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Panera Bread Appoints Thomas Lynch to Board of Directors

by on March 10, 2010

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO–(Marketwire – March 10, 2010) – Panera Bread Company ( NASDAQ : PNRA ) announced that it has appointed Thomas E. Lynch as an independent director on its Board of Directors, effective March 5, 2010. Mr. Lynch will fill the existing vacancy in the class of directors whose term is scheduled to expire in 2012.

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Edward Minnema Joins Secure Runway Systems as President

February 26, 2010

TORONTO–(Marketwire – February 26, 2010) –  Secure Runway Systems ( PINKSHEETS : SRWY ) (“Secure Runway Systems,” “SRWY” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Edward Minnema, as President. Mr. Reno Calabrigo will remain as Chairman and will assume the role as Chief executive officer.

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Real estate veteran joins Morgan Stanley

February 5, 2010

Risk.net Morgan Stanley has appointed John Klopp as head of Americas real estate investing and global real estate debt investing. Klopp has over 30 years of real estate experience and most recently served as chief executive officer of Capital

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FMS Appoints President and CEO

February 3, 2010

NAPLES, FL–(Marketwire – February 3, 2010) – Fleet Management Solutions Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : FLMG ) (“FMS” or the Company”) has appointed Mr. Evangelos Alexandris to serve as the company’s President and CEO effective immediately. Mr. Alexandris founded FMS Hellas SA by orchestrating the merger of ABR Bosch Car Services and EDC Hellas S.A., and he has been instrumental in the phenomenal growth of the combined entity over the past 3 years. He has established a vast sales and servicing network in the automotive industry and his wealth of experience and leadership will be invaluable in the growth of FMS going forward. His initial duties will include appointing a Board of Directors and expanding a global sales network for the Company’s innovative technologies and solutions in the automotive industries after sales services and re-marketing of leased vehicles.

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SearchMedia Appoints Paul Conway as CEO

February 1, 2010

SHANGHAI, CHINA–(Marketwire – February 1, 2010) – SearchMedia Holdings Limited (“SearchMedia” or the “Company”) ( NYSE Amex : IDI ) ( NYSE Amex : IDI.WS ) (formerly Ideation Acquisition Corp.), one of China’s leading nationwide multi-platform media companies, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Paul Conway as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective today.

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Kevin Flanagan Joins MorrisAnderson as Managing Director of the Firm’s Milwaukee Office

January 12, 2010

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – January 12, 2010) – MorrisAnderson has appointed Kevin M. Flanagan as Managing Director of its Milwaukee office. Flanagan will be responsible for managing client engagements as well as for business development in Wisconsin. He has very deep industry experience in consumer products distribution, computer software and high tech manufacturing. Flanagan has been actively working with middle market turnaround and crisis management businesses for the last ten years.

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Allied Healthcare International Inc. Appoints Stephen Cargill as Commercial Director

January 12, 2010

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – January 12, 2010) – Allied Healthcare International Inc. ( NASDAQ : AHCI ) ( AIM : AHI ), a leading provider of flexible healthcare staffing services in the United Kingdom, announced today that it has appointed Stephen Cargill as its Commercial Director, effective January 11, 2010. Mr. Cargill will be responsible for managing Allied’s Marketing, Contracts and Rates Departments, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer Sandy Young. He will also serve on management’s acquisition committee.

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Dolat Ventures Inc. Appoints New President

January 4, 2010

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – January 4, 2010) – Dolat Ventures Inc. ( OTCBB : DOLV ) announced today that it has appointed Shmuel Dovid Hauck to President and Director of the company. Since 2003, Mr. Hauck has been involved in mining diamonds, gold and other precious stones and metals in Sierra Leone. Mr. Hauck has spent his entire professional career involved in the diamond business both on the physical mining and wholesale sides. For nearly six years Mr. Hauck has operated numerous companies throughout Sierra Leone and from 2001 to 2004, he was also salesperson and manager of Forest Diamonds, a diamond wholesaler with offices worldwide.

