Parker Remick has appointed Jena Gibson as Partner of Firm Operations. This is part of the executive search firm’s expansion of operational infrastructure and AI-enabled delivery capabilities. All in response to rising demand for senior technology and AI leadership.

BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Parker Remick, an executive search firm focused on technology, product, and design leadership, has appointed Jena Gibson as Partner of Firm Operations.

Gibson joins Parker Remick with more than 15 years of operational leadership experience across financial services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and technology. Her background includes leading digital transformation initiatives, building project management offices, managing portfolios exceeding $35 million, and implementing governance frameworks aligned with NIST and ISO standards.

Her career has spanned both large enterprises and startups, including work on global 5G proof-of-concept deployments and operational transformation projects in highly regulated industries. Much of that experience focused on helping organizations modernize fragmented technology environments while improving governance, scalability, and operational visibility. She has also held vice president and senior vice president roles in professional services, where she optimized workforce costs and utilization across a global portfolio.

At Parker Remick, Gibson will lead firm operations and work closely with senior leadership to strengthen delivery infrastructure as the company continues to scale.

“The opportunity at Parker Remick is unique because the firm has built a true boutique model with access to world-changing technology leaders,” said Gibson. “Technology leadership has become one of the defining CEO-level priorities of this era, and Parker Remick’s high-craft approach to executive search creates a meaningful advantage in the market.”

Gibson said one of the strongest attractions was the culture and long-term approach to client service.

“After meeting the team, it was clear there was a genuine focus on doing the right thing for clients and for each other,” she said. “That matters when you’re building operational systems that support high-quality work over the long term.”

Her focus will center on the continued development of the firm’s operations teams and greater “operational velocity” through streamlined systems and workflows.

“There’s a great opportunity in executive search to bring more operational discipline and better technology integration into how firms operate,” Gibson said. “Coming from financial services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation environments gives me a different perspective on how systems and data can better support our consultants and clients.”

The appointment reflects broader changes across executive search and technology leadership. As AI reshapes how companies structure and run technology and product organizations, search firms are under pressure to combine research rigor with faster execution.

For Gibson, the long-term objective is straight forward:

“The goal is to create a platform that gives our people more time for strategic advising and relationship building with top tech leadership,” she said. “That combination of operational discipline and human judgment is where the industry is headed.”

About Parker Remick

The firm, which has completed more than 1,000 Engineering, Product, and Design placements since 1998, advises Fortune 500, venture-backed, and private equity-backed companies on executive technology and AI leadership.

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RADNOR, Pa., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced that it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

To hear a live audio webcast of the session, visit News & Events in the Investor section of Avantor’s website, ir.avantorsciences.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days.

About Avantor
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

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BOLINGBROOK, Ill., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Maritime meets MAGNA-TILES® as America’s #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand¹ has launched a tidal wave of new ocean-themed sets, inspiring kids to build and explore an undersea world of imagination and play. The new sets are available now at MAGNATILES.com, major retailers and specialty toy stores nationwide.

The innovative new Ocean Collection builds on the MAGNA-TILES legacy with surprising elements, including the first-ever curved tiles to build domed observation pods for underwater explorations. The collection also features sensory tiles and soft-touch elements such as coral and octopus tentacle pieces. These innovative new pieces are designed to fuel young imaginations like never before!

“As a dad, I see firsthand how kids get totally lost in their own worlds when they’re building. That’s why we went all-in on this ocean theme,” says Michael Valenta, President of MAGNA-TILES. “Our design team continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible within our system of play. These new, organic shapes and textures bring the Ocean theme to life, while still remaining 100% compatible with the simple geometric shapes that our brand was built upon. I can’t wait to see these sets land in living rooms, and I’m even more excited to see the stories kids dream up as they build with the Ocean Collection.”

To every parent’s delight, MAGNA-TILES also continues to expand their top-selling Travel Set collection this summer with seasonally-themed Spooky and Gingerbread House versions, both 24-piece sets. Available now and priced under $20, they are the perfect choice for holidays, stocking stuffers and every small giftable moment. Each Travel Set features compact microMAGS and a clever case that transforms into the magnetic building base, making them absolute must-haves for holiday travel, dining out, and school carpool rides.

