Business Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for April 12-19, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Faith in CEOs Rises in Korn/Ferry Confidence in Leadership Index
Surveyed Executives in BRIC Nations are the Most Optimistic about the Direction of Corporate Leadership
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2010 – The Korn/Ferry Institute's Confidence in Leadership Index shows that
support for CEOs worldwide has inched up over the past year, and that
optimism about the direction of leadership is again on the rise. The survey
of executives [...]
Darius Campbell to Take Starring Role in Carmen at The O2
Exclusive Performance for One Show Only
LONDON, April 14, 2010 – Darius Campbell has announced he will be performing in The O2's first
opera, Raymond Gubbay's spectacular production of Carmen. This will be
Darius' first major operatic role since he won ITV's Popstar to Operastar.
Darius will undertake the principal role of Escamillo on Sunday 23rd May at
2.30pm, [...]
MarketsandMarkets: Global Diagnostic ECG Market Worth U.S. $4.1 Billion by 2014
DALLAS, April 14, 2010 – According to a new market research report, 'Global Diagnostic Market
(2009 – 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets (
www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global diagnostic ECG market is
expected to be worth U.S. $4.1 billion by 2014, recording an estimated CAGR
of 9.6% from 2009 to 2014.
Browse more than 20 market tables and [...]
The Living Room Toasts New Draught Beer Range – Vedett Extra Blond Available on Draught in UK Exclusive
LONDON, April 15, 2010 – Customers at The Living Room will be the first UK beer drinkers to enjoy
Vedett Extra Blond on draught.
The acclaimed Belgian beer spearheads a range of Europe's finest beers on
draught at the 13-strong bar and restaurant group. Vedett Extra Blond is a UK
exclusive for The Living [...]
Taj Cape Town Brings Five-star Luxury to the Heart of Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa and MUMBAI, India, April 15, 2010 – The Taj Cape Town has been called the city's oldest new hotel
because of the two historic buildings it occupies, but its location in heart
of the Mother City also sets it apart.
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Wyser-Pratte Issues Letter to Shareholders With a View to Rescuing Lagardere
NEW YORK, April 15, 2010 – Franco-American activist Guy Wyser-Pratte today issued a letter to
shareholders of Lagardere SCA (MMB.PA) relating to the upcoming 2010 AGM/EGM.
Mr. Wyser-Pratte is seeking shareholder support in his bid toward election to
the Supervisory Board and for change to the Company's limited partnership
with shares structure. In his letter, Mr. Wyser-Pratte, shares [...]
Epyon Joins International Group for Fast Charging Standard
Europe Ready for Next Generation of Fast Chargers for Electric Vehicles
AMSTERDAM, April 15, 2010 – Epyon, a European leader in the development and marketing of smart
charging solutions for the emerging electric vehicle market, has joined the
international CHAdeMO Association. Epyon is currently the only company of its
kind in Europe that delivers fast chargers equipped with [...]
Mn Services Boosts International Real Estate Investment Team
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, April 15, 2010 – Richard van Ovost, Head of International Real Estate at Mn Services
commented:
"Markets have been turbulent over the past two years and new
times call for new approaches to existing markets worldwide if we are to take
advantage of future opportunities. As a result, we are delighted [...]
SDE Finalizing the Construction of the First Sea Wave Power Plant for China
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 15, 2010 – SDE is finalizing the construction of the first of many sea
wave power plants to be installed in China during the upcoming month.
The 1MW sea wave power plant will be installed in the province
of Guangzhou, in the city of Dong Ping, and will represent [...]
Jerusalem Summit’s Academic Director Lectures at Capitol Hill
JERUSALEM, April 15, 2010 – The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), working with
Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO), hosted Dr. Martin Sherman, (Academic
Director of the Jerusalem Summit and currently the Visiting Israeli
Shusterman Scholar at the University of Southern California and the Hebrew
Union College), for a Capitol Hill briefing reevaluating the Arab-Israel
"Peace Process." Congressman Lamborn and dozens [...]