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MUMBAI and NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 /3BL/ – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, recently hosted student finalists from North America and Latin America in the Americas Hub portion of the TCS goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition. Now in its fourth year, the competition encourages students to propose new ways technology can help solve global challenges in support of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

During the Americas hub event, 17 students from four finalist teams presented their technology concepts for advancing health, safety and environmental sustainability. They showcased research, problem-solving and design thinking skills to an audience of educators, families and TCS volunteer judges who provided industry-relevant feedback. The two North American teams were from Canada and the U.S., and both Latin America teams were from Brazil.

• “Don’t Be Dangerous,” a U.S. team of 5^th grade students from Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge, New York, included AJ, Colin, Greyson, Lucas, Mason and Matthew. They developed a smart app to monitor air and water quality to alert users about potential disease risks. Their solution aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
• “Head 2 Toe,” a team comprised of Grade 8^th grade students Christina, Grace and Soy from Zion Heights Junior High School in Toronto, Canada, introduced an app that supports individuals facing mental or physical health challenges. It aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
• “Inovação em Ação”(which means “Innovation in Action” in Portuguese) was a group of three 12th grade students from Col. Eestabual in Alvorada do Sul, Brazil that included Ana Paula, Julia and Larissa. They presented an automated system that can detect water problems and leaks, alert users, shut off the water supply when necessary, and more. It supported SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
• “Yellow Sunflowers,” a group of four 12^th grade students from Marista Escola Social Irmão Acácio in Londrina, Brazil, included Isabelly, Maria Luiza, Mariane and Vivian. They showcased an inclusive digital platform featuring articles, videos, and courses designed to assist people living with medical comorbidities. Addressing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, it would deliver information to both patients as well as emerging professionals, NGOs, public institutions, and universities.

About 5,420 submissions were considered in the North America portion of the competition before the judges narrowed the finalists down to “Don’t be Dangerous” and “Head2Toe.”

 

 

“Students come to goIT with a bit of curiosity about digital innovation and leave with practical skills,” said Lina Klebanov, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, North America, TCS. “They learn how to collaborate, ask better questions, use data, and explain a solution to an audience. Just as important, they begin to see themselves as global citizens—people who can use technology thoughtfully to improve lives.”

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

It has set an aspiration to become the world’s largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 56 countries and 194 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. 

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In recognition of National Nurses Appreciation Week, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with SuperFd to honor frontline healthcare professional at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, LA Kings staff and team mascot Bailey visited the hospital to deliver nutritious meals, beverages, and snacks to CHLA’s registered nurses.

The initiative spotlighted the dedication and hard work of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team, whose members provide critical care to some of the hospital’s youngest and most vulnerable patients. The effort underscored the team’s appreciation for their commitment, resilience and compassion.

“The LA Kings are proud to join our partners in recognizing the exceptional nurses at CHLA,” said Amanda Apel, Sr. Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. “As part of the Los Angeles community, we see the impact of their work every day, and are honored to celebrate the vital care they provide.”

SuperFd, a performance nutrition company, supported the effort by providing nourishing meal options, designed to fuel healthcare nurses through their demanding shifts, reinforcing a shared commitment to community well-being and frontline support.

In recognition of National Nurses Appreciation Week, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with SuperFd to honor frontline healthcare professional at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, LA Kings staff and team mascot Bailey visited the hospital to deliver nutritious meals, beverages, and snacks to CHLA’s registered nurses.

The initiative spotlighted the dedication and hard work of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team, whose members provide critical care to some of the hospital’s youngest and most vulnerable patients. The effort underscored the team’s appreciation for their commitment, resilience and compassion.

“The LA Kings are proud to join our partners in recognizing the exceptional nurses at CHLA,” said Amanda Apel, Sr. Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. “As part of the Los Angeles community, we see the impact of their work every day, and are honored to celebrate the vital care they provide.”

SuperFd, a performance nutrition company, supported the effort by providing nourishing meal options, designed to fuel healthcare nurses through their demanding shifts, reinforcing a shared commitment to community well-being and frontline support.

