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Coulson Aviation

Request to update history section

{{Edit COI|summary=Request to update history section}}

My name is Grace Nakazawa, and I work with Coulson Aviation as a marketing and communications consultant. I am ''thrilled'' to see that editors like [[User:AllegedlyAPhotographer|AllegedlyAPhotographer]] are trying to update this article! I thought I could help by providing some additional details about Coulson's history.

The current history section in this article is essentially a series of bullet points. To be honest, it's missing a lot of information, especially about Coulson's origin and international expansion. I put together a draft that provides a more encyclopedic-style summary.

{{collapse top|title=Updated history section}}

=== Early history ===

Coulson Aviation traces its origins to Coulson Forest Products Ltd, which was established in 1960 by Cliff Coulson.<ref name=DiTrapani>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Di Trapani |first=Antonio |date=March 13, 2025 |title=How This Company Became The 1st In The World To Operate A Unique Pair Of Boeing 737s |work=Simple Flying |publisher=Valnet Publishing Group

|url=https://simpleflying.com/company-1st-world-unique-boeing-737s/}}</ref> Coulson had served in [[World War II]], where he learned to operate [[tank|tanks]] and other heavy equipment.<ref name=Wise>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Wise |first=Jeff |date=August 5, 2021 |title=To Fight Wildfires, California Turns to a Family With a Fleet of $8,000-an-Hour Helicopters |work=Bloomberg

|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-05/california-wildfire-coulson-aviation-s-night-flying-helicopters-bring-advantage}}</ref> After the war, he acquired a [[bulldozer]] and other equipment to support [[logging|logging operations]].<ref name=Wise/> Through Coulson Forest Products, he contracted for this equipment to be used by harvesters operating in [[British Columbia]].<ref name=Wise/> By 1978, the company had around 15 employees.<ref name=Wise/>

In 1982, Cliff Coulson suffered a stroke and his son, Wayne Coulson, took over leadership of the company.<ref name=Wise/> In 1985, the company added aircraft to its logging equipment, initially focusing on heavy-lift helicopters.<ref name=DiTrapani/>

=== Transition to aviation ===

Coulson Aircrane Ltd. was founded in 1985 as the core aviation entity under the Coulson Group.<ref name=CCC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson: Global leaders in aerial firefighting |publisher=Canadian Commercial Corporation |date=June 2023

|url=https://www.ccc.ca/en/resources/coulson-customer-profile/}}</ref> Coulson Aircrane soon expanded into [[aerial firefighting]] with [[Helicopter|helicopters]] and large [[Fixed-wing aircraft|fixed-wing]] operations.<ref name=DiTrapani/><ref name=Wise/><ref name=Tharawat>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=The Coulson Group: Unique by Design |publisher=Tharawat Magazine |date=May 9, 2019

|url=https://www.tharawat-magazine.com/online-magazine/coulson-group-unique-design/}}</ref> The aerial fleet also grew to support [[heli-logging]] operations in [[Alaska]].<ref name=Swartz>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Swartz |first=Kenneth I. |title=Multi Mission Operator |work=Skies |publisher=MHM Publishing |date=May 7, 2014

|url=https://skiesmag.com/news/multimissionoperator/}}</ref>

In 1989, Coulson launched Coulson Manufacturing, a lumber manufacturing facility in [[Port Alberni]] that produced siding and other wood products.<ref name=Kolenko>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Kolenko |first=Sean |title=Family business report: Vancouver Island forest products business rooted in family values |work=Business Intelligence for B.C. |publisher=Business in Vancouver |date=December 16, 2013

|url=https://www.biv.com/news/resources-agriculture/family-business-report-vancouver-island-forest-pro-8238463}}</ref> By the early 1990s, the facility had nearly 900 employees and operated around the clock.<ref name=EDC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation: Fighting wildfires from the air; managing risks on the ground |publisher=[[Export Development Canada]] |date=May 12, 2024

|url=https://www.edc.ca/en/success-stories/coulson-aviation-indo-pacific-expansion.html}}</ref><ref name=Tharawat/>

In 1990, Coulson Aviation USA was founded as a subsidiary of Coulson Aircrane to provide aerial fire suppression aircraft to the [[United States Forest Service]].<ref name=AP>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Firefighting plane owned by Oregon company crashes in Australia; 3 Americans killed |work=The Associated Press |via=The Oregonian |date=January 23, 2020

|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/01/firefighting-plane-from-oregon-crashes-in-australia-3-killed.html}}</ref><ref name=DiTrapani>  Aerial firefighting contracts with state and federal agencies proved to be a more stable source of revenue than timber operations.<ref name=Wise/><ref name=Tharawat/> Wayne Coulson soon sold the majority of the Coulson Group's businesses to focus on [[firefighting]].<ref name=EDC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation: Fighting wildfires from the air; managing risks on the ground |publisher=[[Export Development Canada]]

|url=https://www.edc.ca/en/success-stories/coulson-aviation-indo-pacific-expansion.html}}</ref> Many of the Coulson Group's logging helicopters were retrofitted for aerial fire suppression,<ref name=EDC/> though the company did continue some heli-logging and other non-fire operations, including [[offshore drilling]] rig support.<ref name=Swartz/>

=== Growth and international expansion  ===

In 2005, Coulson was contracted to provide aerial fire suppression support to Australia's [[National Aerial Firefighting Centre]]  and the state of [[Victoria_(state)|Victoria]].<ref name=Swartz/> Coulson Aviation Australia was founded in 2010 to support Coulson Aircrane's long-term operations in the country.<ref name=ATSB>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Collision with terrain involving Lockheed Martin EC-130Q, N134CG |publisher=Australian Transport Safety Board |date=August 29, 2022

|url=https://www.atsb.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/5781842/ao-2020-007-final.pdf

}}</ref>

In September 2019, Coulson signed an agreement with the Bolivian government to support aerial fire suppression efforts in the [[Amazon rainforest|Amazon]].<ref name=BCAC>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=B.C. aviation company sends helicopters to fight fires in Amazon |publisher=British Columbia Aviation Council |date=September 5, 2019

|url=https://www.bcaviationcouncil.org/b-c-aviation-company-sends-helicopters-to-fight-fires-in-amazon/}}</ref> In February 2023, Coulson expanded its operations in [[South America]] through a contract to provide aerial firefighting support to Argentina’s [[Ministry_of_the_Environment_and_Sustainable_Development_(Argentina)|Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development]].<ref name=Wings>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Aviation provides aerial firefighting support to Argentina |work=Wings |publisher=Annex Business Media |date=February 22, 2023

|url=https://www.wingsmagazine.com/coulson-aviation-provides-aerial-firefighting-support-to-argentina/}}</ref> In November of that same year, Coulson won a three-year contract with Chile’s [[National Forest Corporation|Corporación Nacional Forestal]] for aerial fire suppression support.<ref name=Hoey>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Hoey |first=Iain |title=Coulson Aviation expands aerial firefighting services in South America |work=International Fire & Safety Journal |publisher=Centurian Media |date=November 15, 2023

|url=https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/coulson-aviation-expands-aerial-firefighting-services-in-south-america/}}</ref>

In 2007, Coulson acquired two of the remaining [[Martin JRM Mars]] planes when it purchased Flying Tankers Inc from TimberWest.<ref name=AF>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson’s Martin Mars Finds New Home With BC Aviation Museum |work=Aerial Fire |publisher=Marsayl Media |date=March 29, 2024

|url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2024/03/29/coulsons-martin-mars-finds-new-home-with-bc-aviation-museum/}}</ref> These massive planes had served as "water bombers" for decades, and Coulson continued to use them for wildfire suppression.<ref name=DiTrapani/><ref name=Swartz/>

In 2013, Coulson Aviation purchased an ex-military [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130 Hercules aircraft]] and modified it for aerial firefighting missions.<ref name=SanDiego>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Ex-Navy plane being revamped to fight fires |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=March 14, 2013 |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2013/03/14/ex-navy-plane-being-revamped-to-fight-fires/}}</ref> The revamped plane operated on a California wildfire in September of that year.<ref name=Swartz/> In 2019, Coulson won a contract from the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] to install the company's retardant delivery system on seven C-130 Hercules aircraft.<ref name=Airforce>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson receives USAF contract for firefighting system on C-130H |work=Airforce Technology |publisher=GlobalData |date=November 28, 2019

|url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/coulson-usaf-firefighting-system/}}</ref> Coulson continued to acquire and modify its own C-130 Hercules aircraft, and by 2025 had obtained a fleet of ten.<ref name=Stock>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Stock |first=Jaryd |title=Coulson Aviation purchases New Zealand C-130 Hercules aircraft |work=Aviation Photography Digest |url=https://aviationphotodigest.com/31791-2/}}</ref><ref name=Stock>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Four RNZAF C-130H Hercules aircraft sold to US aerial firefighting company |publisher=New Zealand Defence Force |date=April 11, 2025

|url=https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/four-rnzaf-c-130h-hercules-aircraft-sold-to-us-aerial-firefighting-company/}}</ref>

In May 2017, Coulson Aviation acquired six [[Boeing_737|Boeing 737-300s]] from [[Southwest Airlines]] and announced plans to convert them into 4,000-gallon “FireLiner” air tankers.<ref name=Nadalet>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Nadalet |first=Ivan |title=Coulson Aviation converts Southwest B737s into firefighters |work=ch-aviation |publisher=ch-aviation GmbH |date=May 25, 2017

|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/56246-coulson-aviation-converts-southwest-b737s-into-firefighters}}</ref><ref name=Forrest>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Forrest |first=Ben |title=Coulson Aviation lands first Fireliner |work=Skies |publisher=MHM Publishing |date=May 29, 2017

|url=https://skiesmag.com/news/coulson-aviation-lands-first-fireliner/}}</ref> The first converted jet became operational in 2018 and was used to fight a wildfire in [[Australia]].<ref name=Memom>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Memon |first=Omar |title=Fireliner: 5 Fast Facts About The Boeing 737 Air Tanker |work=Simple Flying |publisher=Valnet Publishing Group |date=July 12, 2024 |url=https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-fireliner-facts-list/}}</ref><ref name=BBC>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Modified Boeing 737 used to fight wildfire for first time |work=BBC |date=November 22, 2018 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-46312633}}</ref> The 737 FireLiner was part of the large air tanker fleet that was used extensively during the [[2019–20 Australian bushfire season|2019–20 "Black Summer" bushfire season]].<ref name=Mason2023>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Mason |first=Ryan |title=New South Wales Rural Fire Service – Setting the Stage |work=Aerial FIre |publisher=Marsayl Media |date=July 3, 2023 |url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/07/03/new-south-wales-rural-fire-service-setting-the-stage/}}</ref>

In 2018, Coulson Aviation began night aerial firefighting tests in Australia.<ref name=Gabbet>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Gabbet |first=Bill |title=Trial of dropping water on a wildfire at night begins in Australia |work=Wildfire Today |publisher=International Association of Wildland Fire |date=February 27, 2018

|url=https://wildfiretoday.com/trial-dropping-water-wildfire-night-begins-australia/}}</ref>

In 2019, Coulson Aviation began supporting firefighting operations in Chile through a partnership with PESCO, a Chilean equipment and machinery company.<ref name=Chile>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|title=Coulson Moves Firefighting Assets to Chile |work=Aerial Fire |publisher=Marsayl Media  |date=November 15, 2019 |url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2019/11/15/coulson-moves-firefighting-assets-to-chile/}}</ref> In November 2023, Coulson Aviation expanded its operations in the country through a three-year firefighting contract with Chile’s [[National_Forest_Corporation|Corporación Nacional Forestal]].<ref name=Mason>{{Cite news |no-tracking=true|last=Mason |first=Ryan |title=Coulson Aviation Awarded 3-yr Aerial Firefighting Contract with Chile for C-130 and Citation 550 |work=Aerial Fire  |publisher=Marsayl Media  |date=November 14, 2023

|url=https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/11/14/coulson-aviation-awarded-3-yr-aerial-firefighting-contract-with-chile-for-c-130-and-citation-550/}}</ref>

In 2020, Coulson Aviation won an aerial firefighting contract with the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management, marking the company's expansion into the [[Asia-Pacific]] region.<ref name=Langfield>{{Cite web |no-tracking=true|title=Aerial firefighting in the Asia-Pacific region |last=Langfield |first=Mandy |work=AirMed&Rescue |publisher=Voyageur Publishing & Events |date=April 2021

|url=https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/long-read/aerial-firefighting-asia-pacific-region}}</ref>  

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As you can see, I split the content into three subsections:

*''Early history''

**This subsection spans the period from the establishment of Coulson Forest Products in 1960 to Wayne Coulson's assumption of leadership of the company in the early 1980s.

*''Transition to aviation''

**This subsection covers the period from Coulson Aircrane's founding in 1985 to the founding of Coulson Aviation USA in 1990. This section includes a short paragraph about the Coulson Manufacturing lumber manufacturing facility in Port Alberni, which is not strictly necessary for this section but does serve to flesh out details about this period and contextualize references to the Coulson Group's historical operations outside of aviation.

*''Growth and international expansion''

**Per the title, this subsection covers the period from the early 2000s to the present day during which Coulson expanded its operations across the globe.

