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Cheil Agency Network Strengthens Leadership Team With Two C-Suite Promotions

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June 18, 2026

Bill Mattis will step into a new role as chief growth officer, and Gourang Mehta advances to chief technology officer

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid a period of strong growth, The Cheil Agency Network (CAN) today announced the promotions of Bill Mattis to chief growth officer and Gourang Mehta to chief technology officer, strengthening its leadership team to support the network’s next phase of expansion.

Mattis, formerly managing director and head of network growth at CAN, assumes the position of chief growth officer. Mehta will join the executive team as chief technology officer, moving from his position as managing director at Barbarian, one of five agencies (McKinney, Iris, Attention Arc, CYLNDR Studios and Barbarian) that make up the network.

Mattis brings a combination of new business leadership, brand-building expertise, strategic thinking and operational discipline. In his new role, he will continue to build systems, partnerships and infrastructure to elevate the visibility of CAN and cement the network as a partner that brands actively seek out, whether for a specialized agency partnership or a fully integrated network solution.

“The agency landscape is changing rapidly, and clients increasingly need partners that can move across disciplines, channels and business challenges with agility,” said Joe Maglio, CEO of CAN. “Bill understands how to bring together the strengths of our agencies to create meaningful business outcomes for clients. His promotion to chief growth officer reflects our commitment to building a network that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and relentlessly focused on growth.”

Working alongside Mattis and Maglio, Mehta offers experience in technical innovation and strategic business development. He specializes in generative AI, enterprise workflow automation and enterprise platforms, and will translate these proficiencies to maximize what’s technically possible with what drives business impact for the network and its partners.

“Gourang’s greatest strength is his rare ability to bridge the gap between deep, complex technical innovation and strategic business growth,” explained Maglio. “The pace of technological change, particularly with the rapid emergence of generative AI and agentic workflows, demands dedicated, visionary leadership right now, and Gourang’s expertise will guide our agencies through this critical next phase of industry transformation.”

Since launching in 2025, CAN has added 20 new accounts to its portfolio, increased market consideration by 30% and delivered a 26% increase in net new revenue YoY. To support this momentum, the network established unified office hubs in New York and Toronto. Aimed at serving mid-market brands, the network provides the specialized strengths of individual agencies with the power of a connected, collaborative network.

“My mandate is to architect the future of how our agencies operate and deliver value using technology. I’m driving our network-wide AI investments and prioritizing emerging technologies,” said Mehta. “I want us to move past the ‘hype’ phase of AI and execute on impactful use cases that change the way we work.”

“Growth today requires more than scale; it requires connection. The most successful brands aren’t looking for more agency partners; they’re looking for partners who truly understand their business challenges and can bridge the right expertise to solve them,” said Mattis. “With each agency within CAN possessing a unique superpower, we have a distinct advantage in how we architect those solutions, whether the answer lies within a single agency or requires us to scale across the network to meet a client’s needs. That’s the opportunity we’re building at Cheil Agency Network, and I’m excited to lead the next chapter of that growth.”

About Cheil Agency Network
The Cheil Agency Network (CAN) is a network of independently led agencies in North America: Attention Arc, Barbarian, CYLNDR Studios, Iris and McKinney. Capabilities include: creative, media, branding, production, social media, influencer, design, digital transformation and tech. The Cheil Agency Network offers the agility and energy that’s often missing from traditional holding companies, but with the reach of Cheil Worldwide, the global marketing powerhouse with offices in 46 countries.

With teams and offices in the U.S. and Canada, agencies within the Cheil Agency Network partner with some of the biggest brands across North America including Little Caesars, Bentley, Samsung, Microsoft, Barclays, Sherwin-Williams, Texas Pete, Shoe Show, California Pizza Kitchen, Citizen Watch and many more. For more information, visit cheilagencynetwork.com

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Infineon wins patent infringement case against Innoscience

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June 18, 2026

MUNICH, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The District Court Munich, Germany (Landgericht München I) today ruled in favor of Infineon Technologies in two further of the patent infringement cases – specifically one based on a patent one based on a utility model – concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon and Innoscience.

The cases concern the unauthorized use of GaN technologies patented by Infineon by the Chinese company Innoscience. With today’s rulings, the court prohibits Innoscience from manufacturing, selling, and marketing additional patent-infringing products in Germany. Furthermore, the court has ordered Innoscience to pay damages to Infineon.

This marks Innoscience’s third and fourth legal defeat in a series of court cases, each of which found that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s patents. Courts and authorities in both Germany and the United States have repeatedly concluded that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s intellectual property rights. Prior rulings include the decision against Innoscience from August 1, 2025, in an initial German proceeding. Furthermore, on May 7, the Full Commission of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Innoscience had infringed an Infineon patent in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Additional proceedings regarding the infringement of other Infineon patents are pending in the U.S. and Germany.

