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Women In Product Expands Its Board with Four New Directors

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October 9, 2026

Women In Product has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors: Dory Butler, Caroline Gaffney, Rita Khan, and Helen Ma. The new directors bring more than 20 years of experience across product, technology, healthcare, financial services, retail, commerce, and AI, strengthening the organization’s industry and regional representation as it enters its next phase of growth. Their leadership experience includes scaling digital products, driving transformation, building teams, and advancing women in product, bringing valuable perspective as the product management field continues to evolve.

PALO ALTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women In Product, the nonprofit community advancing women in product management, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Dory Butler, Caroline Gaffney, Rita Khan, and Helen Ma.

The new directors were selected through a search focused on broadening regional and industry representation, bringing leadership experience across healthcare, financial services, retail, and commerce and deepening the board’s capacity as Women In Product enters its next phase of growth.

“We are excited to bring a fresh new perspective. Each of them brings a unique perspective from varied industries and regions where women in product are building careers every day. They make us a stronger, more representative board, and our community will feel the difference.” – Deb Liu, Board Chair

The New Directors

Dory Butler is the Head of CoBrand Product at JPMorgan Chase where she focuses on creating new products and capabilities to help customers manage their consumer and business credit cards. As a product executive with more than 20 years building and scaling digital products, she previously served as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Verizon, leading product management, design, and strategy across the Consumer organization, work for which she was recognized in Reuters’ Trailblazing Women In Customer Experience and Top 50 Women Leaders of New York. Before Verizon, Butler led Omni Customer Experience and Product Management for the Walmart U.S. mobile app and Walmart.com, overseeing eCommerce, membership, social commerce, and the omnichannel returns and checkout experiences. Butler spent nearly 20 years at American Express where she led product management for global digital channels, consumer lending, digital commerce, and mobile payments.

Caroline Gaffney is the VP of Product and Chief of Staff of the group responsible for LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. Previously, she led the growth team at Instagram, helping the app reach over 1 billion monthly users. Before that, she led LinkedIn’s consumer experiences including feed, engagement, and learning. She started her career at McKinsey & Company.Caroline is an advocate for women in product and is excited to join the Women In Product Board at a moment when AI is reshaping what the product management role looks like.

Rita Khan most recently served as Chief Consumer Officer at Optum and as Chief Digital Officer at Mayo Clinic, leading enterprise digital, data, and AI transformation across two of the most complex and regulated organizations in healthcare. Earlier in her career, she led consumer digital transformation at United Healthcare and held product leadership roles in private-equity backed SaaS and large-scale retail. Khan is a healthcare operator and board director with more than 20 years building, scaling, and governing technology enabled platforms across healthcare and retail, with board work centered on long-term value creation, risks management, and leadership succession. She currently serves on the boards of AlixPartners, Butler/Till and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and on the advisory boards of 10kR and Vapi.

Helen Ma is Vice President of Product and Engineering and Head of Meta Subscriptions, responsible for building paid products that span Meta’s family of apps, and monetizing consumer and business AI assistant and agent experiences. Prior to this role, she was VP of Product and Head of Monetization for Facebook at Meta, leading product development for advertising experiences that connect billions of people to millions of businesses, including Reels, Lead Generation, Commerce, Creator Marketing and Small Business initiatives. Prior to Meta, Helen built and launched commercial communications, reconnaissance and surveillance satellites at The Boeing Company and was a senior engagement manager at McKinsey & Company. She has 20+ years of experience across product, engineering, product marketing, and business strategy.

“What stands out about these leaders is how they have lived our mission as builders, mentors, and champions for women in product. They join us as product leadership is rapidly evolving, and their experience scaling products, teams, and partnerships is exactly what our next chapter demands.” – Carmen Palmer, CEO

Started in 2016 by several women working in product leadership, Women In Product has grown to become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that equips women to thrive in product management careers at all levels, connects women in the product field, and advocates for more diverse workplaces. Today, the organization fosters a network of more than 22,000 constituents and 27 chapters, and hosts an annual conference that convenes more than 3,000 women in the field.

