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Consello announces appointments of Lord Mervyn Davies, Sir Sajid Javid, Anne Finucane, Carmine Di Sibio and Frank Ryan as Senior Advisors

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NEW YORK, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Consello, the leading global advisory and investing company, today announced the appointment of five renowned Senior Advisors to the firm as it continues its rapid expansion and growth around the world.

The appointments of Lord Mervyn Davies of Abersoch, Sir Sajid Javid, Anne Finucane, Carmine Di Sibio and Frank Ryan further bolster the exceptional level of senior talent and experience at the firm.

The five new Consello senior advisors join a leadership team that includes founder Declan Kelly; Consello partners Mindy Grossman, Wendy Clark, Oscar Salazar, Tom Brady, Mark Shafir, Janey Whiteside, Peter Morrow, Peter Mattoon, Rebecca Rooney, Michael Madden, Serena Williams, Pau Gasol and Gary Neville; and Consello advisors Steve Mollenkopf, Kelly Kramer and Alex Spiro in what has become one of the fastest growing advisory and investing platforms in the world.

Consello was founded just over two years ago and its advisory business already advises and represents many of the world’s largest companies. The firm’s private equity business specializes in bringing its large cap relationships and experience to bear on the portfolio companies it owns.

The company now has offices in New York, Atlanta, Miami, London and Barcelona and is expected to expand into other locations around the world in the months ahead. Other senior advisors at Consello include Sir Nigel Boardman, Joe Moglia, Dr. Anita Sands and Jeffrey Weingarten.

Mervyn Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, will Chair the company’s Advisory Board to assist in the development of Consello’s non-private equity lines of business around the world. The company’s private equity business, Consello Capital, already has a separate LP Advisory Board.

Lord Davies is one of the most accomplished and recognized business executives in the UK with extensive experience throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East over the last three decades.

He is a British former banker and was previously a Labour government minister. Prior to government, he was a Director, Chief Executive and Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC for 12 years. Lord Davies is currently Chairman of LetterOne and Chairman of the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association). He sits on the World Rugby Executive Committee and is Chairman of Glyndebourne Opera House. Lord Davies has a variety of other business interests and non-executive director positions and chairs several private companies around the world.

Lord Davies was awarded a CBE for his services to the financial sector and the community in Hong Kong in June 2002 where he served as a member of the HK Exchange fund for seven years. He is a Justice of the Peace in Hong Kong, and an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Cardiff Business School.

Lord Davies said, “I have worked with Declan Kelly for many years. What he and the team are now building at Consello is remarkable. It is a great privilege to join this exceptional team of leaders and practitioners as Chair of the Advisory Board.”

He will be joined by four other new Senior Advisors:

Sir Sajid Javid is a highly accomplished British politician and international finance executive. He was a Member of Parliament for fourteen years and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State of five other UK government departments under three Conservative Prime Ministers. Beyond this highly successful political career, he has been an executive at some of the most reputable global banks across the US, European and Asian markets. He is now a Partner at global investment firm Centricus.

Sir Sajid added, “Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the world’s finest organizations and most talented individuals in both government and the private sector. I’m excited to bring the benefit of that experience and knowledge to this new role as a Senior Advisor to Consello.”

Anne Finucane was a leader at Bank of America for nearly three decades. Ms. Finucane was Vice Chair of Bank of America, Chair of the Board of Bank of America Europe, as well as a member of Bank of America’s Management Committee. Ms. Finucane has won numerous industry accolades throughout her career, including featuring on the Fortune Most Powerful Women, Forbes Power Women and American Banker Most Powerful Women in Banking lists. She is the recipient of the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Award for Inspired Leadership.

Anne Finucane remarked, “I’m delighted to join Consello at this exciting moment in its growth and look forward to bringing my experience to bear as it grows within the financial services category and beyond.”

Carmine Di Sibio is the former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, one of the largest professional services organizations in the world, with over US$50b in revenues and 400,000 people serving clients in nearly 150 countries.

Carmine is originally from Italy and emigrated with his family to the United States when he was three years old. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a BA in Chemistry from Colgate University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Carmine is a member of the Board of Trustees of Colgate University and a member of the Wake Forest University Business School Board of Visitors.

