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Hakluyt appoints Ronald Sugar to its International Advisory Board

LONDON, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointment of Ronald Sugar, chairman of the board at Uber and director of Apple, to its international advisory board.
An engineer by background, Dr. Sugar has held executive positions at companies including Litton Industries and TRW Inc. He was appointed chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation in 2003, and retired in 2010. He has since served on the boards of major corporations, including Chevron, Amgen, Apple and Uber. As well as his roles in business, Dr. Sugar is a director of several philanthropic organisations, and serves on the boards of the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Hakluyt’s international advisory board includes senior leaders from across business, government and academia who amplify the firm’s work and global connectivity. Chaired by Lord William Hague, the board’s members draw on their collective experience to provide the firm with advice and expertise at the highest level.
On the appointment of Dr. Sugar, Lord Hague said: “I am very pleased to be welcoming Ron to the Hakluyt international advisory board. His experience with some of the world’s most important corporations will undoubtedly be immensely valuable, as the firm continues to provide international business leaders with insights and advice on their most pressing issues.”
Dr. Sugar added: “I am delighted to be joining the Hakluyt international advisory board during a period of continued growth and opportunity for its Americas business. I am looking forward to drawing on my background in technology and engineering businesses, both within the US and internationally, in support of Hakluyt’s excellent work.”
Thomas Ellis, Hakluyt’s managing partner, said: “It really is a great pleasure to welcome Ron to our international advisory board, and I know that I speak for everyone in the firm in saying that we are all very excited to have the opportunity to work with him and learn from him.”
This appointment is effective immediately.
Notes to editors:
Hakluyt is a strategic advisory firm that works with corporate leaders and investors around the world on their most important commercial issues. For more information on the firm, please visit www.hakluytandco.com
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CoinEx Joins Paris Blockchain Week 2025 Strengthening Its Presence in Europe

HONG KONG, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoinEx, a global cryptocurrency exchange, is set to participate in Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025, taking place from April 8 to April 10 in Paris, France. As one of the largest and most influential blockchain events in Europe, PBW attracts Web3 professionals, media, and crypto enthusiasts from across the region. This marks CoinEx’s third consecutive appearance at the event, and this year, the exchange will be joining as a sponsor, further amplifying its brand presence and expanding its local network.
At PBW 2025, CoinEx will host engaging activities, including an interactive quiz and lucky draws, offering attendees the chance to win exclusive CoinEx merchandise. These activities aim to foster community engagement while showcasing the exchange’s commitment to user-centric innovation and accessibility.
As a trading expert, since CoinEx inception in 2017, CoinEx has been dedicated to making crypto trading more accessible to users across the globe. Supporting 18+ languages and serving users in 200+ countries and regions, fostering a thriving community of crypto enthusiasts. With a team of experts from top financial and tech enterprises, CoinEx continuously pushes the boundaries of blockchain innovation to shape the future of Web3. Focusing the efforts on iterating and innovating across multiple product lines and bringing the best product experience to our users. Last year was a year of innovation:
- Product Innovations: Launched Swap, CoinEx Staking, CoinEx Mining, PreToken Trading and Copy Trading meet the diverse trading needs.
- Enhancement: Upgrades security systems, VIP-tier framework, and CET utility systems to create a superior trading environment.
- Education and Empowerment: Introduced CoinEx Insight and CoinEx Academy, offering investment insights.
CoinEx’s participation in PBW 2025 underscores its dedication to the European and French Web3 ecosystem. By deepening connections with local users and industry players, CoinEx remains committed to delivering professional and innovative crypto trading solutions to the region.
About CoinEx
CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange designed with users in mind. Since its launch by the industry-leading mining pool ViaBTC, the platform has been one of the earliest crypto exchanges to release proof-of-reserves to protect 100% of user assets. CoinEx is also home to its native token, CET, which incentivizes user activities while empowering its ecosystem.
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Hornetsecurity Group to acquire Altospam, a leading French email security provider