In recognition of National Nurses Appreciation Week, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with SuperFd to honor frontline healthcare professional at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, LA Kings staff and team mascot Bailey visited the hospital to deliver nutritious meals, beverages, and snacks to CHLA’s registered nurses.

The initiative spotlighted the dedication and hard work of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team, whose members provide critical care to some of the hospital’s youngest and most vulnerable patients. The effort underscored the team’s appreciation for their commitment, resilience and compassion.

“The LA Kings are proud to join our partners in recognizing the exceptional nurses at CHLA,” said Amanda Apel, Sr. Director, Community Relations, LA Kings. “As part of the Los Angeles community, we see the impact of their work every day, and are honored to celebrate the vital care they provide.”

SuperFd, a performance nutrition company, supported the effort by providing nourishing meal options, designed to fuel healthcare nurses through their demanding shifts, reinforcing a shared commitment to community well-being and frontline support.

WASHINGTON, May 12 , 2026 /3BL/ – CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The parties will identify opportunities to co-finance initiatives that strengthen MSMEs’ growth in the region.

Under the agreement, CAF will explore facilitating access to credit for MSMEs by financing banks, non-bank financial institutions and digital lenders in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an aspirational target of approximately USD 100 million over four years. In parallel, the Center will provide complementary support to further strengthen the MSME ecosystem.

“Latin America and the Caribbean is home to more than 27 million formal MSMEs, which generate the majority of employment in the region. Yet, access to credit remains one of the most persistent barriers to their growth, representing one of the main obstacles to the region’s competitiveness. This partnership brings together the financing capacity of a multilateral development bank with the technological expertise and innovation of a global leader in digital payments to help close that gap. By combining credit facilities with targeted grants and technical assistance, we aim to reach the entrepreneurs who need it most — particularly women-led businesses and those driving the transition toward more sustainable economies and a more competitive region,” stated Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF.

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, remarked, “Through our Mastercard Strive small business program, we have reached more than 19 million small business owners who tell us time and again that they require capital to maintain and grow their core business while protecting against cyberattacks. This partnership will unlock critical financial resources aligned with Mastercard’s global commitment to connect and protect 500 million people and small businesses on their path to financial health.”

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Antonio Silveira, vice president of the private sector, CAF (development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) at the 2026 Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Kevin Allen

The collaboration places special emphasis on women-owned and women-led MSMEs, underserved enterprises and climate finance. Initial priority countries may include Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador, Chile and El Salvador, with the possibility of expanding to additional CAF member countries.

The agreement was formally announced during the Global Inclusive Growth Forum, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, which is held annually during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The Forum convenes senior leaders from the public sector, private sector, civil society and multilateral institutions to explore pathways for small business growth, digital transformation and sustainability.

About CAF

CAF –development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– has the mission of promoting sustainable development and regional integration through the financing of public and private sector projects, the provision of technical cooperation, and other specialized services. Established in 1970, CAF is currently comprised of 24 countries — 22 from Latin America and the Caribbean, along with Spain and Portugal — and 13 private banks. It is one of the main sources of multilateral financing and a key generator of knowledge for the region.

For more information, visit www.caf.com

CAF Strategic Communications Office: prensa@caf.com

About the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. The Center leverages the company’s core assets and competencies, including data insights, expertise, and technology, while administering the philanthropic Mastercard Impact Fund, to produce independent research, scale global programs, and empower a community of thinkers, leaders, and doers on the front lines of inclusive growth. For more information and to receive its latest insights, follow the Center on LinkedIn, Instagram and subscribe to its newsletter.  

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

WASHINGTON, May 12 , 2026 /3BL/ – CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The parties will identify opportunities to co-finance initiatives that strengthen MSMEs’ growth in the region.

Under the agreement, CAF will explore facilitating access to credit for MSMEs by financing banks, non-bank financial institutions and digital lenders in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an aspirational target of approximately USD 100 million over four years. In parallel, the Center will provide complementary support to further strengthen the MSME ecosystem.