The core factual claims were largely pulled from media coverage, e.g. profile pieces about Coulson like [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-05/california-wildfire-coulson-aviation-s-night-flying-helicopters-bring-advantage this one] from Bloomberg and [https://simpleflying.com/company-1st-world-unique-boeing-737s/ this one] from Simple Flying.

I'm posting all of this content to the talk page so that independent editors can review. I'm hoping what I put together is useful, because it took me a long time to research & write and then figure out how to share on Wikipedia.

I've also started to upload Coulson-related photos to Wikimedia Commons that might be helpful. I'll share those as soon as I can. GN Coulson (talk) 20:35, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

I haven't looked through most of this, and I'm not sure that I will end up reviewing it as I'm still inexperienced but I would like to inform you that Simple Flying as a source has been depreciated. See Wikipedia:SIMPLEFLYING for more information. - AllegedlyAPhotographer_(talk) 20:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi, super cool to see real public information officers here. I'll do my best to help out. Independentgeoscience (talk) 21:33, 21 May 2026 (UTC)

Revised request to update history section

This is Grace Nakazawa again. Per my last post, I work with Coulson Aviation as a marketing and communications consultant.

I updated my proposed draft to replace the Simply Flying citations. I apologize, I was not aware that website could not be used.

Updated history section

Early history

Coulson Aviation traces its origins to Coulson Forest Products Ltd, which was established in 1960 by Cliff Coulson. Coulson had served in World War II, where he learned to operate tanks and other heavy equipment. After the war, he acquired a bulldozer and other equipment to support logging operations. Through Coulson Forest Products, he contracted for this equipment to be used by harvesters operating in British Columbia. By 1978, the company had around 15 employees.

In 1982, Cliff Coulson suffered a stroke and his son, Wayne Coulson, took over leadership of the company. In 1985, the company added aircraft to its logging equipment.

Transition to aviation

Coulson Aircrane Ltd. was founded in 1985 as the core aviation entity under the Coulson Group. Coulson Aircrane soon expanded into aerial firefighting with helicopters and large fixed-wing operations. The aerial fleet also grew to support heli-logging operations in Alaska.

In 1989, Coulson launched Coulson Manufacturing, a lumber manufacturing facility in Port Alberni that produced siding and other wood products. By the early 1990s, the facility had nearly 900 employees and operated around the clock.

In 1990, Coulson Aviation USA was founded as a subsidiary of Coulson Aircrane to provide aerial fire suppression aircraft to the United States Forest Service. Aerial firefighting contracts with state and federal agencies proved to be a more stable source of revenue than timber operations. Wayne Coulson soon sold the majority of the Coulson Group's businesses to focus on firefighting. Many of the Coulson Group's logging helicopters were retrofitted for aerial fire suppression, though the company did continue some heli-logging and other non-fire operations, including offshore drilling rig support.

Growth and international expansion

In 2005, Coulson was contracted to provide aerial fire suppression support to Australia's National Aerial Firefighting Centre and the state of Victoria. Coulson Aviation Australia was founded in 2010 to support Coulson Aircrane's long-term operations in the country.

In September 2019, Coulson signed an agreement with the Bolivian government to support aerial fire suppression efforts in the Amazon. In February 2023, Coulson expanded its operations in South America through a contract to provide aerial firefighting support to Argentina’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. In November of that same year, Coulson won a three-year contract with Chile’s Corporación Nacional Forestal for aerial fire suppression support.

In 2007, Coulson acquired two of the remaining Martin JRM Mars planes when it purchased Flying Tankers Inc from TimberWest. These massive planes had served as "water bombers" for decades, and Coulson continued to use them for wildfire suppression.

In 2013, Coulson Aviation purchased an ex-military C-130 Hercules aircraft and modified it for aerial firefighting missions. The revamped plane operated on a California wildfire in September of that year. In 2019, Coulson won a contract from the US Air Force to install the company's retardant delivery system on seven C-130 Hercules aircraft. Coulson continued to acquire and modify its own C-130 Hercules aircraft, and by 2025 had obtained a fleet of ten.

In May 2017, Coulson Aviation acquired six Boeing 737-300s from Southwest Airlines and announced plans to convert them into 4,000-gallon “FireLiner” air tankers. The first converted jet became operational in 2018 and was used to fight a wildfire in Australia. The 737 FireLiner was part of the large air tanker fleet that was used extensively during the 2019–20 "Black Summer" bushfire season.

In 2018, Coulson Aviation began night aerial firefighting tests in Australia.

In 2019, Coulson Aviation began supporting firefighting operations in Chile through a partnership with PESCO, a Chilean equipment and machinery company. In November 2023, Coulson Aviation expanded its operations in the country through a three-year firefighting contract with Chile’s Corporación Nacional Forestal.

In 2020, Coulson Aviation won an aerial firefighting contract with the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management, marking the company's expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.

References

As you can see, I split the content into three subsections:

• Early history
  • This subsection spans the period from the establishment of Coulson Forest Products in 1960 to Wayne Coulson's assumption of leadership of the company in the early 1980s.
• Transition to aviation
  • This subsection covers the period from Coulson Aircrane's founding in 1985 to the founding of Coulson Aviation USA in 1990. This section includes a short paragraph about the Coulson Manufacturing lumber manufacturing facility in Port Alberni, which is not strictly necessary for this section but does serve to flesh out details about this period and contextualize references to the Coulson Group's historical operations outside of aviation.
• Growth and international expansion
  • Per the title, this subsection covers the period from the early 2000s to the present day during which Coulson expanded its operations across the globe.

Thank you again for reviewing this! GN Coulson (talk) 15:28, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Checking to see if AllegedlyAPhotographer, Independentgeoscience, or any other editor active on this Talk page have had a chance to review this history request. I understand that editors might not want use everything I drafted, but there are passages here that directly address chronological gaps and sourcing issues in the current history section, especially the citation needed tag in the first paragraph. There's also no information in the existing history section about support for firefighting operations in Chile and other examples of international expansion that have been documented in media coverage. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help improve content here. I think it would be amazing if editors were able to elevate this article to good article status! GN Coulson (talk) 15:32, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

Request to add Operations section

This is Grace Nakazawa again. I'm hoping that editors would consider adding an Operations section to this article that provides a brief, encyclopedic summary of Coulson's business model, key products & services, geographic areas of operation, and other organizational details. Some of this information is currently scattered across the article in different sections but it would feel more encyclopedic (in my opinion) if it were consolidated and updated for accuracy. I see Operations sections like this in other Wikipedia articles about firefighting companies (e.g. Bridger Aerospace) and organizations (e.g. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection).

I put together a draft of what this could look like:

Proposed Operations section

Coulson Aviation is a Canadian company that operates an aerial firefighting and heavy-lift fleet, with operations in North America, South America, and Australia. Coulson’s primary business is providing large air tanker (LAT) and Type 1 helicopter support for government agencies managing wildland fire using both fixed‑wing aircraft and large helicopters. The company also conducts industrial heavy‑lift operations and related missions, building on its origins in helicopter logging, power‑line construction, and other aerial construction work. The company designs and manufactures its own Retardant Aerial Delivery System (RADS) tanks, which are FAA‑approved internal systems used on both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft.

Coulson Aviation operates globally under contract with multiple government and firefighting agencies. Its North American operations include deployments with the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE, while its Southern Hemisphere work spans Australia, supporting the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, and South America, collaborating with the Chilean National Forestry Corporation. Aircraft and personnel are based primarily at Coulson’s headquarters in Port Alberni, British Columbia, with additional forward-deployed bases established seasonally to support wildfire campaigns. Coulson also maintains offices in Thermal, California and Bankstown, New South Wales.

Coulson Aviation operates a Transport Canada–approved training academy that provides instruction for pilots, maintenance engineers, and firefighting specialists. Training includes standard aerial firefighting operations as well as specialized programs for night operations and large-aircraft tactics.

References

Thank you again for reviewing this and please let me know if you have any questions. GN Coulson (talk) 22:28, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

Request to update article introduction

Would it be possible to update the introduction to more accurately summarize the article's content, especially concerning operations and locations?

I put together a draft of what this could look like:

Revised introduction

Coulson Aviation is an aviation company headquartered in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. The company's fleet specializes in air tankers used for aerial firefighting. Coulson Aviation is a subsidiary of the Coulson Group. Other Coulson Group subsidiaries include Coulson Aviation USA and Coulson Aviation Australia. Through these subsidiaries, Coulson operates across North America, South America, and Australia.

The company operates both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The company's operations included helicopter logging, wildfire suppression, power-line construction, airliner passenger transport, and other industrial heavy-lift operations.

References

Please let me know if this update makes sense and is able to be implemented. JL at Coulson (talk) 17:49, 14 July 2026 (UTC)

Gilead Sciences

COI Edits Request 3/4/2026

Specific text to be added or removed:

REMOVE: Second sentence in second paragraph of lead - “The original name was a reference to oligonucleotides, small strands of DNA used to target genetic sequences. Gilead held its initial public offering in 1992, and successfully developed drugs like Tamiflu and Vistide that decade.”

REPLACE WITH: “Since the early 2000s, the company has expanded from a biotechnology startup to a major pharmaceutical company through a series of acquisitions and investments. While it has faced criticism over the pricing of key drugs, Gilead participates in global health access initiatives, making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.”

REMOVE: Part of first paragraph of lead - “, that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19, including ledipasvir/sofosbuvir and sofosbuvir. Gilead is a member of the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 100."

REPLACE WITH: ". The company develops medicines in the areas of virology, oncology, inflammation, and cell therapy. It is known for its antiviral therapies for HIV and viral hepatitis, and for its oncology portfolio, which includes treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers. These treatments include ex vivo and in vivo cell therapy."

References supporting changes:

https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/41/24473/the-evolution-of-the-pharmaceutical-landscape-a-two-decade-journey-of-mergers-and-acquisitions.html

https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/gilead-deal-cancer-drug-andrew-dickinson/588835/

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know

Reason for changes:

Streamline and update page and improve clarity

Thank you. GileadSciencesRequests (talk) 19:37, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Not done for now: Some of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and make changes where appropriate to follow this before reopening the request. Additionally, the proposed changes are removing content that is well-cited or where sources exist. I recommend eschewing any removal of text and rewriting your proposed additions in a more objective tone. Discourses on Livvy (talk · contribs) 20:45, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

Hi @DiscoursesonLivvy. Thank you for your feedback. I will work on the tone of the text to add and respond with an update. GileadSciencesRequests (talk) 15:31, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

COI Edit Request 4/21/2026

Hi again @DiscoursesonLivvy. Thank you again for your feedback. Based on your feedback, here is the updated request. This is to change the lead section.

Specific text to be added or removed:

REMOVE: Lead - current first paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “Gilead Sciences, Inc. (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of cancer,[1] HIV/AIDS,[1] hepatitis B,[1] hepatitis C,[1] influenza,[F] and COVID-19.[1] The company develops medicines in the areas of virology,[2] oncology[3] including treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers,[4] inflammation,[5] and cell therapy including ex vivo and in vivo.[6][4]”

REMOVE: Lead - current second paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “In 1987, Michael L. Riordan founded the company as Oligogen,[G][7] but the name was changed to Gilead in 1988.[13] In 1992, Gilead held its initial public offering,[14][7] and it developed drugs including Tamiflu and Vistide[13] that decade. From the early 2000s, the company has grown from a biotechnology startup to a large pharmaceutical company through acquisitions and investments.[7][8][9] Gilead is a member of the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 100.[10]”

REMOVE: Lead - current third paragraph

REPLACE WITH: Nothing. The current third paragraph can go away since the main content is included in the new second paragraph and Viread and Hepsera are detailed later on the page.

REMOVE: Lead - current fourth paragraph

REPLACE WITH: “Gilead has faced criticism for its high pricing of certain drugs in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world, such as Sovaldi,[A][B][C][D][E] but it also participates in global health access making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.[11][12]”

References supporting changes: 1. https://www.businessinsider.com/gilead-history-making-antiviral-treatments-from-hiv-to-coronavirus-2020-5 2. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/gilead-pumps-virology-pipeline-drug-transporter-deal 3. https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-looks-long-term-cell-therapy-growth-maintains-very-high-trodelvy-confidence-despite 4. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/gilead-acquires-car-t-specialist-arcellx-for-7-8bn/ 5. https://medcitynews.com/2025/01/gilead-sciences-inflammation-immunology-leo-pharma-stat6-gild/ 6. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/gilead-unit-acquire-cell-therapy-developer-interius-350-million-2025-08-21/ 7. https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/05/28/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-gilead-sciences-inc.aspx 8. https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/gilead-deal-cancer-drug-andrew-dickinson/588835/ 9. https://www.businessinsider.com/gilead-history-making-antiviral-treatments-from-hiv-to-coronavirus-2020-5 10. https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/components/s&p_100/g?miRedirects=1 11. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gilead-sciences-gild-reaches-deal-131044407.html 12. https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/10/02/gilead-hiv-prep-lenacapavir-pricing-pharmaceuticals-aids-licensing-patents/ 13. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know 14. https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/12/09/12-companies-that-had-their-ipos-in-1992-best-and-worst-performers/ A. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawsuit-alleges-price-gouging-by-maker-of-hepatitis-drug-1418961024 (already on page) B. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218200421/http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/activists-pounce-1000-day-price-gileads-hep-c-wonder-drug-sovaldi/2013-12-09 (already on page) C. https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-270B-639 (already on page) D. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/senate-report-criticizes-gileads-pricing-strategy-for-sovaldi (already on page) E. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/pharma-giant-profits-from-hiv-treatment-funded-by-taxpayers-and-patented-by-the-government/2019/03/26/cee5afb4-40fc-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html (already on page) F. https://pharmatimes.com/news/roche_settles_dispute_with_gilead_over_tamiflu_997546/ (already on page) G. https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/profile-gilead-sciences-gilead-grows-up-2655081.php (already on page)

Reason for changes:

Streamline and update page and improve clarity Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 17:07, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

Hello community, I saw that @DiscoursesonLivvy is away due to a significant loss. I was sorry to learn that and hope she is doing better. In her absence, I'm posting here to see if anyone else can assist with this edit.

Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 13:05, 30 April 2026 (UTC)

Please see above for my request on April 21 and my follow-up on April 30. I realized this may not be showing in the edit request list due to initially being declined. Please advise. Thank you for your help. GileadJeff (talk) 16:24, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi @GileadJeff, please note that editors are volunteers and responses may take some time. Thank you for re-adding the edit request template as this helps draw attention to more users. To help review the request I am posting it below using the {{textdiff}} template to make the differences clearer. For ease (and awareness for other editors) this is formatted without the references.

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'''Gilead Sciences, Inc.''' (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American [[biopharmaceutical]] company headquartered in [[Foster City, California]], that focuses on researching and developing [[antiviral drug]]s used in the treatment of [[HIV/AIDS]], [[hepatitis B]], [[hepatitis C]], [[influenza]], and [[COVID-19]], including [[ledipasvir/sofosbuvir]] and [[sofosbuvir]]. It has recently expanded into different therapeutic areas such as [[oncology]] and [[inflammation]]. Gilead is a member of the [[Nasdaq-100]] and the [[S&P 100]].

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'''Gilead Sciences, Inc.''' (/ˈɡɪliəd/) is an American [[biopharmaceutical]] company headquartered in [[Foster City, California]], that focuses on researching and developing [[Antiviral drug|antiviral drugs]] used in the treatment of cancer, [[HIV/AIDS]], [[hepatitis B]], [[hepatitis C]], [[influenza]], and [[COVID-19]]. The company develops medicines in the areas of virology, oncology including treatments for solid tumors and blood cancers, inflammation, and cell therapy including ex vivo and in vivo.

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Gilead was founded in 1987 under the name Oligogen by Michael L. Riordan. The original name was a reference to [[oligonucleotide]]s, small strands of DNA used to target genetic sequences. Gilead held its [[initial public offering]] in 1992, and successfully developed drugs like [[Tamiflu]] and [[Vistide]] that decade.

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In 1987, Michael L. Riordan founded the company as Oligogen, but the name was changed to Gilead in 1988. In 1992, Gilead held its [[initial public offering]], and it developed drugs including [[Tamiflu]] and [[Vistide]] that decade. From the early 2000s, the company has grown from a biotechnology startup to a large pharmaceutical company through acquisitions and investments. Gilead is a member of the [[Nasdaq-100]] and the [[S&P 100]].

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In the 2000s, Gilead received approval for drugs including [[Viread]] and [[Hepsera]], among others. It began evolving from a biotechnology company into a pharmaceutical company, acquiring several subsidiaries, though it still relied heavily on contracting to manufacture its drugs.

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The company continued its growth in the 2010s. However, it came under heavy scrutiny over its business practices, including extremely high pricing of drugs such as Sovaldi and Truvada in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world.

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Gilead has faced criticism for its high pricing of certain drugs in the United States relative to production cost and cost in the developing world, such as Sovaldi, but it also participates in global health access making certain therapies available in low- and middle-income countries.

Aloneinthewild (talk) 16:35, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

Partly done: I've made a couple of the changes. In the majority of cases the information in the lead in uncontroversial and doesn't need references as it is already supported in the main text. For ref [13] could you provide an alternate source - this one refers to the company website but the link given is inactive. I've left out offering therapies in low income countries for now, I feel this would need discussion in the main article before adding to the lead. The criticism section is developed, hence mentioning in the lead is reasonable. I can also defer to other editors. Aloneinthewild (talk) 17:43, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi @Aloneinthewild. Thank you for your time and help with this. For ref [13], I found...

Regarding source 13. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gilead-sciences-what-to-know:

“name was changed to Gilead in 1988.[13]" - https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/profile-gilead-sciences-gilead-grows-up-2655081.php

"and it developed drugs including Tamiflu and Vistide[13]" - https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/gilead-sciences-inc and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7382934/

Thanks again. GileadJeff (talk) 12:07, 12 May 2026 (UTC)

The sfgate source doesn't state that the name was changed in 1988 so we cannot use that. I also searched Pandemics, Pills, and Politics: Governing Global Health Security by Stefan Elbe and could not verify. Aloneinthewild (talk) 13:56, 17 May 2026 (UTC)

@Aloneinthewild, I understand. I also couldn't find any additional articles that specifically state 1988 so that was the closest. Thank you again for your time and making these edits. I appreciate it. Is there anything else that happens with this request? Do I need to mark it complete or close it somehow? GileadJeff (talk) 20:02, 18 May 2026 (UTC)

Nothing else required, I've updated the request to answered. Aloneinthewild (talk) 20:08, 18 May 2026 (UTC)

COI Edit Request to History Section 5/22/2026

In the “2020-” section in History, between the May 2025 and December 2025 paragraphs, please add the content below.

Specific text to be added:

“In June 2025, Gilead’s PrEP lenacapavir (marketed as Yeztugo in the U.S.) was approved by the FDA to prevent HIV infections.[1] In August 2025, the European Commission authorized lenacapavir (marketed as Yeytuo in Europe).[2][3] Prior to approval, lenacapavir proved almost 100% effective at preventing HIV in clinical trials.[1][2] Gilead’s history in HIV medicines includes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and long-acting regimens.[4][5]”

References supporting changes:

[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/06/18/hiv-epidemic-new-shot-fda-approval/84240744007/

[2] https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eu-approves-gileads-new-injection-preventing-hiv-2025-08-26/  

[3] https://hiv-druginteractions.org/site_updates/950

[4] https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/pharma-giant-profits-from-hiv-treatment-funded-by-taxpayers-and-patented-by-the-government/2019/03/26/cee5afb4-40fc-11e9-9361-301ffb5bd5e6_story.html

[5] https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gileads-long-acting-prep-yeztugo-takes-lifting-hiv-outlook-while-cell-therapy-declines

Reason for changes:

This latest medication and the company’s HIV work is significant and is not mentioned anywhere on the page.

Thank you. GileadJeff (talk) 19:25, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Compare the Market

Paid edit request - remove date from Compare the Meerkat section

• What I think should be changed: In section 'Compare the Meerkat campaign' remove 'on November 18, 2023.' and changed to 'in 2022'.
• Why it should be changed: As it stands, date is uncited and incorrect, suggest either removing date or changing to 2022.
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Ehjefferson (talk) 10:59, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Done Removed the date since it's unsourced. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 18:08, 2 March 2023 (UTC)

Paid edit request - add clarifications to History & Controversy section re court case

• What I think should be changed (include citations):

After this sentence in History - "In September 2017, it was announced the company was under investigation by the competition regulator surrounding allegations regarding most favoured nation clauses with home insurance providers." add "Initially, the investigation ruled against Comparethemarket. However, this was overturned on appeal in August 2022."

And in Controversy, after existing paragraphs add: "However, BGL filed an appeal in February 2021 and, in August 2022, a Competition Appeal Tribunal found in favour of BGL, overturning the CMA’s decision and its fine.

A Comparethemarket spokesperson commented: “We fully support the work the CMA does as vital to protecting the integrity of markets. We are pleased that this matter is now concluded and are, of course, happy with the outcome. We look forward to continuing our work to help people save money at a time when we are needed more than ever.”"

• Why it should be changed: As it stands page is inaccurate as only includes details of the original court case and not the outcome of the appeal.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Ehjefferson (talk) 11:00, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Not done: Please cite secondary sources and avoid interviews. Reference 1 is reliable, but not secondary; source 2 is a direct quote and not independent in this regard. Best regards, -- Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 19:10, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

Paid edit request - add CEO

• What I think should be changed: Add "CEO – Mark Bailie" to Infobox data
• Why it should be changed: Standard information for company wikipedia pages
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Ehjefferson (talk) 11:00, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

References

 Done Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 19:11, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

What I think should be changed: style for Compare the Market

Comparethemarket.com is used in the main heading. Comparethemarket is used in the first line of the first paragraph, first line under the Comparison products sub-heading, and in three places under the Controversy sub-heading. This should be changed throughout to Compare the Market as this is the correct style for the company. Refs: https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/compare-the-market-boss-gives-update-on-motor-insurance-taskforce/1456821.article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/25/city-dinosaurs-driving-innovators-abroad-compare-the-market/ StickyContent (talk) 14:20, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

Reply 22-MAY-2026

  Edit request resolved  

• Since this went to WP:RM#CM, the request is moot. Setting the request template to "answered".  Spintendo  20:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Paid edit requests: miscellaneous

What I think should be changed

Replace ‘Finance and insurance’ with ‘Price comparison’ in the Industry section of the info box

Add Douw Steyn to founders section in info box ¹

Add ‘The company describes its purpose as ‘making great financial decision-making a breeze for everyone’ after the first paragraph ²

Add: ‘In the UK, Compare the Market works in partnership with charities National Numeracy and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.’ After the current paragraph. ^{3, 4}

After this addition, add: ‘It is authorised and regulated for insurance distribution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.’ ⁵

Add the following 2 paragraphs after current paragraph 5: In 2019, ‘simples’, the catchphrase associated with Compare the Market advertisements, was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. ⁶

In 2023, the company became principal sponsors of The Hundred cricket competition.⁷

Edit list of other products that can be switched to make it up to date. So after ‘that can be switched, a new sentence should read: ‘These include energy, broadband, and digital TV and mobile phone packages, as well as a range of financial products such as loans, credit cards, current accounts, savings and mortgages. ^8,9

After this paragraph add: ‘As well as prices, Compare the Market customers can also compare key features, such as levels of cover, fees and service. The UK website also features comparison guides’ ¹⁰

After this paragraph add: ‘The company receives fees from providers when customers buy products after clicking through from its comparison results. ¹¹

Refs

¹ Comparethemarket founder worth £600m Insurance Times. Retrieved 27 February 2026

² Our purpose Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February 2026

³ Compare the Market: a new partnership National Numeracy. Retrieved 27 February 2026

⁴ Meet our corporate partners DofE. Retrieved 27 February 2026

⁵ Compare the Market Limited Financial Conduct Authority. Retrieved 27 February 2026

⁶ Simples, whatevs and Jedi added to Oxford English Dictionary BBC. Retrieved 27 February 2026

⁷ Our partners The Hundred. Retrieved 27 February

⁸ Comparethemarket moves into mobile market with new service The Money Pages. Retrieved 27 February 2026 Mobile phone deals Compare the Market Retrieved 27 February

⁹ Find an account that could grow your savings faster Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

¹⁰ How we operate at Compare the Market Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

¹¹ How we operate at Compare the Market Compare the Market. Retrieved 27 February

Why it should be changed

These changes are necessary in order to keep the Compare the Market entry up to date, as well as to give a more complete picture of the company’s activities.

CKingsley1985 (talk) 12:15, 3 March 2026 (UTC)

Motion Industries

Request for updated statistics and photo

As a Motion Industries employee, I’ve been asked to update this page since some of the figures are two years out of date. Since there’s a conflict of interest, we would like to request assistance with these edits, please.

Sorry that the links aren't clickable! I didn't realize that wouldn't be automatic.

1) Company Infobox

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change Revenue to “$8.9 billion USD (2025)” and Number of Employees to “9,500 (2025)”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: Revenue: https://www.genpt.com/2026-02-17-Genuine-Parts-Company-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results (Ctrl + F for “8,921,533”); Employee count: https://www.inddist.com/big-50/article/22950923/the-2025-industrial-distribution-big-50

2) Photo

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change photo from Livonia, Michigan branch to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_Industries_branch_in_Birmingham,_Alabama.png

* Reason for the change: The Livonia branch closed two years ago, so this photo is more current.

* Note: For full disclosure, this photo was taken by another Motion employee. The photographer has already sent an email to permissions-commons@wikimedia.org, using the template for photo releases, and we’re waiting to hear back.

3) “Operations” section, 2nd paragraph

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change the first sentence in the second paragraph to “As of 2025, Motion had annual sales of over $8.9 billion and 180,000 customers.”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: Revenue: https://www.genpt.com/2026-02-17-Genuine-Parts-Company-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results (Ctrl + F for “8,921,533” – same as Edit #1); Customer count: https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/motion-expands-mexico-operations-with-two-new-branch-locations/

4) “Operations” section, 3rd paragraph

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change the third paragraph to “Motion placed first in Modern Distribution Management's list of Top Bearings/PT Distributors in 2025, and second on Industrial Distribution's 2025 Big 50 list.”

