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But this past weekend, I found a cure for my gift-related procrastination at the cavernous Pioneer Works in Brooklyn: the Press Play fair , a two-day gathering for independent publishers. Now in its fifth year, the event brought a wealth of remedies for the mind-numbingly commercial holiday season in the form of zines, books, and stickers — ideas, thoughts, and wishes you can touch and hold. “‘Press Play’ is so much more than excellent wordplay,” observed Passenger Pigeon Press ’s Chance Lockard. “They are things that go really hand in hand. It’s also really awesome to see so many well-dressed people turn out for something so cool.” (Lockard, for his part, sported a beautifully knit hat with ear flaps to drown out the crowded book-fair din.) The extinct species that gives the publisher its name serves as a lodestar for its zines and Martha’s Quarterly edition, an homage to the last known passenger pigeon . Project Manager Holly Greene explained that the press, founded by Tammy Nguyen, is dedicated to “spreading ideas through unconventional paths that are detached from technology and more tangible.” Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities Press Play itself was a physical display of the unconventional paths carved by a global network of publishers, artists, writers, record labels, and editors, with free entry and several artist-led workshops inviting visitors into the fold. Veteran presses and organizations in attendance — Nightboat, Secret Riso Club, and Wendy’s Subway to name a few — tend to frequent the likes of the New York Art Book Fair and East Village Zine Fair , making for an environment of warm reunion. And when I visited during the fair’s final hours on Sunday, December 8, new connections and collaborations were already in bloom. “That’s kind of the magic of small press fairs like this,” said illustrator, cartoonist, and riso artist Christina Lee , whose booth Lockard and Greene recommended. “There’s a really nice community, and I think right now everyone’s really lonely. There’s one component of sharing your work and selling it to make a living, but there’s another component of seeing your friends and making new ones, like Kyle right here,” Lee said, pointing to illustrator and comic artist Kyle Canyon, who was seated at the same table. “I literally just met Kyle.” Canyon also works with risographs and shares practices in common with Lee, a sign of the thoughtful booth curation that undergirded the fair. Serendipity was a common theme across the exhibitors, an observation echoed by Esmé Naumes-Givens, who was sharing a table with MAKE ME! Magazine’s Ann Lukyanova and David Gray. “My mom’s name is Ann and my dad’s name is David, so it’s like kismet,” Naumes-Givens said. The artist is on a mission to create one zine per month before their 30th birthday in April, “kind of demarcating a decade of my life.” What began as a way to raise funds to travel to a friend’s wedding soon snowballed into a collection of deliciously psychedelic zines, all bound by hand with copper wire or wax thread. “I was like, ‘What if every month of my 29th year I made a zine, and at the end I’ll have 12?’” For 30, they plan to shave their head and continue writing, which, true to the fair’s spirit, spans autofiction, visual art, and poetry. “A solid 10% of the visitors who come by the booth have a publishing connection to something we have,” explained Charlotte Anderson of Ellipsis Rare Books , whose display included a first-edition copy of John Berger’s 1972 essay collection and Art History 101 mainstay Ways of Seeing . “I was reading a book this morning while it was a little quieter, and it’s an obscure book of slipstream short stories from the ’90s. I had to hunt for this book just to be able to read it,” said Ellipsis founder Andrew Lenoir. “So I’m sitting here reading it, and a woman comes over and says, ‘You know, my husband published that.’ I didn’t believe her for a second. What are the odds that I was reading it, and she happened to pass by?” Among all these strokes of luck and signs from the small press powers universe, perhaps it’s the lesson of the carrier pigeon that prevails: From riso notecards to handwritten zines, nothing compares to the weight of a piece of paper in your hand. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. With your support, we can continue to provide global coverage without the elitism often found in art journalism. If you can, please join us as a member today . Millions rely on Hyperallergic for free, reliable information. By becoming a member, you help keep our journalism free, independent, and accessible to all. Thank you for reading. Share Copied to clipboard Mail Bluesky Threads LinkedIn FacebookTEANECK, N.J. , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Biopharma USA , the commercial operations and distribution company of GC Biopharma, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Sean Zam , to its senior leadership team as Head of Sales and Marketing. He comes to GC Biopharma USA with a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including extensive experience in plasma therapeutics. Sean has a proven track record of growing business and building lasting partnerships for companies such as