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Sustainable Power Corp. Board of Directors Appoints Michael Garjian as Chairman of the Board, Chief Technology Officer, and Vice-Chairman of the…

December 28, 2009

BAYTOWN, TX–(Marketwire – December 28, 2009) – Sustainable Power Corp. ( PINKSHEETS : SSTP ) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Garjian as Chairman of the Board, Chief Technology Officer, and Vice-Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Board. Following this board action, John H. Rivera, SSTP’s majority stockholder, announced the transfer, by proxy, of all his stock voting rights to Mr. Garjian. “With this action, I am excited and confident that SSTP will continue to achieve everything I have been hoping for during my decades of development work,” announced Rivera, who is now focusing his efforts on innovations that will further the success of SSTP.

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AIC Appoints Director General

December 20, 2009

The Association of Investment Companies has appointed acting director general Ian Sayers on a fulltime basis

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Liberty All-Star(R) Equity Fund Announces New Portfolio Manager

December 18, 2009

BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – December 18, 2009) – The Board of Trustees of Liberty All-Star Equity Fund ( NYSE : USA ) has appointed Cornerstone Capital Management, Inc. as one of the Fund’s five investment managers effective December 21, 2009 replacing Chase Investment Counsel Corporation. Thomas G. Kamp, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer of Cornerstone, will serve as the portfolio manager to the Fund. Mr. Kamp, who has been with Cornerstone since 2006, has 18 years of investment experience.

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Eisen, Smith Named to Top HVHC Inc. Leadership Positions

December 4, 2009

SAN ANTONIO, TX–(Marketwire – December 4, 2009) – The board of directors of Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. (ECCA), a wholly owned subsidiary of HVHC Inc., has appointed Jim Eisen as president of ECCA, effective Dec. 3, 2009. Eisen joined ECCA, a San Antonio, Texas-based retail chain, in June 2008 as executive vice president of stores, and became chief operating officer in Oct. 2008. In addition, Dr. Jeff Smith has been appointed executive vice president and chief medical officer, a newly created position at HVHC. Smith will assume his new duties on Jan. 1, 2010.

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New Mexico PERA Hires EAFE Managers

November 29, 2009

The New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association has appointed active EAFE value equity managers

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Indiana Fund Awards 700M TIPS Mandates

November 29, 2009

The Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund has appointed US investment firms Bridgewater Associates and BlackRock

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Quanticate Expands Recruitment Services With Appointment of John Hunter as Recruitment Consultant for North America

November 23, 2009

CAMBRIDGE, MA and LONDON–(Marketwire – November 23, 2009) – Quanticate , a global biometrics clinical research organization (CRO), today announced that it has appointed John Hunter as Recruitment Consultant for the North American market. Hunter will be responsible for further expanding the services of Quanticate People , the company’s recruiting function, into the North American market, particularly the U.S. In support of customers, Hunter is building on Quanticate’s strong reputation for identifying and managing highly qualified candidates for such roles as Clinical Data Managers , Biometricians and Project Managers . In addition, he will be expanding the company’s

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Missouri State Appoints Investment Head

November 23, 2009

Clint Zweifel the Missouri State Treasurer has appointed Andrew Maschhoff as director of investments

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Unilife Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

November 11, 2009

LEWISBERRY, PA–(Marketwire – November 11, 2009) – As announced on 1 September 2009, Unilife Medical Solutions Limited (“Unilife” or “the Company”) ( ASX : UNI ) ( PINKSHEETS : UNIFF ) is currently undertaking a transaction to redomicile the Unilife group in the United States of America (“US”) and is also seeking to list on NASDAQ. With a view to strengthening the credentials of the Unilife board prior to Unilife’s redomiciliation in the US (“Proposed Transaction”) and to meet NASDAQ independence requirements, the Company today announced it has appointed Mr John M. Lund to its Board of Directors as a non-executive member.

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Intelligent Living Appointed Distributor of Home Automation Inc. Energy Conservation and Automation Products in Turkey

November 5, 2009

VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwire – November 5, 2009) – Intelligent Living Corp. (“ILVC”), ( OTCBB : ILVC ), a leading automation and technology solutions provider, utilizing green building practices, announced today that Home Automation Inc. (HAI) has appointed ILVC as their distributor for the Turkish market. ILVC, through their Turkish partners, Kilia Teknoloji ( www.akilliyasam.biz ) is now distributing HAI products and providing technology know-how for energy conservation and automation projects in Turkey, including custom designed user interfaces.

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Global PR Agency LEWIS Appoints Virgin Atlantic’s Paul Charles as Chief Operating Officer

October 29, 2009

LONDON–(Marketwire – October 29, 2009) – Leading global PR agency, LEWIS , has appointed Paul Charles, former PR Professional of The Year , and currently Director of Communications for Virgin Atlantic , in the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Paul takes up his post in January and will report to CEO Chris Lewis.

