have a difficult time finding the right management accounting talent. While experienced professionals struggle to keep up with new skills, entry-level workers are even more ill-equipped to bridge the finance function with business strategy, partly because of narrowly focused college curricula. IMA developed “An Integrative Approach” to minimize the gap between academia and on-the-job readiness, and to help ... Read more »

Top Industry Leader Joins Becker Faculty, USMLE Preparation Course Launches International Student Visa Program and New App Offers Advanced “On the Go” Study Preparation DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -Thursday, April 6th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education and part of DeVry Education Group, announced major new initiatives underway to enhance the USMLE preparation course. By adding a new distinguished faculty member, creating a visa program for international students and launching an app to help students learn on the go, Becker is focused on providing students with easy access to top resources to power their success while preparing for every step of the USMLE. Introducing New Faculty Member Dr. Charles Faselis Becker Professional Education has named Dr. Charles Faselis as the Director of Clinical Skills and Training. Dr. Faselis is the Chief of Staff at the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Professor of ... Read more »

Animal health business, following a positive 2016, is poised for strong long-term growth and industry leadership after strategic addition of Merial INGELHEIM, Germany-Wednesday, April 5th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Three months after acquiring animal health leader Merial in a strategic transaction with Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim revealed its ambition to compete for industry leadership worldwide in animal health. Boehringer Ingelheim management discussed the importance of its animal health business and its long-term growth potential at its Annual Press Conference today. Following a positive year for the animal health business in 2016 with net sales increasing by 8.5 percent in currency adjusted terms to 1.46 billion euros, Boehringer Ingelheim finalised the acquisition of Merial on 1 January 2017. With the combination of these two leading and highly complementary businesses, animal health has been identified as a strategic long-term development priority for the company. ... Read more »

Global campaign continues to advance work on promoting financial inclusion in Asia NEW YORK -Wednesday, April 5th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- MetLife Foundation today proudly announces its third year as sponsor of Multipliers of Prosperity, an award winning custom content hub led by WSJ. Custom Studios that helps raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities in the realm of financial inclusion. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex*, there are over two billion people globally, one third of whom are based in Asia, who lack access to basic financial tools such as bank accounts, credit and insurance. Low income people who lack financial services often resort to using informal methods which are significantly more expensive, less secure and less likely to assist low income households build better lives for themselves. Multipliers of Prosperity provides an in-depth look at the world of financial inclusion and introduces the reader to innovative organizations who ... Read more »