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Consello announces appointments of Lord Mervyn Davies, Sir Sajid Javid, Anne Finucane, Carmine Di Sibio and Frank Ryan as Senior Advisors

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NEW YORK, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Consello, the leading global advisory and investing company, today announced the appointment of five renowned Senior Advisors to the firm as it continues its rapid expansion and growth around the world.

The appointments of Lord Mervyn Davies of Abersoch, Sir Sajid Javid, Anne Finucane, Carmine Di Sibio and Frank Ryan further bolster the exceptional level of senior talent and experience at the firm.

The five new Consello senior advisors join a leadership team that includes founder Declan Kelly; Consello partners Mindy Grossman, Wendy Clark, Oscar Salazar, Tom Brady, Mark Shafir, Janey Whiteside, Peter Morrow, Peter Mattoon, Rebecca Rooney, Michael Madden, Serena Williams, Pau Gasol and Gary Neville; and Consello advisors Steve Mollenkopf, Kelly Kramer and Alex Spiro in what has become one of the fastest growing advisory and investing platforms in the world.

Consello was founded just over two years ago and its advisory business already advises and represents many of the world’s largest companies. The firm’s private equity business specializes in bringing its large cap relationships and experience to bear on the portfolio companies it owns.

The company now has offices in New York, Atlanta, Miami, London and Barcelona and is expected to expand into other locations around the world in the months ahead. Other senior advisors at Consello include Sir Nigel Boardman, Joe Moglia, Dr. Anita Sands and Jeffrey Weingarten.

Mervyn Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, will Chair the company’s Advisory Board to assist in the development of Consello’s non-private equity lines of business around the world. The company’s private equity business, Consello Capital, already has a separate LP Advisory Board.

Lord Davies is one of the most accomplished and recognized business executives in the UK with extensive experience throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East over the last three decades.

He is a British former banker and was previously a Labour government minister. Prior to government, he was a Director, Chief Executive and Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC for 12 years. Lord Davies is currently Chairman of LetterOne and Chairman of the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association). He sits on the World Rugby Executive Committee and is Chairman of Glyndebourne Opera House. Lord Davies has a variety of other business interests and non-executive director positions and chairs several private companies around the world.

Lord Davies was awarded a CBE for his services to the financial sector and the community in Hong Kong in June 2002 where he served as a member of the HK Exchange fund for seven years. He is a Justice of the Peace in Hong Kong, and an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Cardiff Business School.

Lord Davies said, “I have worked with Declan Kelly for many years. What he and the team are now building at Consello is remarkable. It is a great privilege to join this exceptional team of leaders and practitioners as Chair of the Advisory Board.”

He will be joined by four other new Senior Advisors:

Sir Sajid Javid is a highly accomplished British politician and international finance executive. He was a Member of Parliament for fourteen years and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State of five other UK government departments under three Conservative Prime Ministers. Beyond this highly successful political career, he has been an executive at some of the most reputable global banks across the US, European and Asian markets. He is now a Partner at global investment firm Centricus.

Sir Sajid added, “Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the world’s finest organizations and most talented individuals in both government and the private sector. I’m excited to bring the benefit of that experience and knowledge to this new role as a Senior Advisor to Consello.”

Anne Finucane was a leader at Bank of America for nearly three decades. Ms. Finucane was Vice Chair of Bank of America, Chair of the Board of Bank of America Europe, as well as a member of Bank of America’s Management Committee. Ms. Finucane has won numerous industry accolades throughout her career, including featuring on the Fortune Most Powerful Women, Forbes Power Women and American Banker Most Powerful Women in Banking lists. She is the recipient of the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Award for Inspired Leadership.

Anne Finucane remarked, “I’m delighted to join Consello at this exciting moment in its growth and look forward to bringing my experience to bear as it grows within the financial services category and beyond.”

Carmine Di Sibio is the former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, one of the largest professional services organizations in the world, with over US$50b in revenues and 400,000 people serving clients in nearly 150 countries.