* Reason for the change: The currently posted ranking reports/links are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: MDM: https://www.mdm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Top-Distributors-Report_061725.pdf ; Industrial Distribution: https://www.inddist.com/big-50/article/22950923/the-2025-industrial-distribution-big-50

5) “Operations > Facilities” section

* Specific text to be added or removed: Change “550” North American facilities to “over 600” and “150” in Australasia to “over 120”

* Reason for the change: The current figures are two years out of date.

* References supporting change: https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/motion-expands-mexico-operations-with-two-new-branch-locations/ Linguo Edits (talk) 23:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

East Forest

Edit request: comprehensive update of East Forest article

Disclosure: I have a conflict of interest with this article. I work as a personal assistant to Trevor Oswalt (the artist who records as East Forest), and this update was assigned to me as part of that work. Per the WP:COI guideline and the Wikimedia Foundation Terms of Use paid-editing disclosure requirement, I am posting on the talk page rather than editing the article directly. A {{paid}} notice has been placed on my user page identifying East Forest as both employer and client, and a {{Connected contributor (paid)}} template has been added to the top of this talk page.

The existing article has not been substantially updated since approximately 2017 and is missing roughly eight years of releases, the Ten Laws with East Forest podcast, the 2024 Music for Mushrooms documentary, and several collaborations including the 2019 album with Ram Dass and the 2021 appearance on Jon Hopkins's Music for Psychedelic Therapy. I have prepared a revised version of the full article in line with WP:NPOV, WP:V, and WP:RS, and would appreciate review by an uninvolved editor.

Summary of proposed changes

• Lead: Expanded to reflect career through 2025, including the podcast and documentary work and faculty role at the Esalen Institute. Promotional language has been removed.
• Infobox: Updated occupation, genres, labels, and associated acts. The labels listed (Aquilo Records, Bright Antenna, Domino, Mercury KX, Ghostly, Tender Loving Empire) reflect East Forest's official discography as documented on his label-distributed releases; specific releases on each label can be added to the discography section in a follow-up if reviewers prefer that mapping be explicit.
• Career sections: New sections covering 2016–2017 (Music to Be Born To, Music to Die To, Cairn), 2019 (Music For Mushrooms, Ram Dass), 2020–2023 (Possible, IN, Headwaters, Burren, Music For The Deck of The Titanic), and 2024–2025 (Music for Mushrooms film, Lovingly). Chart claims have been kept general (e.g., "charted on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart") because the original iTunes/Apple chart positions in the source material do not meet WP:BADCHARTS, and specific Billboard chart numbers in the source material conflict across sources.
• New sections: Ten Laws with East Forest podcast (active since 2018); Live performance and Ceremony Concerts; Critical reception.
• Discography: Updated from a partial list ending around 2017 to a complete table through 2025.
• Citations: Approximately 15 inline citations from sources including The New York Times, Billboard, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone UK, NME, Stereogum, Forbes, Paste, NPR, Spin, MusicRadar, LA Weekly, Wired, Sky News, Lion's Roar, Doubleblind, and the Esalen Institute. Two weaker sources from the prior article (Altoriot.com and Charleston Grit) have been removed and the surrounding quotes dropped. If a reviewer would prefer to keep the existing SXSW or Cairn framing from those sources, I am happy to restore those passages.

Items intentionally omitted

• Forthcoming 2026 releases. The album An Invitation, As We Gathered (scheduled July 10, 2026) and its preceding singles "Dive In (Gathered Version)" (May 27, 2026) and "Nature (Gathered Version)" with Kishi Bashi and Ram Dass (June 17, 2026) have been omitted per WP:CRYSTAL. I expect to submit a follow-up edit request once independent press coverage exists, beginning around the May 27 single release.
• iTunes / Apple chart positions. Removed per WP:BADCHARTS. Billboard positions have been retained where the specific chart can be cited.

Format

I have placed the full proposed wikitext on a sandbox subpage at User:MaryfeD/sandbox/East Forest. I am happy to break this into smaller, scoped edit requests (for example, infobox and lead first, career sections second, discography third) if that would be easier to review. Please advise.

Thank you for your time.

MaryfeD (talk) 23:11, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

Specsavers

COI request - updates to intro and history section

1. Intro - add audiology

• What I think should be changed: In the first sentence, replace "optical retail chain" with "optical and audiology retail chain"
• Why it should be changed: Audiology has been a substantive part of Specsavers' business since 2002. The current line understates the scope of the business.
• References supporting the possible change:

2. Sunday Times Rich List update

• What I think should be changed: In the History section, replace the paragraph beginning "In The Sunday Times Rich List 2011..." with: "In The Sunday Times Rich List 2026, Douglas and Dame Mary Perkins and family were ranked 117th in the list of Britain's Wealthiest People. Their personal worth was estimated at £1.409 billion. Dame Mary was previously reported to be Britain's first self-made female billionaire."
• Why it should be changed: The 2026 edition of the same Sunday Times list is the most recent and supersedes the 2011 figure.
• References supporting the possible change:

3. Sunday Times Tax List 2026

• What I think should be changed: In the History section, immediately after the Rich List para, add a new sentence: "In The Sunday Times Tax List 2026, published on 31 January 2026, Douglas and Dame Mary Perkins were ranked tenth, having paid £121.7 million in taxes."
• Why it should be changed: The Sunday Times Tax List contextualises the Rich List entry.
• References supporting the possible change:

4. 40th anniversary and 1,000th UK & Ireland store

• What I think should be changed: In the History section, chronologically after the 2021 Image Optometry paragraph, add a new sentence: "In 2024, Specsavers marked its 40th anniversary and the opening of its 1,000th store in the UK and Ireland, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire."
• Why it should be changed: Independently reported corporate milestone. Also, the article currently has no coverage between 2021 and the 2025 Spanish withdrawal.
• References supporting the possible change:

5. Doug Perkins CBE 2025

• What I think should be changed: In the History section, immediately after the existing sentence on Mary Perkins' 2007 DBE, add a new sentence: "Doug Perkins was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Birthday Honours List in 2025, in recognition of his services to business and trade."
• Why it should be changed: Parallel to the existing entry on Mary Perkins' 2007 DBE; biographically relevant to a founder of the subject.
• References supporting the possible change:

6. Audiology business milestone

• What I think should be changed: In the History section, insert one new sentence after the sentence "Specsavers withdrew from the Spanish market in 2025.": "Specsavers opened its 350th UK audiology business in January 2026, having expanded into audiology services in 2002."
• Why it should be changed: The 2002 audiology launch and 2026 350th-business milestone are chronological history events not currently covered in the History section.
• References supporting the possible change:

Crzyhorse3000 (talk) 19:22, 25 May 2026 (UTC)

References

Gustavo Scuseria

Requested edits from article subject (May 2026)

Conflict of interest disclosure: I am the subject of this article, Gustavo E. Scuseria, Robert A. Welch Professor of Chemistry at Rice University. In accordance with WP:COI and WP:AUTOBIO I am posting here rather than editing the article directly. Each requested change below is supported by an independent secondary source. A single recent source covering most of the items is the tribute published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry A (2024) as part of a Festschrift issue:

• Ernzerhof, M.; Van Voorhis, T.; Staroverov, V. N. "A Tribute to Gustavo E. Scuseria." J. Phys. Chem. A 2024, 128 (50), 10737–10738. doi:10.1021/acs.jpca.4c07208

Corrections to existing content

• Remove date of birth from the lead and infobox. [Done as appears to be unreferenced Graeme Bartlett (talk) 21:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)]
• Specify PhD field. The article states he earned a PhD from the University of Buenos Aires in 1983. The field was Physics. (Ernzerhof, Van Voorhis, Staroverov 2024; Rice faculty profile) [Completed: diff Wholinator (talk) 16:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)]
• Update JCTC role. The article implies a current editor-in-chief role. Correct: served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation (2006–2009), then Co-Editor-in-Chief (2009–2021), a total of 15 years with the journal. Please rewrite in past tense with both roles. (W. L. Jorgensen, "The Beginnings of JCTC," J. Chem. Theory Comput. 2024 confirms the Associate Editor role; "The Next Twenty Years of JCTC," J. Chem. Theory Comput. 2024 confirms Co-Editor-in-Chief starting 2009.) [Completed: diff Wholinator (talk) 00:42, 17 June 2026 (UTC)]
• Update IAQMS role. The article states "vice president since 2012." Correct status: Vice President 2012–2018; President 2023–2026. (IAQMS Board)
• Update publication and citation figures. Current text says "more than 450 publications" and cites a 2016 figure of 45,000 citations. Updated figures: over 530 publications; more than 122,000 citations on Web of Science with h-index 126; over 240,000 citations on Google Scholar including software contributions, as of 2026. (Rice News, May 2024 reports "more than 100,000" already at that date.)

Add joint appointments

• Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, since 2009.
• Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, since 2013.

(Rice faculty profile; Ernzerhof, Van Voorhis, Staroverov 2024.)

Add recent major awards and honors

• 2024 Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics, American Physical Society — "for the groundbreaking development and application of screened hybrid density functional and ab initio methods to the accurate modeling of molecules and solids." (APS announcement; Rice News)
• 2024 WATOC Schrödinger Medal, World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists. (Rice News; see also Schrödinger Medal)
• 2024 Materials Theory Award, Materials Research Society. (Rice News)
• 2022 ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry, American Chemical Society. (ACS past recipients; C&EN coverage)
• 2017 S F Boys–A Rahman Award, Royal Society of Chemistry. (Rice News, May 2017)
• 2015 Humboldt Research Award, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
• Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (multiple years from 2015 onward).

Comment: None of these awards appear to be independently notable in Wikipedia.  Spintendo  20:09, 19 June 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for taking the time to review this. A clarification on policy: WP:N governs whether a topic warrants its own Wikipedia article, not whether content may be included within an existing one — the guideline itself notes that "These notability guidelines do not apply to the content of articles." The applicable standards for inclusion in a biography are WP:V, WP:RS, and WP:DUE, and each award listed is supported by reliable independent sources (APS, ACS, MRS, RSC, Rice News, C&EN, and the JPCA tribute article cited at the top of this request).

That said, several of the awards do also have their own dedicated Wikipedia articles, which addresses the "independently notable" concern even on the stricter reading:

• Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics (APS)
• Schrödinger Medal (WATOC) — already lists Prof. Scuseria as the 2024 recipient
• Humboldt Research Award (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)

The remaining awards (ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry, MRS Materials Theory Award, Boys–Rahman Award of the Royal Society of Chemistry) are major national-society honors routinely listed in the Wikipedia biographies of their recipients — for example Donald H. Weingarten lists his Aneesur Rahman Prize, Walter Thiel (chemist) lists his Schrödinger Medal, and many other recipients' pages do the same.

If there are specific awards on the list that you'd like additional sourcing for, or that you feel don't merit inclusion on due-weight grounds, please indicate which, and we can address each individually. ~2026-36137-45 (talk) 14:01, 21 June 2026 (UTC)

Add selected named lectures

• Xingda Lectureship, Peking University (2024)
• Pitzer Lecture, Ohio State University (2018)
• Peter Pulay Lecture, University of Arkansas (2018)
• Distinguished Israel Pollak Lecturer, Technion (2016)
• Lise Meitner Minerva Lectureship, Tel Aviv University (2015)
• MARVEL Distinguished Lecture, EPFL (2015)
• Moses Gomberg Lecture, University of Michigan (2014)
• Robert S. Mulliken Lecture, University of Georgia (1999)

(Ernzerhof, Van Voorhis, Staroverov 2024 references the lecture series.)

Add a scientific contributions paragraph

Suggested addition:

Scuseria's research contributions span density functional theory, coupled cluster theory, and methods for strongly correlated electrons. He is a co-developer of the HSE (Heyd–Scuseria–Ernzerhof) screened hybrid density functional, which is widely used in computational materials science and is specifically cited in his APS Aneesur Rahman Prize and MRS Materials Theory Award citations. His group has also contributed to linear-scaling electronic structure methods, Gaussian-orbital methods with periodic boundary conditions, symmetry-projected mean-field methods, antisymmetrized geminal power (AGP) based methods, and more recently to approaches for strongly correlated electrons based on Jordan–Wigner-type dualities.

(Ernzerhof, Van Voorhis, Staroverov 2024; APS and MRS award citations as above.)

Photo

A properly-licensed photograph will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons under CC-BY-SA-4.0. Once available, please add it to the infobox.

Thank you for your time. Fpscientist (talk) 19:45, 25 May 2026 (UTC)

Update: the photograph has been uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and is licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 with VRT confirmation (Wikimedia Permissions ticket #2026060310012716). The file is File:Gustavo Scuseria 2011.jpg — please add it to the article's infobox. Thank you. Fpscientist (talk) 14:30, 5 June 2026 (UTC) [Completed: diff Wholinator (talk) 19:45, 24 June 2026 (UTC)]

Concordian International School

Independent secondary sources to improve referencing

Disclosure: I am a connected/paid contributor (I am employed as Head of School). I am not editing the article directly. The article currently relies mainly on primary or affiliated sources. Below are independent, secondary sources, grouped by the claim they support, that editors may wish to use. Full citation templates are provided so they can be dropped straight in. I have tried to keep the suggested wording neutral; please reword as you see fit.

Founding and founder

The school was founded in 2001 by Varnnee Chearavanont Ross, who has been the subject of independent profiles discussing the school's founding and its trilingual, IB-based educational philosophy.

