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CLEVR welcomes Tim Claes as new Chief Executive Officer

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AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CLEVR today announced the appointment of Tim Claes as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1st, 2024. Tim will replace Jeroen Hanekamp, who will be appointed to the Supervisory Board to ensure an effective transition of leadership and continue supporting CLEVR’s growth ambitions as a leading digital transformation partner in manufacturing optimization and digitalization.

Tim brings tremendous experience, having spent more than 25 years in the ICT sector.

He has held various senior management positions – both in sales and in operations.

For the last 4 years, Tim was Chief Commercial Officer at 9altitudes, a leading European system integrator, present in 9 countries, specialized in the full end-2-end digital thread including solutions from Microsoft (such as ERP, CRM, BI, Low-Code) and PTC (such as CAD, PLM, IOT and VR). He spearheaded the company’s growth resulting into a strong footprint in the European manufacturing, wholesales & distribution and technical services industries.  

“Technology is changing the world faster than ever, but in the end, it is all about people! I feel blessed I had the opportunity to work with so many different people across different regions. I can’t wait to get acquainted with the people from CLEVR. Together, we will continue to build a better tomorrow.” – Tim Claes

Tim started his career as entrepreneur within Axias, and later joined Realdolmen as Business Strategy Manager. In that function he was responsible for sales and strategy within the Enterprise Solutions division. During 2012-2013 he joined Astadia for almost
2 years, where he was first active in the UK as VP EMEA, and later as COO for their American operations. In November 2013 he rejoined Realdolmen as Managing Director for the Business Solutions division, and later was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing sales, marketing and internal communications.

Tim has published several management books, sharing his valuable insights on leadership and digital transformation. Tim understands as no other that a successful digital transformation is much more than only digitalisation. He holds his own digital transformation community, under the umbrella name of Trends Applied.

CLEVR’s Chairman Robert Pijselman said: “We are delighted to welcome Tim as our new Chief Executive Officer. Tim is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who has a strong commercial accumen and an excellent track record of delivering digital transformation solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers across Europe and Americas. He has exceptional leadership capabilities, proven go-to-market effectiveness, and strong experience in building organizations that help customers optimise and automate their business processes. The Board looks forward to Tim realising the full potential of CLEVR as a winning digital transformation business which delivers long-term growth and value for all its stakeholders.”

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jeroen for his leadership of CLEVR. The changes he has made to the company’s strategy, structure and organisation leave CLEVR far better positioned for success. Jeroen will continue to support CLEVR by joining the Supervisory Board and being a voice of expertise and knowledge amongst our partners, such as Siemens and Mendix.”

Tim said: “I am delighted to join CLEVR. CLEVR is a leading expert in digital transformation that is uniquely positioned in the Siemens and Mendix ecosystem to serve its customers in manufacturing optimization and Low-Code digitalization. We have a talented and ambitious team that is very customer focused and makes a true difference every day. In the time I have spent getting to know the business and its customers, I have only become more convinced by the strength of CLEVR’s fundamentals and of its clear growth potential. The team and I are fully committed to proof that we are the trusted advisor of our customers when it comes to enabling their digital transformation. We have an exciting journey ahead of us.”

About CLEVR

CLEVR delivers digital transformation at scale by implementing Siemens and Mendix solutions to serve industries like manufacturing, retail, energy, and more. We leverage PLM, MOM/MES, and Low-Code technologies for manufacturing optimization and business process automation while ensuring seamless integration with other core systems like SAP, IBM and Salesforce. CLEVR brings together technology and industry expertise to provide strategic solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency, and enable digitalization to fit market demands.

For more information about CLEVR, please visit www.clevr.com and follow CLEVR on LinkedIn

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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