Carmine is originally from Italy and emigrated with his family to the United States when he was three years old. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a BA in Chemistry from Colgate University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Carmine is a member of the Board of Trustees of Colgate University and a member of the Wake Forest University Business School Board of Visitors.

Carmine said, “I am thrilled to join Consello, a pioneer in strategic advisory and investing. Leveraging my global experience at EY, I look forward to contributing to Consello’s growth and helping our clients achieve transformative success.”

Frank Ryan is DLA Piper’s Global Co-Chair, Global Co-CEO, and Americas Chair. Throughout his legal career, Frank has handled numerous high-profile matters in a variety of areas and is known as a go-to strategist for some of the world’s most sophisticated media and sports corporations. He is frequently quoted in the media as a business and legal expert. He is a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council and Thomson Reuters’ Global Strategy Board and a founding partner of the Legal Elite Athlete Pipeline Scholarship Program (LEAP).”

Frank Ryan commented, “Declan and team are consistently engaged by the world’s most senior leaders on their toughest issues. I look forward to joining the team and leveraging my experience to help to solve those challenges.”

Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO of Consello, concluded, “We are delighted to welcome Mervyn, Sajid, Anne, Carmine and Frank to the Consello leadership team. They are all remarkable leaders who bring a wealth of additional experience and relationships to the Consello platform as we continue to rapidly expand our business around the world. I couldn’t be prouder of the business our team is building together, and we are excited and energized by the opportunities that lie ahead.”

About Consello
Consello is an Advisory and Investing Platform

Our six distinct advisory practices provide the complete strategic counsel today’s leaders need to grow and transform their organizations. Our advisory expertise spans corporate advisory; M&A; Growth; Marketing; Technology; and Sports, Entertainment and Leadership Development. Dedicated teams operate in each practice, led by a leadership group with deep operational experience across industries, business growth stages and market cycles and with an expansive set of global corporate relationships.

Our investment business, Consello Capital, identifies high-potential mid-market companies and invests capital and expertise to transform their growth.

Contact: media@consello.com 

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Zendure Wins Double Honors at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, with SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro Taking Gold

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At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Zendure’s flagship SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro earns the Sustainable Home Energy Storage System Gold Award, while Zendure receives the Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zendure, a global pioneer of plug-in home energy management systems (HEMS), announced that it has received two honors at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026. Its flagship home storage system, the SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro, won the Sustainable Home Energy Storage System Gold Award, while Zendure was named a winner of the Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award. Presented during the opening days of IFA 2026 in Berlin, the two awards recognize Zendure’s focus on the clean-energy storage sector and its lightweight, intelligent, and low-carbon approach to powering the home.

Sustainable Home Energy Storage System Gold Award — SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro

The SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro is a 4 kW bidirectional AC, AI-driven, all-in-one plug-in home energy storage system that brings home-storage-grade capacity and power to a plug-in form factor. A single unit scales from 8 kWh to 50 kWh, and up to 150 kWh when paired with Zendure’s PowerHub accepts up to 13 kW of total solar input, making it well-suited to larger homes, heat pumps, and EV charging. Combined with rooftop solar, it can reduce household electricity costs by up to 91%, equivalent to around €2,560 a year in a typical German scenario.

Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award — Zendure

The Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award recognizes Zendure’s broader leadership in intelligent home energy. Zendure’s SolarFlow ecosystem scales seamlessly from plug-and-play storage to whole-home energy management. At its core is Agentic HEMS, which draws on consumption, solar, weather, and dynamic-pricing data to automate energy decisions, shift usage to lower-cost periods, and cut household electricity costs, a clear step toward the company’s vision of becoming the home energy hub of the AI era.

Zendure is showcasing the SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro and its full ZEN + Home ecosystem at IFA 2026, Hall 2.2, Stand 124, from September 4 to 8 in Berlin.