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HearUSA Appoints Ozarslan A. Tangun to Board of Directors

October 28, 2009

WEST PALM BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – October 28, 2009) – HearUSA, Inc. ( NYSE Amex : EAR ), the recognized leader in hearing care for the nation’s top managed care providers through 180 company-owned hearing care centers and a network of over 1,900 affiliated providers, has appointed Ozarslan A. Tangun to its board of directors. His appointment increases the total number of board members to nine, seven of whom are now independent directors. Tangun was also appointed to serve on the audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees of the board.

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HearUSA Appoints Ozarslan A. Tangun to Board of Directors

October 28, 2009

WEST PALM BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – October 28, 2009) – HearUSA, Inc. ( NYSE Amex : EAR ), the recognized leader in hearing care for the nation’s top managed care providers through 180 company-owned hearing care centers and a network of over 1,900 affiliated providers, has appointed Ozarslan A. Tangun to its board of directors. His appointment increases the total number of board members to nine, seven of whom are now independent directors. Tangun was also appointed to serve on the audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees of the board.

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China Armco Metals, Inc. Appoints Three Independent Members to Its Board of Directors

October 28, 2009

SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire – October 28, 2009) – China Armco Metals, Inc. ( OTCBB : CNAM ), a distributor of imported metal ore with plans to launch a new state of the art scrap metal recycling facility in China, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Tao Pang, Heping Ma and William Thomson as directors of China Armco Metals. In addition, China Armco Metals established an Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee and each of the directors were appointed to serve on these committees. The Board has determined that each of the newly appointed directors qualify as independent directors under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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China Armco Metals, Inc. Appoints Three Independent Members to Its Board of Directors

October 28, 2009

SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire – October 28, 2009) – China Armco Metals, Inc. ( OTCBB : CNAM ), a distributor of imported metal ore with plans to launch a new state of the art scrap metal recycling facility in China, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Tao Pang, Heping Ma and William Thomson as directors of China Armco Metals. In addition, China Armco Metals established an Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee and each of the directors were appointed to serve on these committees. The Board has determined that each of the newly appointed directors qualify as independent directors under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Global Biometrics Clinical and Research Organization Quanticate Appoints Scott W. Clark as Head of Business Development for North America

October 26, 2009

CAMBRIDGE, MA and LONDON–(Marketwire – October 26, 2009) – Quanticate , a global biometrics clinical research organization (CRO), today announced that it has appointed Scott W. Clark as Head of Business Development Americas for its clinical trials services and operations headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The appointment enhances the company’s mission to further expand its clinical trial service capabilities with Clark managing the company’s North American Business Development initiatives in support of existing and new clients.

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FAMCO Appoints ExInvesco MD

October 24, 2009

Fiduciary Asset Management FAMCO has appointed Maureen Decker as managing director and head of business development

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ICI Homes names three new home sales associates in Jacksonville

October 14, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – ICI Homes has appointed three new home sales associates at its communities of Magnolia Preserve, Tidewater and Highland Glen in the Jacksonville region.

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Novo Energies Corporation Announces the Appointment of Its Technical Team

October 13, 2009

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – October 13, 2009) – Novo Energies Corporation, Inc. ( OTCBB : NVNC ) (“Novo”), a public company traded on the Over the Counter Market (OTCBB) under the symbol “NVNC,” announced today that it has appointed Mr. Claude Bilodeau, with over 30 years of experience with Shell Canada; Mr. Bernard Perreault, also with 30 years of experience in petrochemicals with previous positions at SNC-Lavalin and Ultramar; Mr. Normand Prévost, with over 25 years of experience working with Shell Canada, Ultramar and Honeywell; and Mr. Pierre F. Bonnier, with over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering and project management, to its Technical Team.