GaN plays a pivotal role in enabling high-performance and energy-efficient power systems in a broad range of applications, including renewable energy systems, data centers, industrial automation, and electric vehicles (EVs).

“Today’s ruling demonstrates the value of our GaN portfolio and underscores our commitment to vigorously defending our intellectual property and promoting fair competition,” said Johannes Schoiswohl, Senior Vice President and Head of Infineon’s GaN Systems Business Line.

Infineon continuously strengthens its position as a leading integrated device manufacturer (IDM) in the GaN market with the industry’s broadest IP portfolio, comprising approximately 450 GaN patent families. The company remains dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing semiconductor technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from decarbonization to digital transformation.

About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Alan R. Mann as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

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June 18, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan R. Mann is recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Data Analytics and Decision Support.

Alan R. Mann has built a distinguished career in data analytics defined by precision, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to data integrity. With 36 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and health care environments, he is widely respected for transforming complex data into actionable insight that supports informed decision making and improved outcomes.

Since 2023, Mr. Mann has served as a data analyst and senior decision support analyst at Highmark Health, where he manages reporting package responsibilities for the Encompass team. In this role, he develops advanced programming that enables sales teams to deliver data driven client presentations, compare client profiles across multiple health care benefit metrics, and measure outcomes for up to nine chronic conditions.

Mr. Mann’s responsibilities also include evaluating additional coverage measurements and product performance metrics, conducting data discovery to integrate internal database sources, and reducing manual transcription through streamlined data workflows. He finalizes data integration efforts that improve reporting efficiency and supports enhancements to pharmacy focused reporting products, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

A critical component of his work involves designing comprehensive test plans to validate the accuracy and reliability of program outputs. When discrepancies or uncertainties arise, Mr. Mann rigorously retests and validates results, reinforcing his commitment to quality, precision, and trustworthy analytics. His expertise across government, health care, data science, and business analytics continues to add measurable value to the organizations he supports.

Mr. Mann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree from Capella University. He further expanded his technical skill set through certification in artificial intelligence from the Texas McCombs School of Business. His professional affiliations include SAS, SASUG, Scouting America, and AEPhi, reflecting both his technical engagement and community involvement.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Mann enjoys traveling, collecting model and toy trains, and playing guitar. He credits much of his success to the guidance of his mentor, Barry Morstan, and expresses deep gratitude to his wife, Louis, and his parents, Gilbert and Muriel, for their continued love and support.

Looking ahead, Mr. Mann plans to continue contributing to his organization while gradually preparing for the next phase of his professional journey, confident in the lasting impact of his work in data analytics and decision support.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com

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Aquarius.io Launches Press AI & PR Spotlight: Your New AI Team

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June 18, 2026

They Call it “The Unfair Advantage”.

LOS ANGELES, Jun 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Talent is not enough without a team.

Most people do not lose because they lack talent. They lose because they do not have a team behind them. Aquarius is out to change that. Two new tools, Press AI and PR Spotlight, put a full news team and a full marketing department in one person’s hands. It is the kind of firepower everyone needs go scale. See it all at Aquarius.io.

Press AI: a full news team for one person

Press AI is a full news team for one person. Give it a story and it researches live sources, checks the facts, turns your interviews into clean, quotable transcripts, and hands back a finished piece with sources attached, ready to file. It does the work of an entire team, so one reporter can chase more leads, break more stories, and beat every deadline.

“Talent is everywhere. The team behind it is not,” said Chaela Harrell, a co-founder of Aquarius. “Aquarius gives one person the power of a whole company. We are your unfair advantage.”

PR Spotlight: your own marketing department

PR Spotlight is a full marketing department in a single tool. Answer a few questions and it researches your brand, then builds investor grade pitch decks and complete media kits, designs your logo, and even handles your contracts, letting you upload, send, sign, and receive them through DocuSign. Together, Press AI and PR Spotlight do the work of an entire team, putting serious media and marketing power in anyone’s hands. Press AI and PR Spotlight are available now at Aquarius.io. Take a look, test it and see what the hype is about.

The rest of the Aquarius family

Press AI and PR Spotlight join a whole family of Aquarius tools: Muse Lab for image and video, Chronicles for cinematic storytelling, Viral AI for social content, and Aria, a voice driven executive assistant. The platform is self serve, so you only pay for what you make. Every tool is built on one idea: give one person the team they never had. That is your unfair advantage.

Press AI and PR Spotlight are the next step in what Aquarius set out to do: put professional grade tools in the hands of the people who were never handed a team.

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