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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mark Heine, CEO and Chairman of Fugro, Presented with the 2025 Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award
Mr. Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro receives the Freddy Heineken Award Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Mark Heine, the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Fugro, is the recipient of the 2025 Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award. The award is named for Freddy Heineken and honors an entrepreneur who has made a substantial impact to the economic ties between the Netherlands and the United States. The Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award is co-organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the U.S. Congressional Caucus of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Netherland-America Foundation. Fugro, a Dutch multinational company that specializes in Geo-data acquisition, is a pioneer in mapping, modelling, and monitoring the Earth's surface and subsurface. Heine leads Fugro's more than 11,000 employees in 52 countries. In the United States, Fugro employs 1,400 people in 17 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, South Dakota, and California. Heine has been with the company for nearly 25 years. Under his leadership, Fugro has transitioned from focusing primarily on the oil and gas sector to offering a diverse portfolio of services across the energy, infrastructure, and water markets. By leveraging advanced techniques in mapping, modelling, and monitoring Geo-data, Fugro empowers its clients to make informed decisions, helping to reduce risk and uncertainty in both the built and natural environment. In the US, Fugro's work takes many forms. For example, after Hurricane Helene hit areas in Florida and Georgia in 2024, Fugro used high-definition aerial images to map the impact of the storm. The company is also working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to map the state's seafloor to improve coastal resilience. In Kentucky, Fugro performed a geotechnical study to support the site investigation for a new bridge in Ballard County. And in Michigan, the company is surveying and evaluating the geophysical conditions for the construction of twin small modular reactors for an existing nuclear power plant. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Heine said, 'At Fugro, we see infrastructure as essential to how societies function and evolve. It influences how we live, how we grow, and how we recover from disruption. Whether guided by established policy or new federal investment, our focus is constant: to ensure every dollar spent delivers lasting value, resilience, and opportunity.' The award was presented to Mr. Heine by Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar and Ms. Fien Bertrams, Senior Vice President Heineken USA. Freddy Heineken came to the United States in the 1940s to expand Heineken's market. Combining his Dutch business skills with American marketing techniques, Freddy Heineken built the foundation of what is today a global brand. Ambassador Tazelaar said, 'As CEO of Fugro, Mark Heine represents one of the leading Dutch companies that actively invest in the US. Together, those Dutch companies support more than 1 million American jobs. Fugro is but one shining example of Dutch companies bringing its expertise to bear on this side of the Atlantic, and for that we are grateful.' The Holland on the Hill Heineken Award ceremony took place as part of the Netherland-America Foundation's Ambassadors' Award program. Members of Congress who are also members of the Dutch Caucus including Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1), and Representative Beth van Duyne (R-TX-24) attended the event. Earlier in the evening, Mr. Heine participated in a panel discussion on 'Future Proof Infrastructure.' The speakers from the public and private sectors noted that increasing energy production and manufacturing in the United States will require increased sustainability of our infrastructure. Heine's remarks underscored that 'future proof' is not a buzzword but a mandate. He stated, 'Infrastructure is more than the roads and bridges we drive on. It's integrated systems, electrical grids, and energy pipelines. These systems are being tested by natural disasters. Future proofing our infrastructure is a proactive and necessary approach to develop solutions to adapt to today's challenges to our environment.' Mr. Heine joins an illustrious group of business leaders presented with the Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award, including: Stu Sjouwerman of KnowBe4 in 2024, Klaas van Lookeren Campagne of CitizenM in 2023, Richard DeLuca Jr., of Merck in 2022, Peter Oosterveer, of Arcadis in 2021, Michelle Browdy of IBM in 2020, Alexander R. Wynaendts of Aegon in 2019, David Hyman of Netflix in 2018, Dick Boer of Ahold Delhaize in 2017, Victoria B. Mars of Mars Inc. in 2016, Paul Polman of Unilever in 2015, and Werner Vogels of in 2014. Attachment Mr. Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro receives the Freddy Heineken Award CONTACT: Carla Bundy Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 202-274-2632 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mark Heine, CEO and Chairman of Fugro, Presented with the 2025 Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award
Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Mark Heine, the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Fugro, is the recipient of the 2025 Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award. The award is named for Freddy Heineken and honors an entrepreneur who has made a substantial impact to the economic ties between the Netherlands and the United States. The Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award is co-organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the U.S. Congressional Caucus of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Netherland-America Foundation. Fugro, a Dutch multinational company that specializes in Geo-data acquisition, is a pioneer in mapping, modelling, and monitoring the Earth's surface and subsurface. Heine leads Fugro's more than 11,000 employees in 52 countries. In the United States, Fugro employs 1,400 people in 17 locations in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, South Dakota, and California. Heine has been with the company for nearly 25 years. Under his leadership, Fugro has transitioned from focusing primarily on the oil and gas sector to offering a diverse portfolio of services across the energy, infrastructure, and water markets. By leveraging advanced techniques in mapping, modelling, and monitoring Geo-data, Fugro empowers its clients to make informed decisions, helping to reduce risk and uncertainty in both the built and natural environment. In the US, Fugro's work takes many forms. For example, after Hurricane Helene hit areas in Florida and Georgia in 2024, Fugro used high-definition aerial images to map the impact of the storm. The company is also working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to map the state's seafloor to improve coastal resilience. In Kentucky, Fugro performed a geotechnical study to support the site investigation for a new bridge in Ballard County. And in Michigan, the company is surveying and evaluating the geophysical conditions for the construction of twin small modular reactors for an existing nuclear power plant. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Heine said, 'At Fugro, we see infrastructure as essential to how societies function and evolve. It influences how we live, how we grow, and how we recover from disruption. Whether guided by established policy or new federal investment, our focus is constant: to ensure every dollar spent delivers lasting value, resilience, and opportunity.' The award was presented to Mr. Heine by Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar and Ms. Fien Bertrams, Senior Vice President Heineken USA. Freddy Heineken came to the United States in the 1940s to expand Heineken's market. Combining his Dutch business skills with American marketing techniques, Freddy Heineken built the foundation of what is today a global brand. Ambassador Tazelaar said, 'As CEO of Fugro, Mark Heine represents one of the leading Dutch companies that actively invest in the US. Together, those Dutch companies support more than 1 million American jobs. Fugro is but one shining example of Dutch companies bringing its expertise to bear on this side of the Atlantic, and for that we are grateful.' The Holland on the Hill Heineken Award ceremony took place as part of the Netherland-America Foundation's Ambassadors' Award program. Members of Congress who are also members of the Dutch Caucus including Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1), and Representative Beth van Duyne (R-TX-24) attended the event. Earlier in the evening, Mr. Heine participated in a panel discussion on 'Future Proof Infrastructure.' The speakers from the public and private sectors noted that increasing energy production and manufacturing in the United States will require increased sustainability of our infrastructure. Heine's remarks underscored that 'future proof' is not a buzzword but a mandate. He stated, 'Infrastructure is more than the roads and bridges we drive on. It's integrated systems, electrical grids, and energy pipelines. These systems are being tested by natural disasters. Future proofing our infrastructure is a proactive and necessary approach to develop solutions to adapt to today's challenges to our environment.' Mr. Heine joins an illustrious group of business leaders presented with the Holland on the Hill Freddy Heineken Award, including: Stu Sjouwerman of KnowBe4 in 2024, Klaas van Lookeren Campagne of CitizenM in 2023, Richard DeLuca Jr., of Merck in 2022, Peter Oosterveer, of Arcadis in 2021, Michelle Browdy of IBM in 2020, Alexander R. Wynaendts of Aegon in 2019, David Hyman of Netflix in 2018, Dick Boer of Ahold Delhaize in 2017, Victoria B. Mars of Mars Inc. in 2016, Paul Polman of Unilever in 2015, and Werner Vogels of in 2014. Attachment Carla Bundy Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 202-274-2632 [email protected]
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit focuses on precision health care and AI
Health care technologies and trends shaping the industry's future were the focus Friday of Missouri Southern State University's Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit. Crystal Lemmons, dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences Education, said the summit was open to everyone in the community. The theme centered around precision health care, which means what works for one person might not work for someone else, she said. 'Precision health care is an integral part of what medicine is and where we're headed in the future,' Lemmons said. 'The term means we are looking at personalized health care. We are moving away from a one-size-fits-all medicine model and getting into looking at an individual's life, their genetics, their environment and lifestyle. We are understanding that is the key to tailoring treatments to get a much better diagnosis with our technology.' In addition to speakers, there was a lunch presentation on the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center under construction on the campus, displays, students presenting research from the summit's scholar program and a virtual reality section for people to tour the new building. With construction of their new facility, MSSU continues as the educational cornerstone for the region, Lemmons said. 'We know regionally we're experiencing shortages in our health care workers,' she said. 