Day: April 25, 2022

Davoud Amel-Azizpour named CEO of EMEA Region

TORONTO, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global professional services and investment management firm Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) today announced the appointment of Chris McLernon as Chief Executive Officer of Real Estate Services| Global. McLernon will be based in the firm’s global headquarters in Toronto, reporting to Global Chairman & CEO Jay Hennick. Davoud Amel-Azizpour, currently Chief Financial Officer of EMEA, will succeed McLernon as CEO of the EMEA region. Both appointments, which are effective July 1, 2022, reinforce Colliers’ continued leadership in the industry and commitment to accelerate the success of its people and clients.

McLernon will focus on overall growth, operational excellence, and client relationships within Colliers’ rapidly growing real estate services operations. He will have direct oversight of Colliers’ Capital Markets, Leasing and Outsourcing & Advisory businesses globally, with emphasis on accelerating growth, enhancing global collaboration, and strengthening our unique culture and way of doing business.

McLernon brings a wealth of experience growing Colliers’ businesses and has played an important role in building the Colliers brand into the leading global player it is today. Since joining the company in 1987, his enterprising spirit earned him increasingly senior positions culminating in his role of CEO of EMEA.

“Chris’ appointment reflects the success of his longstanding career with Colliers. Over the past 12 years as EMEA’s leader, Chris was instrumental in growing the region from $30 million to over $700 million in revenues while delivering exceptional client results, creating a great culture for our professionals, and driving operational excellence. With Chris’ experience, commitment, and track record as a leader, we are even better positioned to achieve our ambitious 2025 growth plan,” said Hennick.

Amel-Azizpour has extensive real estate experience, having worked closely with McLernon over the past nine years at Colliers, most recently as the CFO of EMEA. Amel-Azizpour is a trusted partner within the broader regional leadership team, with both the intimate knowledge of EMEA’s operations and strategic vision to advance Colliers’ position.

“Dav’s well-established reputation, deep understanding of our EMEA business, and his embodiment of Colliers’ unique culture makes him a natural fit to succeed Chris. I am confident he will excel in his new role and continue to drive growth and profitability throughout our EMEA business during this dynamic time,” continued Hennick. “Chris and Dav are both strategic, results-oriented leaders whose contributions to Colliers over many years make them ideal candidates to fulfill their new roles. I am extremely proud of both and excited to watch as they continue enhance the scale and reputation of our company in the years to come,” he concluded.

About Colliers

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 62 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 27 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.1 billion and more than $50 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn.

Media Contact:

Andrea Cheung
Global Manager, Communications
Andrea.Cheung@colliers.com
(416) 324-6402

As global payroll continues to become an integral part of everyday business continuity, the Global Payroll Week aims to increase the skill level through education, training, and networking opportunities for the community at large.

From insights highlighting the challenges in payroll across regions, spotlight videos that include country-specific observations, and infographics detailing key facts, Neeyamo will showcase the current state of global payroll from its consultants worldwide.

Samuel Isaac, Senior Vice President – Strategy at Neeyamo, said, “Neeyamo is honored to sponsor the Global Payroll Week 2022 through its association with the American Payroll Association (APA). It is overwhelming to witness increased engagement in the fifth edition of this event. Even as remote work becomes the norm, the payroll community is closer than ever before. It is enthralling to witness payroll enthusiasts worldwide coming together to appreciate, celebrate, and acknowledge all the community’s hard work. This is an opportunity for Neeyamo to recognize their efforts and upskill them for the future world.”

Keep abreast of all the latest insights throughout this week-long event by following Neeyamo’s social media handles and the hashtag #globalpayweek.

About Neeyamo

Neeyamo is a leading technology-enabled global payroll and EOR solutions provider for multinational and micro-multinational corporations worldwide. With an extensive team of professionals serving clients across 190+ countries, Neeyamo leverages its unique service-based model and functionality-rich, next-generation HR & payroll products portfolio to help organizations enable agile and scalable business. To know more, visit www.neeyamo.com.

