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CORTI STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH STRATEGIC SENIOR HIRES FROM MICROSOFT AND PHILIPS

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The move comes as Corti doubles down on its mission to transform overburdened healthcare systems with accessible and trustworthy AI

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Corti, the global AI engine designed for healthcare, is bolstering its leadership team with the addition of three more senior executives. The strategic move furthers the company’s mission of helping billions of people benefit from low risk, high quality care through its safe and effective Generative AI, woven into the fabric of every patient interaction around the world.

Following a period of rapid growth for the business – which had processed more than 100 million patient interactions – Corti is now welcoming new talent from some of the world’s biggest organisations to help continue its expansion.

Chad Compton joins Corti as Chief Revenue Officer from Microsoft’s leadership team. Prior to Microsoft, Chad was a key executive at Nuance, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2022 for $19.7 billion. At Nuance, he oversaw one of the world’s most successful healthcare partnership sales teams, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. In his new role at Corti, Chad will leverage his extensive experience to drive growth across the global market.

Frederik Brabant, MD will step into the role of Chief Medical Strategy Officer. Previously, Frederik served as the chief medical information officer and VP of international healthcare partnerships at Microsoft Nuance. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at Nuance, Frederik played a pivotal role in driving the success of flagship products such as Dragon Dictation and leading global partnership initiatives worth over millions. His role at Corti will be instrumental in shaping the company’s medical strategy and expanding its global footprint.

Yvonne Kirsch is Corti’s new VP Partnerships, North America, coming from Philips Speech, where she was running the North American Unit. Yvonne’s experience in building strategic partnerships and driving business growth will power Corti’s next chapter in the region, where Corti is on track to process more than 100 million patient interactions annually by 2025.

These three new additions to the Corti team builds on a series of other recent hires from Microsoft Nuance and Philips Speech, including Milko Jovanoski, now VP of partnerships for Europe, and Robert Lamprell, UK commercial director, who previously held positions as international marketing director and senior account director at Microsoft Nuance, respectively. Last week, Mikaël Grynszpan also joined the Corti team from Philips Speech as Director of Sales in France, following in the footsteps of Yvonne Kirsch and Corti’s CPO, Florian Schwieker, who also made the move from Philips Speech to Corti.

Speaking about the new hires, Andreas Cleve, co-founder and CEO of Corti, said: “These critical hires mark a significant milestone for Corti as we continue to scale our impact across healthcare. When top commercial talent moves from such major companies to the promising new incumbent, it marks the start of a new era. Welcoming such unparalleled expertise to the team will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our global reach, clearing the path for billions of patients around the world to enjoy low risk, high quality care.”

Corti is transforming healthcare by integrating advanced, purpose-built AI into every patient interaction. Its AI seamlessly integrates into virtually any platform, and unlike other co-pilots, it actively supports healthcare professionals by providing real-time prompts, enhancing decision-making throughout their time with patients. It also automates and enhances workflows by removing the need for time-consuming, manual note taking and medical coding – significantly reducing administrative burdens and minimising errors by up to 40 percent.

Setting it apart from other AI models built on open-source data, Corti’s platform is backed by eight years of research and uses rigorously verified healthcare data, making it the most trustworthy AI support tool available. Processing over 100 million patient interactions every year, Corti is proving to be an indispensable, global asset in delivering high-quality, personalised care.

Chad Compton, Chief Revenue Officer at Corti, added: “I’m thrilled to join Corti at such a pivotal moment in the future of healthcare. We’re already powering millions of patient interactions every year, and this is just the beginning. Corti is redefining how AI can enhance every corner of healthcare by delivering trusted, real-time support in every patient encounter. Our mission to expand Corti’s high-quality AI technology to more healthcare providers worldwide addresses an urgent need, and I am excited to be a part of driving this change.”

Frederik Brabant, Chief Medical Strategy Officer at Corti, said: “After years of treating individual patients, I realised I could improve the lives of millions if I scaled my efforts beyond the bedside. By reducing administrative burden through safe and effective AI, Corti is relieving healthcare professionals of the immense pressure I once experienced as a physician. I’m looking forward to being part of a team allowing healthcare professionals like me to focus on what truly matters – caring for patients.”

Yvonne Kirsch, Corti’s VP Partnerships North America, said: “Joining Corti in North America amid our exponential growth in the US has been momentous. More providers are seeing the immense potential of Corti’s AI – not just for their bottom line, but for easing burnout among overburdened healthcare professionals. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and I’m excited to bring on more strategic partners to extend this technology to thousands more who need it.”

