FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, A MAGICAL NIGHT AT FIESOLE FOR THE GRAND FINALE

FLORENCE, Italy, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A finale to remember: the sporting legends delighted the packed terraces of the Roman Theatre in Fiesole, bringing the curtain down on the 28th Fair Play Menarini International Award. Yesterday, the event dedicated to the values of ethics, loyalty, and respect, celebrated the winners of the 2024 edition at the awards ceremony, shining examples of fair play and sportsmanship in competition and in life.

Icons from the international stage were greeted by the applause of the spectators at the Roman Theatre. Starting with Samuel Eto'o, representing the very best of the world of football and the time-honoured glory of Cameroon and Fabio Cannavaro, captain of Italy's winning 2006 World Cup team. Alongside them, two legendary players for the Italian side: Ciro Ferrara, runner-up in the 2000 European Cup, and Giuseppe Dossena, hero of Italy's 1982 World Cup campaign in Spain. A line-up brought to a close by head coach, Cesare Prandelli, who led the Italian team to second place in the European Cup in 2012.

Among the outstanding athletes who graced the Fair Play Menarini red carpet were speed skating queen, Francesca Lollobrigida, triumphant at the 2018 European Championships, and sprinter, Ambra Sabatini, Italian flag bearer at the Paris Paralympics. Basketball was also proudly represented by Marco Belinelli, outstanding NBA player, while taking centre stage for volleyball was Gian Paolo Montali, former head coach of the Men's National volleyball team, twice European champions. Not forgetting, Roberto Rigali, silver medallist in Budapest in 2023 in the 4x100 relay, the rally and F1 icon, Cesare Fiorio, and multiple world heavyweight boxing champion, Clemente Russo. Lastly, sports journalism was honoured by Federico Buffa, the voice and face of great sporting events.

The Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors, preceding them in the Hall of Fame, were there to hand over the awards. Among them the "Divina" Federica Pellegrini, winner of the 2022 edition and star guest of the event, together with hosts, Rachele Sangiuliano and Omar Schillaci, for the first edition of the Awards in partnership with Sky TG24. A recording of the awards ceremony will be broadcast on Sportitalia.

"It was an unforgettable edition, honouring a whole host of sporting legends – stated Antonello Biscini, Valeria Speroni Cardi, and Ennio Troiano, Members of the Board of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation – What that makes us most proud is the overwhelming participation of the public and the enthusiasm of the younger generations, which just go to show how the values of fair play are an integral part of our society. We will take away with us these emotions and look forward to unveiling the surprises at next year's Award".

Here is the list of the winners of the 28th Fair Play Menarini International Award:
SAMUEL ETO'O
MARCO BELINELLI
FEDERICO BUFFA
FABIO CANNAVARO
GIUSEPPE DOSSENA
CIRO FERRARA
CESARE FIORIO
FRANCESCA LOLLOBRIGIDA
GIAN PAOLO MONTALI
CESARE PRANDELLI
ROBERTO RIGALI
CLEMENTE RUSSO
AMBRA SABATINI

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FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, A MAGICAL NIGHT AT FIESOLE FOR THE GRAND FINALE

FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, A MAGICAL NIGHT AT FIESOLE FOR THE GRAND FINALE

FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, A MAGICAL NIGHT AT FIESOLE FOR THE GRAND FINALE

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton is pleased to announce that Travis Leonard has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Troy Cook who has occupied the role since 2020. Cook will transition to the role of Corporate Development as an advisor to Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO.

Leonard is a highly regarded and deeply qualified finance executive with experience working in global markets. He will begin serving as Lockton's CFO on July 8, 2024, and will work closely with Cook to execute a transition of duties and an in-depth onboarding process.

"We are excited Travis is joining Lockton's global leadership team," said Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO. "He brings a wealth of financial experience, a global perspective and great energy to support the future growth of Lockton."

Leonard has worked across various industry segments and global markets, excelling in financial leadership roles and leading significant transformation projects. Most recently, Leonard was the CFO of Hostess Brands, until the sale to J.M. Smucker Co. in November 2023. Prior to that, Travis was the CFO of the medical segment at Cardinal Health and held financial leadership roles at Kraft Foods, including time in Brazil, and Cargill after beginning his career at Arthur Andersen as a finance and economic consultant.

Travis was raised in the Kansas City metropolitan area and went on to attend the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign where he earned his BS in Finance followed by earning his MBA at Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.

Cook will remain on the Lockton, Inc. board of directors and will move into the role of EVP of Corporate Development, reporting to Ron Lockton, Chairman and CEO. In this role, Troy will actively assist in the transition of duties and onboarding of Travis while partnering with leadership on global development opportunities and playing an advisory role to the CEO.

"I am grateful for Troy's commitment and leadership as CFO during a very important growth period for the company," said Lockton. "When Troy transitioned from the role of independent board member to CFO in 2020, it was planned to be a 5-year term. He has helped position Lockton for strong, sustained growth and will continue to have a positive impact on Lockton through this planned transition and leadership in corporate development."

Lockton, Inc. is excited to welcome Travis Leonard to the team and looks forward to the contributions he will make to the company's future growth and success.

About Lockton

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Travis Leonard joins Lockton's Global Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer