Taylor A. Barada (born August 14, 1972) is an American businessman and former soccer player who is currently the head of mergers and acquisitions at Adobe.
Soccer career
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barada began his soccer career at the University of Virginia with the soccer team. He was a member of the team that won the in four consecutive years between 1991 and 1994 under future US national team coach Bruce Arena.
Barada joined English club Notts County in 1994 under non-contract conditions, but failed to make an appearance, prior to signing temporarily for Colchester United where he made one appearance. He played in goal for Colchester in a Third Division match against Doncaster Rovers with Barada conceding a goal in the 43rd minute. However, Colchester scored three goals in the space of four second-half minutes to win 3-1 on April 30, 1994.
Following his solitary appearance for Colchester, Barada returned to the US to play for Richmond Kickers.
Soccer career
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barada began his soccer career at the University of Virginia with the soccer team. He was a member of the team that won the in four consecutive years between 1991 and 1994 under future US national team coach Bruce Arena.
Barada joined English club Notts County in 1994 under non-contract conditions, but failed to make an appearance, prior to signing temporarily for Colchester United where he made one appearance. He played in goal for Colchester in a Third Division match against Doncaster Rovers with Barada conceding a goal in the 43rd minute. However, Colchester scored three goals in the space of four second-half minutes to win 3-1 on April 30, 1994.
Following his solitary appearance for Colchester, Barada returned to the US to play for Richmond Kickers.
W. Doyle Beatenbough (born November 12, 1929 as William Doyle Beatenbough in Danielsville, Georgia, United States) is a retired executive who has served as President for several large trucking companies across the U.S.
Career
With a high school diploma, Beatenbough went to Atlanta to find a job and joined Great Southern Trucking Company in 1946 as a billing clerk, working his way through several positions including rate clerk. After Ryder Truck Lines acquired Great Southern, Beatenbough was transferred to Ryder headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and became head of the Traffic Department in 1955. In 1964, Ryder Truck Lines became a subsidiary of International Utilities Corporation. In 1969, Beatenbough was named Executive Vice President of Ryder Truck Lines until he left in 1973 to become President of another IU subsidiary, Pacific Intermountain Express Co. in Oakland, California.
At that time, P.I.E. considered itself “the pace-setter in the industry.” During his first year on the job, Beatenbough hosted the Russian Minister of Transportation, E. Trubizin, and delegation. Beatenbough believed in his people performing at the top level. He said, “One of the most important - if not the most important employee in P.I.E’s success and growth is the driver salesman. No other P-I-E employee makes a more direct and regular contact with our customers than this man! His attitude literally shapes the future of P.I.E.”
In 1974 for the twelfth time, the company earned the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Trophy "for outstanding safety and courtesy on the highway.” That same year, Beatenbough announced a money-backed guarantee plan for on-time delivery service. He was also an early proponent of deregulation. During a period that was characterized by recession and fuel shortages, Beatenbough turned P.I.E. into a profitable company by adding dozens of terminals to the hauling network, and expanding service across the border into Vancouver, Canada. In 1978, P.I.E. headquarters moved to Walnut Creek, California.
In 1983, Beatenbough left P.I.E. to become President of another IU holding, Ligon Nationwide Inc. in Madisonville, Kentucky. In 1985, he also became President of C & H Transportation Co., Inc. in Dallas. He retired from Ligon in 1986 and from C & H in 1987.
Personal life
Beatenbough is married to Helen Alice Strickland. They live in Danielsville, Georgia on the farm he left at age 16 to launch his career.
Recognition
Beatenbough was a licensed practitioner before the Interstate Commerce Commission, a past President of Southern Shipper-Motor Carrier Council, member of the Board of Directors of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Chairman of the Florida Intrastate Rate Committee, and a member of the National Defense Executive Reserve.
Further reading
*Hagood, Richard (1982). Ryder Truck Lines -The First Half-Century, Columbia Publications, Inc.
