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About Ralph Thurman

About Ralph Thurman

For more than a decade, Ralph Thurman has been an operating partner and senior advisor in the private equity industry. He has led several companies as they transition from the private to the public sector and completed more than $2 billion in acquisitions, equity investments, and other transactions across several industries in Europe and North… Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why We All Need to Do More to Avoid Plastic Pollution

5 Reasons Why We All Need to Do More to Avoid Plastic Pollution

We explore five reasons why we need to do more to combat plastic pollution, from climate change to microplastics entering human food chains. Continue Reading

The Search for Solutions to Reduce Waste in the USVI

The Search for Solutions to Reduce Waste in the USVI

Virgin Islanders throw away 40% more waste than the average American. A waste audit sought to determine what comprised the waste and how to address it. Continue Reading

Preserving Paradise – The State of Solid Waste Management in the USVI

Preserving Paradise – The State of Solid Waste Management in the USVI

The USVI faces challenges in solid waste management as the islands landfills approach capacity. How can paradise be preserved? Continue Reading

4 Lessons from Military Leaders for CEOs in Times of Crisis

4 Lessons from Military Leaders for CEOs in Times of Crisis

Military leaders make life and death decisions in situations of uncertainty. Learn how CEOs can follow their lead. Continue Reading

5 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed How CEOs Recruit and Retain Executives

5 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed How CEOs Recruit and Retain Executives

Executives redefined priorities and are now open to new roles as a result of the pandemic, which has also impacted executive recruitment. Continue Reading

The World’s Most Successful CEOs Exercise – Are You Fit to Lead?

The World’s Most Successful CEOs Exercise – Are You Fit to Lead?

Successful leaders maintain their physical fitness. Exercise has been proven to improve cognitive functioning, among other benefits. Continue Reading

CEO Mentorship – Preparing for Succession and Ensuring Success

CEO Mentorship – Preparing for Succession and Ensuring Success

New CEOs need mentorship, both before and after they assume the position. Here’s what you should know. Continue Reading

Don’t Pack Your Sunscreen – A Simple Change to Help Save Our Reefs

Don’t Pack Your Sunscreen – A Simple Change to Help Save Our Reefs

Eighty percent of the Caribbean coral reefs have been lost. Now the USVI’s banned sunscreens in their efforts to prevent further losses. Learn what’s involved and why. Continue Reading

6 Best Practices for Managing Your Board of Directors

6 Best Practices for Managing Your Board of Directors

Every CEO should follow these best practices when looking to manage their boards of directors more effectively. Continue Reading

Oncobiologics Announces Randy Thurman as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Lawrence A. Kenyon as Interim CEO

Originally published at GlobeNewsWire.com Oncobiologics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONS) today announced that Pankaj Mohan, Ph.D., its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has stepped down as CEO and Chairman of the board with immediate effect. Dr. Mohan will remain a member of Oncobiologics’ board of directors and will enter into a consulting agreement with the Company to… Continue Reading