For more information, please visit: www.corti.ai

About Corti

Founded in 2016 by Lars Maaløe and Andreas Cleve, Corti is a healthcare AI research company dedicated to developing a safe and effective Generative AI platform tailored to healthcare’s unique needs. Having learned from more than 100 million patient interactions, Corti’s AI minimizes paperwork and errors across the patient journey, offering expert guidance and support.

Corti’s AI not only takes notes but also quality assures, journals, codes, nudges, prompts, and documents every patient interaction. This reduces the margin for error by up to 40 percent and administrative time by up to 80 percent. With significant research findings in speech processing, dialectic challenges, medical coding, and language understanding, Corti’s artificial intelligence enhances real-time consultations across the entire patient journey across the United States and Europe.

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Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center collaborate on cancer research and personalized prevention

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, together with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC), today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch), one of the world’s leading cancer research institutions and home to three Nobel laureates.

By pairing Abu Dhabi’s unified clinical and genomic data infrastructure, sovereign AI capabilities and governed data environments with Fred Hutch’s globally renowned research engine, the ensuing collaborations will pave the way to shortening the distance between scientific discovery and patient benefit, for Abu Dhabi’s community and beyond.

Among the projected collaborations, the two organizations will consider leveraging Abu Dhabi’s intelligent health system, and layering Fred Hutch’s world-class science onto the secure, high-quality, real-world data foundation Abu Dhabi has built. That foundation includes the emirate’s pioneering liquid biopsy programme launched last year, one of the first national-scale efforts of its kind anywhere in the world. Alongside Abu Dhabi’s AI multi-cancer early detection work, and the world’s largest clinically integrated population-scale genomics programme – with nearly one million genomes sequence.

During his visit to the center, HE Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH commented: “Cancer is one of the defining health challenges of our time, and progress depends on combining world-class science with population-scale data, advanced AI, and research. In Abu Dhabi, we have built an AI-enabled health system that ‘cares before it cures, delivering prevention at population scale. We are already achieving some of the highest early cancer detection rates in the world, and through our partnership with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center we are committed to bringing breakthroughs to people in Abu Dhabi and beyond.”

“This MOU between Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the Abu Dhabi Department of Health underscores the power of working together to prevent and treat cancer,” said Thomas Lynch Jr., MD, president and director of Fred Hutch and holder of the Raisbeck Endowed Chair. “Our organizations share a deep commitment to research and to provide the highest levels of cancer prevention, diagnosis and care to our communities, and we are excited to bring our expertise, tools and datasets together to identify unique approaches to cancer care and research in pursuit of our boldest goals.”

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L’Mychele & Associates Founder LaKessia Hill Completes North Texas FWC Hospitality Program (FIFA World Cup) and Appears on The Jeff Crilley Show

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DALLAS, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L’Mychele & Associates LLC is proud to announce two significant milestones for the growing strategic meetings and events firm: Founder & CEO LaKessia Hill has successfully completed the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee’s Hospitality Program and was recently featured on The Jeff Crilley Show.

These accomplishments reflect the company’s continued momentum within the hospitality, tourism, and events industries as L’Mychele & Associates expands its presence through strategic partnerships, leadership engagement, and elevated client experiences.

The completion of the North Texas FWC Hospitality Program further strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering intentional, guest-centered experiences rooted in strategy, hospitality, and meaningful connection — values that are central to the L’Mychele & Associates brand.

In addition, Hill recently joined veteran journalist and media personality Jeff Crilley on The Jeff Crilley Show to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind L’Mychele & Associates, and the company’s approach to creating experiences as bold as its clients’ goals.

“Both opportunities represent growth, visibility, and the continued evolution of our brand,” said Hill. “Hospitality is more than service — it’s about creating intentional moments that leave lasting impressions. Being recognized through the hospitality program and having the opportunity to share our story on The Jeff Crilley Show were both incredibly meaningful experiences.”

Known for its consultative and strategy-first approach, L’Mychele & Associates specializes in executive summits, conferences, nonprofit galas, incentive experiences, corporate meetings, and curated social gatherings. The firm partners with organizations, brands, and leaders to transform ideas into impactful experiences through strategic planning, management, and execution.

Guided by the company’s signature philosophy — “The Art of Listening. The Science of Execution.” — L’Mychele & Associates continues to position itself as a strategic partner within the meetings, events, and hospitality industries.

The episode of The Jeff Crilley Show featuring LaKessia Hill is now available across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Transistor.

About L’Mychele & Associates LLC

L’Mychele & Associates LLC is a Dallas-based strategic meetings and events firm specializing in executive summits, corporate meetings, conferences, nonprofit events, incentive experiences, and curated social gatherings. The company is known for blending strategy, hospitality, and execution to create experiences that drive connection and lasting impact.