'We are try to meet that demand by bringing awareness. Secondly, education is the cornerstone to closing that gap. Learning is the key for that.' The summit's keynote address featured Marilyn Heine discussing 'Strengthening the Focus on Precision Healthcare with an AI Twist.' She is a member of the American Medical Association's board of trustees, an emergency medicine and hematology oncology physician in southeast Pennsylvania, and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Heine said precision health care and artificial intelligence continue to shape the future of health care. Precision health care improves effectiveness, enhances patient safety to lessen potential risks and side effects, and has better outcomes to improve quality of life. For example, Heine said this takes the form of looking at someone's personal factors, like a history of substance abuse, and external factors, such as living in an area of high pollution, to diagnose and treat a patient. AI can help with examining and monitoring these factors at a much higher level than humans can. AI doesn't supplant the physician, it guides them, Heine added. 'AI is crucial and drives precision health care,' Heine said. 'As clinicians, we rely heavily on pattern recognition, but AI does that to a different level. AI augments our human ability to analyze and interpret data that is complex and has patterns. It also efficiently helps clinicians to develop and deliver a tailored approach.' Heine used the example of a doctor seeking to improve care for a diabetes patient in a rural area without easy access to health care. The doctor can use AI-based mobile health to continuously monitor the patient's glucose and use an AI-based wearable to monitor the patient's heart rate. In the future, AI may be able to determine if the patient is following their medication regime. Heine continued that it's important to realize AI's limitations, including limitations on access to appropriate data and present bias that is not fully addressed in the AI models. The AMA also realizes the need to establish the issue of liability if an AI model is wrong. In the end the potential benefits to patients are worth addressing these concerns, she said. 'Through effective policy and advocacy, education and collaboration we can work to overcome barriers and strive to realize the potential of precision health care,' Heine said. Lincoln Greek, a MSSU junior and nursing major, said the summit was a good opportunity to learn about new things happening in the medical world. It's important for students to learn and grow as nurses, Greek said, and it's good practice for their future to engage in continuing education. He plans on starting out as a nurse with a local ICU and possibly becoming a practitioner in the future. 'This summit is technology based, so I'm looking forward to understanding the trend of technology and how we can implement it in the future for nursing,' Greek said. 'I think things like AI will play a bigger role, especially with diagnosing accurately. We live in the here and now, so people might not understand where the future is headed.' Did you know? In addition to Heine, the summit featured Haval Shirwan, with MU Nextgen Precision Healthcare, talking about cancer prevention; R. Gabe Linke, 3D Imaging and Advanced Visualization program manager at Children's Nebraska, talking about the evolving role of 3D imaging; and Jeffrey Staudinger, from Kansas City University, talking about genomic insights and colon cancer.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fugro restarts hydrocarbon and LNG projects in US after Trump's election
Dutch geological data company Fugro has resumed several US hydrocarbon and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects following Donald Trump's election. Fugro CEO Mark Heine noted that the US Government issued licenses previously on hold under Joe Biden's administration, reported Reuters. The company is also optimistic about offshore wind development in Asia and Europe. Fugro's offshore wind projects in the Americas account for 7% of its turnover. However, US renewables projects lacking permits or power purchase agreements face uncertainty, with operators potentially shifting focus to Europe. "It comes at the right time because operators will move their investment capacity to Europe and it will boost the renewable energy in Europe," Heine said. In January, Trump ordered a pause on new federal offshore wind leasing, focusing on maximising US oil and gas production. Fugro anticipates that the EU Clean Industrial Deal will enhance offshore wind development, aiding the EU's transition to cleaner fuels. Fugro reported adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of €71.8m ($74.69m) in the fourth quarter (Q4), surpassing the company-compiled consensus of €54m. Despite this, the group's Q4 revenue fell slightly short of analysts' expectations due to US political uncertainties. Heine said: 'Our financial performance in 2024 was good, as we delivered well against the mid-term targets of our strategy Towards Full Potential. We significantly improved our EBIT margin, as well as our operating cash flow. In three out of four regions, we realised double-digit EBIT margins, driven by both our Marine and Land activities. We are also pleased to be able to raise our dividend to €0.75 per share, combined with a return on capital employed of 18.1%, above our mid-term target. 'The strong improvement in EBIT and cash flow was delivered in a year in which our top-line growth was impacted by developments in our Americas and Middle East markets. Although overall lower than anticipated, Fugro generated revenue growth driven by the Europe-Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.' Further setbacks are expected in the first half of the year. In the Americas, which contribute 22% of Fugro's revenue, sales decreased by 11.5% organically in Q4 to €137.8m, primarily affecting the geophysical business line. "Fugro restarts hydrocarbon and LNG projects in US after Trump's election" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