“Latin America and the Caribbean is home to more than 27 million formal MSMEs, which generate the majority of employment in the region. Yet, access to credit remains one of the most persistent barriers to their growth, representing one of the main obstacles to the region’s competitiveness. This partnership brings together the financing capacity of a multilateral development bank with the technological expertise and innovation of a global leader in digital payments to help close that gap. By combining credit facilities with targeted grants and technical assistance, we aim to reach the entrepreneurs who need it most — particularly women-led businesses and those driving the transition toward more sustainable economies and a more competitive region,” stated Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF.

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, remarked, “Through our Mastercard Strive small business program, we have reached more than 19 million small business owners who tell us time and again that they require capital to maintain and grow their core business while protecting against cyberattacks. This partnership will unlock critical financial resources aligned with Mastercard’s global commitment to connect and protect 500 million people and small businesses on their path to financial health.”

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Antonio Silveira, vice president of the private sector, CAF (development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) at the 2026 Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Kevin Allen

The collaboration places special emphasis on women-owned and women-led MSMEs, underserved enterprises and climate finance. Initial priority countries may include Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador, Chile and El Salvador, with the possibility of expanding to additional CAF member countries.

The agreement was formally announced during the Global Inclusive Growth Forum, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, which is held annually during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The Forum convenes senior leaders from the public sector, private sector, civil society and multilateral institutions to explore pathways for small business growth, digital transformation and sustainability.

About CAF

CAF –development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– has the mission of promoting sustainable development and regional integration through the financing of public and private sector projects, the provision of technical cooperation, and other specialized services. Established in 1970, CAF is currently comprised of 24 countries — 22 from Latin America and the Caribbean, along with Spain and Portugal — and 13 private banks. It is one of the main sources of multilateral financing and a key generator of knowledge for the region.

For more information, visit www.caf.com

CAF Strategic Communications Office: prensa@caf.com

About the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. The Center leverages the company’s core assets and competencies, including data insights, expertise, and technology, while administering the philanthropic Mastercard Impact Fund, to produce independent research, scale global programs, and empower a community of thinkers, leaders, and doers on the front lines of inclusive growth. For more information and to receive its latest insights, follow the Center on LinkedIn, Instagram and subscribe to its newsletter.  

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

WASHINGTON, May 12 , 2026 /3BL/ – CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The parties will identify opportunities to co-finance initiatives that strengthen MSMEs’ growth in the region.

Under the agreement, CAF will explore facilitating access to credit for MSMEs by financing banks, non-bank financial institutions and digital lenders in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an aspirational target of approximately USD 100 million over four years. In parallel, the Center will provide complementary support to further strengthen the MSME ecosystem.

“Latin America and the Caribbean is home to more than 27 million formal MSMEs, which generate the majority of employment in the region. Yet, access to credit remains one of the most persistent barriers to their growth, representing one of the main obstacles to the region’s competitiveness. This partnership brings together the financing capacity of a multilateral development bank with the technological expertise and innovation of a global leader in digital payments to help close that gap. By combining credit facilities with targeted grants and technical assistance, we aim to reach the entrepreneurs who need it most — particularly women-led businesses and those driving the transition toward more sustainable economies and a more competitive region,” stated Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF.

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, remarked, “Through our Mastercard Strive small business program, we have reached more than 19 million small business owners who tell us time and again that they require capital to maintain and grow their core business while protecting against cyberattacks. This partnership will unlock critical financial resources aligned with Mastercard’s global commitment to connect and protect 500 million people and small businesses on their path to financial health.”

Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Antonio Silveira, vice president of the private sector, CAF (development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) at the 2026 Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Kevin Allen

The collaboration places special emphasis on women-owned and women-led MSMEs, underserved enterprises and climate finance. Initial priority countries may include Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador, Chile and El Salvador, with the possibility of expanding to additional CAF member countries.

The agreement was formally announced during the Global Inclusive Growth Forum, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, which is held annually during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The Forum convenes senior leaders from the public sector, private sector, civil society and multilateral institutions to explore pathways for small business growth, digital transformation and sustainability.