Carmine said, “I am thrilled to join Consello, a pioneer in strategic advisory and investing. Leveraging my global experience at EY, I look forward to contributing to Consello’s growth and helping our clients achieve transformative success.”

Frank Ryan is DLA Piper’s Global Co-Chair, Global Co-CEO, and Americas Chair. Throughout his legal career, Frank has handled numerous high-profile matters in a variety of areas and is known as a go-to strategist for some of the world’s most sophisticated media and sports corporations. He is frequently quoted in the media as a business and legal expert. He is a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council and Thomson Reuters’ Global Strategy Board and a founding partner of the Legal Elite Athlete Pipeline Scholarship Program (LEAP).”

Frank Ryan commented, “Declan and team are consistently engaged by the world’s most senior leaders on their toughest issues. I look forward to joining the team and leveraging my experience to help to solve those challenges.”

Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO of Consello, concluded, “We are delighted to welcome Mervyn, Sajid, Anne, Carmine and Frank to the Consello leadership team. They are all remarkable leaders who bring a wealth of additional experience and relationships to the Consello platform as we continue to rapidly expand our business around the world. I couldn’t be prouder of the business our team is building together, and we are excited and energized by the opportunities that lie ahead.”

About Consello
Consello is an Advisory and Investing Platform

Our six distinct advisory practices provide the complete strategic counsel today’s leaders need to grow and transform their organizations. Our advisory expertise spans corporate advisory; M&A; Growth; Marketing; Technology; and Sports, Entertainment and Leadership Development. Dedicated teams operate in each practice, led by a leadership group with deep operational experience across industries, business growth stages and market cycles and with an expansive set of global corporate relationships.

Our investment business, Consello Capital, identifies high-potential mid-market companies and invests capital and expertise to transform their growth.

Contact: media@consello.com 

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Big Jump SEO Partners with VHIS101 and HKVHIS to Launch AI Content Optimization Project for VHIS, Jointly Promoting Public Education on Healthcare Protection

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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To promote the importance of the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to the public and raise awareness of healthcare protection, Big Jump SEO Solutions, a professional digital marketing and SEO consultancy, today officially announced a strategic partnership with two specialized health insurance information platforms, VHIS101 and HKVHIS. The three parties will jointly drive a large-scale AI content optimization project, utilizing technological synergies to deepen public healthcare protection education across Hong Kong.

Although the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme has been available for years, consumers still have many questions regarding the differences between Standard and Flexi Plans, premium tax deductions, and claims processes. In this collaboration, Big Jump SEO will provide top-tier SEO architecture and AI content optimization solutions to reshape, verify, and semantically upgrade tens of thousands of articles on medical insurance, life insurance, and critical illness insurance across the VHIS101 and HKVHIS websites. This not only ensures the authority and real-time accuracy of the information, but also allows search engines to deliver high-quality health insurance information more precisely to citizens in need.

A representative from Big Jump SEO stated: “We are honored to partner with VHIS101 and HKVHIS. Healthcare protection directly impacts the well-being of every citizen. By optimizing content delivery efficiency through AI and big data, we can break down information barriers and empower more citizens to understand the practical benefits of VHIS.”

Representatives from VHIS101 and HKVHIS added that this three-way partnership will help build a more credible information ecosystem for VHIS, life insurance, and critical illness insurance. Looking ahead, they will continue to utilize AI technology to launch more interactive coverage comparison tools and health education columns, comprehensively bolstering the healthcare defense awareness of Hong Kong citizens.

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Big Jump SEO Solutions is a comprehensive digital marketing company that focuses on providing customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising solutions for its clients. With in-depth industry experience and innovative strategies, Big Jump is committed to helping brands enhance their online visibility and stand out in the online market.