About Zendure

Driven by our purpose to accelerate a sustainable future, Zendure is a global pioneer of plug-in HEMS. With R&D and operations centers spanning major tech hubs like Silicon Valley and the Greater Bay Area, alongside Japan and Germany, our vision is to become The Home Energy Hub of the AI Era. Zendure’s mission is to empower every household worldwide with the ultimate freedom of energy control. We deliver this through the SolarFlow ecosystem—combining modular storage, intelligent power management, and flexible solar input. Scaling seamlessly from plug-and-play and retrofit storage to whole-home energy management, SolarFlow maximizes self-consumption, reduces grid dependence, and ensures reliable backup.

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Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality, a global leader in 3D printing, unveiled its latest product portfolio at IFA 2026, bringing together new developments across multi-channel and multi-material 3D printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser creation, and digitally manufactured consumer products.

The new lineup arrives with recognition from the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, with the Creality M1 Filament Maker named a Winner and the new flagship K3 recognised as an Honoree. The honours highlight Creality’s continued innovation across both next-generation 3D printing and more sustainable material workflows.

Leading Creality’s 3D printing lineup are the new K3 and SPARKX i8, representing two approaches to more efficient and versatile multicolour printing. They are joined by the large-format Ender-3 V3 Mega, the new HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo resin printers, the portable Pika 3D scanner, Creality’s latest A1C and T1C laser systems, and Nexbie 3D-printed footwear.

K3: Award-Recognised Multi-Channel and Multi-Material Innovation

Recognised as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 represents the latest evolution of Creality’s flagship K Series. Powered by the built-in KliTek™ multi-channel system, it enables nozzle swaps in just 4.8 seconds, eliminating the repeated filament retraction, reloading, and heavy purging typical of single-nozzle multicolour printers. The system cuts total print time by up to 80%* and material waste by up to 85%*.

With optional add-on accessories, the K3 unlocks advanced multi-material capabilities and mixed-nozzle printing. It handles soft, flexible filaments including TPU 85A–95A, combines materials of varying hardness in a single build, and supports hybrid nozzle configurations—pairing a 0.4 mm nozzle for high-precision outer walls with a 0.8 mm nozzle for rapid infill, boosting print efficiency by up to 30%*. Combined with an AI-assisted workflow and an open ecosystem, the K3 expands creative possibilities for makers, print farm operators, and industrial professionals alike.

*Data based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on testing conditions.

M1: Award-Winning Filament Recycling

Named a Winner at the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, the M1 Filament Maker extends 3D printing into a more circular material workflow. Working with the R1 Shredder, the system enables users to process plastic and failed prints into new filament, while also supporting customised material formulations for greater experimentation and reuse.

SPARKX i8: Efficient Four-Colour Creation

The SPARKX i8 makes four-colour printing faster, cleaner, and easier to use. Its four-channel toolhead and 4-in-1 hotend keep four filaments ready at once, while a short shared melt zone minimises purging between colours, reducing material waste and transition time.

Combined with AI-assisted creation and intelligent printing features, the i8 is designed to shorten the journey from an initial idea to a finished multicolour object with fewer manual steps.

Expanding the AI-Powered Creative Ecosystem

Creality has also expanded its FDM lineup with the Ender-3 V3 Mega, combining a 420 × 420 × 420 mm build volume with support for 85A–95A TPU. Designed for large models and batch production, it brings greater scale and material flexibility to the Ender platform.

The resin lineup has grown with HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo. The X1 Neo offers a compact, accessible entry point with high-resolution printing and AI-assisted creation, while the flagship X1 Max combines a 17.1 L build volume, 16K display, 40°C active heating, quad-lead-screw architecture, and a 5 L smart resin system for larger, continuous production.

For 3D scanning, the new Pika packs a seven-line blue laser and NIR scanning into a portable 260 g body, delivering accuracy up to 0.03 mm and scanning speeds of up to 110 fps. AI-powered processing and wireless connectivity further simplify the path from physical objects to editable digital models.