About CAF

CAF –development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– has the mission of promoting sustainable development and regional integration through the financing of public and private sector projects, the provision of technical cooperation, and other specialized services. Established in 1970, CAF is currently comprised of 24 countries — 22 from Latin America and the Caribbean, along with Spain and Portugal — and 13 private banks. It is one of the main sources of multilateral financing and a key generator of knowledge for the region.

For more information, visit www.caf.com

CAF Strategic Communications Office: prensa@caf.com

About the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. The Center leverages the company’s core assets and competencies, including data insights, expertise, and technology, while administering the philanthropic Mastercard Impact Fund, to produce independent research, scale global programs, and empower a community of thinkers, leaders, and doers on the front lines of inclusive growth. For more information and to receive its latest insights, follow the Center on LinkedIn, Instagram and subscribe to its newsletter.  

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Sixteen years ago, a Trane Technologies hiring manager in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, made Chris Jones an unusual offer: skip the desk job, enroll in the renowned Graduate Training Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and return as a sales engineer.

Chris, a mechanical engineering graduate who had lasted exactly seven minutes in his first traditional interview before realizing a desk career wasn’t for him, didn’t hesitate to say yes.

Today, he’s Trane Technologies’ Energy Services Sales Leader for the Northeast, operating out of Connecticut and covering New York, New Jersey and New England. 16 years in, he’s more energized than ever.

“I’ve spent my entire career chasing work that feels cool, impactful and engaging, and I always find it at Trane Technologies.”

Chris Jones
Northeast Energy Services Sales Leader, Trane Technologies

He has stories to prove it. “I went into a chiller plant at a hotel in New York City and in the back, behind a chain-link fence with a tarp over it, there were train tracks — the ones Franklin D. Roosevelt used to leave a nearby hotel without being seen.

“In this job, you get to see things no one could ever pay to see.”

The freedom to build your own career, the support to succeed

A shift in family priorities brought Chris back to New York City four years into his Harrisburg tenure. “The great thing about this company is that it has a lot of locations, so I was able to keep working after I relocated.” He joined the New York office as a service account manager.

The energy services part of the business was still taking shape, and Chris and his New York colleagues spotted an opportunity in their corner of the world. Infrastructure projects were being treated as necessary expenses, but Chris and his team wanted to reframe them as financial investments with measurable returns. “In many cases, you can invest a million dollars into replacing a piece of machinery in your basement and make a better financial return than any other option available to a building owner. That’s the message we wanted to lead with.”

His sales leader, Andy Merrill, gave them the room to run with it — and what they built in New York became part of the many successful energy services initiatives unfolding across the region. Today, Chris leads a team of roughly 10 salespeople spanning the Northeast, working on large infrastructure projects in K–12 schools, municipalities, higher education and commercial real estate.

Ask Chris what gives Trane Technologies its edge in the market, and he doesn’t hesitate. “All of our businesses are integrated under one roof — service, equipment, energy services, operations. That lets us collaborate and be nimble in a way that most others simply aren’t.”

But for him, the deeper advantage is the people. “This kind of sales can’t be scripted. It’s more like playing jazz than reading off a sheet of paper.” Our salespeople are some of the most impactful consultants in the industry.

“Our salespeople are more like consultants — some of the most impactful consultants in the industry.”

Chris Jones
Northeast Energy Services Sales Leader, Trane Technologies

Working as a team for a greater cause

Chris believes the company’s culture of hiring collaborative, motivated people, combined with generous training and support, has a lot to do with why their sales executives are so successful. “We have a strong team culture,” Chris says. “There are so many experienced people at Trane Technologies, and we have access to all of them. They’ve seen it all, and they’re always ready to give you their time, share their knowledge and problem-solve with you.”

That internal support gives Chris and his team the confidence to take on work that matters beyond the bottom line, including pressing environmental challenges. “Sustainability is an important part of our work. We want to reduce our emissions to address climate change.” But for Chris, the mission is also deeply local. “We work with customers in underprivileged communities that have old, polluting boiler plants. How do we impact the air quality in those areas? That’s something I think about.” But his thinking doesn’t stop there. “I also think a lot about how we can make our grids more resilient and reliable.

