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5 days ago
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Back to Basics for Activists: ICR Global Head of Governance Gabriel Hasson, Live at Nasdaq
CorpGov hosted a fireside chat on August 12 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Gabriel Hasson, Global Head of Governance and Shareholder Advisory, Managing Director at ICR. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed why activists are going back to basics and what it means in practice, what companies get consistently wrong about IPO prep, and the experience he brings to his new role at ICR. Watch the interview below, or click : About ICR Founded in 1998 by three former Wall Street analysts and lifelong collaborators, ICR was built to develop and deliver impactful strategic communications and advisory solutions for companies at every stage of growth. In the decades since, we've earned recognition globally for our expertise in public relations, investor relations, corporate and capital markets advisory solutions and our unparalleled ability to provide coordinated, sector-focused solutions to leaders in every industry for every complex scenario. More at About Gabriel Hasson Gabriel Hasson is the Global Head of Governance & Shareholder Advisory at ICR, where he helps companies navigate the intersection of corporate governance, shareholder engagement, and capital markets strategy. He advises boards and executives on assessing, improving, and communicating governance practices tied to material governance, environmental, and social risks and opportunities. His team also supports and executes shareholder engagement, helping clients build investor trust and respond to activism, M&A, and other high-stakes situations. Gabe has advised public companies and institutional investors on high-stakes shareholder matters including contested director elections, activism defense, executive compensation and equity plan scrutiny, board and leadership transitions, and proxy season preparation. His experience spans sectors such as healthcare, technology, energy, consumer goods, and financial services, with mandates covering Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and Canada and leading issuers across Latin America and other emerging markets, particularly around governance, environmental, and social risks tied to long-term value creation. Prior to joining ICR, Gabe was an Investment Stewardship Director at BlackRock, overseeing a portfolio of over $400 billion across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Earlier, he was an M&A attorney advising global corporations on complex cross-border transactions and held senior roles at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Deloitte, where he counseled federal governments and Fortune 500 clients on shareholder engagement, corporate governance, sustainability, and stewardship priorities. Gabe holds a law degree from Universidad Panamericana, a certificate in U.S. Law from The George Washington Law School, a master's in international public policy from Johns Hopkins SAIS, and a certificate in corporate finance from Cornell University. Gabe currently serves on the Public Policy Committee of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) and is an advisory board member of BH Compliance. READ MORE LA CorpGov Forum Sept 4: Featuring Sports, Entertainment & International Business Register for our weekly newsletter Contact:Click to follow us on LinkedIn The post Back to Basics for Activists: ICR Global Head of Governance Gabriel Hasson, Live at Nasdaq appeared first on CorpGov.
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Harnessing AI-Ready Tools and a Big Rebranding: Commerce CEO Travis Hess, Live at Nasdaq
Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on August 12 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Travis Hess, Chief Executive Officer at Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC). The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the company's recent rebranding, how Commerce helps clients take advantage of both agentic and generative AI, along with ways to ensure companies maintain trust in an increasingly complex environment. Watch the interview below, or click : About Travis Hess Travis is the Chief Executive Officer of Commerce, an open, intelligent ecosystem of technology solutions that empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver seamless, personalized experiences at scale. He joined the company as President in May 2024, bringing more than 15 years of senior leadership positions at top commerce agencies and consultancies. Travis is responsible for leading Commerce's global operations and for the overall success and growth of the business. Prior to joining Commerce, Travis worked at Accenture as a managing director leading the firm's direct-to-consumer commerce offering and go-to-market strategy. He also managed Accenture's Shopify partnership globally. Travis previously served on partner advisory boards for Shopify, Klaviyo, SAP/Hybris, and Rackspace and was recognized as one the 30 Most Influential in Ecommerce by Signifyd in 2022. Previously, he was an executive vice president at The Stable, a leading omnichannel commerce agency that was acquired by Accenture in August 2022. Prior to that, he was the chief commercial officer and then chief executive officer of BVA, one of the most globally recognized DTC and Shopify agencies, which was acquired by The Stable in December 2021. Prior to BVA, Hess held numerous senior leadership roles including at LiveArea, a global commerce agency now part of Dentsu/Merkle, where he served as chief revenue officer and general manager, and at Amplifi Commerce. About Commerce Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, Commerce connects the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Trusted by leading businesses like Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Melissa & Doug, Mizuno, Patagonia, Perry Ellis, Puma, SportsShoes, and Uplift Desk, Commerce delivers the storefront control, optimized data, and AI-ready tools businesses need to grow, serve diverse buyers, and operate with confidence in an increasingly intelligent, multi-surface world. For more information, visit or follow us on X and LinkedIn. READ MORE On Holding Q2 Revenue Soars 32%, Raises Guidance on Strong Momentum Never Miss our Weekly Highlights Contact: Exec Edge Editor@ Click to follow us on LinkedIn Error 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
02-04-2025
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- Associated Press
Heidmar Joins Nasdaq for Closing Bell
ATHENS, Greece and NEW YORK, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. ('Heidmar') (NASDAQ: HMR), is pleased to announce that its senior leadership team will ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell today at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York. Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO of Heidmar, commented: 'We are honored to ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell in celebration of Heidmar's strategic progress and the renewed momentum we are building across our platform.' The Closing Bell ceremony will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 beginning at approximately 3:50 PM ET and can be viewed at: About Heidmar, Inc. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Heidmar is an Athens based, commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market and is committed to safety, performance, relationships and transparency. With operations in Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, Hong Kong and Dubai, Heidmar has a reputation as a reliable and responsible partner with a goal of maximizing our customers' profitability. Heidmar seeks to offer vessel owners a 'one stop' solution for all maritime services in the crude oil, refined petroleum products and dry bulk shipping sectors. Heidmar believes its unique business model and extensive experience in the maritime industry allows the Company to achieve premier market coverage and utilization, as well as provide customers in the sector with seamless commercial transportation services. For more information, please visit Investor Relations/Media Contact: Nicolas Bornozis / Daniela Guerrero Capital Link, Inc. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540 New York, N.Y. 10169 Tel.: (212) 661-7566