Media Contact: corporate.communications@neeyamo.com

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OTTAWA, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of our commitment to foster the growth and adoption of Zcash, the Zcash Community Grants Committee recently awarded 37 Laines, an award-winning film production house based in Los Angeles, two grants totalling $420,000 USD, which will be used for the production and distribution of high-quality Zcash educational content.

These grants have allowed 37 Laines to collect more than 30 hours of insightful educational footage from industry leaders in the cryptocurrency space, including Ethereum’s founder, Vitalik Buterin, and the Electric Coin Company’s CEO, Zooko Wilcox. 37 Laines has also launched Zcash Media, a multi-platform educational hub for distributing Zcash content, which they will use to manage the world premiere of their first two Zcash educational videos.

The first video, which was recently released on the Zcash Media YouTube and Odysee channels, tells a compelling story about the history of money, the origins of cryptocurrencies, and the importance of a truly private digital currency like Zcash.

On April 29th, 37 Laines will release their second video, which will focus on what is arguably the largest upgrade to the Zcash protocol since the launch of Zcash in 2016. This network upgrade (NU5) will be an incredible milestone for the developers of Zcash, as it will implement significant protocol improvements such as increased security as well as privacy by default for all Zcash transactions.

The added security from this network upgrade has presented the opportunity to finally reveal one of Zcash’s best-kept secrets – the identity of John Dobbertin. John Dobbertin was a pseudonymous participant in the Zcash setup process in 2016 whose identity was never revealed. However, this will soon change.

We are at the dawn of a new era of massively amplified learning, creativity and innovation. There now exists the means to make Zcash accessible to everyone in most parts of the world, and there are also adaptable digital learning tools to personalize the way everyone learns about Zcash.

“Crypto in general, and more specifically Bitcoin, is often portrayed as an anonymous and untraceable method of payment. This depiction implies that users can transact anonymously, without exposing their identity. However, this is not true,” said Jason McGee of the Zcash Community Grants Committee.

“By funding 37 Laines to produce and distribute top notch Zcash educational content, the Zcash Community Grants Committee aims to use learning tools to empower individuals all around the world to make informed decisions about their financial privacy,” said Brian, Zcash Community Grants Committee member.

“Our passion at 37 Laines has always been to tell stories about topics that matter and help make the world a better place. We saw the need for privacy in these new digital financial technologies as one of the issues that really matters as it helps maintain the safety of users and fight the types of mass digital surveillance we hear about every day,” said Natasha Mynhier of 37 Laines.

About Zcash Community Grants

Zcash Community Grants is a community-elected grants committee that funds Zcash-related projects in order to bring financial privacy to everyone in the world. Zcash Community Grants seeks to fund projects that advance the usability, security, privacy, and adoption of Zcash. The committee will consider grants of all sizes: from individual hobbyists, to larger organizations such as wallet developers and others – to build applications on top of the Zcash protocol. The goal of the Zcash Community Grants program is to tap into wider networks of crypto users and infrastructure, ultimately accelerating the growth and impact of Zcash.

About 37 Laines (Contributors of Zcash Media)

37 Laines is an award-winning film production house run by Natasha Mynhier and Jeff Hammerton. Out of their office in Santa Monica, CA, 37 Laines produces high quality creative work for clients across the US, including branded content, commercials, short films, music videos, documentaries and more.  Their team has created content for brands like Netflix, Marvel, ESPN, and Vogue, supported directors like Vincent Peone and Shruti Ganguly, and most recently won a Gold Award at the 2020 Young Director’s Awards for their short film, In a Beat.

Contact Information:

Want to learn more about Zcash? We invite you to visit @Zcash on Twitter!

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Email: press@zfnd.org

Brand expands in Brazil with new partner Alpar do Brasil

Additional store openings are planned in Brazil for later this year and beyond, anticipating more than 60 stores across the country over the next five years. An e-commerce site is slated to launch this month as well.

