Month: May 2026

BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center:

Off the east coast of Nanhuizui in Shanghai stands a 32-meter-tall steel cylinder in steady operation. For local residents and workers, every short video they scroll through, every online ride-hailing service they book, and every cross-border payment they make is computed right here, with nearly zero network latency.

This is no movie set for a sci-fi film, but the Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center (UDC) — the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center, which was just recently put into official operation.

Data centers, simply put, are “super warehouses” in the digital world. Any data generated by our daily digital activities is stored in and processed by them, while their operations run entirely on electricity.

Adopting an offshore wind-power direct-supply model, the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC shares the same sea area with an offshore wind farm, allowing wind power to be directly supplied to the data center via a dedicated cable, much like building a house next to a power station. This avoids long-distance transmission, drastically cutting energy losses and operational costs. Thanks to this model, the direct supply rate of green power for the data center exceeds 95%.

Furthermore, traditional onshore data centers rely on massive freshwater resources and complex refrigeration equipment to cool servers. That means out of every 10 yuan spent on electricity, three to four yuan go solely to cooling rather than computing. By contrast, this UDC leverages seawater with an annual average temperature of 15℃ as a natural cooling system, saving enormous amounts of electricity and freshwater.

Power Usage Effectiveness, or PUE, is a core international metric to evaluate the energy efficiency of data centers, with a theoretical limit of 1.0, meaning every unit of electricity is dedicated to IT equipment such as servers. By combining offshore wind power and natural seawater cooling technologies, the PUE of the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC has already dropped below 1.15, cutting around 12,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.

A new green development path that integrates computing capacity building and electricity infrastructure is taking shape across China.

With the rapid evolution of AI, the number and scale of global data centers keep expanding, driving a surge in energy consumption. The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, electricity consumed by AI-related computing will account for over half of the electricity demand of newly established data centers. Thus, developing greener, low-carbon computing power has become an inevitable choice.

Well before 2019, China piloted the construction of green data centers; in 2021, China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative was officially launched. Vast amounts of data generated in China’s densely populated eastern regions were redirected to western China, where abundant wind, solar, and hydropower resources support low-carbon computing, driving both computing power growth and environmental sustainability. In 2023, China for the first time proposed the concept of coordinating computing power development with electricity generation, and emphasized the construction of computing hubs close to end users, with the aim of further enhancing computing efficiency while cutting energy loss. The Shanghai Lin-gang UDC is a vivid representation of the commitment, turning out to be a fruitful exploration in China’s years-long drive to advance green computing power.

It is worth noting that placing a data center in the sea is a project with few mature global references to follow. China’s solution pioneers an approach of coordinated construction of offshore green power and undersea computing facilities. It innovatively designed a cylindrical “data warehouse” to withstand wave impacts and formulated special anti-corrosion coatings to resist seawater erosion. The endeavor demonstrates China’s firm resolve to cut carbon emissions, while offering the world innovative solutions in the green transformation of data centers.

Along the shores of the East China Sea, this “Deep Blue Core” braves the torrents, and unfolding within is the future landscape of green computing power, painted by Lin-gang, Shanghai, and presented to the world.

“Embed” data centers deep in the sea for greener computing power
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2026-05/09/content_118485052.shtml 
China Mosaic
http://chinamosaic.china.com.cn/

 

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BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center:

Off the east coast of Nanhuizui in Shanghai stands a 32-meter-tall steel cylinder in steady operation. For local residents and workers, every short video they scroll through, every online ride-hailing service they book, and every cross-border payment they make is computed right here, with nearly zero network latency.

This is no movie set for a sci-fi film, but the Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center (UDC) — the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center, which was just recently put into official operation.

Data centers, simply put, are “super warehouses” in the digital world. Any data generated by our daily digital activities is stored in and processed by them, while their operations run entirely on electricity.

Adopting an offshore wind-power direct-supply model, the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC shares the same sea area with an offshore wind farm, allowing wind power to be directly supplied to the data center via a dedicated cable, much like building a house next to a power station. This avoids long-distance transmission, drastically cutting energy losses and operational costs. Thanks to this model, the direct supply rate of green power for the data center exceeds 95%.