Ownership / background

The school was established by a member of the Chearavanont family and is frequently cited in Thai business coverage of family-owned international schools.

Facilities

In December 2018 the school opened a sports complex, an event reported by several independent Thai outlets.

Community / programmes

Concordian students have taken part in externally-reported education and environmental activities. A 20th-anniversary feature on the school also appeared in the Thai edition of HELLO! magazine.

If the article does not already have a reference-list template at the bottom, the citations above will need `

` (or `

`) to render. Thank you for considering these.

Laurentgoetschmann (talk) 06:25, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

Berry Bros. & Rudd

COI edit request 11-MAR-2026

Hello, I would like to request an update to the leadership information in the article to reflect reliably published details about the succession of the CEO role.

Extended content

Proposed edit

Please update the relevant section to include the following wording:

“In 2020, Emma Fox became CEO, succeeding Lizzy Rudd, who had been serving as interim executive chair following Dan Jago’s departure in January 2019. Lizzy Rudd continues in her role as Chair of the Board.” [thedrinksb...siness.com], [thedrinksb...siness.com]

Supporting sources

• The Drinks Business (16 July 2020): Reports that “Emma Fox has been appointed the new chief executive of Berry Bros. & Rudd… Fox will begin her role on 3 August.” It also notes that “Following Jago’s departure last January, Lizzy Rudd stepped into the role of executive chair…” [thedrinksb...siness.com]
• The Drinks Business (21 March 2019): Confirms that Dan Jago departed in January 2019 and that “Lizzy Rudd… stepped into the top role after the surprise departure of CEO Dan Jago.” [thedrinksb...siness.com]

These sources directly confirm the sequence of leadership and support the accuracy of the proposed update.

Thank you! Oneberryone (talk) 15:27, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

{{edit COI}}

Hello, I would like to request an update to the “History” section to replace an existing sentence with wording supported by an independent, reliably published source.

Sentence to replace

“During the years, it has counted many famous customers among its clientele including: Lord Byron, William Pitt the Younger, the Aga Khan, and Beau Brummell.”

Proposed replacement

“Historical records kept at the St James’s Street shop list notable visitors such as Lord Byron, Beau Brummell, and William Pitt the Younger.” [whiskipedia.com]

Supporting source

• The Drinks Business (6 June 2016) independently reports that Berry Bros. & Rudd’s preserved customer weight ledgers include the recorded entries of “Lord Byron, Beau Brummel and William Pitt the Younger.” [whiskipedia.com]

This source directly verifies the historical claim and supports replacing the unsourced or partially sourced previous sentence.

Thank you! Oneberryone (talk) 15:30, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

{{edit COI}}

Hello, I would like to request a sourced update to replace the paragraph beginning “2017 saw the opening…” and ending “…Pentagram design studio” with more neutrally written and independently verifiable information about the redevelopment of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s retail premises.

Proposed replacement text

“The redevelopment of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s retail footprint began in 2017 with the opening of a purpose‑built wine shop at 63 Pall Mall, designed to create a modern retail space adjacent to the firm’s historic premises on St James’s Street. The project involved transforming the ground floor and cellar areas of the adjoining building into a contemporary wine shop, replacing the smaller retail area previously located at No. 3 St James’s Street. The new shop was designed by Mowat & Company, who served as the project architects.” [cma-planning.co.uk], [jacksoncoles.co.uk]

Supporting independent sources

• CMA Planning (Project report for 63 Pall Mall): Confirms the creation of the new flagship retail store at 62–63 Pall Mall in 2017 and identifies Mowat & Company as the architect. [cma-planning.co.uk]
• Jackson Coles (Construction consultancy case study): Independently verifies that Mowat & Co were the architects for the 63 Pall Mall shop and provides additional detail on the wider redevelopment project. [jacksoncoles.co.uk]

These third‑party sources support the revised wording and confirm the involvement of Mowat & Company in the redevelopment.

Thank you! Oneberryone (talk) 15:34, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

{{edit COI}}

Hello, I would like to request the removal of the entire section titled “The Future of Wine report.”

Rationale for deletion

The section gives undue weight to a single, obscure, speculative report published in 2008, almost twenty years ago. The report does not appear to have had lasting influence, significant industry impact, or continued coverage in independent, reliable secondary sources since its publication. Per Wikipedia policies:

• WP:UNDUE – The section places disproportionate focus on a one‑off internal report, giving it prominence far beyond its significance in the company’s long documented history.
• WP:WEIGHT – Encyclopedic balance requires that topics be covered in proportion to their coverage in high‑quality sources. This report receives minimal coverage outside Berry Bros. & Rudd’s own communications and does not meet this threshold.
• WP:NOTABILITY (EVENT) – The report does not meet notability criteria for standalone events or works, and there is no indication it had meaningful or lasting industry relevance.
• WP:RECENTISM / WP:NOTNEWS – Although not recent, it was a future‑speculation document tied to its moment in time; such forecasts tend not to merit long‑term encyclopedic coverage unless widely cited or historically significant, which this is not.

Requested action

Please delete the entire section titled “The Future of Wine report.”

Thank you for considering this request. Oneberryone (talk) 15:37, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

{{edit COI}}

Hello, I would like to request an update to the article’s “Offices” section to ensure it reflects accurate and verifiable information about Berry Bros. & Rudd’s current global locations.

Issue

The article currently states that the company has “additional offices in Battersea as well as overseas in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.”

However:

• Berry Bros. & Rudd no longer maintains an office in Battersea (no current reliable source supports this).
• The company now has a verifiable office and retail store in Washington, D.C., opened in 2025, which is not reflected in the article.

Proposed replacement wording

“Berry Bros. & Rudd operates offices in London and Basingstoke, as well as international offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. The company opened its first U.S. retail store and office in Washington, D.C. in 2025.” [linkedin.com], [us.bbr.com], [thedrinksb...siness.com]

Supporting sources

• LinkedIn company profile listing current office locations in London, Basingstoke, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. [linkedin.com]
• Berry Bros. & Rudd official U.S. website, confirming the Washington, D.C. store and office. [us.bbr.com]
• Independent news coverage (The Drinks Business) announcing the Washington, D.C. opening. [thedrinksb...siness.com]

Requested changes

1. Remove the outdated reference to an office in Battersea (no longer accurate and unsupported).
2. Update the section with the wording above to reflect the current, reliably sourced office locations.

Thank you for considering this request. Oneberryone (talk) 15:43, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Reply 23-MAY-2026

  Unable to implement  

• Your edit request could not be implemented because the provided references are not formatted correctly. The citation style predominantly used by the Berry Bros. & Rudd article is Citation Style 1 (CS1). The citation style used in the edit request consists of bare refs. Any requested edit of yours which may be implemented will need to resemble the current style already in use in the article – in this case, CS1. (See WP:CITEVAR.) In the extended section below titled Citation style, I have illustrated two examples: one showing how the edit request was submitted, and another showing how requests should be submitted in the future:

Citation style

Bare reference formatting:

The Sun's diameter is 864,337 miles, while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles. The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin.

References

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1. Sjöblad, Tristan. The Sun. Academic Press, 2020 https://www.booksource.com
2. Harinath, Prisha. (2020). "Size of the Moon", Science, 51(78):46 http://www.journalsource.com
3. Uemura, Shū. The Sun's Heat. Academic Press, 2020, p. 2 http://www.websource.com

In the example above there are three refs provided with the claim statements, but those refs have not been placed using Citation Style 1, which is the style predominantly used by the Berry Bros. & Rudd article. Using that style, the WikiFormatted text should resemble the following:

Citation Style 1 formatting:

The Sun's diameter is 864,337 miles,<ref>{{cite book|no-tracking=true|last1=Sjöblad|first1=Tristan|title=The Sun|url=http://www.booksource.com|publisher=Academic Press|date=2020|page=1}}</ref> while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles.<ref>{{cite journal|no-tracking=true|last1=Harinath|first1=Prisha|title=Size of the Moon|journal=Science|issue=78|volume=51|url=http://www.journalsource.com|date=2020|page=46}}</ref> The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin.<ref>{{cite web|no-tracking=true|last1=Uemura|first1=Shu|title=The Sun's Heat|url=http://www.websource.com|publisher=Academic Press|date=2020|page=2}}</ref>

Which displays as:

The Sun's diameter is 864,337 miles, while the Moon's diameter is 2,159 miles. The Sun's temperature is 5,778 Kelvin.

References

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In the example above the references have been formatted according to Citation Style 1, which shows the author, the source's name, date, etc., placed into their own, individual parameters. This information can be overlooked when only bare refs are used. As Wikipedia is a volunteer project, edit requests such as yours are generally expected to have this formatting done before the request is submitted for review.

• Kindly resubmit the edit request below at your earliest convenience, taking care to ensure that it makes use of CS1. If you have any questions about this formatting please don't hesitate to ask myself or another editor. Regards,  Spintendo  08:49, 23 May 2026 (UTC)

References

Resubmitting COI request

Hello, based on instruction from Spintendo, I am resubmitting edit requests initially submitted on 11th March 2026. I believe that the formatting issue has been addressed. Kindly note there has been a further leadership update since original request, so I have reflected that in new cited wording. Thank you for considering this request.

Proposed edits:

1. Leadership update

“In 2020, Emma Fox became CEO, succeeding Lizzy Rudd, who had been serving as interim executive chair following Dan Jago’s departure in January 2019. Lizzy Rudd continues in her role as Chair of the Board. In May 2026, it was announced that Emma Fox would step down as chief executive, with Rob Symington and Emily Rae appointed as co‑chief executives.”

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2. Historical clientele sentence replacement

Replace: “During the years, it has counted many famous customers among its clientele including: Lord Byron, William Pitt the Younger, the Aga Khan, and Beau Brummell.”

With: “Historical records kept at the St James’s Street shop list notable visitors such as Lord Byron, Beau Brummell, and William Pitt the Younger.”

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3. 63 Pall Mall redevelopment replacement

“The redevelopment of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s retail footprint began in 2017 with the opening of a purpose-built wine shop at 63 Pall Mall, designed to create a modern retail space adjacent to the firm’s historic premises on St James’s Street. The project involved transforming the ground floor and cellar areas of the adjoining building into a contemporary wine shop. The new shop was designed by Mowat & Company.”

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4. Offices update

Replace current office wording with:

“Berry Bros. & Rudd operates offices in London and Basingstoke, as well as international offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. The company opened its first U.S. retail store and office in Washington, D.C. in 2025.”

Requested changes: Remove outdated reference to Battersea; update to reflect current locations.

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5. Section removal request

Please remove the section titled “The Future of Wine report.”

Rationale: Per WP:UNDUE and WP:WEIGHT, the section gives disproportionate prominence to a single speculative report from 2008 that has not received sustained independent coverage or demonstrated lasting significance. It therefore does not merit inclusion in proportion to the company’s broader documented history. Oneberryone (talk) 08:44, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

Synopsys

Request to Update Products section

Hi, I'm requesting on behalf of the Synopsys QuantumATK team if the product QuantumATK can be added to the "Products" section of this page.

Please see https://www.synopsys.com/silicon/quantumatk.html as evidence. https://news.synopsys.com/2017-09-18-Synopsys-Strengthens-Design-Technology-Co-Optimization-Solution-with-Acquisition-of-QuantumWise

Thanks, Jessica. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Simpleware Jessica (talk • contribs) 15:13, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

There is no specific Products section. Where exactly should it be listed? Ferkijel (talk) 14:34, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

Declined due to lack of reply, and lack of WP:IS and WP:RS. Ferkjl (talk) 20:14, 8 April 2021 (UTC)

Correcting 3 Unsourced, Recent Changes

Hello editors, Synopsys has hired me to correct a few small edits that were recently made by an anonymous user to Synopsys’s page. None of these changes is supported by any footnote, let alone an RS. There’s a typo in change #3. And the wording in changes #2 and #3 is ambiguous. Here are the details. Thank you for considering these requests.

Unsourced Change #1

In the “geographic presence” section, the anonymous user changed “more than 8,000 people” in India to “more than 7,000 people” in India.

The user did not provide a source for this change.

For reference, https://www.synopsys.com/company.html says Synopsis has “~28,000” employees around the world, but it doesn’t provide a breakdown by location.

For additional reference, Synopsys’s 2024 10-K says, “As of our fiscal 2024 year-end” — which is before Synopsys acquired Ansys — “Synopsys had approximately 20,000 employees. Approximately 20% of these employees are in the United States and 80% are in other locations around the world.”

Beyond this, Synopsys doesn’t provide location-specific headcounts.

I therefore recommend changing this:

India serves as a critical hub, especially in Bengaluru, Noida, and Hyderabad, where Synopsys employs more than 7000 people.

to this:

Synopsys also has offices in India, including in Bengaluru, Noida, and Hyderabad.

Unsourced Change #2

In the “geographic presence” section, the anonymous user changed “hundreds of additional employees” to “thousands of additional employees.”

(Here’s the full sentence: “In the United States, the company’s largest concentration of employees is in the San Francisco Bay Area, comprising more than 1,480 staff, with additional sizable clusters in Austin, Boston, Portland, and Hillsboro, with thousands of additional employees.”)