The flagship store will house the latest men’s and women’s sportswear collection. Stylish shoppers on the Southern coast of Brazil can now enjoy one of the world’s most celebrated lifestyle brands. Shoppers will also experience the classic contemporary store design concept, with coordinated color collections and design touches that evoke the authentic connection between the U.S. Polo Assn. brand and the sport of polo. Colorful polo shirts will be the center of attention and U.S. Polo Assn.’s classic red, white and blue will be highlighted among other fall-inspired colors. The Fall Winter 2022 Collection will be showcased as well and is divided into three capsules focusing on important seasonal trends.

The store will be celebrating its official opening on Thursday, April 28, 2022. This special event will include product giveaways, polo players and influencers, with special guest appearances and much more. 

U.S. Polo Assn.’s design inspiration comes from the sport of polo and its spirited tradition. Collections from U.S. Polo Assn. represent the heritage of the brand but are told in the most contemporary and stylish way. U.S. Polo Assn. is worn by players and followers of one of the most exciting sports in the world. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. is an instantly recognizable lifestyle brand with a multi-billion-dollar global footprint operating across 194 countries.

“We have been eager to expand our global brick-and-mortar strategy in Brazil,” J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that manages and markets the U.S. Polo Assn. brand across 194 countries, said of the launch in Brazil. “We are thrilled to partner with Alpar do Brasil, an outstanding leader in the retail industry in this country. We look forward to building and developing our partnership in the coming years with more stores and a strong digital presence.”

The iconic U.S. Polo Assn. brand is being brought to Morumbi Mall by the brand’s licensing partner, Alpar do Brasil, which partners with some of the leading sport and fashion brands in the world. “The country of Brazil is favorable to production, sales, technology, increase in jobs and productivity, both for the textile and clothing sectors,” explains Marcus Vinicius Conte, CEO of Alpar do Brasil. “It is the ideal time to partner with U.S. Polo Assn., a global leader in sport-inspired lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. We know that the Brazilian market will love what this partnership has to offer, both in-store and online.”

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com. More information: https://www.instagram.com/uspoloassnbr/ https://uspoloassn.com.br/

USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and BeIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

Alpar do Brasil has been operating in the field of footwear, clothing and sporting goods since 1997, serving retailers of all sizes. Over the years, several brands have been incorporated into their portfolio, due to the many recognitions they have received. Today they are the largest operator of leading brands in Brasil, with oversight of brand positioning and meeting the criteria of their partners. Alpar do Brasil teams are fully dedicated to achieving goals and establishing strong relationships and complete client satisfaction. For more information: https://www.alpardobrasil.com.br.

For further information contact: 

Simone Oliveira – +55 51 3441-1000  simone.oliveira@alpardobrasil.br (Brazil Press queries)

Stacey Kovalsky – skovalsky@uspagl.com (U.S. Polo Assn. United States HQ)

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Dan Burge, EVT Group Chief Product Officer

Dan Burge will play a key role in building out the product team at EV Technology Group, focusing on incubating new models, brands and other opportunities. He will also open and run a newly formed US office for EV Technology Group, based in California.

Dan is joining from Radford where he was CEO. Previous roles have included Commercial Director of Lotus Engineering, and senior commercial and programme roles at Williams Advanced Engineering and Prodrive Automotive Technologies.

“I am extremely pleased to have Dan join the team as Chief Product Officer. The combination of his product design, commercial and engineering experience are a perfect fit for EV Technology Group,” said Wouter Witvoet, CEO of EV Technology Group.

“I am delighted to be joining the EV Technology Group,” said Dan Burge, Chief Product Officer. “This is a hugely exciting opportunity and the perfect time to start. I am looking forward to working closely with Wouter and other members of the talented leadership team that is now being assembled. I will be utilising the huge experience I have garnered with leading global automotive brands to develop and launch a portfolio of iconic, electrified brands. Vehicles that will recapture the joy of motoring. It’s great to be part of what will be a hugely exciting future for EV Technology Group.”

EV Technology Group

EV Technology Group was founded in 2021 with the mission of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, and the vision to champion the joy of motoring in an electric world. As passionate investors and operators of EV technology companies, EV Technology Group’s mission is driven by three core tenets: electric vehicles are the future; EVs will transform the way people live, work, and play; and there is an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of this technology by electrifying iconic driving experiences. To learn more visit: https://evtgroup.com/

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