Furthermore, traditional onshore data centers rely on massive freshwater resources and complex refrigeration equipment to cool servers. That means out of every 10 yuan spent on electricity, three to four yuan go solely to cooling rather than computing. By contrast, this UDC leverages seawater with an annual average temperature of 15℃ as a natural cooling system, saving enormous amounts of electricity and freshwater.

Power Usage Effectiveness, or PUE, is a core international metric to evaluate the energy efficiency of data centers, with a theoretical limit of 1.0, meaning every unit of electricity is dedicated to IT equipment such as servers. By combining offshore wind power and natural seawater cooling technologies, the PUE of the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC has already dropped below 1.15, cutting around 12,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.

A new green development path that integrates computing capacity building and electricity infrastructure is taking shape across China.

With the rapid evolution of AI, the number and scale of global data centers keep expanding, driving a surge in energy consumption. The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, electricity consumed by AI-related computing will account for over half of the electricity demand of newly established data centers. Thus, developing greener, low-carbon computing power has become an inevitable choice.

Well before 2019, China piloted the construction of green data centers; in 2021, China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative was officially launched. Vast amounts of data generated in China’s densely populated eastern regions were redirected to western China, where abundant wind, solar, and hydropower resources support low-carbon computing, driving both computing power growth and environmental sustainability. In 2023, China for the first time proposed the concept of coordinating computing power development with electricity generation, and emphasized the construction of computing hubs close to end users, with the aim of further enhancing computing efficiency while cutting energy loss. The Shanghai Lin-gang UDC is a vivid representation of the commitment, turning out to be a fruitful exploration in China’s years-long drive to advance green computing power.

It is worth noting that placing a data center in the sea is a project with few mature global references to follow. China’s solution pioneers an approach of coordinated construction of offshore green power and undersea computing facilities. It innovatively designed a cylindrical “data warehouse” to withstand wave impacts and formulated special anti-corrosion coatings to resist seawater erosion. The endeavor demonstrates China’s firm resolve to cut carbon emissions, while offering the world innovative solutions in the green transformation of data centers.

Along the shores of the East China Sea, this “Deep Blue Core” braves the torrents, and unfolding within is the future landscape of green computing power, painted by Lin-gang, Shanghai, and presented to the world.

“Embed” data centers deep in the sea for greener computing power
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2026-05/09/content_118485052.shtml 
China Mosaic
http://chinamosaic.china.com.cn/

 

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BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center:

Off the east coast of Nanhuizui in Shanghai stands a 32-meter-tall steel cylinder in steady operation. For local residents and workers, every short video they scroll through, every online ride-hailing service they book, and every cross-border payment they make is computed right here, with nearly zero network latency.

This is no movie set for a sci-fi film, but the Shanghai Lin-gang Underwater Data Center (UDC) — the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center, which was just recently put into official operation.

Data centers, simply put, are “super warehouses” in the digital world. Any data generated by our daily digital activities is stored in and processed by them, while their operations run entirely on electricity.

Adopting an offshore wind-power direct-supply model, the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC shares the same sea area with an offshore wind farm, allowing wind power to be directly supplied to the data center via a dedicated cable, much like building a house next to a power station. This avoids long-distance transmission, drastically cutting energy losses and operational costs. Thanks to this model, the direct supply rate of green power for the data center exceeds 95%.

Furthermore, traditional onshore data centers rely on massive freshwater resources and complex refrigeration equipment to cool servers. That means out of every 10 yuan spent on electricity, three to four yuan go solely to cooling rather than computing. By contrast, this UDC leverages seawater with an annual average temperature of 15℃ as a natural cooling system, saving enormous amounts of electricity and freshwater.

Power Usage Effectiveness, or PUE, is a core international metric to evaluate the energy efficiency of data centers, with a theoretical limit of 1.0, meaning every unit of electricity is dedicated to IT equipment such as servers. By combining offshore wind power and natural seawater cooling technologies, the PUE of the Shanghai Lin-gang UDC has already dropped below 1.15, cutting around 12,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.