This change presumably refers to Synopsys’s offices in Austin, Boston, Portland, and Hillsboro, but, again, there is no source. Nor can there be; Synopsys doesn’t report headcount by office.

I defer to editors on the best remedy:

a. Remove “thousands of additional employees.”
b. Remove the whole sentence (which likewise lacks a source).
c. Add a “citation needed” template at the end of this sentence

Unsourced Change #3

In the “geographic presence” section, the anonymous user added the following sentence:

The total number of US employee is more than 7000.

This is an odd addition, for several reasons:

a. There is no source.
b. “Employee” should be “employees.”
c. The sentence seems to imply that Synopsys employs 7,000 people *in India*, but the sentence doesn’t mention India.
d. Synopsys doesn’t report the number of its people in India.

Therefore, it seems that this addition should be reverted, that this sentence should be deleted.

Signed,
BlueRoses13 (talk) 22:45, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Done Found a source saying Synopsys has approx 6800 US employees. Removed all the other changes you mentioned I couldn't find a source for. - Otherwise (Talk?) 00:38, 2 February 2026 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your close review and eagle eye, @Mustbeotherwise! (Synopsys’s most recent 10-K does indeed say, “As of fiscal 2025 year-end, Synopsys had approximately 28,000 employees, with about 23% in the United States.”) Thanks again. P.S. Cool user name! Signed, BlueRoses13 (talk) 12:48, 3 February 2026 (UTC)

References

New Software for AI Chips

Hello editors, Last week, Synopsys (a client of mine) held its Converge conference, where the company's CEO announced the first software to emerge from the company's $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. This announcement was covered by media outlets such as Reuters and Investor's Business Daily and seems like news that readers would want to know. I therefore wonder if the following sentence, at the end of the "Adoption of AI technologies" section, might make sense? Thanks for your consideration. Signed, BlueRoses13 (talk) 15:22, 16 March 2026 (UTC)

In March 2026, Synopsys announced multiphysics fusion technology, the first EDA software resulting from the company's Ansys acquisition. As of June 2026, customers of multiphysics fusion include Nvidia, MediaTek, and Cisco.

Why is multiphysics fusion noteworthy; why should Wikipedia tell readers about it? Converge Digest calls the tech a “significant milestone.” CNET France says it’s a “major shift” in the upstream design of processors. According to GamesBeat, “The result is faster and less costly chips and systems.” Fierce Sensors adds, “It will likely challenge conventional EDA rivals like Cadence Design Systems ... [and] Siemens.”

References

Edit request reply 23-MAY-2026

  Clarification requested  

• Please provide the H:WIKILINK for multiphysics fusion technology. (This should be placed in the text requested to be added to the article.)
• When ready to proceed with the requested information, kindly change {{Edit COI}} answer parameter to read from |ans=y to |ans=n.

Thank you! Regards,  Spintendo  22:29, 23 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi there! Thanks for your review and precision. Done! All the best, BlueRoses13 (talk) 10:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

 Spintendo  A heads up: I just added another sentence, along with a footnote and explanation, to the above request. Thank you. Signed, BlueRoses13 (talk) 11:30, 19 June 2026 (UTC)

Dana Leong

Edit request from subject (COI declared)

Hello — I am Dana Leong, the subject of this article. Per WP:COI I am posting proposed updates here rather than editing the article directly. I have declared my conflict of interest.

1. Infobox image

A new freely-licensed (CC BY-SA 4.0) photo of me is now on Commons: File:Dana Leong with two Grammy Award trophies.jpg. Please add to the infobox: | image = Dana Leong with two Grammy Award trophies.jpg
| caption = Dana Leong with his two Grammy Award trophies

2. Correction in Early life: my mother's name and career

My mother's name in Japanese kanji is 長澤澄子 (Sumiko Nagasawa (長澤澄子)). She was a regular performer on the NHK music TV program Stage 101 in the 1970s. A YouTube clip of her on the show is available at the linked source. If the article currently uses different kanji or omits her TV career, please update accordingly.

3. Add a Discography section

The article currently lacks a discography. Proposed addition before References:

Request edit: US Music Ambassador / American Music Abroad citation





The Career section currently mentions the U.S. State Department's American Music Abroad program selection for the 2007-2008 season but lacks an inline citation. Requesting addition of a citation. The program is documented at state.gov and americanmusicabroad.org. If a patrolling editor cannot locate the specific 2007-2008 cohort listing, a {{citation needed}} flag is appropriate as an interim measure.

Proposed addition (Career section, after the existing American Music Abroad line):

"In the 2007–2008 season, the Dana Leong Band was selected for the U.S. State Department's American Music Abroad cultural-diplomacy program."

COI disclosed (filed via request-edit). Dana Leong (talk) 08:00, 9 June 2026 (UTC)




Request edit: Add Harvard Kennedy School education





The article currently does not mention the subject's studies at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Requesting addition to the Early life section, sourced to the World Economic Forum profile (which is published by the WEF, the awarding body that named the subject a Young Global Leader, and which is therefore a reasonable secondary source for biographical claims in their YGL community).

Proposed addition (Early life section, end of paragraph that ends with Manhattan School of Music):

"Leong later attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he studied public policy."

COI disclosed (filed via request-edit). Dana Leong (talk) 08:00, 9 June 2026 (UTC)




Request edit: Strengthen WEF Young Global Leader citation





The article currently mentions the 2015 Young Global Leader designation with a citation to the generic WEF homepage. Requesting replacement with the dedicated WEF profile page for the subject (same '<ref name="wef-profile"/>' proposed in the Harvard request above), which is a stronger source.

Existing line (TEKTONIKmusic / WEF YGL paragraph):

"The following winter of 2015 Leong was nominated and included into the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader Community..."

Proposed citation update: replace the inline citation linking to the WEF site root with '<ref name="wef-profile"/>' (or the full {{cite web}} if not yet defined): 'https://www.weforum.org/people/dana-leong/.'

COI disclosed (filed via request-edit). Dana Leong (talk) 08:00, 9 June 2026 (UTC)




Request edit: Add UBS Global Visionary 2017 citation





The article currently mentions the UBS Global Visionary 2017 designation but with no inline citation. Requesting addition of a citation. Note: the best citation I currently have available is a Facebook post by the subject (self-published / primary). I am flagging this for the patrolling editor to decide whether to accept as best-available or leave with a {{citation needed}} tag pending a stronger source (UBS press release or independent news coverage of the 2017 designation, which the subject is actively seeking).

Proposed citation at the end of the existing sentence:

"... was honored by UBS as 2017 Global Visionary for social entrepreneurship while invited to meet with Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte."

COI disclosed (filed via request-edit). Dana Leong (talk) 08:00, 9 June 2026 (UTC)




Request edit: Lede — replace subjective labels with sourced activity prose





I am the subject of this article. Filing via WP:COIEDIT request-edit process.

Current lede:

"Dana Leong is a 2011 Latin Grammy Award Winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, US Ambassador of Music, adventurer, philanthropist & entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area, who is known for mixing elements of traditional instruments such as his electric cello and trombone with electronic music and visuals."

Proposed lede:

"Dana Leong is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer from the San Francisco Bay Area, known for combining the electric cello and trombone with electronic music and visual production. He is a 2011 Latin Grammy Award winner as a performer on Paquito D'Rivera's Panamericana Suite. Leong has performed aerial trombone and cello concerts suspended on the sides of skyscrapers, including the "Isobel" performance at Shanghai's SOHO Tower commissioned by the United Nations Global Compact."

Rationale: Replaces WP:PEACOCK-flagged subjective labels ("adventurer, philanthropist & entrepreneur") with sourced activity description (aerial-performance line with Isobel/UN Global Compact citation). Preserves the Latin Grammy framing. Fixes capitalization.

Note: a previous version of this request used a youtu.be short URL which triggered the spam blacklist; resubmitting with the full youtube.com URL.

The YouTube citation is primary (uploaded by the subject) and acceptable for establishing existence of the performance and venue; a stronger source from a UN Global Compact program archive or major outlet would supersede it later if located.

COI disclosed (filed via request-edit). Dana Leong (talk) 08:01, 9 June 2026 (UTC)
Laryngopharyngeal reflux




Edit request: add salivary pepsin testing (Peptest) to Diagnosis section





Hello editors. I am the CEO of RD Biomed Limited, manufacturer of the
Peptest diagnostic. I have declared this conflict of interest on my
User page and via the paid-contributor notice at the top of this Talk
page. I am therefore making this request via the Talk page rather than
editing the article directly.

Proposed addition — to the Diagnosis section, immediately
following the existing sentence "A noninvasive test for diagnosis of
LPR is the collection of refluxate where the refluxed material is
collected and analyzed."

Suggested new sentence:

Salivary pepsin immunoassays, including the lateral-flow device
Peptest, have been studied as non-invasive diagnostic tools for LPR.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have reported moderate diagnostic
accuracy overall, with moderate-to-high specificity but variable
sensitivity, influenced by factors such as saliva collection timing
and the reference standard used for
comparison.Salivary pepsin immunoassays, including the lateral-flow device

Supporting citations (all independent of the manufacturer):







Rationale: The article already discusses pepsin as an LPR
biomarker extensively in the Diagnosis section, including the
Calvo-Henríquez 2017 systematic review (already cited in the article).
The proposed addition completes that discussion by naming the salivary
pepsin assay used in clinical practice and research. All three
citations are independent of the manufacturer: a 2021 meta-analysis
(Beijing-based), a 2023 LPR-specific accuracy study by Lechien
(already a heavily cited authority in this article), and a 2021 Czech
validation study. The wording is deliberately hedged on diagnostic
performance to reflect the genuine mixed evidence.

Thank you for considering. HDettmar (talk) 10:00, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

HDettmar (talk) 10:00, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
Covista




Update of content needed throughout - basic information incorrect


 




I am disclosing that I am a global communications manager for Adtalem Global Education and I am suggesting some factual changes. The logo on the page is out of date. The opening summary about Adtalem includes incorrect company names or names that are out of date. The former names are also consistently incorrect listed under Subsidiaries and History (i.e., DeVry Brasil is Adtalem Educacional do Brasil, Chamberlin College of Nursing is Chamberlain University, missing Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists,etc.) Please reference the biolerplate on our latest news release  for a complete list of our companies and for the most up-to-date logo - also attached here for use.[File:Adtalem logo RGB.jpg|thumb|Adtalem Global Education]

We are also no longer based in Downers Grove, Ill., but now in Chicago, Ill., since December 2017

The DeVry Education Group subsidiaries subhead should be adjusted to say Adtalem Global Education subsidiaries, and the company names should be updated to reflect what is listed in our boilerplate .Cindy Comm Mgr (talk) 14:24, 20 April 2018 (UTC)
-- adding this now per Help Desk instruction by @Arch dude: 
— Preceding unsigned comment added by Cindy Comm Mgr (talk • contribs) 15:59, 19 June 2018 (UTC)

References




? Clarification needed. COI edit requests must include complete and specific descriptions of the request, that is, specify what text should be removed and a verbatim copy of the text that should replace it, making sure to use the correct Wiki Markup and including all references placed using the <ref> citation or other such reference template. "Please change X" is not acceptable and will be rejected; the request must be of the form "Please change X to Y" If you require additional assistance making these changes, please let me or another editor know by describing here on the talk page in a reply message which type of assistance is needed. Or you may make a request at the COI noticeboard.  Spintendo  00:12, 20 June 2018 (UTC)





Draft article


On behalf of Adtalem Global Education and as part of my work at Beutler Ink, I am submitting a series of COI edit requests in an attempt to improve this entry from a Wikipedia perspective. As evidenced by the two warning banners at the top of the article, which have flagged the presence of problematic sources and text for over a decade, this article is in much need of improvement. There are entirely unsourced paragraphs, some inaccurate and outdated details, and information that is more applicable to subsidiary entries. The article uses multiple press releases and multiple primary sources as citations. There are also instances in which the parent company and subsidiaries are conflated.

For these reasons, I have worked to draft an expanded and updated entry, which is focused on the subject and based on Wikipedia-appropriate sources. I will be submitting requests seeking to replace the current article's content appropriately bit by bit, but wanted to share the full draft for transparency.

