Orsay CEO of Michael J. Fox Foundation

HealthMarch 1, 2007 New York, USA - The Michael J. Fox Foundation, focused on development of a cure for Parkinson's disease announced that Sarah Orsay will assume the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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Jonathan Spector CEO of The Conference Board

jonathan spector whartonMarch 1, 2007 New York, USA - Jonathan Spector, vice dean of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named president and chief executive officer of The Conference Board, a business research group, effective April 16.

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Masrani TD Banknorth's CEO

March 1, 2007 New York, USA - TD Banknorth Inc., subsidiary of the Toronto-based TD Bank Financial Group, announced that president Bharat Masrani will also assume the role of chief executive officer.

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Medtronic CEO Collins to retire, Hawkins new CEO

August 2007 February 28, 2007 Fridley, Minn., USA - Medtronic, technology provider for people with chronic disease, announced that Chief Executive Arthur Collins will retire in August this year. Mr. Collins will be replaced as CEO by current President and Chief Operating Officer William Hawkins.

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Electronic Arts: Return of Riccitiello

February 28, 2007 Redwood City, Ca., USA - Electronic Arts, interactive entertainment software company, announced that John Riccitiello will serve as the Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors, effective April 2.
Mr. Riccitiello holds a bachelor of science degree from University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Riccitiello served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Sporting Goods Co.; in 1996 he joined Sara Lee Corporation. Mr. Riccitiello served as Electronic Arts' President and Chief Operating Officer responsible for global publishing from 1997 to 2004 when he left the Company. In November 2005, Mr. Riccitiello became Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of VG Holding Corp, a combined entity of Bioware and Pandemic Studios. Together with Bono from U2 and venture capitalist Roger McNamee he co-founded Elevation Partners. He also serves on the board of directors of Hyperion Solutions Corporation.
Lawrence F. Larry Probst III Eelectronic Arts CEO Mr. Larry Probst will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Lawrence (Larry) F. Probst III holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware. He served as Director of MP3.com, Inc. since April 1999; from 1987 to 1991 he served as Senior Vice President of EA Distribution, and after that he has been Chairman of the Board of Electronic Arts Inc. since 1994 and Chief Executive Officer since May 1991. Mr. Probst has been President and Chief Operating Officer of EA Inc. since 2004.

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Alan Davalou Radlink's Chief Marketing Officer

February 27, 2007 Redondo Beach, Ca., USA - Radlink, Inc., a supplier of medical imaging systems to healthcare providers, announced that Alan Davalou has joined the company as its chief marketing officer.
Mr. Davalou has a bachelor of science degree in computer science from the University of California at Los Angeles, and he earned master of science degree in computer engineering and his executive MBA at the University of Southern California. Alan Davalou, a veteran with more than 25 years of experience in digital imaging, most recently worked as senior program manager at Xerox Corporation.

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WSFS: Barbara Fischer Executive VP and CAO

February 22, 2007 Wilmington, Del., USA - WSFS Financial Corporation, parent company of WSFS Bank, announces the promotion of Barbara J. Fischer to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
Ms. Fischer has a BS degree in economics from Penn State University. Barbara J. Fischer joined WSFS in 2001 as Chief Technology Officer. In 2002, in addition to leading the WSFS Deposit Services group, Ms. Fischer also assumed leadership of WSFS Loan Services. She currently serves on the Metavante Strategic Board and has spoken at many forums on bank technology and operation issues.

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Mark McCamish Chief Medical Officer at PDL BioPharma

February 21, 2007 Fremont, Ca., USA - PDL BioPharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, announced that Mark A. McCamish, M.D., Ph.D. will be senior vice president and chief medical officer, effective February 21, 2007.
Mr. McCamish has experience in academia at Ohio State University, the University of California at Davis and Michigan State University. He worked at Abbott Laboratories and after that he held various senior-level development positions at Amgen, Inc. Prior to PDL BioPharma, Mark A. McCamish worked at Perlegen Sciences where he served as chief medical officer and vice president of clinical development. Dr. Murray joined PDL as vice president of research in April 2003.

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First Niagara Gropu: John Koelmel President and CEO

February 21, 2007 New York, USA - First Niagara Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for First Niagara Bank that provides financial services in New York State, announced that it named John R. Koelmel President and Chief Executive Officer of both First Niagara Financial Group and First Niagara Bank.
Mr. Koelmel was appointed President and COO and Acting Chief Executive Officer of First Niagara Financial Group and First Niagara Bank in December 2006. Mr. Koelmel earned a bachelor's degree in economics and accounting from College of the Holy Cross and he is a certified public accountant. He started his career at KPMG LLP where he was Managing Partner of the Buffalo office. After that he served as Chief Administrative Officer of Financial Institutions, Inc., and then he served as an independent consultant.

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Incentra Solutions Names Anthony DiPaolo CFO

February 21, 2007 Boulder, Co., USA - Incentra Solutions, Inc., a provider of IT & storage management solutions to enterprises and managed service providers in North America and Europe,announced that it has named Anthony DiPaolo as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Paul McKnight.
Mr. DiPaolo brings to Incentra more than 25 years of senior financial and operational management experience. Anthony DiPaolo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Denver and is a Certified Public Accountant; he is a member of ACIPA, CSCPA and the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers. Mr. DiPaolo had 13 years experience serving as Chief Financial Officer of two public companies: PDS Financial Corporation from Las Vegas, and Capital Associates, Inc. in Denver. Prior to joining Incentra, DiPaolo most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Mediacell, Inc (based in Denver).

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