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Novartis expands partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture to develop next-generation antimalarial treatment

June 15, 2016/Novartis International AG Novartis  announced today that it will further expand its long-standing partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). Novartis will lead the development of antimalarial compound KAF156 with scientific and financial support from MMV in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This agreement sets […]

MasterCard Names Michael Fraccaro Chief Human Resources Officer

June 14, 2016/MasterCard MasterCard today announced the appointment of Michael Fraccaro as chief human resources officer, succeeding Ron Garrow who decided to move with his family back to North Carolina after six years with the company. Fraccaro’s appointment is effective July 8, 2016. Garrow joined MasterCard in March 2010 as […]

Uber signs SOU with Ghanaian Ministry of Transport

June 14, 2016/Uber The Ghanaian Ministry of Transport and Uber have entered into a Statement of Understanding (SOU) to officially welcome Uber in Ghana’s largest city, Accra, last week. Uber (https://www.Uber.com) was privileged to have Honourable Fifi Kwetey, Minister for Transport and the Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, […]