Creality’s latest laser solutions further extend the ecosystem into engraving, cutting, marking, and personalisation, giving creators more ways to turn digital designs into physical objects.

Beyond creative tools, Creality is showcasing the possibilities of digital manufacturing through Nexbie and its latest 3D-printed footwear collection. Models including CloudWing, CloudSpark, and CloudX combine DLP printing, advanced elastomers, and digitally engineered structures to explore new approaches to footwear design and production.

As IFA continues, Creality’s booth H20.143 remains open to visitors looking to explore its latest products and hands-on experiences. From the award-recognised K3 and M1 to new developments across multicolour printing, scanning, laser processing and digitally manufactured consumer products, the portfolio reflects Creality’s broader ambition to make advanced digital fabrication more accessible across the creative workflow.

 

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Haier Showcases AI-Powered Smart Home Ecosystem at IFA 2026

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Connected products understand and adapt to everyday needs

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Haier, the world’s No. 1 brand in major home appliances for 17 consecutive years*, showcased an AI-powered smart home ecosystem at IFA 2026 spanning garment care, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, digital services and robotics. Under the theme “Home of Intelligent Possibilities,” the showcase demonstrates how connected appliances can evolve into a coordinated home that senses conditions, understands context, learns from user habits and adapts the way devices operate, creating a more intuitive and responsive experience at home.

AI That Adapts to Everyday Life

Across the portfolio, AI turns real-time information into practical adjustments. The Vision 15 washing machine uses an internal camera, sensors and algorithms to detect factors such as load size, balance and foam levels, and then adjust water levels, detergent dosing, drum movement and program settings. In refrigeration, the Maestro prototype brings several preservation technologies together. Its AI Food Care System 2.0 recognizes stored ingredients and recommends suitable conditions to help users manage food more effectively.

The ID Ultimate Series 6 oven applies the same approach to cooking. Its internal camera recognizes food, monitors cooking progress and can stop the program when the desired result has been reached. In the living room, UltraSense AI analyzes content and ambient conditions to adjust picture and sound on Haier Smart TVs in real time.

Together, these technologies extend AI into coordinated home scenarios across laundry, food care, cooking and entertainment. The hOn app brings Haier Europe’s connected products, services and home experiences together in a single digital environment, enabling them to work together around daily routines and translate connected technology into practical benefits at home.

This progression from individual products to coordinated home scenarios is already reaching users at scale. According to Euromonitor International, Haier Smart Home was recognized as the world’s No. 1 smart home enterprise based on global smart home revenue in 2025. Haier smart home platform has surpassed 130 million registered users worldwide and recorded 86.1 billion smart scene interactions in 2025.

Extending Intelligence Into Physical Interaction

Haier also showed how AI and embodied intelligence could translate smart home intelligence into physical tasks. The showcase featured humanoid robots interacting with appliances, robotic cleaning systems designed to recognize objects and different types of dirt, along with companion robots developed for voice assistance and personalized support.

The Haier Exoskeleton extended this theme beyond the home. Its sensors and algorithms interpret movement intentions in real time and adjust the assistance provided to each user, supporting mobility while preserving natural movement. Together, the demonstrations reflect Haier’s work to connect AI, appliances and robotics around practical human needs.

This technology portfolio is supported by Haier’s “10+N” open innovation system, which connects global research resources with local user insights. In the first half of 2026, Haier topped on IPRdaily’s global smart home invention patent list for the 15th consecutive time. Looking ahead, Haier plans to invest at least 13 billion euros over the next five years, with a focus on foundational technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and IoT security to underpin its AI-native transformation.

Haier’s presence at IFA also highlights its global sports partnerships under the “Play with the Number Ones” concept, connecting the pursuit of excellence in sports with the brand’s focus on innovation, performance and better user experiences worldwide.

Visitors can experience Haier’s smart home technologies in Hall 3.1 at Stand 101 during IFA 2026 in Berlin from Sept. 4 to 8.

*Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Appliances 2026 Edition; % unit share, 2025 volume sales data

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