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Fortune Announces Acclaimed Female Leaders at the Most Powerful Women International Summit in Riyadh

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The Rt. Hon. Baroness Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2016-2019)

More than 40 speakers, including top executives from FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Mastercard, Marriott International, and others

Speakers and delegates will represent 35 countries

NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune announced today a slate of confirmed speakers and special guests for its Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fortune’s first international summit in the region, convening on May 20-21, 2025.

Prominent public sector leaders will take the stage at The St. Regis Riyadh – including Ambassador Haifa Al Jedea, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the European Union; H.E. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, Japan; The Hon. Neema Lugangira, Member of Parliament from Tanzania; and Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President and Founder, Women Political Leaders (WPL) – to explore how women in public service are reshaping leadership, rebuilding public trust, and driving inclusive policy on a global scale. 

The Rt. Hon. Baroness Theresa May, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019, will conclude Day 2 with a candid take on fractured trade ties, the erosion of multilateralism, and the race toward a greener economy. Moderated by Ellie Austin, Editorial Director of Fortune Most Powerful Women, May will share insights on navigating globalization, seizing opportunities in the energy transition, and the need for bold and creative leadership in a volatile world. 

Leaders from some of the world’s most influential Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies will join the Summit to explore innovation within their respective industries, global markets, and more. They include:

Olfat Berro, Area Head, Middle East, Roche PharmaceuticalsJulie Brill, Corporate Vice President, Global Technology and Regulatory Policy, MicrosoftAmel Chadli, President, Gulf Cluster, Schneider ElectricLeah Cotterill, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East and Africa (Outside KSA), Cigna Healthcare  Jena Ladhani, Chief Executive Officer, Global Workplace Solutions, KSA, CBRE Lisa McGeough, President, CEO, and Head of Banking, HSBC U.S. Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, Equinix Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Head, Investment Strategy Group; Chief Investment Officer of Wealth Management, Goldman SachsPeggy Roe, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, Marriott InternationalShamina Singh, Founder and President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and EVP of Sustainability, MastercardJulie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, AccentureShazia Syed, General Manager, Personal Care Business Group, Unilever Arabia (GCC), Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and Head of Unilever ArabiaKami Viswanathan, President, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa, FedEx

Additional speakers include:

Reine Abbas, Founder and CEO, Wixel Studios and SPICATechZam Zam Al Hammadi, Fighter, Professional Fighters League (PFL)Jomana Alrashid, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG)Hattan AlSaif, Fighter, Professional Fighters League (PFL)H.R.H. Princess Dr. Haya Bint Khaled Bin Bandar Al Saud, Senior Vice President of Research, Hevolution FoundationH.H. Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud, Chief Executive Officer, Culture HouseH.E. Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation OrganizationTeresa Carlson, President, General Catalyst Institute  Emily Chiu, Chief Executive Officer, NovoSerene Farah, Vice President, Growth and Strategy, Pure Harvest Smart FarmsShahad Geoffrey, Cofounder and CEO, TAFFINoosheen Hashemi, Cofounder and CEO, January AILeila Hoteit, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting GroupDr. Somi Javaid, Founder, HerMDRashida Jones, Former President, MSNBCEunice Lee, Chief Operating Officer, ScopelyAidan Madigan-Curtis, General Partner, Eclipse VenturesNadine Mezher, Cofounder, SarwaJacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO, AcumenJessica Orkin, Chief Executive Officer, SYPartnersEllie Rubenstein, Cofounder and Managing Partner, Manna TreeDana Settle, Cofounder and Managing Partner, GreycroftEmon Shakoor, Founder and CEO, Blossom Accelerator Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner, Global VenturesYvonne Winter, Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer, FlyNow Aviation

For more information, including the full agenda, visit the event website here.

About Fortune: 
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

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Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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