A new green development path that integrates computing capacity building and electricity infrastructure is taking shape across China.

With the rapid evolution of AI, the number and scale of global data centers keep expanding, driving a surge in energy consumption. The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, electricity consumed by AI-related computing will account for over half of the electricity demand of newly established data centers. Thus, developing greener, low-carbon computing power has become an inevitable choice.

Well before 2019, China piloted the construction of green data centers; in 2021, China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative was officially launched. Vast amounts of data generated in China’s densely populated eastern regions were redirected to western China, where abundant wind, solar, and hydropower resources support low-carbon computing, driving both computing power growth and environmental sustainability. In 2023, China for the first time proposed the concept of coordinating computing power development with electricity generation, and emphasized the construction of computing hubs close to end users, with the aim of further enhancing computing efficiency while cutting energy loss. The Shanghai Lin-gang UDC is a vivid representation of the commitment, turning out to be a fruitful exploration in China’s years-long drive to advance green computing power.

It is worth noting that placing a data center in the sea is a project with few mature global references to follow. China’s solution pioneers an approach of coordinated construction of offshore green power and undersea computing facilities. It innovatively designed a cylindrical “data warehouse” to withstand wave impacts and formulated special anti-corrosion coatings to resist seawater erosion. The endeavor demonstrates China’s firm resolve to cut carbon emissions, while offering the world innovative solutions in the green transformation of data centers.

Along the shores of the East China Sea, this “Deep Blue Core” braves the torrents, and unfolding within is the future landscape of green computing power, painted by Lin-gang, Shanghai, and presented to the world.

“Embed” data centers deep in the sea for greener computing power
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2026-05/09/content_118485052.shtml 
China Mosaic
http://chinamosaic.china.com.cn/

 

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LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly welcomes Melanie Siewert, Chief Marketing Officer at LHH, into its distinguished community of influential women leaders. A seasoned global marketing executive, Siewert brings more than 20 years of experience transforming brands, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable growth across both B2B and B2C industries.

As Chief Marketing Officer of LHH, Siewert leads global marketing strategy across brand, demand generation, and customer experience. She plays a critical role in aligning marketing with business objectives and fostering strong collaboration with sales to enhance organizational performance and accelerate growth. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping a modern, customer-centric brand and building a marketing function designed to deliver consistent, high-impact results across a complex global enterprise.

Throughout her career, Siewert has held senior leadership roles at prominent organizations including Truist Financial, Worldpay, Equifax, Whirlpool Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase. She is widely recognized for guiding enterprise brand strategy, leading complex mergers, scaling marketing operations, and delivering measurable gains in pipeline, revenue, and digital adoption.

Siewert’s expertise spans marketing strategy, customer engagement, brand development, sales enablement, and cross-functional leadership. Known for her empowering leadership style and strategic vision, she consistently builds high-performing teams that drive sustainable business growth while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Her accomplishments include:

• Leading global marketing strategy for LHH, integrating brand, demand generation, and customer experience to drive business performance.
• Guiding enterprise brand transformations and go-to-market strategies across multiple global organizations.
• Driving measurable growth in pipeline, revenue, and digital engagement through data-driven marketing initiatives.
• Leading marketing efforts through complex mergers and organizational transformations.
• Serving as a two-time board chair and lifetime member of Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals.
• Recognized as a Top Woman in Marketing by PRWeek.

“Melanie’s ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear, impactful strategies, combined with her commitment to building strong, collaborative teams, makes her an exceptional addition to EWA,” said Larraine Segil. “Her leadership and results-driven approach align seamlessly with the values of our sisterhood.”

Melanie shared “I’m honored to be part of the Exceptional Women’s Alliance and look forward to learning from the incredible women leaders who are dedicated to lifting other women and impacting the world at large.”

Siewert now joins a powerful and growing community of C-suite and board-level women leaders across disciplines who share a common goal: to support one another through confidential, life-long mentoring relationships and to enrich both their professional and personal lives.

About Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA)
The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation-only peer mentorship organization where high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude, and Willingness to Share their knowledge. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success—one woman at a time. The life-long program enables each participant to be connected as alumnae in the ever-expanding EWA global community, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance.

Learn more at www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com

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LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) proudly welcomes Melanie Siewert, Chief Marketing Officer at LHH, into its distinguished community of influential women leaders. A seasoned global marketing executive, Siewert brings more than 20 years of experience transforming brands, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable growth across both B2B and B2C industries.

As Chief Marketing Officer of LHH, Siewert leads global marketing strategy across brand, demand generation, and customer experience. She plays a critical role in aligning marketing with business objectives and fostering strong collaboration with sales to enhance organizational performance and accelerate growth. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping a modern, customer-centric brand and building a marketing function designed to deliver consistent, high-impact results across a complex global enterprise.

Throughout her career, Siewert has held senior leadership roles at prominent organizations including Truist Financial, Worldpay, Equifax, Whirlpool Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase. She is widely recognized for guiding enterprise brand strategy, leading complex mergers, scaling marketing operations, and delivering measurable gains in pipeline, revenue, and digital adoption.

Siewert’s expertise spans marketing strategy, customer engagement, brand development, sales enablement, and cross-functional leadership. Known for her empowering leadership style and strategic vision, she consistently builds high-performing teams that drive sustainable business growth while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Her accomplishments include:

• Leading global marketing strategy for LHH, integrating brand, demand generation, and customer experience to drive business performance.
• Guiding enterprise brand transformations and go-to-market strategies across multiple global organizations.
• Driving measurable growth in pipeline, revenue, and digital engagement through data-driven marketing initiatives.
• Leading marketing efforts through complex mergers and organizational transformations.
• Serving as a two-time board chair and lifetime member of Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals.
• Recognized as a Top Woman in Marketing by PRWeek.

“Melanie’s ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear, impactful strategies, combined with her commitment to building strong, collaborative teams, makes her an exceptional addition to EWA,” said Larraine Segil. “Her leadership and results-driven approach align seamlessly with the values of our sisterhood.”

Melanie shared “I’m honored to be part of the Exceptional Women’s Alliance and look forward to learning from the incredible women leaders who are dedicated to lifting other women and impacting the world at large.”

Siewert now joins a powerful and growing community of C-suite and board-level women leaders across disciplines who share a common goal: to support one another through confidential, life-long mentoring relationships and to enrich both their professional and personal lives.

About Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA)
The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation-only peer mentorship organization where high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude, and Willingness to Share their knowledge. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success—one woman at a time. The life-long program enables each participant to be connected as alumnae in the ever-expanding EWA global community, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance.

Learn more at www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com

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Recognition highlights Golden 1’s commitment to empowering members, uplifting communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace

• Golden 1 named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list
• Recognized for the second time on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) is proud to announce it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 lists. Together, these recognitions reflect Golden 1’s commitment to advancing financial well-being for its members while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees across California.

“At Golden 1, our purpose extends beyond financial services to how we show up for our employees and the communities we serve,” said Donna Bland, president and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union. “These recognitions from Newsweek reflect a culture where empowering our teams and supporting inclusive growth are integral to delivering strong, member-focused banking across California.”

To determine its slate of honorees for America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list, Newsweek evaluated which organizations are the most committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. Similarly, to decide which companies earned a spot on the America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list, Newsweek conducted a nationwide survey of over 89,000 female employees. This survey evaluated 120 key performance indicators, with added weight given to factors such as gender equality, fairness, and inclusion.

Golden 1 earned its first inclusion on Newsweek’s list of the top 500 regional banks and credit unions nationwide. It reflects the Credit Union’s continued focus on:

• Expanding access to Branch and Financial Resource Centers in underserved communities, which combine banking services with one-on-one financial guidance, education, and coaching
• Supporting homeownership through down payment assistance programs and strategic partnerships
• Investing in both digital and in-person banking experiences to meet members where they are
• Driving community impact through grants, scholarships, and financial education initiatives

This marks Golden 1’s second year being recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women list. Golden 1 was also the only credit union recognized among 17 financial institutions honored in the Banking category. The recognition reflects the Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity through initiatives such as employee resource groups, leadership development programs, and clear pathways for career growth.