Grifols, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. Lisa Betts , Chief Operating Officer at GC Biopharma USA , says the following about Sean: "He's everything we'd hoped to find in a sales and marketing leader. He's authentic, earnest, experienced, and passionate about the IG industry. His core values align perfectly with the unique leadership team we are building." Sean shares his excitement: "When I joined the GC Biopharma USA leadership team, I was inspired by how differently they approach the business. It's not just about business; it's about relationships and the communities they serve. It was something I knew I wanted to be a part of." He adds: "I'm always struck by the strength and resourcefulness of patients who take the initiative to find answers, especially those living with rare diseases. It propels me to push harder. That's partly why I joined this growing team. It's a great opportunity to have a real impact." Sean Zam's appointment further contributes to GC's vision of establishing excellence within its US-based operations. About GC Biopharma GC Biopharma USA , headquartered in Teaneck, NJ , established its sales, marketing, and business operations in 2018 to serve customers and patients throughout the US. Our foundation is built on the expertise of our parent company GC Biopharma, a leading biopharmaceutical company delivering plasma therapies and vaccines worldwide for more than 50 years. With GC Biopharma USA , GC Biopharma will further extend its footprint, bringing its expertise and legacy to the US. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that express the current beliefs and expectations of the management at GC Biopharma and GC Biopharma USA . Such views do not represent any guarantee by either entity or its government of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. GC Biopharma and GC Biopharma USA undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release or any other forward-looking statements they may make, except as required by law or stock exchange rule. ©2024 GC Biopharma USA , Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ALY-C-0074 11/2024 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sean-zam-named-head-of-sales-and-marketing-at-gc-biopharma-usa-302314539.html SOURCE GC Biopharma USA Inc.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured reserve Saturday. The team also placed safety Alohi Gilman on injured reserve and signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Related Articles AtHome Colorado | The season of kindness: Love in every glance AtHome Colorado | Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist 2024 Report AtHome Colorado | Hay for the Holidays AtHome Colorado | Real Estate Transactions: Friday, December 6 AtHome Colorado | Home for the Holidays at the Harvest in Berthoud The kitchen is the heart of the home, making it the perfect place for the focus of a meaningful holiday gift for new or aspiring homeowners. Smart tools that combine style, functionality and cutting-edge technology take kitchen duties to a whole new level. Here are some standout smart kitchen tools that any homeowner or homeowner-to-be would love, as reviewed by PC Magazine. Bring smart tech to meal prep If you’re seeking culinary inspiration or enhancing your skills with a cooking show, consider the third-generation Echo Show 8 smart display. Its high-definition screen and immersive audio make it perfect for watching cooking shows, streaming music, or following recipes hands-free. Simply ask Alexa — the cloud-based voice assistant — to set timers, convert measurements, or add items to your shopping list. The Echo Show 8 also allows you to pair and control other smart devices in your home that are compatible with Zigbee, Matter and Thread. To brighten your cooking space and warm up your kitchen, consider GE’s Cync Reveal under-cabinet and under-counter smart lights . These puck lights offer bright adjustable lighting with app control and are compatible with Matter for hands-free voice or remote control. While plug-in installation is straightforward, direct wiring provides the sleekest-looking install. If you have concerns about handling wiring, hire an electrician to install the lights. Self-cleaning robots for kitchen cleanup No cooking event is complete without the final cleanup, and the more help you can get the better. Enter a good robot vacuum to the rescue. The Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE features a large dustbin in its base station that only needs emptying about once a month. The vacuum rarely gets stuck and can be controlled from your phone or voice, allowing you to set cleaning schedules, target specific rooms, or establish no-go zones. It has a self-cleaning brush roll for pet guardians and is powerful enough to remove pet fur from carpeting. Another option for pet guardians is the iRobot Roomba j9+ , with its Pet Owner Official Promise (POOP) guarantee — if the vacuum fails to avoid solid pet waste in its first year, the company will replace it for free. There’s also a self-emptying robot vacuum, like the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni , which has a self-emptying dustbin, a mop that cleans and dries itself, and a built-in voice assistant. If you’re shopping on a budget, PC Magazine suggests the Roomba Combo Essential , which has