Spikes Asia Announces Full Jury Line-Up for 2022
Singapore, Dec 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spikes Asia has today announced the full jury line-up of industry leaders set to judge the Spikes Asia Awards, Asia Pacific's most prestigious creative communications accolade.Now in its 35th edition, the Spikes Asia awards will bring 106 jurors together to judge work in 24 awards categories, including new awards developed in response to the region's shifting creative trends: The Creative Data Spike, the Social & Influencer Spike, and the incorporation of the Tangram Awards to form the new Strategy & Effectiveness Spike. In 2022, the awards will set the definitive benchmark for not only creative excellence, but also marketing strategy and effectiveness in Asia-Pacific for the first time. Philip Thomas, Chairman, Spikes Asia, said, "This formidable line-up of jury members represents the dynamism and diversity of the APAC creative community and the evolution of the Spikes Asia Awards. 2022 is an exciting year for Spikes Asia. A number of Spikes Award categories have been refreshed and expanded and the new Strategy & Effectiveness Spike, recognises the vital link between creativity and marketing effectiveness."The...
Driver who allegedly reversed into traffic policeman charged
SINGAPORE - The driver of a car who allegedly reversed into a Traffic Police (TP) officer was charged on Saturday (Oct 30) with voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duties. Ang See Seng, 37, is accused of hurting Senior Staff Sergeant Haidil Osman at about 8.55am on Oct 28. He is alleged to have driven and reversed a car into the TP officer along Geylang East Avenue 1. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media. According to the police, another TP officer was patrolling at Upper Paya Lebar Road when he saw the suspicious car. He signalled for the driver to stop, but the car sped off, leading to a chase. Senior Staff Sergeant Haidil had joined his colleague in pursuing the car on motorcycles. The car stopped briefly at Geylang East Avenue 1, but suddenly reversed against the flow of traffic and into the officer on his motorcycle, before speeding off. The car was later found abandoned along Geylang East Central, and a 34-year-old passenger of the car was arrested at the scene. A manhunt led to the arrest of Ang and a 22-year-old man who is alleged to have been the one who rented the car and who was also a passenger during the incident. Ac...
3 years’ jail for mum who abused her 2 daughters
SINGAPORE - A housewife who abused her two daughters, aged six and 10, breaking the older child's front teeth, was on Wednesday (Sept 29) sentenced to three years' jail. The woman's offences came to light when her 37-year-old husband returned home and found his daughter's teeth broken. He took the child to KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and the hospital later alerted the police. The abuse continued while the police were investigating her case and when she was out on bail. Before handing down the sentence on Wednesday, District Judge Kessler Soh addressed the woman, who appeared in court via video link, and told her: "Discipline (your children) if you must but do so appropriately." He also hopes that she will not "take it out" on her children again. On Sept 16, the mother, now 38, admitted to seven counts of abusing her daughters. Four other similar charges were considered during sentencing. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the victims' identities, also has a son whose age was not stated in court documents. A psychiatric report found that the woman was not suffering from any mental illness at the time of the offences. The court heard that in December 2018, her hus...
Facebook’s chief technology officer to step down in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (NYTIMES, BLOOMBERG) - In a rare change to Facebook's top ranks, Mr Mike Schroepfer, chief technology officer and a long-time executive, plans to step down from his position next year, the company said on Wednesday (Sept 22). Mr Schroepfer, 46, who has worked at Facebook for more than 13 years, plans to transition into a newly created role as a senior fellow, which he said would allow him to focus on activities outside the company. He said he would spend more time with family and on personal philanthropic efforts while continuing to recruit and develop technical talent for Facebook. "This is a difficult decision because of how much I love Facebook and how excited I am about the future we are building together," Mr Schroepfer said in a post on his personal Facebook page. Apart from the departures of several top executives in 2018, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has kept a tight circle of lieutenants around him for years. Chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has held her position since 2008. Mr Schroepfer's departure was announced as Facebook faces intense scrutiny for issues as varied as toxic speech, misinformation and privacy. The chief technology officer, who ha...
