Author: Stuart Mitchell

The One Club’s 14th “Where Are All The Black People” Conference and Career Fair Set for September 26-27

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity has announced its annual Where Are All The Black People (WAATBP) diversity conference and career fair will take place on September 26-27, 2024 in New York. Now in its 14th year, WAATBP is the leading annual gathering to address and correct the lack of diversity within the ad industry, bringing together Black voices from across the ad community – from students to C-suite leaders – to celebrate successes, examine challenges, and assert their rightful place at the table alongside their allies.  The conference is a…

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Airbus: Watering hope for tomorrow

Stuart Mitchell

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 aims to provide safe drinking water and adequate sanitation for all. To help meet this goal, in addition to reducing water use on its sites, Airbus participates in projects to build water infrastructure and secure clean water access and improved sanitation in underserved communities. Access to water and sanitation are recognised by the United Nations (UN) as human rights – fundamental to everyone’s health, dignity and prosperity. Yet, according to UN data, 2.2 billion people still live without access to drinking water,…

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Susan G. Komen® Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments to Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced four new global leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the organization’s continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness and support. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, further fortifying Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.   With a combined expertise in oncology, finance and technology investment, the addition of Kim Blackwell, Elizabeth de-Saint Aignan, Charles Rockefeller and Kathy Sutherland underscores the…

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ICO publishes new fining guidance

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published new data protection fining guidance setting out how it decides to issue penalties and calculate fines. The guidance provides greater transparency for organisations about how the ICO goes about using its fining power.  Tim Capel, ICO Director of Legal Service, said: “We believe the guidance will provide certainty and clarity for organisations. It shows how we reach one of our most important decisions as a regulator by explaining when, how and why we would issue a fine for a breach of the UK General Data…

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Ceres Welcomes New Board Member and announces new President’s Council Chair

Stuart Mitchell

The Boston-based sustainability nonprofit Ceres has welcomed new members to its Board of Directors and President’s Council.     Ceres welcomed Debbie Simpson, former CFO and Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group, to its Board of Directors in October 2023. Ceres’ Board comprises 25 leaders working to advance Ceres’ mission to build a cleaner, more just and sustainable world.   Ceres also announced today that Loren Blackford, Senior Advisor at the Sierra Club, who has been serving on the President’s Council since 2014, has been named Chair of the President’s Council and began…

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