The importance of mentorship

That kind of mission-driven thinking is something, Chris believes, you grow into as you develop your career. “Talk to 10 people at this company who do the same job, and you’ll see that none of them do it the same way. From each one, you’ll pick up one thing. And all those little pieces start to form a new mosaic of who you are as a sales executive for Trane Technologies.”

Professional growth is also backed by the company’s investment in its people. “Trane Technologies provides you with all the resources to help you succeed as long as you can articulate what you’re trying to do and the tools you need to get there.”

Aside from taking advantage of programs like the Sales Leader Development Program and the Center for Creative Leadership, Chris credits much of his success to the support of his mentors. “I was fortunate to have a series of unbelievably strong mentors throughout my career — many of them with no formal obligation to help me, but they went out of their way anyway.”

Now Chris is on the other end of it. “In the last 51 minutes, two former Graduate Training Program grads have called me. Neither of them is on my team, neither of them reports to me. They just want to run an idea by me when I’m free. That’s the whole reason I’m here. I love it.”

Sell something meaningful with Trane Technologies. Ready to make an impact? Explore your future in sales with Trane Technologies.

Governance At a Glance

• Nominate for the Cascale Board of Directors (click here)
• Apply for the Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (click here)
• Why? Shape the future of Cascale and seize one of two distinct opportunities to steward involvement at the highest level of organizational governance.

Cascale has opened two key opportunities for members to help shape the organization’s future: Board of Directors nominations and Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (MAC) applications. Together, these openings mark the next phase of Cascale’s governance evolution and reflect the organization’s commitment to stronger, more structured pathways for member and industry expertise to inform leadership, strategy, and collective action.

As a global multi-stakeholder nonprofit, Cascale brings together diverse voices from across the consumer goods value chain to advance shared action on climate and decent work. Strengthening governance is an important part of that work. By inviting members to step forward for Board service and MAC participation, Cascale is reinforcing the role of inclusive leadership, practical expertise, and collaborative decision-making in helping the organization deepen impact further and faster, together.

Board of Directors nominations now open

Cascale is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors election from May 11 through May 31, 2026. The Board plays a critical role in guiding Cascale’s strategic direction, overseeing governance, and helping ensure the organization remains strong, representative, and effective. In line with Cascale’s current structure, Voting Members continue to elect Board leadership across caucus groups, ensuring balanced representation across the organization.

Senior leaders with strong strategic, governance, and fiduciary experience are encouraged to consider nomination. Candidates should also be committed to Cascale’s mission and strategic pillars: Combat Climate Change and Support Decent Work for All.

MAC applications now open

At the same time, Cascale is opening applications for the Membership & Stakeholder Advisory Council (MAC) from May 11 through June 4, 2026. The MAC is one of two new advisory councils being established as part of Cascale’s broader governance evolution. Earlier this year, Cascale announced that the MAC would be phased in alongside the Technical Advisory Council (TAC), with the MAC focused on membership engagement, public affairs, and our programs to scale collective action.

The MAC is intended to create a more structured forum for member and stakeholder input, helping ensure Cascale’s work continues to benefit from a wide breadth of experience, perspectives, and practical insights from across the industry. Together with the Board, TAC, and time-bound task forces, the MAC is part of a phased approach to strengthening how recommendations, expertise, and member priorities help inform Cascale’s leadership and long-term direction.

Get involved in Cascale’s next chapter

These two opportunities are distinct, but they are closely connected. Board service offers members the chance to help steward Cascale at the highest level of organizational governance, while the MAC will provide a dedicated pathway for strategic member and stakeholder input on membership engagement, public affairs, and our programs to scale collective action. Together, they reflect Cascale’s belief that stronger governance depends on both accountable leadership and meaningful participation.

Members interested in applying or nominating candidates are encouraged to review the requirements and timelines carefully and submit their materials within the application windows. Cascale will continue sharing governance updates, resources, and next steps through Cascale Connect and its governance communications in the months ahead.