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HBX GROUP ANNOUNCES HALF YEAR 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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LONDON, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HBX Group International plc (HBX Group, the Company, the Group, HBX.SM) announces its Half Year 2026 results for the six months ended 31 March 2026.  

TTV up +17% to €3.8bn, and Revenue of €309m, up +1% YoY at constant currency, reflecting targeted commercial and strategic actions to prioritise growth and capture market share, partly offset by disruption from the Middle East conflictAdjusted EBITDA up +9% at constant currency to €163m, with margin of 53% expanding +4ppts in constant currency. Profit after tax was €28m (H1 25: €(227)m).Strong cash generation with 103% cash conversion and leverage at 1.7x Adjusted Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA. S €100m share buyback programme and a 7.5 cents per share (c.€18m) interim dividend.Executing the strategic building blocks, including the acquisition of Bridgify announced today.FY26E guidance revised to reflect the impact of Middle East conflict and macroeconomic uncertainty. New FY26 guidance is for constant currency TTV growth +11% to +15%, Revenue growth -4% to +1% and Adjusted EBITDA growth -5% to -2%, and Operating Free Cash Flow conversion between 90% and 100%. Medium-term guidance is unchanged.

First half 2026 Financial Performance Summary1

6 months
ended 31
March 2026

6 months
ended 31
March 2025

Change
constant
currency2

Change 

Total Transaction Value (TTV) (€m)

3,770

3,370

+17 %

+12 %

Revenue (€m)

309

319

+1 %

-3 %

Adjusted EBITDA (€m)

163

159

+9 %

+3 %

Delivering profitable growth

Group TTV increased to €3.8bn in the first half, up +17% at constant currency. TTV contribution increased from shorter lead-time bookings, Third Party Supply and Online Travel Agents.

Revenue of €309m, increased +1% in constant currency. Take rate was 8.2%, down 1.3ppts year‑on‑year.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9%, with margin +4ppts.

Net finance costs were €35m, 77% lower than the prior year. The tax charge was €16m. Adjusted Earnings were €83m, up +44% at constant currency.

Delivering commercial milestones in line with strategy

Commercial progress in H1 2026 reflected HBX Group’s strategy to expand its global travel ecosystem and drive profitability through AI-driven operational efficiency and commercial performance. Key developments included new distribution partnerships in Asia-Pacific, acquisitions such as Bridgify and PerfectStay to strengthen experiences and dynamic capabilities, and new platform and fintech initiatives.

HBX group also continued embedding AI across products and operations, including AI-powered solutions for Bedsonline and HotelTech, while scaling internal AI agents already delivering measurable savings and supporting more than 120 identified use cases, reinforcing the Group’s connected B2B travel ecosystem strategy.

Regional performance and trading dynamics

TTV grew in double-digits in all three regions, up +18% in the Americas and +16% in both MEAPAC and Europe, at constant currency.

In Europe, TTV growth was supported by strong intra‑regional and domestic travel. Asia Pacific up +18%, partly offset by slower growth in the Middle East and disruption on some Europe-Asia corridors. In the Americas, TTV was predominantly driven by domestic demand.

Middle East impact and near‑term outlook

Since late February, the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has impacted travel demand across affected destinations and selected international corridors, resulting in increased volatility, shorter booking windows and reduced near‑term visibility. The impact of this on H1 Group TTV growth was approximately 1ppt.

HBX Group implemented dynamic pricing, inventory reallocation and active partner support. Demand outside affected corridors has been more resilient.

Cost discipline, cash generation and capital allocation

Underlying operating costs fell by 5%. Performance was supported by productivity initiatives, automation and AI.

On a last 12-month basis, Operating Free Cash Flow was €447m, with cash conversion of 103% over the last 12 months. Adjusted Net Debt at 31 March 2026 stood at €741m.

Outlook

The Group started FY26 with strong performance. Since late February, trading conditions have been adversely impacted by the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and broader geopolitical uncertainty.

The Group has revised its FY26 guidance. Updated outlook reflects a -4ppt effect of the Middle East conflict on TTV growth. Assumes four months of disruption with gradual stabilisation.

For the complete press release and disclaimer applicable to this information, please visit www.investors.hbxgroup.com

1 See financial statements for definitions of specific financial terms and KPIs, including any Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)
2 Constant currency changes exclude the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations by translating current year results at the exchange rates used in the prior year.

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Clara Truyols
clatruyols@hbxgroup.com 

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