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Alessandro Michele steps down as Gucci’s creative director
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Alessandro Michele has stepped down as Gucci’s creative director after almost eight years, a period that saw him help revive and transform the Italian label’s fortunes. Announcing the decision Wednesday, the luxury house’s parent company, Kering, said the 49-year-old designer had “played a fundamental part in making the brand what it is today.” The conglomerate’s chairman and CEO, François-Henri Pinault, added in a statement: “The road that Gucci and Alessandro walked together over the past years is unique and will remain as an outstanding moment in the history of the House… His passion, his imagination, his ingenuity and his culture put Gucci center stage, where…
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Burwinkel to become next Clinton County Environmental Health director
WILMINGTON — Following interviews this week by the Clinton County Board of Health, Katie B. Burwinkel was named the next Environmental Health Director succeeding Matt Johannes, who will be retiring. A Clinton County resident, Burwinkel has been employed by the Clinton County Health District since spring 2008. Her current position with the health district is as Registered Environmental Health Specialist II. “I am honored and excited to serve our community in the role as the Environmental Health Director. Matt Johannes has been an outstanding mentor demonstrating the importance of education before enforcement. It will be a practice we will continue along with building working relationships with each person we interact…
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Molly Stitt-Fischer is Pitt’s new director of environmental health and safety
The University’s Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management has named Molly Stitt-Fischer as director of environmental health and safety. Stitt-Fischer, who has been with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety since December 2010, will replace assistant vice chancellor Jay Frerotte. Frerotte will continue to serve in his role as assistant vice chancellor and work closely with Stitt-Fischer until his planned retirement in January 2023. Frerotte has been with the University since 2002 and has been a stabilizing force in building, maintaining and guiding the department. Stitt-Fischer most recently served as Pitt’s biosafety officer, where she managed biological and research laboratory safety inspection programs for the University. This work included management…
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NMMA names director of environment, health and safety compliance
NMMA announced Jeff Wasil as Director of Environment, Health and Safety Compliance. He will serve as the technical representative to external organizations, advise NMMA members on environmental regulations and work on international issues impacting the boating industry. Wasil has been a leader of global marine regulatory development and key member of marine industry technical projects during his tenure at Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP), one of the largest manufacturers of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to NMMA. He brings extensive technical experience to this role to harmonize emissions standards and manage the transition to low carbon technologies and marine electrification,” said Tillie Fowler,…