Career
With a high school diploma, Beatenbough went to Atlanta to find a job and joined Great Southern Trucking Company in 1946 as a billing clerk, working his way through several positions including rate clerk. After Ryder Truck Lines acquired Great Southern, Beatenbough was transferred to Ryder headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and became head of the Traffic Department in 1955. In 1964, Ryder Truck Lines became a subsidiary of International Utilities Corporation. In 1969, Beatenbough was named Executive Vice President of Ryder Truck Lines until he left in 1973 to become President of another IU subsidiary, Pacific Intermountain Express Co. in Oakland, California.
At that time, P.I.E. considered itself “the pace-setter in the industry.” During his first year on the job, Beatenbough hosted the Russian Minister of Transportation, E. Trubizin, and delegation. Beatenbough believed in his people performing at the top level. He said, “One of the most important - if not the most important employee in P.I.E’s success and growth is the driver salesman. No other P-I-E employee makes a more direct and regular contact with our customers than this man! His attitude literally shapes the future of P.I.E.”
In 1974 for the twelfth time, the company earned the American Trucking Associations’ President’s Trophy "for outstanding safety and courtesy on the highway.” That same year, Beatenbough announced a money-backed guarantee plan for on-time delivery service. He was also an early proponent of deregulation. During a period that was characterized by recession and fuel shortages, Beatenbough turned P.I.E. into a profitable company by adding dozens of terminals to the hauling network, and expanding service across the border into Vancouver, Canada. In 1978, P.I.E. headquarters moved to Walnut Creek, California.
In 1983, Beatenbough left P.I.E. to become President of another IU holding, Ligon Nationwide Inc. in Madisonville, Kentucky. In 1985, he also became President of C & H Transportation Co., Inc. in Dallas. He retired from Ligon in 1986 and from C & H in 1987.
Personal life
Beatenbough is married to Helen Alice Strickland. They live in Danielsville, Georgia on the farm he left at age 16 to launch his career.
Recognition
Beatenbough was a licensed practitioner before the Interstate Commerce Commission, a past President of Southern Shipper-Motor Carrier Council, member of the Board of Directors of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Chairman of the Florida Intrastate Rate Committee, and a member of the National Defense Executive Reserve.
Further reading
*Hagood, Richard (1982). Ryder Truck Lines -The First Half-Century, Columbia Publications, Inc.
Andrew Bednar is an American finance executive. He joined Perella Weinberg Partners as a partner in New York in 2006, when the firm was founded. The firm provides M&A advisory and alternative asset management services. Prior to joining Perella Weinberg Partners, he served as head of US M&A at Bank of America, and previously spent seven years at Goldman Sachs as a managing director and senior M&A professional.
Education
Bednar received a Bachelor of Science and a master's degree in business administration from Cornell University, and also received a Juris Doctor from Columbia University. Since joining the firm when it was founded in 2006, he has advised on a number of mergers and acquisitions, including multiple stock exchanges on mergers. Notably, he advised Deutsche Börse Group on its proposed merger with the London Stock Exchange and on the sale of International Securities Exchange to NASDAQ; and NYSE on its sale to Intercontinental Exchange and on its announced merger with Deutsche Boerse, as well as on takeover defense of an unsolicited joint bid from NASDAQ and Intercontinental Exchange.
Bednar has been an advisor in sales of retail consumer brands, and also has advised clients in industries, including Transportation, Healthcare, and Technology, including OMI Corporation on exploring strategic alternatives, which ultimately led to its sale to Teekay & Torm, and Norwegian Cruise Line on its $3 billion acquisition of Prestige Cruises.
Prior to joining Perella Weinberg Partners, Bednar was head of U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions at Bank of America. Previously, Bednar was a managing director and senior M&A professional at Goldman Sachs. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Bednar was an M&A professional with Salomon Brothers, and began his career as an attorney with Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
Bank of America
As Head of US M&A at Bank of America, Bednar was responsible for new business development, transaction execution, product policies, and management of personnel. Additionally, he was a member of the Global Investment Banking Leadership Team and the Fairness Review Committee.