SDK and SDMC Nominate H. Takahashi as New President and CEO
TOKYO, Sep 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) announces that Kohei Morikawa will resign as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to become Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of SDK, and Hidehito Takahashi, Representative Director, Managing Corporate Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager, Preparation Office for Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of SDK will succeed Morikawa, effective January 4, 2022.Mr Hidehito TakahashiTakahashi is currently in charge of Carbon and Ceramics divisions, Coating Materials Department, Yokohama and Shiojiri plants and Corporate Strategy Department of SDK.SDK also announces that at Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (SDMC), which is a consolidated subsidiary of SDK, Hisashi Maruyama will resign as President and CEO to become Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of SDMC, and that Hidehito Takahashi, Director of SDMC, will succeed Maruyama, effective January 4, 2022.These changes in the presidencies have been decided at SDK's board of directors meeting today.Through unification of the presidencies and generational changes in top management, SDK and SDMC aim to accelerate i...
Shrinath Bolloju, Managing Director, CitiBank, India Joins KGiSL
India/Singapore, July 14, 2021: KG Information Systems Private Limited (KGiSL), a global IT Products, Solutions, and Services provider, today announced the appointment of three banking leaders with impeccable leadership and track record, to support its growth and strategic vision. These senior finance professionals, with considerable expertise and a wealth of global banking experience, will significantly help in driving this critical phase of KGiSL's growth strategy of reaching INR 1000 crore turnover in the next three years.Shrinath Bolloju joins KGiSL as Chief Strategy Officer, Ramesh Nagesh as Chief Operating Officer, and Noor Hayati Ahmad as Senior Vice President & Country Head, KGiSL Singapore.Welcoming the three banking stalwarts, Dr. Ashok Bakthavathsalam, Managing Director, KGiSL said, "The addition of these three well-established, seasoned leaders to the existing vibrant leadership of KGiSL supports our vision and strategy to become a strong player in the BFSI segment, especially in the banking domain. Their experience will help the accelerated growth plan we have, for the next 3 years."Commenting on the new additions to the leadership team, Prassadh Shanmugam, Directo...
‘We played football with inmates’: Former prison officer, as Singapore Prison Service marks 75 years
SINGAPORE - When Mr A. Muthucumarasamy was a prison officer in the 1970s, he played football with inmates and even started music bands for them. Those activities fostered bonds between inmates and distracted them from their gang affiliations, he said. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
CoinSmart Appoints Joe Tosti as Chief Compliance Officer
TORONTO, Apr 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CoinSmart, a Toronto-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced it has appointed Joe Tosti to the role of Chief Compliance Officer. Joe comes with over 20 years of experience in compliance, trading, operations and wealth planning, having worked with some of the largest public institutions in Canada.Joe's addition to the team follows the latest statement from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announcing that crypto trading platforms must bring their operations as a dealer or marketplace into compliance with Ontario securities law. On March 31, CoinSmart submitted its application for registration as a dealer with the OSC and the securities regulatory authorities in all other provinces and territories of Canada. CoinSmart is also actively engaged in membership discussions with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).As Chief Compliance Officer, Joe will provide regulatory oversight and guidance, playing a critical role in customer protection and ensuring customer financial safety. Prior to joining CoinSmart, he served as the Vice President of Compliance at CI Investments and Chief Compliance Offic...
Almost half of Shopify’s top execs to depart company: CEO
OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Three of e-commerce platform Shopify's seven top executives will be leaving the company in the coming months, chief executive officer and founder of Canada's most valuable company Tobi Lutke said in a blog post on Wednesday (April 14). The company's chief talent officer, chief legal officer and chief technology officer will all transition out of their roles, Mr Lutke said, adding that they have been "spectacular and deserve to take a bow." "Each one of them has their individual reasons but what was unanimous with all three was that this was the best for them and the best for Shopify," he said. The trio follow the departure of Craig Miller, chief product officer, in September. Mr Lutke took on the role in addition to CEO. Shopify, which provides infrastructure for online stores, has seen its valuation soar in the last year as many businesses went virtual during Covid-19 lockdowns. It has a market cap valuation of C$182.7 billion (S$195 billion), above Canada's top lender Royal Bank of Canada. It is Canada's biggest homegrown tech success story, founded in 2006 and supporting over one million businesses globally, according to the company. "We have a phenomenally st...