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“Think Large & Demanding EMC Chambers, Think ERETEC” ERETEC Brings Its Large-Scale, Specialized EMC Chamber Expertise to Global Markets

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ERETEC Inc. is accelerating its global expansion, drawing on its expertise in large-scale and specialized EMC chambers for defense, aerospace, and future mobility. Its 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber at KATECH demonstrates the company’s engineering capabilities in meeting the complex testing requirements of large electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Accelerating global expansion on Korea’s largest track record of ultra-large chambers, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle and high-power RCS EMC chambersProving proprietary engineering that surpasses global standards, as demonstrated by KATECH’s large-scale 10-meter full-vehicle chamberSecuring global competitiveness with turnkey solutions that go beyond construction, from bespoke design to maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ERETEC Inc. (CEO Man Young Chi), Korea’s largest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber specialist, is launching a full-scale expansion into global markets, building on its track record of constructing large-scale and special-purpose chambers for advanced industries, including defense, aerospace, and future mobility.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest. With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist.” Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC Inc.

ERETEC is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for large defense systems, satellite and space components (EMC/RF), automotive applications, and ultra-large commercial EMC chambers exceeding 20 meters. The company holds Korea’s largest track record in special-purpose chambers requiring advanced technical expertise, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle EMC chamber and first high-power RCS EMC chamber, setting the standard for Korea’s EMC infrastructure market.

An Unrivaled Track Record at Home as a Springboard for Global Expansion

Global demand for high-performance, large-scale EMC chambers has surged in recent years, driven by rising defense exports worldwide and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and aerospace industries. Confident that its expertise in designing and building chambers of the highest technical complexity will give it a substantial technological edge in global markets, ERETEC is accelerating its overseas expansion.

A key reference project drawing significant attention from international buyers is the 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), which showcases ERETEC’s proprietary technological capabilities.

Measuring 30 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 12 meters high, the chamber features an expansive Ø11-meter Quiet Zone, far exceeding the Ø6 meters at the upper end of conventional 10-meter EMC chambers. This allows large commercial vehicles such as electric buses and hydrogen trucks to be tested precisely in their entirety. Combined with a specialized area that supports loads of up to 50 tons, the chamber provides a world-class environment optimized for EMC testing of heavy zero-emission vehicles.

Bespoke Turnkey Solutions as a Global Differentiator

ERETEC’s core competitive advantage in the global chamber market lies in its ability to design bespoke chamber environments precisely tailored to each customer’s needs and product characteristics.

Going beyond chamber construction, the company provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering services, from proposing optimal EMC testing solutions to conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing ongoing global technical support after installation.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest,” said Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC. “Building on world-class references such as the KATECH full-vehicle EMC chamber, we will actively pursue opportunities in overseas markets.”

He added, “With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist that contributes to the advancement of high-tech industries worldwide.”

Founded in 1999, ERETEC has pioneered electromagnetic compatibility, antenna and reverberation chamber design, and test and measurement solutions. The company has supplied high-quality EMC chambers, measurement systems, and robust electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions to customers in Korea and abroad, building a strong foundation of technical credibility.

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New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe’s biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis.

The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate how ready economies are for businesses to electrify operations.

The analysis exposes a widespread implementation gap, with policy and other enabling conditions ahead of electrification deployment across most countries.

The Index, developed by We Mean Business Coalition with support from RMI, assesses Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and US.

Electrification, combined with clean power, can reduce fossil fuel reliance, strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices, support growth and productivity, cut emissions and improve health through cleaner air. It will be a key focus at COP31.

Countries are grouped in four categories:

Solid foundation – China, France, Spain: relatively strong deployment and strong enablers. China has the highest deployment score, backed by coordinated grid investment, industrial policy and incentives. France and Spain score well on grid performance and clean power shares. In all three countries, electricity prices are more competitive against gas than in most other economies assessed.

Potential for take-off – Germany, India, Italy, Poland, UK: enablers higher than deployment. The UK has the largest gap between policy and delivery. Electricity costs around five times as much as gas per unit of energy for UK industry, while Germany faces a grid connection backlog of hundreds of gigawatts.

Risk of stalling – US, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Korea: deployment sits at/above the halfway mark with enablers below the median. In the US federal policy reversals and grid bottlenecks risk slowing momentum. The US has more than 2TW of generation and storage waiting in interconnection queues, compared with roughly 1.3TW of existing generating capacity.

Early-stage adoption – Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa: below the halfway marks on deployment and enablers. Clean power accounts for 18% of generation in Indonesia and South Africa and 23% in the Philippines, while grid investment in all three is below 0.4% of GDP, against 0.65% average across the sample.

 

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