Removal requests

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First, I'd like to propose the removal of select problematic content in an attempt to clean the slate:

In the History section, please remove the following text, which is mostly unsourced and also focused on DeVry University, not Adtalem Global Education: {{Font color|red|Adtalem Global Education was a successor to two separate entities: DeVry Institutes and the Keller-Taylor Corporation, doing business as Keller Graduate School of Management.  DeVry Technical Institute was acquired by the Bell & Howell company in 1966, and became part of its Education Group division. The school was renamed to DeVry Institute of Technology in 1968. In 1984, the education division was renamed DeVry, Inc. ("Old DeVry"), and became publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange.}}
In the same section, please remove the second paragraph, which is entirely unsourced: {{Font color|red|The Keller-Taylor Corporation was formed in 1973 by Dennis Keller and Ronald Taylor. Keller-Taylor was the holding company of CBA Institute in Chicago, which later became Keller Graduate School of Management. In 1987 Keller-Taylor acquired the DeVry Institutes from Bell & Howell and merged it with Keller Graduate School of Management. The holding company's name changed to DeVry, Inc.}}
In the same section, please remove the following paragraph, which is not based on original journalistic reporting and is specific to Ross University School of Medicine (not Adtalem Global Education): {{Font color|red|In 2019, Adtalem partnered with Dillard University, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and Tuskegee University to increase physician diversity and entered into the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Partnership Challenge, created by the Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, to increase diversity in key workforce sectors.}}
In the Controversies section, please remove the following sentence, which uses a citation that does not even mention Adtalem Global Education or any of its current or former subsidiaries in any capacity: {{Font color|red|The Department of Education decided to forgive $6 billion in debt to students who claimed they were misled by schools, including American University of the Caribbean and Ross University owned by Adtalem.}}

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I will be proposing text additions related to the company's origins and evolution, based on the draft I've shared above, but for now removing these pieces of text would help clear some confusion about the company's early history. I generally avoid editing the main space and ask editors to review and implement proposed changes on my behalf. Thanks in advance for any assistance, Inkian Jason (talk) 22:27, 11 August 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}}  Encoded  Talk 💬 17:55, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
Thank you for reviewing this request. Inkian Jason (talk) 18:07, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

History: Origins

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Hi again! I had hoped to get some of the problematic text in the History section removed in the above request, but I'll go ahead and move forward with a proposal to improve the part of the section focused on Adtalem's origins.

Currently, the Adtalem Global Education entry has some information about the history of DeVry University, which is a former subsidiary of Adtalem. The text is confusing because it conflates Adtalem and DeVry University, despite there being a standalone entry for DeVry University. Some of the text is entirely unsourced. I've supplied replacement text further below.

First, here's a copy of the current section's first four paragraphs:

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{{Font color|red|Adtalem Global Education was a successor to two separate entities: DeVry Institutes and the Keller-Taylor Corporation, doing business as Keller Graduate School of Management.  DeVry Technical Institute was acquired by the Bell & Howell company in 1966, and became part of its Education Group division. The school was renamed to DeVry Institute of Technology in 1968. In 1984, the education division was renamed DeVry, Inc. ("Old DeVry"), and became publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange.}}

{{Font color|red|The Keller-Taylor Corporation was formed in 1973 by Dennis Keller and Ronald Taylor. Keller-Taylor was the holding company of CBA Institute in Chicago, which later became Keller Graduate School of Management. In 1987 Keller-Taylor acquired the DeVry Institutes from Bell & Howell and merged it with Keller Graduate School of Management. The holding company's name changed to DeVry, Inc.}}

{{Font color|red|In 1991, DeVry became the first publicly traded education provider with an initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange. In 1995, DeVry moved to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and began trading under the symbol DV ({{NYSE was|DV}}). In 2017, the company changed its ticker symbol to ATGE ({{nyse|ATGE}}). In 1996 DeVry acquired Becker CPA Review, now Becker Professional Education. In 2002 DeVry Institute of Technology and Keller Graduate School of Management became DeVry University. The company diversified into healthcare in 2003 with the acquisition of Ross University and added Chamberlain College of Nursing (then Deaconess College of Nursing) in 2005.}}

{{Font color|red|In 2007, DeVry expanded its reach into online education with the addition of Advanced Academics, an online secondary education that partners with schools and school districts across the United States. Carrington College, formerly known as Apollo College and Western Career College, joined DeVry in 2008. In 2009, DeVry acquired a majority stake in Fanor, later known as DeVry Brasil, a provider of post-secondary education with campuses located in northeastern Brazil. In June 2009, Standard and Poor's added Devry Inc. to its index of stocks, replacing newly-bankrupt General Motors.}}

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Generally speaking, this text is poorly sourced (the first two paragraphs are almost entirely unsourced, hence why I submitted a text removal request above). There is some appropriate information about acquisitions, but I will be submitting a draft section specifically focused on acquisitions and divestitures (and based on better sources) in the near future.

In terms of improving coverage of Adtalem's origins, I suggest replacing the red-colored text above with the following, which is based on reliable news sources and is specifically focused on DeVry Inc. / DeVry Education Group (not DeVry University):

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{{Font color|green|DeVry Inc. was created in 1987 with the merger of DeVry Institute of Technology (DIT) and the Keller Graduate School of Management. DIT was established in Chicago as the DeForest Training School in 1931 and was acquired by Bell & Howell in 1967. Keller was started by two DIT teachers in 1973; the company acquired DIT from Bell & Howell in 1987. DeVry Inc. went public in 1991, moved to the New York Stock Exchange in 1995, and became known as DeVry Education Group in 2013. The company was previously based in Downers Grove, Illinois.}}

{{Font color|green|In 2012, the company moved 150 jobs from its campus in Roscoe Village to a new office in Chicago's West Loop. The company had additional offices in Oak Brook, as of 2013. In 2015, the company opened another office in the West Loop, after the city approved a $1 million subsidy for the company in the form of tax increment financing in 2012.}}

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I propose using this replacement text to create an Origins subsection of History. I intend to propose replacement text for Adtalem's later history separately. Reviewing editors can see the big picture of what I'm hoping to accomplish for this section at User:Inkian_Jason/Adtalem_Global_Education#History. I would like to think this is a clear improvement over the existing text, but I generally avoid editing the main space and seek help from other editors to review and update the article appropriately on my behalf. Again, my overall goal with this request is to improve sourcing and keep the content focused on the parent company Adtalem, not the former subsidiary DeVry University. I'm happy to address any questions and thanks for any assistance with reviewing the request and improving the article. Inkian Jason (talk) 17:27, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}}  Encoded  Talk 💬 17:57, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 18:07, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Leadership

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I'd like to propose another text improvement and update focused on the company's executive leadership. Currently, the Infobox mentions Stephen Beard, but without any sources and with no confirmation in the article body. The History section briefly mentions the resignation of Daniel Hamburger and the appointment of Lisa Wardell, who is no longer the president and CEO. To bring this article more up to date, I suggest removing the following two sentences from the History section:

{{Font color|red|Daniel Hamburger resigned in 2016 as CEO of DeVry with a payout of 5.3 million dollars. Eight-year board member, Lisa Wardell was appointed president and CEO of DeVry Education Group.}}

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I propose replacing this sentence with the following standalone section:

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{{Font color|green|Stephen Beard, who was previously Adtalem's chief operating officer, became the chief executive officer (CEO) in 2021. He was appointed the chair of the board of directors in November 2024, succeeding Michael W. Malafronte. Beard was included in Time magazine's 2025 "Time100 Health" list of influential people in the healthcare industry, which subsequently earned him a Congressional proclamation.}}

{{Font color|green|Chris Begley was the board chair in 2016. Daniel Hamburger and Lisa Wardell have previously held the CEO role. Wardell was appointed in 2016. She was the only Black woman to lead a Fortune 1000 company in 2018, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Wardell was also the board chair in 2019. In 2021, an analysis by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranked Adtalem in the top five Illinois-based public firms for both gender and racial diversity on the board.}}

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This section is focused on current and former president/CEOs and board chairs, based on Wikipedia-appropriate sources. I've also included a claim about board composition I thought was noteworthy. I generally avoid editing articles directly, so I'm asking reviewing editors to update the article appropriately on my behalf. As always, I am happy to address any questions and concerns about this request. Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 17:47, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}}  Encoded  Talk 💬 17:59, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
@Encoded Thank you for reviewing these requests. Your assistance is much appreciated. May I ask, did you mean to leave out the first paragraph here re: current CEO and board chair Stephen Beard? Inkian Jason (talk) 18:07, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
Apologies I did not mean to leave it out, thanks for flagging! Encoded  Talk 💬 18:09, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
@Encoded Thank you for taking another look! I appreciate your help and fast reply here. Inkian Jason (talk) 18:10, 29 September 2025 (UTC)

Acquisitions and divestitures

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Much thanks to User:Encoded for reviewing the above requests. Next, I'd like to focus on the second half of the History section, which is mostly about acquisitions and divestitures but based on press releases and Adtalem's website.

Specifically, the following claims are poorly sourced:

{{Font color|red|In December 2018, Adtalem completed transferral of DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management properties to Cogswell Education LLC. This was completed just days after the transfer of Carrington College to San Joaquin Valley College.}}
{{Font color|red|In September 2020, Adtalem Global Education Inc announced that it began the process of purchasing Walden University for US$1.48 billion in cash. According to Higher Education Dive "Two investment firms, Engine Capital and Hawk Ridge Partners, wrote in an open letter...that they were "severely disappointed" with the board's decision to purchase Walden, calling the college a 'substantially inferior asset.'"}}
{{Font color|red|In August 2021, Adtalem Global Education Inc completed its acquisition of Walden University.}}
{{Font color|red|In 2022, Adtalem sold the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education and OnCourse Learning to Wendel Group and Colibri Group, respectively.}}

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These are all press releases, with the exception of Higher Ed Dive, which I'm not sure editors would consider a reliable source (not to mention, it is used to source a claim about two non-notable companies). I propose removing these red-highlighted claims and replacing with the following an Acquisitions and divestitures section based on reputable journalistic sources. As seen in the draft I've shared previously, here's a copy of the proposed text for this section:

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Adtalem acquired Becker CPA Review (now known as Becker Professional Education), which prepared students for the Certified Public Accountant exam, in 1996. Adtalem acquired Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, Chamberlain University (then Deaconess School of Nursing) in 2005, and American University of the Caribbean in 2011. Adtalem agreed to purchase Walden University for approximately $1.5 billion in September 2020. The agreement required approval by the U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission. When the deal closed in August 2021, Adtalem became the largest provider of graduate and undergraduate degrees in nursing.

Adtalem began selling business units unrelated to healthcare education in 2017 and consolidated focus on the industry during 2019–2020, when there was a shortage of health professionals. In 2018, the company sold Carrington College to San Joaquin Valley College, as well as DeVry University to Cogswell Education. In 2019, Kaplan, Inc. acquired Becker's healthcare test preparation assets. Kaplan also agreed to provide Adtalem with U.S. Medical Licensing Examination review programs to Ross University School of Medicine and American University of the Caribbean. In 2022, Colibri Group acquired Becker and OnCourse Learning from Adtalem. Adtalem also sold the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists to the French investment company Wendel. The specific purchase terms were not disclosed, but Adtalem confirmed that its financial services segment, which included ACAMLS, Becker, and OnCourse, sold for $1 billion. Since selling its financial services education business, Adtalem has focused primarily on healthcare education.

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This replacement text covers the same topics but is more complete and uses better sources. I don't think any of the claims are particularly contentious but given my conflict of interest I am asking other editors to review and update the article appropriately. Again, you can view how this text fits into the draft at large here. Thanks in advance to any editors who are able to help. Happy to address questions or concerns here or on my user Talk page. Inkian Jason (talk) 21:49, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}}  Encoded  Talk 💬 17:42, 21 December 2025 (UTC)
{{Ping|Encoded}} Thank you for reviewing this request and updating the article, Inkian Jason (talk) 15:51, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

History: Adtalem Global Education

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Related to the above request, I would like to continue addressing the article's History section. If all of the red-colored text in the above request were removed, then only the following text would be left of the second half of History:

{{Font color|red|In 2011, DeVry continued its international reach with the acquisition of ATC International (a subsidiary of Becker Professional Education), which provides professional finance and accounting training in Central and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia; and American University of the Caribbean, a medical school located in St. Maarten. In November 2013, DeVry Inc. was renamed DeVry Education Group.}}

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The Business Week source indeed verifies the acquisition of American University of the Caribbean, but this is already mentioned in the proposed Acquisitions and divestitures section above. For this reason, I propose removal to avoid redundancy. The claim about the name change is accurate, and I've included it in the following proposed replacement text for the second half of the History section:

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DeVry Education Group sold DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management in 2017, and became known as Adtalem Global Education that same year. The company underwent a rebrand and the ticker symbol was changed to "ATGE". Of the 225,000 students enrolled in its schools at the time, approximately half were based in Brazil and approximately one fifth were studying healthcare. Inside Higher Ed said, "Even before the new name change, the company has sought to differentiate itself publicly from the rest of the for-profit sector. It has responded to increased regulatory scrutiny -- and negative headlines -- for the sector by announcing self-imposed reforms such as voluntarily limiting the amount of revenue it takes in from federal aid."

The company's headquarters were later relocated from Downers Grove to 500 West Monroe Street in the West Loop Gate. In 2024, Crain's Chicago Business said Adtalem had become "the largest health care educator in the nation during a post-COVID period in which the health care sector has faced severe labor shortages". In November 2024, Adtalem announced plans to expand office capacity by moving to an 84,000-square-foot space in Willis Tower in early 2025. In late 2024, Adtalem partnered with Hippocratic AI to train health care professionals on using artificial intelligence. In 2025, Adtalem and Google Cloud partnered to develop a credentials program preparing students and healthcare workers to use artificial intelligence in the clinical environment, starting in 2026.