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National Asset Direct Appoints William Mueller as Chief Executive Officer of iServe Real Estate Operations

October 9, 2009

National Asset Direct, Inc. (“NAD”), a service provider to purchasers of performing and distressed residential mortgage loans and assets, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, iServe Real Estate Operations Inc. (“iServe REO”), has appointed

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Avaya Appoints Anthony Massetti Chief Financial Officer

October 7, 2009

BASKING RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – October 7, 2009) – Avaya today announced it has appointed Anthony Massetti senior vice president and chief financial officer. Massetti joins Avaya from NCR Corporation where he was senior vice president and chief financial officer. He was responsible for a broad portfolio of financial functions, as well as all information technology and real estate operations. Prior to joining NCR, Massetti was CFO for QLogic Corporation and served as vice president, Finance for SanDisk Corporation. During his career with IBM Corporation, Massetti held positions of increasing responsibility within the company’s finance organization, including CFO for IBM businesses in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

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Waste2Energy Holdings, Inc. Appoints Peter Bohan Chief Executive Officer and Craig Brown Chief Financial Officer

September 23, 2009

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – September 23, 2009) – Waste2Energy Holdings, Inc. ( OTCBB : WTEZE ), a worldwide waste-to-energy company, has appointed Peter Bohan, age 58, to the post of Chief Executive Officer while maintaining his existing position of President. Mr. Bohan succeeds Mr. Christopher d’Arnaud-Taylor who will remain on the Board of Directors and provide strategic consulting services to Waste2Energy. The Company has also appointed Mr. Craig Brown, age 42, as Chief Financial Officer.

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Schawk Names Scott Strong Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Its Digital Solutions Business

September 23, 2009

DES PLAINES, IL–(Marketwire – September 23, 2009) – Schawk, Inc. ( NYSE : SGK ), a leading provider of brand point management services enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, announced today that it has appointed Scott Strong as senior vice president and managing director of Schawk Digital Solutions, a leader in the development of content-centric technology and solutions that help companies create compelling and consistent brand experiences across brand touch points.

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Illinois State Board Gets New Trustees

September 7, 2009

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has appointed four new trustees to the Illinois State Board of Investment.

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AIG Names US Retirement Services CEO

August 23, 2009

American International Group AIG has appointed Jay Wintrob as president and CEO of its US domestic life and retirement services

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Biotech Industry Veteran K. Peter Hirth Joins Alios BioPharma Board of Directors

August 13, 2009

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 13, 2009) – Alios BioPharma, Inc. has appointed Plexxikon Founder and Chief Executive Officer K. Peter Hirth, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. “With the recent close of its $32 million Series A financing, Alios BioPharma is poised to leverage the company’s complementary group of platform technologies to generate multiple distinct therapeutic products,” said K. Peter Hirth, Ph.D. “Dr. Blatt and his team are currently developing the Alios portfolio of novel therapeutic agents to treat serious viral infections such as chronic hepatitis B and C, and respiratory viruses.”

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Infinera Names Ron Martin Vice President, Worldwide Sales

August 6, 2009

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – August 6, 2009) – Infinera ( NASDAQ : INFN ) has appointed Ron Martin Vice President for Worldwide Sales. Mr. Martin joins Infinera with a distinguished thirty-year track record at some of the most successful companies in the networking industry. He joins Infinera’s world-class sales executive team, including Scott Chandler and Howard Lukens, who led Infinera’s sales team to #1 market share in the North American long-haul market (according to data from independent analyst firm Ovum) and to international customer wins including Germany’s leading service provider Deutsche Telekom, Nordic-based international carrier Telia Sonera, and NTT Communications of Japan, the world’s second largest service provider.

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O2 Awards BlackRock DC Fund Mandate

August 1, 2009

The O2 Pension Scheme Slough England has appointed BlackRock

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Real Estate Roundtable elects new board

July 29, 2009

The Real Estate Roundtable has appointed a new board of directors and committee leaders and has vowed to address a variety of national policy issues such as the credit crisis, environmental sustainability

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ESS Strengthens Enterprise Sustainability Software Offerings, Appoints Domain Expert Rebecca Sternberg as Vice President

July 16, 2009

TEMPE, AZ–(Marketwire – July 16, 2009) – ESS , the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software, today announced a major program initiative to expand and strengthen its enterprise sustainability software offerings. In support of this initiative, ESS has appointed acclaimed domain expert Rebecca Sternberg as Vice President of Sustainability Solutions.

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Davidson Hires Institutional Marketer

March 8, 2009

Davidson Investment Advisors has appointed Steven Pines as director of institutional business development.

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Fairfax Schools Hires 403b Providers

February 10, 2009

Fairfax County Public Schools has appointed GreatWest Retirement Services and TIAACREF as bundled providers for its 403b plan

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