Hornetsecurity to further extend its position as a European cybersecurity champion
LILLE, France, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hornetsecurity, a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions, has today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Altospam, a French email cybersecurity company. The announcement was made at the Forum INCYBER Europe (FIC) in France, where Hornetsecurity has taken over the Zenith de Lille to provide an immersive experience in the 1,800 square meter space.
Closing of the acquisition remains subject to the approval of the French Ministry for the Economy under the French Foreign Direct Investment regulations.
This latest acquisition would complement Hornetsecurity’s strategy to provide European-built cybersecurity solutions to businesses and organisations worldwide, and would further expand the group’s French expertise and footprint following its acquisition of Vade Secure in France last year.
Headquartered in Hannover, Germany, Hornetsecurity is internationally known for its single platform approach, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions for Microsoft 365 via one convenient, central platform, including cybersecurity, backup and GRC as well as security awareness. Headquartered in Bordeaux, France, Altospam is recognised for its expertise in email cybersecurity through its solutions to secure professional emails.
“We are excited to join Hornetsecurity Group, as this enables us to join an exceptional European cybersecurity champion in what is largely a US-centric cybersecurity world,” said Jean-Christian Dumas, CEO at Altospam. “This important milestone will present our partners and customers with a far wider range of robust, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that have been proudly built in Europe, extending beyond email security to backup and recovery, permission management, compliance and security awareness.”
“We are delighted to welcome Altospam to Hornetsecurity Group,” said Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity. “As a respected European developer, Altospam’s core goals closely align to Hornestsecurity’s overriding mission to create a safer world through our next-gen, cloud-based cybersecurity services, resulting in overall synergies to the benefit of partners and customers alike.”
He added, “As part of our pan-European approach, we ensure that customer data remains within the borders of their respective countries, safeguarding data sovereignty, security and privacy.”
This transaction is in line with Hornetsecurity’s strategy of product build-up and international expansion. Backed by PSG Equity, TA Associates and Verdane, three leading software and specialist growth investment firms, Hornetsecurity aims to establish itself as a leading international cloud security and compliance software champion.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
About Hornetsecurity Group
Hornetsecurity is a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions that help companies and organisations of all sizes around the world. Its flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security solution for Microsoft 365 on the market. Driven by innovation and cybersecurity excellence, Hornetsecurity is building a safer digital future and sustainable security cultures with its award-winning portfolio. Hornetsecurity operates in more than 120 countries through its international distribution network of 12,000+ channel partners and MSPs. Its premium services are used by more than 125,000 customers. For more information, visit www.hornetsecurity.com.
About Altospam
Altospam is a limited liability company founded in June 2002 backed by the investment firm Ciclad since July 2022 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France. An expert in e-mail cybersecurity, Altospam has been developing French solutions to secure professional emails for over 20 years. Distributed on a SaaS model, directly and via a network of partners, its Mailsafe, Mailout and Training solutions today protect thousands of companies and local authorities. The company is 100% French, hosting its solutions on servers located throughout the country, with its support team based in France. For more information, visit www.altospam.com.
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Pādel Nuestro Achieves €58 Million in turnover in 2024 and launches global market consolidation plan

MURCIA, Spain, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pādel Nuestro has further manifested itself as the global leader in omnichannel padel equipment distribution. In 2024, the Spain based company closed the year with €58M in turnover and for 2025 it aims to increase this figure by 44%, reaching €80M. With over 80 points of sale worldwide and an international expansion strategy in full swing, the company is reinforcing its commitment to the professionalization and globalization of the sport.
Founded in 2010, Pādel Nuestro’s mission is to offer players of all levels the best service, products and experiences. What started as an e-commerce project has revolutionized the market and has evolved into a full omnichannel model with 23 own international web shops, physical stores in various countries, presences in global and local marketplaces and an international distribution network.
Sascha Beyer Leads Innovation and Global Consolidation
The arrival of Sascha Beyer as CEO in early 2024 marked a milestone for the company and further strengthens Pādel Nuestro’s commitment to consolidation, innovation and expansion. As a former Managing Director of Tennis-Point, Beyer brings extensive experience in larger scale specialty consumer business as well as a broad expertise in international omnichannel rollout, having founded, led and invested in further brands such as Avira, Tennis-People, Synchronica and Maxgate. His clear focus is to create and market products and experiences that make people’s life easier, healthier, and more exciting.
Under his leadership Pādel Nuestro has undergone a major transformation in the past 12 months, restructuring its organization, refining its strategy and positioning itself for the next growth phase.
“Our objectives as the world’s largest padel omnichannel player are clear: to maintain our market leadership, further expand internationally, innovate and consolidate the market and our position. We want to help brands maintain a healthy and profitable business and actively support the growth of the sport beyond Spain, with a strong focus on Europe, the U.S., Latin America and the Middle East. We are also exploring new opportunities in related sports categories, such as Pickleball,“ says Beyer.
Expansion Plans: New Openings and social responsibility
2025 has started strong for the company, with the first quarter already exceeding expectations and supporting the planned growth of 44%. Pādel Nuestro continues to enhance its presence in key markets, with upcoming further store and web shop openings in Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
While strengthening its presence in the main nerve centers of the sport, the company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and making the sport greener through smart initiatives like ball recycling, racket renewal, green marketing and fair supply chain optimization. Moreover, it maintains its commitment to inclusion, supporting young people and disadvantaged families in accessing padel.
“It is our duty, our passion and our pleasure to serve as many new and existing players and fans as we can in the best way possible to generate an amazing sports experience for all of us” Beyer concludes.
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