For questions about the Board nominations process, contact elections@cascale.org.

For questions about the MAC applications, contact governance@cascale.org.

May 11, 2026 /3BL/ – Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities and undertreatment in structural heart care. Results show electronic clinician notifications (ECNs) significantly improve the timely evaluation and treatment of aortic stenosis (AS) and mitral regurgitation (MR), including treatment with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Findings from the study, sponsored by Tempus, were presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

“As clinicians, our priority is to ensure that patients with significant heart valve disease receive timely treatment. Untreated symptomatic severe aortic stenosis carries a high risk of mortality within two years, yet we continue to see significant undertreatment particularly among patients from racial and ethnic minority groups and those with certain hemodynamic profiles. This compromises our ability to scale life-saving valve interventions across health systems,” said Wayne Batchelor, M.D., M.H.S., M.B.A., President of the Medicine Service Line at the Inova Health System and Steering Committee Chair of the ALERT study. “These findings highlight the value of real-time clinical alerts to accelerate diagnosis and specialist referral, helping ensure that more patients—regardless of race, ethnicity, geography, hemodynamics, or other factors—have access to guideline-directed, life-saving care.”

Using 765 clinicians ordering 2,016 echocardiograms across 5 U.S. health systems encompassing 35 hospitals, the study met its primary endpoint, defined as time to surgical or transcatheter valve intervention followed by time to multidisciplinary heart team (MHT) clinic visit within 90 days after the index echocardiogram. The findings revealed that ECNs were 27% more effective at notifying clinicians about patient cardiovascular status than usual care (win ratio, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.05-1.54; P = .007).

Key findings at 90 days include:

• 40% relative increase in valve intervention (13.4% vs. 9.6%; P=0.005)
• 27% increase in MHT evaluations (22.7% vs. 17.9%; P=0.005)

Data suggest white patients represent the majority (90%) of all TAVR procedures – a minimally invasive solution for AS and MR. Conversely, patients who are Black, Hispanic, Asian, or part of other racial groups are not being treated with TAVR at the same rates as

white patients.1 Additionally, women with aortic stenosis continue to experience meaningful disparities in care, as they are less likely to be referred for timely evaluation and valve intervention compared to men, making improved access to minimally invasive options like TAVR especially critical. Existing evidence suggests that this minimally invasive option could result in less time in the hospital and a quicker recovery compared to open heart surgery.

“The ALERT trial reflects how we are building the future of structural heart care — one that is more connected, data‑driven, and focused on reaching patients earlier in their disease journey,” said Jorie Soskin, vice president of the Structural Heart business at Medtronic. “By helping clinicians identify patients sooner and connect them to care, technologies like AI‑enabled alerts have the potential to ensure more people can benefit from lifesaving therapies like TAVR, regardless of race, geography, or background. This work underscores our commitment to advancing structural heart care and the future of TAVR.”

The study utilized Tempus Next, an AI-enabled care pathway platform that empowers providers to deliver the next step in a patient’s care journey. The software automatically identifies significant AS or MR patients who may meet guideline-indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place. The study evaluated the impact of electronic health record notifications generated by Tempus Next.

Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis is a common, yet severe form of heart valve disease that impacts approximately 250,000 people annually in the United States and remains undertreated according to AHA/ACC Guidelines criteria. Patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis may suffer from chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness – and if left untreated, it can lead to heart failure. Mitral regurgitation (MR), another prevalent cardiac valvular condition, presents a similar set of challenges in regard to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.

This study is funded by Tempus AI, Inc. (Chicago, IL) and Medtronic, Plc (Minneapolis, MN).

About Medtronic 
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow Medtronic on LinkedIn.

About Tempus
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of

multimodal data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus provides AI-enabled precision medicine solutions to physicians to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data. For more information, visit tempus.com.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic’s periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Contact:
Kimberly Powell
Public Relations
+1-202-498-2601

Ingrid Goldberg
Investor Relations
+1-612-505-2696

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