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BeiGene, Ltd., a global oncology company, has announced the passing of Donald Glazer, a cherished member of its board and chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee. His death has elicited a profound sense of loss within the organisation, which he helped establish in 2010. John V. Oyler, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of BeiGene, expressed his sorrow in a heartfelt statement. “We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Don Glazer. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the company and was a steadfast supporter of our mission to provide innovative medicines to patients worldwide…

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has launched an extensive digital archive of textile dyeing and printing artefacts, making centuries of colour science accessible to a global audience. This newly unveiled Textile Collection archive showcases over 50,000 items, including journals, books, and historic artefacts, providing a unique insight into the evolution of textile dyeing from traditional to synthetic methods. The collection, available online for the first time, allows researchers, industry professionals, and textile enthusiasts to explore the intricate history of dyeing and colour application across the centuries. Key highlights include the Turkey Red Collection and handwritten dyers’ notebooks from…

Forster Group, Scotland’s leading provider of roofing and solar solutions, has completed a significant solar installation for Fife Creamery, one of its largest projects for the food and drink sector. The project, valued at £230,000, saw over 700 roof-mounted solar panels installed on Fife Creamery’s Innovation Hub and refrigeration warehouse in Kirkcaldy. The new solar system is expected to help the family-owned business save over £3.1 million in energy costs over the next two decades. Initial results show energy bill savings of up to two-thirds since the system began operating in May 2024. With an instant energy output of 211-kilowatt…

Bradford Housing Association Supports Refugees with Digital Tech Donations Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has donated a range of digital equipment to Solidaritech, a local community interest company focused on repurposing tech for refugees and asylum seekers. The donated equipment includes laptops, power leads, and smartphones, all of which will be reconditioned and distributed by Solidaritech to help digitally excluded individuals gain essential online access. The support from MHA marks a significant contribution to Solidaritech’s mission of narrowing the digital divide among migrants and asylum seekers in the UK. Founded in 2017, Solidaritech works by collecting unused digital devices from…

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced it has committed a record $12 billion in investments for the fiscal year 2024, focusing on projects designed to improve living conditions and spur economic development across the developing world. The funds are aimed at expanding access to essential resources such as food, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure in regions spanning Africa, Latin America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. In 2024 alone, the DFC supported projects in 44 countries and now boasts a portfolio encompassing over 110 nations. This year’s new commitments are projected to benefit hundreds of thousands worldwide, financing 450,000…

Appian, a global player in process automation and orchestration, has announced the appointment of Americo Mazzotta as its new Vice President of EMEA Sales. Mr Mazzotta will oversee the company’s sales operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with a mandate to drive business growth, strengthen customer relationships, and enhance the market reach of the Appian platform within the region. He will report directly to Appian’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Dorsey. In his new role, Mr Mazzotta is expected to lead strategic initiatives aimed at expanding Appian’s influence in the EMEA markets by aligning business objectives with the…

Vinted, Europe’s leading second-hand fashion marketplace, has announced the successful completion of a €340 million secondary share sale, boosting its valuation to €5 billion. The transaction, spearheaded by TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a prominent global alternative asset manager, reinforces Vinted’s growth trajectory in the expanding second-hand market. This latest funding round diversifies Vinted’s investor base and acknowledges the contributions of its employees and early investors to the platform’s success. TPG’s Tech Adjacencies (TTAD) strategy, which provides flexible capital solutions to technology firms, led the investment. Notable participants in the funding included major investment funds such as Hedosophia, Baillie Gifford, Invus Opportunities,…

Loomis Sayles & Company, a prominent global investment manager with nearly $360 billion in assets under management as of 30 June 2024, has announced the appointment of Vince Verhoeven, CFA, as investment director for its Global Bond and Emerging Markets Debt teams. Based in Utrecht, Verhoeven will work closely with the investment directors located in Boston. In his new role, Verhoeven will be responsible for communicating the firm’s global fixed income and emerging markets debt capabilities to clients, investment consultants, and prospects throughout Europe. He will collaborate with the firm’s portfolio managers, including David Rolley, Lynda Schweitzer, and Scott Service…

Broadcom Inc., which recently completed its acquisition of VMware, will be hosting VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona from 4-7 November at the Fira Gran Via. The event will offer attendees a comprehensive programme of breakout sessions, certification training, and hands-on labs, covering the latest technology and industry trends. One of the highlights of VMware Explore will be the general session keynote on Tuesday, 5 November, at 9:00 a.m. CET, when Broadcom’s President and CEO, Hock Tan, will deliver a speech titled “Shaping the Future of Cloud and AI Innovation.” The keynote will feature leading figures from Broadcom, VMware experts, and…

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has revealed the distinguished speakers and full programme for its highly anticipated FII8 conference, set to take place from 28 to 31 October 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. With an emphasis on fostering collaboration between governments and businesses, the event aims to tackle critical global issues spanning finance, energy, climate change, and artificial intelligence. FII8 will kick off with two dynamic pre-summits on 28 October, the New Africa Summit and the HERizon Summit. The New Africa Summit will focus on the continent’s evolving opportunities and risk landscape, covering sectors…