“Creating an environment where women feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow is essential to who we are as an organization,” said Heather Andrade‑Neumann, executive vice president and chief people officer of Golden 1 Credit Union. “This recognition reflects the intentional work we’ve done to foster an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.”

Golden 1 continues to prioritize investments in regional banking capabilities, people-centered workplace practices, and community-based services that support long-term financial well-being across California.

ABOUT GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION
With more than $21 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, providing easy access to the financial solutions, resources, and support their members and communities need to improve their well-being. Golden 1 is committed to creating a more equitable and financially inclusive California and proudly serves all those who live or work there. Golden 1 is more than 1.1 million members strong and has over 2,000 employees. Visit golden1.com for more information.

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Recognition highlights Golden 1’s commitment to empowering members, uplifting communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace

• Golden 1 named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list
• Recognized for the second time on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) is proud to announce it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 lists. Together, these recognitions reflect Golden 1’s commitment to advancing financial well-being for its members while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees across California.

“At Golden 1, our purpose extends beyond financial services to how we show up for our employees and the communities we serve,” said Donna Bland, president and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union. “These recognitions from Newsweek reflect a culture where empowering our teams and supporting inclusive growth are integral to delivering strong, member-focused banking across California.”

To determine its slate of honorees for America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list, Newsweek evaluated which organizations are the most committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. Similarly, to decide which companies earned a spot on the America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list, Newsweek conducted a nationwide survey of over 89,000 female employees. This survey evaluated 120 key performance indicators, with added weight given to factors such as gender equality, fairness, and inclusion.

Golden 1 earned its first inclusion on Newsweek’s list of the top 500 regional banks and credit unions nationwide. It reflects the Credit Union’s continued focus on:

• Expanding access to Branch and Financial Resource Centers in underserved communities, which combine banking services with one-on-one financial guidance, education, and coaching
• Supporting homeownership through down payment assistance programs and strategic partnerships
• Investing in both digital and in-person banking experiences to meet members where they are
• Driving community impact through grants, scholarships, and financial education initiatives

This marks Golden 1’s second year being recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women list. Golden 1 was also the only credit union recognized among 17 financial institutions honored in the Banking category. The recognition reflects the Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity through initiatives such as employee resource groups, leadership development programs, and clear pathways for career growth.

“Creating an environment where women feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow is essential to who we are as an organization,” said Heather Andrade‑Neumann, executive vice president and chief people officer of Golden 1 Credit Union. “This recognition reflects the intentional work we’ve done to foster an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.”

Golden 1 continues to prioritize investments in regional banking capabilities, people-centered workplace practices, and community-based services that support long-term financial well-being across California.

ABOUT GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION
With more than $21 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, providing easy access to the financial solutions, resources, and support their members and communities need to improve their well-being. Golden 1 is committed to creating a more equitable and financially inclusive California and proudly serves all those who live or work there. Golden 1 is more than 1.1 million members strong and has over 2,000 employees. Visit golden1.com for more information.

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Recognition highlights Golden 1’s commitment to empowering members, uplifting communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace

• Golden 1 named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list
• Recognized for the second time on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) is proud to announce it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 lists. Together, these recognitions reflect Golden 1’s commitment to advancing financial well-being for its members while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees across California.

“At Golden 1, our purpose extends beyond financial services to how we show up for our employees and the communities we serve,” said Donna Bland, president and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union. “These recognitions from Newsweek reflect a culture where empowering our teams and supporting inclusive growth are integral to delivering strong, member-focused banking across California.”

To determine its slate of honorees for America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list, Newsweek evaluated which organizations are the most committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. Similarly, to decide which companies earned a spot on the America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 list, Newsweek conducted a nationwide survey of over 89,000 female employees. This survey evaluated 120 key performance indicators, with added weight given to factors such as gender equality, fairness, and inclusion.

