TOKYO, Jan 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host an event entitled “Hina-matsuri through Tea Ceremony Culture and Hanging Art” to help guests celebrate Japan’s cultural event known as Girls’ Doll Festival or “Hina-matsuri” from February 1 (Friday) to March 28 (Thursday), 2019 with magnificent hanging art ornaments displayed in our lobby and special menu items served in our restaurants. In addition to the display of some 6,800 magnificent and ornate handmade dolls and other traditional decorations in this coming event, our Hotel will also display various traditional and historical art items used in traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which has long been a part of the cultural upbringing of Japanese women from the Meiji Period (1868 to 1912).
Thursday, January 17, 2019
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL HOSTS "HINA-MATSURI (GIRLS' DOLL FESTIVAL)" EVENT - 6,800 MAGNIFICENT HANGING ART ORNAMENTS AND TEA CEREMONY CULTURE
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
LITHIUM WERKS APPOINTS T. JOSEPH FISHER III AS CHAIRMAN
HENGELO, Netherlands, Jan 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dutch energy storage and battery company Lithium Werks B.V. (www.lithiumwerks.com) has appointed T. Joseph (Joe) Fisher III as chairman of the board.
Fisher, who has been the company’s chief executive since he co-founded the company in 2017, is a 30-year veteran in the battery industry.
Fisher, who has been the company’s chief executive since he co-founded the company in 2017, is a 30-year veteran in the battery industry.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Jones Day announces partner´s move
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) – Global law firm, Jones Day, announced in a statement today its Global Disputes Practice partner, Simon Bellas, will be moving to the Singapore office.
Bellas will join Singapore-based partners, Matt Skinner and Zachary Sharpe, in expanding the firm's arbitration practice in the country and Hong Kong, while continuing to contribute to the firm's considerable Australian litigation and arbitration practice.
He will advise clients on construction claims and disputes, with a particular focus on large-scale energy and resources projects and related infrastructure matters.
He represents both owners and major contractors across industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and infrastructure construction.
Admitted to the Supreme Courts of Queensland and Western Australia, as well as High Court of Australia, Bellas has been recognised for his work on behalf of clients by The AFR's Best Lawyers(c) in Australia; The Legal 500, Australia; Chambers Asia Pacific (Construction); and Doyle's Guide.
Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents.
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Bellas will join Singapore-based partners, Matt Skinner and Zachary Sharpe, in expanding the firm's arbitration practice in the country and Hong Kong, while continuing to contribute to the firm's considerable Australian litigation and arbitration practice.
He will advise clients on construction claims and disputes, with a particular focus on large-scale energy and resources projects and related infrastructure matters.
He represents both owners and major contractors across industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and infrastructure construction.
Admitted to the Supreme Courts of Queensland and Western Australia, as well as High Court of Australia, Bellas has been recognised for his work on behalf of clients by The AFR's Best Lawyers(c) in Australia; The Legal 500, Australia; Chambers Asia Pacific (Construction); and Doyle's Guide.
Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, January 14, 2019
MARY KAY EUROPE WINS BRONZE AT 2018 BRANDON HALL GROUP EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN TECHNOLOGY
Coveted Award Honors New, Innovative Link & Learn™ Sales Education System
DALLAS, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, one of the most well-known and established research organizations in the performance improvement industry, recognized Mary Kay with a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training.
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DALLAS, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brandon Hall Group, one of the most well-known and established research organizations in the performance improvement industry, recognized Mary Kay with a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190110005091/en/
The award honored the beauty company’s new, innovative Link & Learn™ global sales education system. A panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts alongside Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives evaluated the entries. The award winners will be honored at the Human Capital Management Excellence Conference hosted by Brandon Hall in West Palm Beach Florida in January.
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in nine European markets are among the first to experience the robust learning curriculum designed to amplify educational support for the independent sales force and increase their business success. The innovative e-learning platform connects Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants to a learning community based on content, accessibility and localization.
“Mary Kay fosters a culture of innovation and we are honored to receive the 2018 Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for the hard work put into the launch of our Link & Learn™ technology,” said Beth Lopez, Vice President of Global Sales Education for Mary Kay and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mary Kay Inc.’s European Region. “Reaction and engagement to the new sales education system has been overwhelmingly positive and we will continue to work with our Mary Kay markets to roll out this innovative, award-winning platform to help continue our mission of enriching women’s lives around the world.”
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology recognize organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. Entries for the awards are based upon criteria including breakthrough innovation, unique differentiators and value proposition.
“We’re proud to honor the innovators. As human capital management continues to evolve, the creativity of the award winners is breathtaking,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and Head of the Awards Program. “Organizations of all sizes showed that creativity and technology can create new and better work experiences.”
