GENEVA, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Judo Federation (IJF) is proud to announce a new global partnership with CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique (CBH Bank), marking the beginning of a two-year collaboration dedicated to advancing the sport of Judo worldwide.

This strategic alliance highlights a shared commitment to excellence, development, and the promotion of core values such as discipline, integrity and respect. Through this partnership, CBH Bank will support the IJF’s flagship events and global initiatives, including international competitions and grassroots development programmes designed to grow the sport across all continents.

International Judo Federation President Marius L. Vizer welcomed the partnership, “We are delighted to welcome CBH Bank as a Global Partner of the IJF. Their dedication to long-term success and high standards in the financial sector resonate with the principles that define Judo. We look forward to building a meaningful collaboration that will enhance opportunities for athletes, elevate our events, and contribute to the global development of our sport.“ 

Simon Benhamou, CEO of CBH Bank, expressed his enthusiasm: “It is a great honour for CBH Bank to become a member of the International Judo family through this agreement. Judo embodies values we hold dear: discipline, perseverance and mutual respect. We are excited to support the IJF’s vision and contribute to the growth of one of the world’s most esteemed sports communities.“

The IJF and CBH Bank now embark on a journey to further strengthen the global Judo movement, fostering new opportunities for athletes and inspiring fans around the world.

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NANJING, China, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 26, 2025, the 2025 Industrial Technology Innovation and Investment Promotion Conference was held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.

The event extended a warm invitation to global entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, urging domestic and international stakeholders to “Choose Nanjing, Grow with Nanjing” under the theme “Innovate for Excellence, Invest in the Future.”

Approximately 800 attendees participated, including representatives from globally renowned enterprises, universities, innovation platforms, foreign embassies, and international organizations.

The conference comprehensively showcased Nanjing’s industrial investment environment, case studies of technological and industrial innovation, and achievements in technology and innovation financial reform.

A series of new initiatives to advance technological innovation and investment were announced. During the event, 102 major projects were signed, with a total planned investment exceeding 130 billion yuan (RMB; approximately $18 billion USD).

Several innovation platforms were inaugurated, including Jiangsu Provincial Concept Validation Center, Nanjing Academy for Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation, and Nanjing (Jiangbei New Area) Disruptive Technology Innovation Center.

 These initiatives underscored Nanjing’s commitment to fostering cutting-edge and transformative technologies.

Additionally, four industrial task forces—dedicated to AI (software), robotics, biopharmaceuticals, and next-gen ICT—were established, alongside the Nanjing Industrial Investment Promotion Center, highlighting the city’s resolve to concentrate resources on developing new-quality productive forces (innovative, high-end, and sustainable productivity).

 Industry leaders and academic experts actively proposed strategies and shared insights to empower Nanjing’s innovation-driven growth.

Keynote speakers included Dr. Xiangyang Shen, Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Hermann Simon, renowned as the “Father of Hidden Champions”; Dr. Nicolas Peter, Senior Vice President of BMW Group; Wu Wensheng, Chairman of Great Wall Strategy Consultants; Liu Suhua, President of Shenzhen Capital Group; and Liu Shuang, Chairman of Nanjing TetraBOT Electronic Technology. 

Outside the venue, 52 high-tech exhibits from Nanjing’s eight pillar industries were prominently displayed, featuring “world-first innovations” “domestic substitution achievements,” and products leading in global market share.

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The signed projects primarily focus on leading industries and high-quality initiatives with strong demonstration effects.

Moving forward, Nanjing will leverage the global resource connection platform established through this conference to continuously deepen collaboration with cutting-edge technologies and industries, accelerate the construction of an open innovation ecosystem, transform more scientific achievements into new-quality productive forces, and build itself into a globally influential primary hub and carrier zone for industrial technology innovation.

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DUBLIN, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Consello, the leading global advisory and investing platform, is proud today to announce Irish track legend Eamonn Coghlan has joined its team of Senior Advisors.  

Coghlan will work with Consello’s Leadership Development, Talent and Business Transformation team, which supports leading organisations in Ireland and internationally with designing and implementing comprehensive strategies that attract, build, and sustain high performing teams.

He is widely recognized as one of Ireland’s greatest sporting heroes and one of the world’s most dominant middle-distance runners of his era. Known as the ‘Chairman of the Boards’ for his unrivalled success on the American indoor circuit, he won an astounding 56 consecutive races and claimed a record seven Wanamaker Mile titles at Madison Square Garden. His three indoor mile world records stood as a testament to his enduring excellence, with one of them remaining unbeaten for 18 years. In 1983, he became the first man to run the mile in under 3 minutes and 50 seconds, setting a record time of 3:49.78.

That same year, Coghlan solidified his place in Irish sporting history by becoming Ireland’s first World Athletics Champion, winning the gold medal in the 5,000m at the World Championships in Helsinki. His legendary career was crowned by one of the most remarkable feats in track and field history in 1994 when, at the age of 41, he became the first and only athlete over 40 to run a sub-four-minute mile, clocking 3:58.17 in Boston.

Beyond athletics, Coghlan has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and youth development. A former Fine Gael Senator, his passion for youth fitness manifested through the ‘Points for Life’ initiative, emphasizing the importance of physical education in schools.

Commenting on his appointment, Consello founder, CEO and Chairman Delcan Kelly said that Eamonn Coghlan will bring unparalleled experience in high performance, leadership and mindset to this Consello offering. “I grew up watching and being inspired by Eamonn Coghlan’s success on the track. I’ve had the good fortune to get to know him later in life and he’s been as inspirational in person as he was watching from a distance. His ability to inspire peak performance and drive success aligns perfectly with our mission to help the best in the world be even better. I’ve also seen what he does at a voluntary level and he’s just an exceptional human being who has a motivational impact on all around him. He will add another layer of experience and insight to a team already laden with world-class talent,” he said.  

Commenting on his role with Consello, Eamonn Coghlan said, “I know Declan for many years and count him not alone a close friend but have also had the opportunity to work with him previously. What he has built with Consello, however, is at another level in terms of the people he has brought on board and what it is doing for the organisations it works with. Throughout my career, I have always strived for excellence, and I see the same dedication to success at Consello. I look forward to bringing my experience in high performance, mindset, and strategy to the team.”

Coghlan joins a team that includes advisors Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England captain; Ronan O’Gara, Ireland and Munster rugby legend and La Rochelle coach; and Paul McGinley, former Irish champion golfer and Ryder Cup captain. The Ireland-based Leadership Development, Talent and Business Transformation team is led by former Tipperary senior hurling manager Liam Sheedy and Jane Mitchell.

Consello’s business in Ireland offers a full suite of advisory services that complement its advisory business around the world, including: 

• C-Suite Advisory
• Management Consulting and Business Development 
• Communications and Public Affairs
• Leadership Development, Talent and Business Transformation 
• Consello Strive – Sports and Entertainment Advisory 
• Consello Experience – Creative Services

Consello was founded by Declan Kelly almost three years ago and has offices in New York, Miami, Atlanta, London, Barcelona and Dublin. US Partners of the firm include seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady; 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and six-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol; and business leaders such as Wendy Clark, former Global CEO of Dentsu; Mindy Grossman, former CEO of WW International and Janey Whiteside, former Chief Customer Officer of Walmart.

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Consello is an Advisory and Investing Platform.

Consello’s six distinct advisory practices provide the complete strategic counsel today’s leaders need to grow and transform their organizations. Consello’s 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.

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

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