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NARUTO CARD GAME Sets June 2027 Worldwide Launch at New York Comic Con

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October 10, 2026

BANDAI CARD GAMES Reveals Starter Decks, First Booster Pack “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!,” and a Global 1 Million Demo Deck Campaign

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following its world debut at Gen Con 2026, NARUTO CARD GAME will launch simultaneously worldwide in June 2027, BANDAI CO., LTD., through its BANDAI CARD GAMES brand, revealed today at New York Comic Con. The launch lineup includes three Starter Decks led by Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Gaara, along with the game’s first Booster Pack, “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!” Ahead of launch, in-store Premier Demo Events begin in February 2027, followed by a global campaign distributing 1 million Demo Decks beginning in spring 2027.

The NYCC presentation opened with the public premiere of a new teaser featuring original artwork by Studio Pierrot, the studio behind the NARUTO anime.

View the New Teaser Here: https://youtu.be/bl_reRk9kD0

The three Starter Decks, centered on Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Gaara, come pre-constructed with all the cards needed to start playing, so players can begin battling right out of the box. Built around a different Leader, each deck features a unique lineup of ninjas and its own strategic play style.

Launching at the same time, the first Booster Pack, “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!,” features popular characters from both the original NARUTO series and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Booster Packs contain new ninjas, techniques, and other cards that let players strengthen their Starter Decks, collect their favorite characters, and build decks of their own. Newly revealed card illustrations were shown for the first time during the presentation, and more will be revealed ahead of launch.

Starting in February 2027, NARUTO CARD GAME Premier Demo Events will be held at participating TCG stores, where players, including longtime NARUTO fans who have never played a trading card game, can try the cards in person and learn the rules of the game in a relaxed setting. The rollout begins at select large-scale stores participating in BANDAI TCG+ (Wave 1), with more participating stores added in Wave 2.

Two exclusive products were also revealed for the first time: the advance-release Official Playmat – NARUTO VS. SASUKE – and the Premium Card Collection Vol.00 – CHAKRA Set. Both will be available only at the Premier Demo Events and select BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST 26-27 events, including BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST Orlando and BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST London. Details on participating stores, event dates, registration, product availability, and purchase procedures will be announced later through the official website and social channels.

In addition to the in-store events, a global campaign will begin in spring 2027 to distribute a total of 1 million Demo Decks worldwide, giving players an easy way to experience the basic flow of the game and its ninja-style mind games at their own pace ahead of launch. Campaign details will be announced later through the official website and social channels.

The next major NARUTO CARD GAME update is scheduled for Jump Festa 2027 this December. To stay updated, follow the official channels on X (https://x.com/narutotcg_eng), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narutotcg_en/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/narutotcgeng/), and subscribe to the “NARUTO TCG Updates Channel” in the BANDAI CARD GAMES app, TCG+.

About NARUTO CARD GAME
NARUTO CARD GAME is a strategic trading card game from BANDAI CARD GAMES set in the worlds of NARUTO and BORUTO, featuring characters from NARUTO, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN , and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. It will launch simultaneously worldwide in June 2027.

About BANDAI CARD GAMES
– The emotion born from cards transcends borders and brings the world together –

“BANDAI CARD GAMES” is the trading card game brand developed by BANDAI CO., LTD.’s Card Business Department.

Under this brand, we operate a variety of card game titles across more than 50 regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East.

“BANDAI CARD GAMES” offers opportunities for fans to connect with each other and with the worlds of their favorite series through the power of cards.

About NARUTO
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1999, with a TV anime adaptation premiering in 2002. The manga concluded in 2014 at its 700th chapter, and the franchise has continued through events, games, and merchandise. Its cumulative worldwide circulation has surpassed 250 million copies.

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Roger Spitz Ranked #6 Futurist in the Americas (Global Gurus) and #6 Global Thought Leader on Management (Thinkers360), Announces 2027 Keynotes

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October 10, 2026

Thinkers360 Top Voices 2026 and Global Gurus rankings precede a new keynote program on disruption, strategic foresight, and AI, a TEDxJacksonville talk, and a new speaker reel

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Futurist keynote speaker Roger Spitz, Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, ranks #6 in the Americas and #15 worldwide in Global Gurus’ 2026 World’s Top 30 Futurist Professionals, and #6 in Thinkers360’s Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Management. He enters 2027 with a new keynote program, a scheduled TEDx talk, and a new speaker reel.

In October 2026, Thinkers360 also named Spitz among its Top Voices 2026, a distinction spanning October 2026 through October 2027, and features him in its Top 50 on Artificial Intelligence. Leading speaker agencies and platforms rank him among the top futurist keynote speakers for disruption, strategic foresight, and AI.

Spitz is scheduled to speak at TEDxJacksonville 2027: You Are Here on January 16, 2027. His 2027 keynote program adds “Metaruptions & Structural Unpredictability: The AAA Framework Response” and “The Law of Inaction: Agency and Leadership for Compressed Decision Windows” alongside the Visionary Trilogy (Mindset Shift, Intelligence Shift, Leadership Shift). The program examines how leaders strengthen decision-making, anticipate systemic disruption, and preserve agency as AI and Metaruptions reshape strategy.

The new 2026–2027 keynote speaker reel is available at disruptivefutures.org/speaking. Recent and upcoming engagements include Meta’s Conversations 2026 in London; the PREA Investors Fall Conference in Washington, DC; the IdDC Board Directors’ Summit in Santiago, Chile; and the RIMS ERM Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

“Leaders no longer choose between acting and waiting — inaction is itself a decision, and often the costliest one,” said Spitz. “The 2027 program is built around that reality: developing the agency to decide effectively while the ground keeps moving.”

About Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, a San Francisco-based strategic foresight and executive education organization, and the author of five books, including the award-winning bestseller Disrupt With Impact. He coined Techistentialism in 2016 and Metaruptions in 2019, and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance.

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KAPSARC TO JOIN 25TH WPC ENERGY CONGRESS IN RIYADH AS NATIONAL PARTNER

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October 10, 2026

More than 20 KAPSARC leaders, researchers, and experts to contribute across the Congress’s Executive, Technical, Synergy, and Special Programmes

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KAPSARC participates as a National Partner in the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, bringing its leaders and experts into discussions addressing some of the most important issues shaping the future of energy.

Taking place from 11 to 15 October 2026 under the theme “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” the Congress will be hosted in Saudi Arabia for the first time in its history. First held in London in 1933, the Congress will bring together government leaders, industry executives, policymakers, researchers, and innovators in Riyadh to examine the forces reshaping global energy systems, from security and investment to technology and sustainability.

KAPSARC’s participation extends across the Congress’s Executive, Technical, Synergy, and Special Programmes, alongside additional sessions and activities, reflecting the breadth of the Center’s research and policy expertise. KAPSARC President Fahad Alajlan and Dr. Ghadah Alarifi, Dean of the KAPSARC School of Public Policy, are among KAPSARC’s speakers in the Executive Programme.

Across the Congress, KAPSARC experts contribute research and policy perspectives on energy supply and demand, energy access, natural gas, ESG and governance, the Circular Carbon Economy, artificial intelligence, mobility, and lower-emission pathways for refining and petrochemicals.

Within the Special Programme, KAPSARC leads a Knowledge Sprint session titled “Generative AI for Evidence-Based Oil Markets,” examining how generative AI can support oil-market analysis and policy research. The session explores AI-assisted data workflows, econometric and scenario analysis, responsible AI practices, and the translation of technical findings into decision-ready insights.

KAPSARC also participates in the World Café through a session on “Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies,” bringing together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the prospects for scaling engineered carbon-removal solutions. The discussion covers direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, and biochar, alongside the economic, infrastructure, regulatory, carbon-market, and regional considerations influencing their deployment.

In the Synergy Programme, KAPSARC experts contribute to discussions on “Accelerating the Circular Carbon Economy Through Joint Action” and “AI Partnerships for Energy Innovation,” bringing research-based perspectives to the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability.

KAPSARC’s dedicated pavilion provides another platform for knowledge exchange and engagement throughout the Congress. Structured around five thematic hubs, the pavilion brings together KAPSARC research, analytical tools, and expertise across the Oil Hub, Transportation Hub, Clean Energy Hub, AI Hub, and Collaboration Hub. Together, the hubs provide visitors with an integrated view of selected research areas and emerging issues shaping energy systems, while creating opportunities for engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and other Congress participants.

The pavilion also features the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) and the Saudi Energy Leaders Assembly (SELA), providing additional platforms for policy education, leadership development, and knowledge exchange.

Through its participation across the Congress’s programmes and sessions, alongside its dedicated thematic pavilion, KAPSARC connects Saudi-based research and policy expertise with international discussions on energy security, investment, technology, and sustainability.

About KAPSARC

KAPSARC is an advisory think tank dedicated to advancing knowledge on energy, environmental and regional economic issues. As an accredited observer to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), KAPSARC actively contributes to global climate action. KAPSARC’s mission is to advance Saudi Arabia’s energy sector and inform global policies through evidence-based advice and applied research.

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