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Christophe De Vusser takes office as Bain & Company’s Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO

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July 1, 2024

BOSTON and LONDON, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bain & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, today welcomes Christophe De Vusser as the firm’s new Worldwide Managing Partner (Chief Executive Officer).

De Vusser, who was elected to lead Bain in January, becomes the first European to take the role of Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO. He joined the firm in 2000 and has worked with Bain’s clients in all geographies.

A Belgian citizen, De Vusser has previously served as managing partner of Bain’s Brussels office, from 2012-2018, helping double its business while expanding activities into new areas. Subsequently, he has led Bain’s work with Private Equity and Financial Investor clients across Europe and globally, advising on strategy and operations, as well as value creation in portfolio companies and deal execution, tripling the practice’s business in recent years. He has wide-ranging expertise on corporate mergers and acquisitions. De Vusser joined Bain’s Board of Directors in 2018. In 2005, Bain honored him with the Bright-Dix Award, an annual internal award recognizing excellence in developing people.

De Vusser succeeds Manny Maceda who has just completed his second three-year term as Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner having led Bain through a period of accelerated expansion since 2018.

“I’m very excited by the opportunity to lead Bain and extend its impressive track record of success at what is a pivotal moment for our clients,” said De Vusser. “The world and the business landscape are changing at a near unprecedented pace, with technology and AI at the crest of this wave of change. This is challenging our clients to reinvent their businesses and industries – in a responsible way, and at breakneck pace. We are well positioned to help our clients to meet this moment and thrive through our uniquely collaborative way of shaping bold ambitions, defining the future, and enabling change.”

De Vusser added: “I feel honored to succeed Manny at this exciting time and energized by the chance to build on the double-digit growth, and expansion of the firm’s capabilities and footprint, that Bain secured under Manny’s exceptional leadership over the past six years. I look forward to working with our extraordinary team of 19,000 Bainies around the world on writing the next chapter of results stories for our clients while continuing to foster our special Bain culture as one of the world’s best places to work and a magnet for the best and the brightest talent across the globe.”

Bain is currently continuing the rapid growth and development of its AI practice and expanding its AI capabilities. Tech and AI enabled revenue is already driving 30% of the firm’s business in 2024 and Bain expects that this will reach half of revenue in the coming years. The firm employs more than 1,500 experts in its expanding digital teams across its Advanced Analytics, Enterprise Technology, and Innovation & Design practices. It has also grown its wider ecosystem to more than 700 partner organizations, including key alliances with OpenAI, Microsoft, AWS, Google, SAP, Salesforce and IBM. Internally, the firm has deployed a suite of cutting-edge AI-driven tools to fuel and accelerate delivery of client insights, including Sage, a state-of-the-art proprietary chat platform powered by GPT-4 from OpenAI.

De Vusser began his 25-year Bain career in the firm’s Consumer Products practice and maintains extensive involvement with this area of the firm’s business, bringing clients expertise in growth, sales and marketing strategy, business transformation, sustainability and corporate turnaround programs. Prior to joining Bain, he worked for Procter & Gamble with responsibilities for global sourcing for P&G’s Fabric & Home Care business. He earned a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and also holds a Master’s in Multilingual Business Communications, both from the University of Ghent, Belgium. He is married with two children and will be based in New York.

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About Bain & Company

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future.

Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

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Gentoo Media – Mandatory notification of trade

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58 minutes ago

November 14, 2024

ST JULIANS, Malta, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MJ Foundation Fundacja Rodzinna, a company related to Mateusz Juroszek, Board Member and primary insider of Gentoo Media Inc. (Gentoo) has today acquired 115,604 shares in Gentoo at a price of SEK 24,996 per share. After this transaction, close associates of Mateusz Juroszek hold 24,027,766 shares in Gentoo.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

For further information, contact:
Tore Formo, Group CFO, tore.formo@g2m.com, +47 91668678