Goldman Sachs
During his tenure with Goldman Sachs, Bednar led the execution of several M&A transactions across a broad range of industries, including energy, technology and real estate.<ref name=bloomberg/>
Education
Bednar received a Bachelor of Science and a master's degree in business administration from Cornell University, and also received a Juris Doctor from Columbia University. Since joining the firm when it was founded in 2006, he has advised on a number of mergers and acquisitions, including multiple stock exchanges on mergers. Notably, he advised Deutsche Börse Group on its proposed merger with the London Stock Exchange and on the sale of International Securities Exchange to NASDAQ; and NYSE on its sale to Intercontinental Exchange and on its announced merger with Deutsche Boerse, as well as on takeover defense of an unsolicited joint bid from NASDAQ and Intercontinental Exchange.
Bednar has been an advisor in sales of retail consumer brands, and also has advised clients in industries, including Transportation, Healthcare, and Technology, including OMI Corporation on exploring strategic alternatives, which ultimately led to its sale to Teekay & Torm, and Norwegian Cruise Line on its $3 billion acquisition of Prestige Cruises.
Prior to joining Perella Weinberg Partners, Bednar was head of U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions at Bank of America. Previously, Bednar was a managing director and senior M&A professional at Goldman Sachs. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Bednar was an M&A professional with Salomon Brothers, and began his career as an attorney with Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
Bank of America
As Head of US M&A at Bank of America, Bednar was responsible for new business development, transaction execution, product policies, and management of personnel. Additionally, he was a member of the Global Investment Banking Leadership Team and the Fairness Review Committee.
Goldman Sachs
During his tenure with Goldman Sachs, Bednar led the execution of several M&A transactions across a broad range of industries, including energy, technology and real estate.<ref name=bloomberg/>
Chen Yu (, born 1969) is a Chinese contemporary artist.
Biography
Chen was born in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China. In 1993, Chen graduated from Engraving Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China. After graduation, he started his career as a printmaker.
Art style
Chen was inspired by Andy Warhol to study screen-printing. With the technique of screen-printing, Chen is able to create rows of cloned characters with similar facial expression. However, when looking at these clones closely, one would often find a "mistake" or peculiarity in one of them; a peculiar facial expression or gesture breaks the monotony. The characters in the painting usually depict a sense of loneliness and a sense of disjointedness.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
* 2001 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "One Eye Opened and One Eye Closed"
* 2005 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "An Eye for An Eye"
Group exhibitions
* 1998 Beijing Century Gallery (Beijing, China): "First Round Exhibition of Four Artists"
* 1999 Contemporary Art Gallery (Beijing): "Second Round Exhibition of Five Artists"
* 2002 Ludwig Museum (Budapest, Hungary): "ChinArt"
* 2003 Lotus Arts de Vivre (Bangkok, Thailand): "Open Your Eyes, Chen Yu and Yu Chen"
* 2006 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "The Chen Family Exhibition, paintings by Yu Chen, Chen Yu and Chen Li"
* 2008 Today Art Museum Gallery (Beijing, China): "The Chen Family"
* 2010 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "Supreme Ideals - Chen Brothers Exhibition"
* 2011 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "Images of Women IX"
Biography
Chen was born in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China. In 1993, Chen graduated from Engraving Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China. After graduation, he started his career as a printmaker.
Art style
Chen was inspired by Andy Warhol to study screen-printing. With the technique of screen-printing, Chen is able to create rows of cloned characters with similar facial expression. However, when looking at these clones closely, one would often find a "mistake" or peculiarity in one of them; a peculiar facial expression or gesture breaks the monotony. The characters in the painting usually depict a sense of loneliness and a sense of disjointedness.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
* 2001 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "One Eye Opened and One Eye Closed"
* 2005 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "An Eye for An Eye"
Group exhibitions
* 1998 Beijing Century Gallery (Beijing, China): "First Round Exhibition of Four Artists"
* 1999 Contemporary Art Gallery (Beijing): "Second Round Exhibition of Five Artists"
* 2002 Ludwig Museum (Budapest, Hungary): "ChinArt"
* 2003 Lotus Arts de Vivre (Bangkok, Thailand): "Open Your Eyes, Chen Yu and Yu Chen"
* 2006 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "The Chen Family Exhibition, paintings by Yu Chen, Chen Yu and Chen Li"
* 2008 Today Art Museum Gallery (Beijing, China): "The Chen Family"
* 2010 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "Supreme Ideals - Chen Brothers Exhibition"
* 2011 Schoeni Art Gallery (Hong Kong): "Images of Women IX"