seamless app setup, mopping and navigation abilities. But why stop there? You can also get a robot mop. The Bissell SpinWave Wet and Dry robot mop features two spinning microfiber pads for a spotless finish, while the iRobot Braava Jet m6 is another excellent option. Furbo smart cameras for pet lovers In keeping with gifts tied to the heart, here’s an option to treat pet owners and their furry friends. This device doubles as a pet sitter and indoor home security camera, with barking alerts, the ability to hear and talk to your pooch, and to toss treats from your phone. The Furbo 360 Dog Camera offers a livestream video to watch your pooch morning, afternoon, or night. Cat lovers aren’t left out, either. The Furbo 360 Cat Camera offers similar features tailored to feline families, with sound effects and notifications designed to entertain cats. Smart gadgets exist for every area of the home, so you’re sure to find one to suit the homeowners or renters on your holiday list. Explore the complete list of smart devices reviewed by PC Magazine at www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-home-devices . Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com , call 303.441.5620 or visit boulderco.com . Stay up to date with area Real Estate and Home & Garden news information with the latest e-edition version of atHome Colorado online This article is brought to you by atHome Colorado , your weekly insight into real estate, design, and community trends, published weekly by the advertising and marketing department in the Boulder Daily Camera, Loveland Reporter-Herald, Greeley Tribune, and Longmont Times-CallTrump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border ProtectionBusiness Infrastructure Under Siege as Cybercriminals Target Data Transfer Points
The New Orleans Saints officially placed TE Taysom Hill on injured reserve on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Tests earlier this week confirmed the Saints’ fears that Hill is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Ian Rapoport repoted Hill tore his ACL and suffered additional damage in his knee. He went down in Sunday’s loss to the Rams and had to be carted off the field. Hill, 34, wound up signing on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of BYU back in 2017. He was waived and later claimed off of waivers by the Saints. Hill played out the final year of his rookie contract before receiving a restricted tender from the Saints last year. New Orleans signed Hill to a two-year deal worth $21 million a month later. Hill’s deal was set to void before the 2022 season, but the Saints gave Hill a sizable contract extension . He’s entering the final year of that deal and due a $10 million base salary in 2025. In 2024, Hill appeared in eight games for the Saints and rushed for 278 yards on 39 carries (7.1 YPA) and six touchdowns to go along with 23 receptions on 31 targets for 187 yards. This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.
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TEANECK, N.J. , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Biopharma USA , the commercial operations and distribution company of GC Biopharma, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Sean Zam , to its senior leadership team as Head of Sales and Marketing. He comes to GC Biopharma USA with a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including extensive experience in plasma therapeutics. Sean has a proven track record of growing business and building lasting partnerships for companies such as Grifols, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. Lisa Betts , Chief Operating Officer at GC Biopharma USA , says the following about Sean: "He's everything we'd hoped to find in a sales and marketing leader. He's authentic, earnest, experienced, and passionate about the IG industry. His core values align perfectly with the unique leadership team we are building." Sean shares his excitement: "When I joined the GC Biopharma USA leadership team, I was inspired by how differently they approach the business. It's not just about business; it's about relationships and the communities they serve. It was something I knew I wanted to be a part of." He adds: "I'm always struck by the strength and resourcefulness of patients who take the initiative to find answers, especially those living with rare diseases. It propels me to push harder. That's partly why I joined this growing team. It's a great opportunity to have a real impact." Sean Zam's appointment further contributes to GC's vision of establishing excellence within its US-based operations. About GC Biopharma GC Biopharma USA , headquartered in Teaneck, NJ , established its sales, marketing, and business operations in 2018 to serve customers and patients throughout the US. Our foundation is built on the expertise of our parent company GC Biopharma, a leading biopharmaceutical company delivering plasma therapies and vaccines worldwide for more than 50 years. With GC Biopharma USA , GC Biopharma will further extend its footprint, bringing its expertise and legacy to the US. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that express the current beliefs and expectations of the management at GC Biopharma and GC Biopharma USA . Such views do not represent any guarantee by either entity or its government of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. GC Biopharma and GC Biopharma USA undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release or any other forward-looking statements they may make, except as required by law or stock exchange rule. ©2024 GC Biopharma USA , Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ALY-C-0074 11/2024 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sean-zam-named-head-of-sales-and-marketing-at-gc-biopharma-usa-302314539.html SOURCE GC Biopharma USA Inc.MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Attorney Andy Luger is stepping down soon as the top federal law enforcement official in Minnesota. As is custom for political appointees, he’s resigning to make way for a yet-to-be-announced successor chosen by incoming President Donald Trump. After serving under President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden appointed Luger, 65, to a second term that began in 2022. ADVERTISEMENT Luger spoke Thursday afternoon with MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic. This is a condensed version of the interview. In May of that year, you launched a violent crime initiative that focused initially on carjacking and gun cases, particularly machine guns. Where does that stand now nearly three years later? Has it been successful? We hear from defendants and community members that our initiatives are having an effect. Someone who commits a carjacking gets arrested and they’re in the car, one of the questions they ask the police is, is this going federal? Last year, you expanded that effort to focus on Minneapolis street gangs. Why was it important for you to make gangs a priority for federal law enforcement? Both north-side community leaders as well as law enforcement leaders said that following the murder of George Floyd and the riots that ensued, and the downturn in number of officers on the street, the gangs really saw an opportunity and took advantage of it. They began to become more violent against each other, which both affects them, affects the neighborhoods and innocent bystanders. What have you learned about Minneapolis gangs, and specifically their inner workings as a result of this investigation and the trial a few months ago? This is almost incredible to say, but when you ask a member of the Highs, what’s their purpose, what are they doing, their answer is to kill members of the Lows. And when you ask a member of the Lows, what’s your purpose, why do you do this, their answer is to kill the Highs. It’s just that simple. ADVERTISEMENT You returned for your second term as U.S. attorney amid the FBI’s investigation into an alleged $250 million COVID fraud scheme centered around the Twin Cities nonprofit Feeding Our Future. After having prosecuted many different kinds of crimes over the decades in your career, what did you think when you first sat down and cracked open that case file? The day before the search warrants were executed in January 2022, I got a call from Joe Thompson, who’s the white-collar chief in this office, and he said, “When are you coming?” Because we were waiting daily for my confirmation. And I said, any day. And he said, “All right, well, watch the news Thursday.” I think it was pretty much from the day I got here, Joe Thompson and I with the FBI agents and others, talking about we need more people on this, and we’re going to turn this into one of the biggest cases this office has ever seen, because it had to be. After you step down, what happens with this case and all of the other pending cases that are in this office and the trials next year, half a dozen of them related to Feeding Our Future? We have been very careful in the months leading up to the election, knowing that I could leave if the election goes in a particular way, in plotting out what 2025 looks like, it could take a year or more to have a new U.S. attorney confirmed. They’ll pick up the mantle. They’ll make changes where that person sees fit, just like I did. But I got to believe the core mission of this office on violent crime and on Feeding Our Future and other large government fraud investigations that could ensue, I got to believe that’s going to go forward. ADVERTISEMENT What’s next for you? Under Department of Justice rules and my own sense of propriety, I’m not going to talk about my future while I still sit in this chair. I think the state of Minnesota deserves a full-time U.S. attorney (who is) focused on that, and that’s where I’m at. Somebody asked me earlier today in the office, will you retire? And I said, I really don’t know the meaning of that word, so I don’t plan on retiring. I will stay active in the law and in causes and ideas that I believe in, the most important of which is faith in our government institutions. I believe so much in our criminal justice system that I’ll be a vocal advocate for that system going forward. 