The MAGNA-TILES 2026 sets are sure to top holiday wish lists for kids and parents alike. As always, no instructions are required and all pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES sets. Kids can easily add to their current MAGNA-TILES collection for endless possibilities! (Download high-res images HERE.)

NEW FOR 2026 – OCEAN COLLECTION

MAGNA-TILES® Coral Reef 25-Piece Set
MSRP $39.99 | Ages 3+ | Amazon, Target, Walmart, and  magnatiles.com

Make the ocean your playground with a 25-piece set that turns any flat surface into a busy coral reef.  Dive into a colorful undersea world with Coral Reef, a 25-piece magnetic building set filled with friendly sea creatures and coral-inspired tiles.Combine Coral Reef with other ocean and outdoor sets to create seaside cliffs, tide pools, and underwater caves.  

MAGNA-TILES® Dolphin Bay 13-Piece Set
MSRP $19.99 | Ages 3+ | Amazon, Target, Walmart, and  magnatiles.com

Make a splash in Dolphin Bay, a 13-piece ocean adventure that brings sunny, seaside play to any surface.Kids can build a mini-cove, snap together a surfer figure, and ride the waves with a playful dolphin as they explore life above and below the water.Build a shoreline, add a surfer friend, and invite a playful dolphin into the scene for kid-led stories that change with every rebuild.

MAGNA-TILES® Shark Dive 13-Piece Set
MSRP $19.99 | Ages 3+ | Amazon, Target, Walmart, and  magnatiles.com

Take the plunge into imaginative play with Shark Dive, a 13-piece ocean adventure that brings big thrills in a small build.Build an ocean floor, add a fearless diver, and bring a playful shark into the scene for thrilling, kid-led stories.Mix, match, and rebuild with other sets to keep the adventures going long after the first dive.

MAGNA-TILES® Lighthouse Rescue 26-Piece Set
MSRP $39.99 | Ages 3+ | Amazon, Target, Walmart, and  magnatiles.com

Shine a light on imaginative play with a 26-piece set that transforms any surface into a busy shoreline.Build a lighthouse, create rocky coasts and waves, then send the lighthouse keeper and sea creatures into action.Connect Lighthouse Rescue with other ocean and outdoor sets to create a whole coastline of kid-led adventures.

MAGNA-TILES® Undersea Adventure 58-Piece Set
MSRP $89.99 | Ages 5+ | Amazon, Target, Walmart, and  magnatiles.com

Kids can build domed observation pods, pop open trapdoor tiles, and send divers splashing into the scene alongside a dolphin, shark, sea turtle, and octopus.With new sensory tiles, soft coral, octopus tentacle pieces, and ocean wave graphics, every build feels like a brand-new deep-sea mission to explore.Mix, match, and rebuild with other ocean and outdoor sets to keep the adventures flowing from the reef to the open sea.

MAGNA-TILES sets can be found in thousands of national and independent  retail stores across the world and at MAGNA-TILES.com. Visit MAGNA-TILES.com and follow @magnatiles on Instagram today for more information. (Download high-res images HERE.)

About MAGNA-TILES
MAGNA-TILES® is the original magnetic construction brand, born in the classroom in 1997.  Invented by an educator, for educators, from these humble beginnings, MAGNA-TILES has grown to become America’s #1 Magnetic Building Sets brand (Source: Circana/Retail Tracking Service/JAN-DEC 2025/USD) and an essential tool for every child’s growing mind. 

Through word of mouth and hands-on experience, MAGNA-TILES sets steadily found their way into neighborhood toy stores, at the urging of families who were seeking ways to bring education, enrichment and Meaningful Play to their home.

Today, while MAGNA-TILES sets are now a staple in millions of homes and classrooms across 80+ countries, our work is never complete, because the MAGNA-TILES brand is fueled by a child’s endless imagination. Visit MAGNA-TILES.com and follow @magnatiles on Instagram for more information.

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