About Gentoo Media

Gentoo Media is a market-leading affiliate connecting operators and players in the online gambling and sports betting industry. Gentoo Media offers an array of iGaming affiliate solutions, such as paid marketing expertise and quality traffic through our prominent industry sites including AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN and Casinomeister. In 2024, Gentoo Media (formerly GiG Media) became Gentoo Media Inc. following a legal split separating the Media and Platform and Sportsbook business in Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) into two independently listed companies. Gentoo Media Inc. is dual listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker “G2MNO”) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker “G2M”). www.gentoomedia.com

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Xinhua Silk Road: World IoT expo 2024 opens in E. China’s Wuxi to showcase future of smart connectivity

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November 14, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Internet of Things (IoT) Exposition 2024 kicked off on Monday in Wuxi City of east China’s Jiangsu Province, attracting industry leaders, representatives of enterprises and experts from across the globe to discuss industry trends and demonstrate innovative applications.

At the expo’s opening ceremony, Wuxi unveiled a national pilot project in intelligent connected vehicles, which aims to create a cohesive mode for car owners, vehicles and cities connection, contributing Wuxi’s expertise to smart vehicle initiatives.

Additionally, a new smart sensing chip engineering center was launched, representing an investment of over 1 billion yuan and focusing on high-density large-scale substrates and other advanced chip technologies to strengthen the city’s integrated circuit development.

The event also saw the release of several major IoT research achievements, including the 2024 IoT innovation development Taihu index and the 2024 white paper on advanced sensing technology and applications.

The three-day event features exhibitions, panel discussions, and thematic sessions that showcase the latest development in IoT innovations and applications. This year’s expo is poised to drive Wuxi’s high-quality growth in IoT while promoting global tech collaboration and knowledge sharing in the IoT field.

Wuxi has become a navigator of the IoT industry in China. The latest statistics show that in 2023, the scale of the IoT industrial cluster in Wuxi surpassed 450 billion yuan, taking the lead in Jiangsu Province.

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Agoda Highlights Five Urban Hikes for Adventurous Travelers

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November 14, 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda introduces five urban hikes across Asia, offering travelers a chance to experience the perfect blend of city life and nature. These hikes, ranging from family-friendly to more challenging trails, provide an unmatched perspective on some of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Whether it’s Elephant Hill in Taipei, with its stunning views of the Taipei 101, or Hong Kong’s famous Dragon Back, active travelers are in for a treat when embarking on these city hike adventures.

Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda said: “Asia is special to have so many incredible hike routes right in the heart of these popular cities. The five highlighted hikes are just a sample of the many breathtaking city trails the continent has to offer. Adventurous travelers will want to try them all and thankfully Agoda helps make travel affordable with great value deals on over 4.5 million properties globally.”

These are the five city hikes, ranked from easiest to most challenging:

Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve offers a unique experience of trekking through a tropical rainforest right in the city center. The trail is relatively easy, with well-marked paths and informative signboards about the local flora and fauna, making it a great choice for families and nature enthusiasts.

Elephant Hill in Taipei offers a short but rewarding climb. The trail is well-maintained and provides stunning views of Taipei’s skyline, including the famous Taipei 101. It’s an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy a quick escape into nature without straying far from the city.

In Singapore, the Southern Ridges trail offers a moderate hike through a series of interconnected parks and gardens. Spanning 10 kilometers, this trail provides a lush green corridor amidst the urban environment, with highlights including the Henderson Waves bridge and panoramic views of the city.

Namsan in Seoul presents a slightly more challenging hike, leading to the N Seoul Tower. The trail is popular among locals and tourists alike, offering a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, with several routes to choose from depending on the desired difficulty level.

Finally, Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back is a favorite for its breathtaking views of the coastline and the South China Sea. This moderately challenging hike is known for its undulating ridges and scenic vistas, providing a rewarding experience for those willing to tackle its ups and downs.

In each of these city hike destinations, Agoda offers great value accommodation. In addition to holiday properties, Agoda’s 130,000 flight routes and 300,000 activities ensure the platform is the one-stop travel solution to help booking an entire trip. The latest Agoda deals can be found in the Agoda app or on agoda.com/deals.

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