MarketingPulse Online opens today
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - MarketingPulse Online, a two-day virtual conference organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today, bringing together more than 40 marketing and advertising experts from around the globe to share their creative strategies. They will also examine the latest marketing trends under the new normal and share success stories in the area of digital transformation.Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, said that with the pandemic reshaping global economies and accelerating digital transformation trends, this year's MarketingPulse will explore creative strategies under the new normal to help businesses overcome the challenges.MarketingPulse Online has brought together more than 40 marketing and advertising experts from around the globe to share their creative strategies and marketing expertise.Bryan Meehan, Executive Chair, Blue Bottle CoffeeUnder the theme "Marketing for GOOD", this year's MarketingPulse Online examines how companies are enhancing their branding strategies to engage consumers as part of the post-pandemic business recovery. The conference also focuses on digital transformation and the...
Man was on remission order when he allegedly dragged cop along with moving car
SINGAPORE - A man who allegedly drove off during a traffic police check and dragged an officer along the Central Expressway (CTE) last Saturday (March 27) was on remission order after his early release from prison last year. Singaporean Heng Yong Qin, now 31, was charged on Monday with causing grievous hurt to the officer by committing a rash act. Police said in a statement on Saturday evening that the policeman suffered multiple injuries and his condition was stable. They did not disclose details of his injuries. Heng had been released from prison last July after serving his sentence for offences that were not stated in court documents. The remission order involving his early release required him to stay out of trouble from July 11 last year to May 9 this year and to observe a daily curfew. Despite this, Heng is accused of breaching the curfew by failing to remain indoors in an Ang Mo Kio flat between Sept 27 and Oct 22 last year. Last Saturday, he was said to be driving a car along the CTE towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway at around 7.30am when the 36-year-old traffic police officer stopped him for suspected traffic violations. In their statement, the police said that Heng sudden...
2 in 5 security officers abused on the job, with figures rising due to Covid-19: Survey
SINGAPORE - Security officers here say it has become increasingly common for them to be subjected to some form of abuse, with the Covid-19 pandemic being blamed for increased tensions. A survey of 1,002 officers, conducted between September and November last year, found that two in five security officers were exposed to some form of abuse in their course of work. A previous survey of 707 officers released in June last year found that about one in three was abused on the job. Commenting on the results released on Thursday (March 25), Union of Security Employees (USE) executive secretary Steve Tan said that the officers were most commonly subjected to verbal abuse. This was in part because of the need for additional security checks in the light of safe measurement measures introduced amid the pandemic. "Visitors to various properties were asked to comply with safe management measures, and the person asking them to do it was the security officer," said Mr Tan. He added that officers were also under pressure from clients to ensure that the safe management rules were followed. "What is very clear is that Covid-19 has increased the tensions at the site," said Mr Tan. USE and the Singapor...
Showa Denko Announces Changes in Corporate Management
TOKYO, Nov 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) decided at its Board of Directors meeting today on changes in corporate management (directors, corporate officers and councilors).Hisashi Maruyama (President and CEO, Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd.) will be elected Director of SDK at the General Meeting of Shareholders in late March 2021.Koichi Nishimura (Assistant to President for promotion of chemicals safety and environmental protection; officer in charge of Industrial Gases, Basic Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, and Functional Chemicals divisions as well as Kawasaki, Higashinagahara, Isesaki and Tatsuno plants) will resign as Corporate Officer on January 3, 2021. He will assume the post of President, Union Showa K.K., on January 4.Akihiro Jimbo (General Manager, Basic Chemicals Division) will also resign as Corporate Officer on January 3. He will become business adviser to Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd. effective January 4.Meanwhile, Katsuyuki Tsuji (Associate Councilor; General Manager, Advanced Battery Materials Division; President, Showa Denko Packaging Co., Ltd.) will be newly appointed Corporate Officer on January 4.There will be the following changes in co...