For a complete list of Brandon Hall Group award winners, click here.
About Mary Kay
At Mary Kay, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact. For 55 years, Mary Kay has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries. As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances. Discover more reasons to love Mary Kay at marykay.com.
About Brandon Hall Group, Inc.
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. Brandon Hall Group has an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. At the core of our offerings is a Membership Program that Empowers Excellence Through Content, Collaboration and Community. Our members have access to research that helps them make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, combined with research-powered advisory services customized to their needs. For more information, visit www.brandonhall.com
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Contact
Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or media@mkcorp.com
Source : Mary Kay
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“Mary Kay fosters a culture of innovation and we are honored to receive the 2018 Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for the hard work put into the launch of our Link & Learn™ technology,” said Beth Lopez, Vice President of Global Sales Education for Mary Kay and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mary Kay Inc.’s European Region. “Reaction and engagement to the new sales education system has been overwhelmingly positive and we will continue to work with our Mary Kay markets to roll out this innovative, award-winning platform to help continue our mission of enriching women’s lives around the world.”
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology recognize organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. Entries for the awards are based upon criteria including breakthrough innovation, unique differentiators and value proposition.
“We’re proud to honor the innovators. As human capital management continues to evolve, the creativity of the award winners is breathtaking,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and Head of the Awards Program. “Organizations of all sizes showed that creativity and technology can create new and better work experiences.”
For a complete list of Brandon Hall Group award winners, click here.
About Mary Kay
At Mary Kay, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact. For 55 years, Mary Kay has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries. As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances. Discover more reasons to love Mary Kay at marykay.com.
About Brandon Hall Group, Inc.
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. Brandon Hall Group has an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. At the core of our offerings is a Membership Program that Empowers Excellence Through Content, Collaboration and Community. Our members have access to research that helps them make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, combined with research-powered advisory services customized to their needs. For more information, visit www.brandonhall.com
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190110005091/en/
Contact
Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or media@mkcorp.com
Source : Mary Kay
--BERNAMA
Epiq announces executive leadership changes
According to a statement from Epiq, it has appointed David C. Dobson as the new CEO. John Davenport, Jr., who is the current CEO of Epiq, is named the executive chairman of the board.
“After a thorough search process, I’m looking forward to my new role as chairman and to working with David, who will continue to execute on our vision and strategy of being the premier global legal services partner to clients around the globe,” said Davenport.
Meanwhile, Dobson said he is looking forward to building on the momentum that Davenport and the team have created.
“We have a tremendous opportunity to further extend our leadership position in delivering high value services to our clients around the world,” said Dobson, who previously served as the chief executive officer of Digital River, a global e-commerce platform and services company.
Epiq is founded by Davenport, then known as Document Technologies, in 1998 and grew the business from a handful of employees and clients to a billion dollar global organization.
The company takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity and confidence. More details at www.epiqglobal.com
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CLOSES TEN AIRCRAFT SALE AND LEASEBACK WITH EASYJET AIRLINE
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) today announced the closing of a sale and leaseback transaction on ten Airbus A319 aircraft with easyJet Airline. The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B engines. The deal combines elements from across the Willis Platform, including leasing, trading, and asset management businesses, to provide a tailored solution designed to support easyJet in the fleet management of its existing aircraft as it introduces the latest generation of Airbus A320NEO family aircraft.
“It is an honor to welcome easyJet to the growing number of airlines who are taking advantage of the considerable benefits and fleet flexibility that the Willis Platform brings to airlines bridging from current generation to new technology aircraft,” said Charles F. Willis, Chairman and CEO.
“It is an honor to welcome easyJet to the growing number of airlines who are taking advantage of the considerable benefits and fleet flexibility that the Willis Platform brings to airlines bridging from current generation to new technology aircraft,” said Charles F. Willis, Chairman and CEO.
WEWORK CLOSES $6 BILLION INVESTMENT FROM SOFTBANK
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WeWork today announced it had received a $6 billion investment from SoftBank. $5 billion is in the form of primary growth capital and the remaining $1 billion in secondary capital which will be used to fund share purchases from investors and employees. WeWork’s post-money valuation is now $47 billion.
This investment includes a previously announced $4 billion funding commitment from SoftBank in the form of a $1 billion convertible note and a $3 billion warrant. WeWork and its subsidiaries have now raised more than $10 billion in total commitments from SoftBank since 2017.
This investment includes a previously announced $4 billion funding commitment from SoftBank in the form of a $1 billion convertible note and a $3 billion warrant. WeWork and its subsidiaries have now raised more than $10 billion in total commitments from SoftBank since 2017.
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