Golden 1 earned its first inclusion on Newsweek’s list of the top 500 regional banks and credit unions nationwide. It reflects the Credit Union’s continued focus on:

• Expanding access to Branch and Financial Resource Centers in underserved communities, which combine banking services with one-on-one financial guidance, education, and coaching
• Supporting homeownership through down payment assistance programs and strategic partnerships
• Investing in both digital and in-person banking experiences to meet members where they are
• Driving community impact through grants, scholarships, and financial education initiatives

This marks Golden 1’s second year being recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women list. Golden 1 was also the only credit union recognized among 17 financial institutions honored in the Banking category. The recognition reflects the Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity through initiatives such as employee resource groups, leadership development programs, and clear pathways for career growth.

“Creating an environment where women feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow is essential to who we are as an organization,” said Heather Andrade‑Neumann, executive vice president and chief people officer of Golden 1 Credit Union. “This recognition reflects the intentional work we’ve done to foster an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.”

Golden 1 continues to prioritize investments in regional banking capabilities, people-centered workplace practices, and community-based services that support long-term financial well-being across California.

ABOUT GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION
With more than $21 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, providing easy access to the financial solutions, resources, and support their members and communities need to improve their well-being. Golden 1 is committed to creating a more equitable and financially inclusive California and proudly serves all those who live or work there. Golden 1 is more than 1.1 million members strong and has over 2,000 employees. Visit golden1.com for more information.

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CRN’s annual list recognizes C1 executives driving channel innovation and growth

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — C1, a global leader in technology solutions engineered for outcomes, today announced five C1 leaders have been named to the 2026 CRN^® Women of the Channel – including Chief Revenue Officer Leigh Juul, Senior Vice President Strategic Sales Operations Valerie Corniello, Senior Vice President of Public Education Zeina Ammar, Vice President of Professional Services Suzanne Shreve, and Senior Director, Growth Marketing Katie McPherson.

Of note, Leigh Juul, Valerie Corniello, and Zeina Ammar are also acknowledged as leaders on the 2026 CRN Power 80 Solution Provider list.

This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and customers.

The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country’s most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their customers and technology partners thrive

“We are extremely proud that CRN has honored these stellar C1 leaders with this well-deserved recognition,” said Jeffrey Russell, CEO at C1. “Their experience and impact across our end-to-end business including sales, services, operations and marketing is critical to our continued success. Every day they are elevating and supporting our clients and ecosystem partners through one of the fastest and most exciting AI-enabled transformations our industry has seen in communications, infrastructure, and security.”

From powering C1’s business to empowering the company’s partners and clients, this year’s CRN honorees exemplify the talent, experience, and commitment that make C1 a success.

Leigh Juul, Chief Revenue Officer – Leigh is responsible for C1’s go-to-market strategy and all revenue-generating processes including sales, revenue operations, sales engineering, sales enablement and alliances.

Valerie Corniello, Senior Vice President of Strategic Sales Operations – Valerie leads C1’s sales operations, enabling revenue performance through optimized processes, commission structures, and renewal strategies that enhance retention, margin, and forecast accuracy.

Zeina Ammar, Senior Vice President of Public Education – Zeina leads C1’s K-12 sales efforts, focusing on improving student outcomes through secure, high-performance IT environments.

Suzanne Shreve, Vice President of Professional Services – Suzanne leads C1’s professional services team, focused on driving execution at scale and enabling high-quality outcomes for customers.

Katie McPherson, Senior Director, Growth Marketing – Katie leads C1’s growth marketing efforts, focusing on demand generation, partner co-marketing, and data-driven pipeline strategies to accelerate scalable revenue.

“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”

The 2026 Women of the Channel are featured online at crn.com/wotc.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

About C1 
C1 makes modernization real—delivering secure, practical solutions for AI-powered collaboration, infrastructure, and security that drive measurable outcomes from day one. Focused on real-world results, C1 combines industry-leading partner technologies with deep expertise across advisory, professional, and managed services. From healthcare and education to government and financial services, C1 designs and delivers solutions that are faster, simpler, and more resilient—turning transformation into tangible value. For more information, visit www.onec1.com 

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