Petraco Appoints Alberto Salsiccia As Chief Financial Officer
LUGANO, CH, Nov 26, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Petraco Group has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Alberto Salsiccia. He will take on his predecessor's position with a desire to maintain the Group's strong presence in commodities trading as well as the company's commitment to meet global energy demand while promoting a sustainable and low carbon future. Prior to joining Petraco, Alberto Salsiccia served as a consultant for PwC Milan and EY Zurich in the areas of Banking and Capital Markets. A spokesperson for Petraco stated "We are thrilled with Alberto's appointment. He is incredibly well-prepared to lead the financial aspects of our business and will undoubtedly bring enthusiasm and passion to his role". Many commodity trading houses, like the Petraco Group, have well-established financial departments which maintain relationships with financial stakeholders. The nature of the physical trading business means a good rapport with banks is important.Highlighting the company's open door, collaborative and collegiate culture, Alberto said "Petraco is an incredibly friendly workplace, and I am thrilled to be heading their highly capable financial department. We are currently...
Trintech Announces the Expansion of Its Executive Team with the Addition of a Chief Human Resources Officer
DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the appointment of Felicia Taylor as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Trintech. With a focus on our employees, Taylor will help Trintech continue to build an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing culture. She will lead all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent development and learning, business partnerships, organizational development and effectiveness, compensation and benefits, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and operations and systems."Businesses don't create value; people do. Our employees are the heart of our business, which is why I am thrilled to announce the addition of a CHRO focused on continuing to provide our employees with a great place to work and ways to grow and develop their careers," said Teresa Mackintosh, Chief Executive Officer of Trintech. "Felicia's strong track record and rich experience in talent development and change management across international teams will help us to ensure we continue to build an agile culture of inclusivity and ...
Man charged with slashing Certis enforcement officer with sickle
SINGAPORE - A man who allegedly slashed a Certis enforcement officer with a sickle earlier this week was charged on Wednesday (Nov 11) with one count of assault. Vikneswaran Sivan, a 30-year-old Singaporean, is accused of using the weapon to slash Mr Mohamad Afiq Mohamad Jamil's calves at Block 503C Canberra Link near Sembawang Road at around 7.40pm on Monday. Certis and the National Environment Agency (NEA) had said in an earlier joint statement that Mr Afiq and another Certis officer were on enforcement duty against public health offences, such as littering and smoking, when the incident occurred. Both officers were attached to the NEA at the time. After somebody was issued a fine for a smoking offence, Vikneswaran allegedly attacked Mr Afiq. The agencies said the attacker "was present but not implicated in the smoking enforcement action". Some residents in the area told The New Paper they heard screams during the incident. A domestic helper was quoted as saying: "When I looked out, I saw a man lying on the road in pain. He looked like he had been hit by a car and was holding his leg and screaming." Vikneswaran was arrested within seven hours of the incident. A bloodstained sickl...
Man jailed for bid to bribe police officer enforcing mask rule
A 28-year-old man was sentenced yesterday to four weeks in prison for attempting to bribe a police officer to avoid Covid-19 enforcement action. Individuals convicted of a corruption offence such as bribery can be fined up to $100,000 and imprisoned for up to five years. The Chinese national was spotted on May 7 by a patrol team from the Public Transport Security Command with his mask down near the smoking corner of Boon Lay MRT station. The four police officers approached Chen Long and instructed him to wear his mask properly. He complied, but was spotted soon after by the same patrol team with his mask pulled down to expose his nose. Chen, who is on a work permit in Singapore, was then taken to a room in the MRT station to be interviewed. During the interview, Chen showed the money in his wallet to police officer Chan Hui Shi and offered $50 to be let go. The officer refused his offer, and Chen was issued a composition fine of $300 for an offence under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act. The incident was later reported to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. Anyone caught not wearing a mask outside the home faces a fine of $300 for a first offence and $1,000 for a secon...