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Games on a college basketball schedule don't contrast much more than the two NC State has this week. The Wolfpack (6-3) host Coppin State (0-10) on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C., then hit the road to challenge No. 10 Kansas on Saturday. NC State enters its unusual week after snapping a three-game skid with an 84-74 overtime win at home Saturday against Florida State in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener. Transfers Marcus Hill and Dontrez Styles each had their season high, scoring 23 and 21 points, respectively. They scored 13 of NC State's 14 points in overtime. "Dontrez Styles was tremendous," Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts said. "In the second half, he made play after play." Hill, who was the top scorer last year at Bowling Green (20.5 points per game), and Styles, who was the second-leading scorer last year at Georgetown (12.8 ppg), combined to hit 14 of 25 shots and pull down 11 rebounds. The win followed defeats to then-No. 13 Purdue and BYU, both by double-digit margins, in the Rady Children's Invitational and a 63-59 loss to Texas in the SEC/ACC Challenge. "The little things that impact the game are defending, making free throws and blocking out," Keatts said. "We handled that much better than we did against Texas." Coppin State arrives in Raleigh on a 23-game losing streak dating to January -- the longest current run of futility in Division I. Each of the Eagles' losses this season have come by double-digit margins, though they have been more competitive lately, falling to Baltimore rival Loyola (Md.) 68-57 and at Wagner 65-52 last week. Julius Ellerbe III has been one of Coppin's most reliable players lately, scoring a combined 20 points in the last two games. He had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to George Mason last month. Teammate Peter Oduro recorded a double-double, with 16 points and 10 rebounds, in last month's loss at Saint Joseph's. "These things take time," Coppin State second-year coach Larry Stewart said. "It takes time to establish your culture. It takes time to get the right players in your system." --Field Level MediaTop 5 online sweepstakes casinos with fastest payouts
Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France PARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. Canadian Press Dec 6, 2024 2:03 PM Dec 6, 2024 2:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Lille's Jonathan David celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Lille and Juventus at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, outside Lille, France, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/Christophe Ena PARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-of-the-match performance at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, assisting on his team's other goal as Lille extended its unbeaten run to 10 matches. David now has 17 in 23 games in all competitions this season and leads the French top tier with 11 goals. David, who joined Lille in August 2020 in a $46.5-million transfer from Belgium's KAA Gent, went into the game with 99 goals in all competitions. He finished it with 101 goals in 206 appearances for Lille. He put Lille ahead from the penalty spot after nine minutes and set up a second just before halftime when he got away from his marker and sent in a cross that Iceland international winger Hákon Haraladsson knocked home . Ludovic Ajorque got one back for Brest early in the second half but David restored Lille’s two-goal cushion when he pounced on a loose ball and scored. David, who tops Canada's men's scoring list with 31 goals from 59 appearances, is out of contract after this season and has been linked with a move to several top European clubs. Lille has not lost to Brest at home since 1989. Lille joined Marseille and Monaco in second place on 26 points, seven behind leader Paris Saint-Germain, which played Auxerre later on Friday. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Sports Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension Dec 6, 2024 1:57 PM Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance Dec 6, 2024 1:55 PM Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair retired but still making a difference Dec 6, 2024 1:25 PM Featured Flyer
Germany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UKALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2024-- Agilysys, Inc . (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that on December 5, 2024, it increased the size of its Board of Directors from seven to eight members and appointed Lisa Pope to fill this newly created directorship. Ms. Pope is expected to be nominated for election by the Company’s stockholders at its 2025 annual stockholders meeting. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211960965/en/ Lisa Pope Elected to Agilysys Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire) Ms. Pope currently serves as President of Epicor, where she successfully led the global enterprise software company’s transition from a traditional on-premises software license operation to a cloud-first, subscription-based SaaS company, driving growth through both direct and indirect channels. Epicor serves more than 23,000 customers in 150 countries through a workforce of 4,600 personnel located in 34 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, Mexico and China. Ms. Pope led a similar successful global growth transition to cloud solutions at Infor as Senior Vice President, Global Strategy and Sales, for Infor’s CloudSuite and Value Engineering industry-specific solutions across eight vertical markets, including hospitality. Infor delivers enterprise cloud solutions to more than 60,000 customers across 175 countries. “Lisa is a highly talented SAAS-focused executive with a long history of successfully growing industry-tailored enterprise cloud solutions globally at scale,” said Agilysys Chairman of the Board Michael Kaufman. “Her experience makes Lisa an ideal candidate to help further our Board of Directors’ mission to significantly increase shareholder value in the years to come,” Mr. Kaufman added. Agilysys President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director Ramesh Srinivasan noted Ms. Pope’s experience shaping go-to-market success in global “land and expand” cloud software models in which the value of initial sales to new customers expands over time through upselling and cross-selling additional solutions on an end-to-end enterprise platform. “Now that we have completed the cloud-native modernization of our end-to-end hospitality enterprise platforms for property management systems (PMS), omnichannel point-of-sale solutions (POS) and food-and-beverage inventory and procurement (F&B I&P) solutions, we are focused on accelerating global growth at scale,” Mr. Srinivasan emphasized. “Lisa is a global enterprise leader with proven experience accelerating new customer wins for companies that similarly have transitioned enterprise solutions to the cloud. Lisa has been instrumental in helping those companies achieve impressive global presence. We also appreciate her background driving customer success and retention to create ‘customer-for-life’ value,” Mr. Srinivasan added. Ms. Pope serves on the Board of Directors for supplier risk management and recovery solutions provider apexanalytix, and previously helped create initial go-to-market plans for behavioral analytics software start-up Pretaa. Her more than 30 years of corporate leadership experience also includes leading go-to-market growth during manufacturing and supply chain solution provider QAD’s transition from on-premises licensed software to cloud-native SaaS as Senior Vice President, Global Sales Strategy. She also was the profit-and-loss owner for QAD’s North America Region. QAD grew revenue to approximately $340 million before being acquired in an approximately $2 billion cash transaction by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo in 2021. Noting how well her corporate executive experience aligns with growth opportunities facing Agilysys, Ms. Pope commented, “I am energized by the ‘scale in the cloud’ future for Agilysys. The similarities with respect to growth, customer engagement, technology transition and micro-vertical transformation between ‘what’s next’ for Agilysys and the global expansion initiatives I have led for similar technology-forward, scale-up companies make this Board of Directors position a perfect fit – not only with my proven expertise but also with the challenges I find most rewarding. I look forward to collaborating with my Board of Director colleagues and the Agilysys leadership team to scale to the next level.” Ms. Pope was recognized for her customer-centric revenue growth success, ability to strategically lead and scale partnerships, and effective mentorship and women empowerment with the 2022 “Woman of the Year” Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service, a global annual award honoring customer service, business development and executive sales leadership. She also was named the 2021 Silver Best in Biz Award for Sales Executive of the Year by a panel of judges from the Associated Press, Barron’s , Consumer Affairs, Inc., USA Today and Wired . Ms. Pope holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and in Communications and Media Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. About Agilysys Agilysys exclusively delivers state-of-the-art software solutions and services that help organizations achieve High Return HospitalityTM by maximizing Return on Experience (ROE) through interactions that make ‘personal’ profitable. Customers around the world use Agilysys Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions, Food & Beverage Inventory and Procurement (I&P) systems and accompanying hospitality ecosystem solutions to consistently delight guests, retain staff and grow margins. The Agilysys 100% hospitality customer base includes branded and independent hotels; multi-amenity resorts; casinos; property, hotel and resort management companies; cruise lines; corporate dining providers; higher education campus dining providers; food service management companies; hospitals; lifestyle communities; senior living facilities; stadiums; and theme parks. www.agilysys.com View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211960965/en/ CONTACT: Media NORAM: Jen Reeves, Agilysys, 770-810-6007,jennifer.reeves@agilysys.com Media Rest-of-World: Alan Edwards/Champion +44 207 030 3818,agilysys@championcomms.com Investors:Jessica Hennessy, Agilysys, 770-810-6116,investorrelations@agilysys.com KEYWORD: GEORGIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE MOBILE/WIRELESS RESTAURANT/BAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS DATA MANAGEMENT PAYMENTS OTHER TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY LODGING TRAVEL RETAIL SOURCE: Agilysys, Inc. 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