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My goal for this request is to expand and update the History section with information about the company as a whole outside of acquisitions and divestitures. You can see how I've organized text about Origins, Adtalem Global Education (post-name change), and Acquisitions and divestitures in the full draft I've published here, though I understand editors may decide to group details differently. Given my conflict of interest, I'm asking editors to review and implement the replacement text appropriately. Thanks in advance for any help and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Inkian Jason (talk) 22:15, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}}  Encoded  Talk 💬 17:46, 21 December 2025 (UTC)
Thanks again for your help here, Inkian Jason (talk) 15:51, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

Campuses and enrollment

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For my next request, I'd like to propose adding a Campuses and enrollment section with an overview of Adtalem's campuses and enrollment figures (as a whole, not individual institutions). The following summary describes the number of campuses and locations, plus a few student body statistics, based on Wikipedia-appropriate sources:
 
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Adtalem's institutions operated approximately 130 campuses globally in 2018. Twelve of the 90 U.S. campuses were located in Illinois. In 2020, Adtalem's businesses operated 26 campuses in four countries and fifteen U.S. states. Approximately 90,000 students attended schools with a combined 6,100 faculty members. According to Adtalem, 34 percent of the students were Black. The company also claimed to be the largest provider of Master's, doctorate, and nursing degrees for African Americans. As of 2021, approximately 82 percent of the 140,000 students enrolled at Adtalem schools learned via distance education. In 2022, Adtalem operated 27 campuses and offered courses in 209 countries and territories.
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This information is lacking in the current article. As always, I generally avoid editing directly and seek assistance from others to review and update the article appropriately. You can view how this section fits into the larger draft I've shared here, if helpful.

Thanks again, Inkian Jason (talk) 14:59, 21 October 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}} Folded into new "Operations" section for readability. Encoded  Talk 💬 17:50, 21 December 2025 (UTC)
Thanks for reviewing and updating the article, Inkian Jason (talk) 15:51, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

Finances

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Since this article is lacking information about the company's finances, I have drafted the following text for editor consideration, which is based on Wikipedia-appropriate sources:

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In 2017, Adtalem lost approximately $4.6 million from the impacts of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. The company made a profit of $95.6 million in 2019 and lost $85.8 million in 2020, suffering from enrollment declines during the COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2024, Adtalem was targeted by a short seller and the company announced a $300 million repurchase program. In late 2024, Investor's Business Daily said Adtalem saw an average sales growth of fourteen percent over the last three years. For the 2024 fiscal year, Adtalem repurchased 5.446 million shares for approximately $261 million. In May 2025, the repurchase was completed and a new stock buyback program of up to $150 million through May 2028 was launched.
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Same as above, I'm seeking help from others to review and update the article appropriately. You can view how this section fits into the larger draft I've shared here, if helpful. Happy to address any questions or concerns.

Thanks! Inkian Jason (talk) 15:08, 21 October 2025 (UTC)
{{Respond|greencheck2|Done}} Folded into new "Operations" section for readability. Encoded  Talk 💬 17:50, 21 December 2025 (UTC)
Thanks again for your help here! Inkian Jason (talk) 15:51, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

Let's be careful with these COI edits

I made some recent edits to the article to try to better reflect the history of the firm as I found it in the sources. I just now saw this draft article and am concerned. This firm was found to have harmed a large number of consumers, paid a very large settlement. It then renamed itself and shifted to a new sector of the industry. The details selected/left out in Inkian Jason's draft put the company in substantially better light than an article reflecting WP:RS weights on the firm's history. Chris vLS (talk) 16:45, 5 January 2026 (UTC)




Logo update





Related to the above update, I have uploaded the company's new logo: File:Covista logo.jpg. I'm hoping someone can update the article's Infobox on my behalf, given my COI. @Maxime Vernier: Might you or another editor be willing to help with this time-sensitive request (since fair use images get deleted if not used)?

Thanks! Inkian Jason (talk) 20:10, 16 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done Maxime Vernier (talk) 20:31, 16 March 2026 (UTC)
@Maxime Vernier: Thank you! Inkian Jason (talk) 21:08, 16 March 2026 (UTC)




Introduction





Continuing my series of requests for this article, which I am submitting on behalf of Covista, I'd like to turn focus to the first paragraph of the Introduction. Here's a copy of the current text:

Covista Inc. previously Adtalem Global Education Inc. is a US corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, that operates for-profit higher education institutions, including American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University. 

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I propose replacing this paragraph with the following, which describes the business as a healthcare education company (instead of a "US corporation") and as a parent company. Additionally, the proposed paragraph adds mention of independently notable businesses that previously operated under the parent. Proposed text:

Covista Inc., previously Adtalem Global Education, is a healthcare education company based in Chicago, Illinois. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University. Previously, the company owned Becker Professional Education, Carrington College and DeVry University.

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You'll notice I've kept (and properly formatted) the already used Chicago Tribune citation, since the source confirms a Chicago headquarters and also says the company's recent name change reflects a "pivot toward health care education". The proposed replacement text also removes use of the company's official website.

If editors consider this an improvement, I'm hoping someone can update the article on my behalf. Thanks for your consideration, Inkian Jason (talk) 14:28, 27 March 2026 (UTC)




Infobox updates



I'd like to submit another request for updating this article, specifically the Infobox:

Please add "Adtalem Global Education Inc." to the "Formerly" field
Please add "Health care" to the "Industry" field
Related to the above COI edit request, recently published sources verify a focus on this industry.
Please remove "1973; 53 years ago" from the "Founded" field
Reason: This is the founding date of Keller Graduate School of Management.
Please change "Stephen W. Beard (President and CEO)" to "Stephen Beard (Chair, CEO)" in the "Key people" field
Reason: These are his current titles, as mentioned in the article body and on the company's official website.

If editors prefer to include a list of notable subsidiaries in the Infobox, then the following could be added:

American University of the Caribbean
Chamberlain University
Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Walden University

I'll let editors decide what's most important to include in the Infobox, but I'd like to think all of these proposed changes are not contentious and consistent with the article body. Given my COI, I'm seeking help from others to review and implement this request appropriately. Thanks again! Inkian Jason (talk) 16:15, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
Based on User:Spintendo's feedback below, I'd like to clarify that Adtalem Global Education Inc. should be added to the "|former_name=" parameter. Inkian Jason (talk) 13:26, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
I would also like to clarify that the founding date in the infobox is for Keller Graduate School of Management, not Adtalem/Covista. The article's prose says, "DeVry Inc. was created in 1987 with the merger of DeVry Institute of Technology (DIT) and the Keller Graduate School of Management." I am trying to make the infobox consistent with the article body. Thanks, Inkian Jason (talk) 13:29, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

Kewsong Lee


Suggested revisions




 
Hello, I work for Rubenstein and on behalf of Kewsong Lee. As a conflicted party, I’ll be sharing suggestions on discussion pages instead of editing directly.
 
The current headshot is low-quality. I propose substituting a more recent high-quality photo. See a more recent image in the linked Business Insider article. 

 
Additionally, Lee and his wife’s philanthropic giving are not mentioned on the page, despite receiving media coverage. I suggest adding a philanthropy section to the page, potential inclusions and sources includes below.
 
Lee and his wife, Zita Ezpeleta, established a challenge fund to support ungraduated experience and the renewal of the Lowell House at Harvard, where the couple met. Lee is the chair of New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. He is also vicechair of the board of directors at Partnership for New York City.
City & State 
Bloomberg: 
Harvard Alumni:  Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 21:06, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
 Note: Nbaderrubenstein, we can't use images taken off the internet unless we have evidence showing it has been released under one of the compatible copyright licenses. Please see this link if you would like to donate an image for use. ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me!  01:30, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
Thank you @ARandomName123, understood. Will see if I can donate and image / find an image with a compatible copyright license. In the meantime, appreciate if you can review my other suggested edit about Mr. Lee's philanthropy. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:36, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now: No photo has been provided, two months since last comment. Closing request template, feel free to reopen or start a new request when you have a photo. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 22:03, 4 June 2024 (UTC)




Suggested edits to The Carlyle Group section




 
Hello again, I work for Rubenstein and on behalf of Kewsong Lee. There is limited information on the page related to Mr. Lee’s tenure at Carlyle. Two suggested additions below.
 
For the section on the global credit unit, suggested change: “Carlyle’s credit assets under management doubled to $56 billion after Lee assumed control of the business.”
 
Wall Street Journal: <ref> https://www.wsj.com/articles/carlyle-ceo-kewsong-lee-plots-rebound-for-private-equity-pioneer-11619352001 (4/25/2021)
 
There is no information about Mr. Lee’s tenure as CEO. Suggested addition: While serving as CEO he is credited with simplifying Carlyle’s fund structure, organizing the firm into three distinct business units—private equity, credit and investment solutions. During his tenure, Carlyle also abandoned its partnership structure, converting into a corporation. Days before Lee stepped down as CEO, Carlyle announced that it reached a record $376 billion total assets under management.
 
Wall Street Journal: <ref> https://www.wsj.com/articles/carlyle-ceo-kewsong-lee-plots-rebound-for-private-equity-pioneer-11619352001 (4/25/2021)
Reuters: <ref> https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/carlyles-second-quarter-earnings-rise-34-strong-asset-sales-2022-07-28/ (7/28/2021)

Thank you for considering! Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 14:52, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
 Partly done: The WSJ clearly attributes doubling of the credit assets under management and the fund simplification/reorganization to Lee, so I've incorporated that info. Carlyle's conversion to a corporation already appears in entry. Within the Reuters ref, the $376b AUM was attributed to several factors. Pegnawl (talk) 19:49, 9 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you!
Think you mistakenly wrote that Carlyle's conversion to a corporation occurred in 2021, when it occurred in 2019. See the WSJ article sourced. Appreciate your assistance on this.  Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:26, 11 June 2024 (UTC)




Korean Language and Photo




 
Hello again, I work for Rubenstein and on behalf of Kewsong Lee.
 
Mr. Lee’s page includes his name spelled in Korean three times. Mr. Lee was born in the U.S., and I recommend removing all three instances so that the page is more in line with Mr. Lee’s peers, who do not have non-English spellings of their names in their articles.
 
Additionally, the current photo in the article appears to be low-quality. I suggest that someone update the photo with a higher-quality image in the public domain.
 
Thank you Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 20:45, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 Partly done: Photo from Commons added. I still find myself confused with regard to policies on naming conventions in other languages, so I will leave this open for another editor to address. Pegnawl (talk) 19:54, 9 June 2024 (UTC)
In my opinion, his Korean name should be kept since he has ties to the ROK given he lived in the country for his early years. P,TO 19104  (talk) (contribs)  01:42, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you for reviewing. I do want to point out that there is no citation on the page stating that Lee lived in Korea his early years. He was born and raised in the United States, and does not have a Korean passport or citizenship. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 15:06, 28 June 2024 (UTC)
I recently learned of MOS:FOREIGNEQUIV, which states If the subject of the article is closely associated with a non-English language, a single equivalent name in another language may be included in the lead sentence, usually in parentheses.. As the subject is not closely related with a non-English language, I accordingly removed the Korean name from the lead sentence. — 🌊PacificDepths (talk) 23:25, 14 August 2025 (UTC)



Early Life / Career sections





Hello again. I would like to suggest one edit to the early life section and one additional edits to the career section of the page.

Early life and education

Mr. Lee’s father’s name is spelled incorrectly. As you can see in his published works, his name is “Hak Chong Lee.”

https://www.amazon.com/Korean-Managerial-Dynamics-Hak-Chong/dp/0275931900
 

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1199&context=mgmtservices

Career section

Related to Lee’s departure from Carlyle, the Financial Times article cited on the page noted that the leadership change was more “about power rather than money.” Therefore, it would be more accurate to amend the section of the article to, “On August 8, 2022, Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to disagreements with the firm’s founders over direction of the company.”

Thank you Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 17:51, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
Proposal 1:  Done But I provided the spelling formerly used as an alternate spelling because of its use by the Korea Times.
Proposal 2:  Not done I am not able to access the Financial Times due to a paywall but Reuters reported he stepped down over his contract so it seems likely to me that was the overriding reason.
P,TO 19104  (talk) (contribs)  01:42, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you for review, however, it is incorrect that he stepped down due to a dispute in negotiations regarding his contract renewal and I maintain that that section should be altered.
In the Reuters story cited, there is even a quote attributing the departure to "the empire striking back." The quote continues… "All the other private equity managers that we cover have had internal, homegrown talent lead their transition from the founders, and that is probably not an accident. It is a business where personalities matter."

The FT article I cited above writes, “Carlyle’s rejection was, in the end, about power rather than money. ‘He wanted complete autonomy,’ said one person close to the situation. ‘The founders gave it to him. Then, they took it away.’” Try this link to the article, it should allow you to read the full text. https://on.ft.com/3VXXnBV

You could also see that quote in this tweet:
https://x.com/evanepstein/status/1558928049676005377

Again, I argue that the dispute was more about the direction of the company than the contract and the section should be edited accordingly. Thank you. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 15:07, 28 June 2024 (UTC)




Suggested revisions




 
Hello, I uploaded a new photo of Mr. Lee to the Wiki portal for inclusion on the page. Mr. Lee owns the rights to the photo. As I am a conflicted editor, is it possible for someone to add the photo to the page?
 
Separately, there are a few potential edits that I have flagged on the talk page that I would like to follow up on.
 
Firstly, it is inaccurate to write, “Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to a dispute in negotiations regarding his contract renewal.” As reported in the Financial Times, “Carlyle’s rejection was, in the end, about power rather than money. ‘He wanted complete autonomy,’ said one person close to the situation. ‘The founders gave it to him. Then, they took it away.’” Try this link: https://on.ft.com/3VXXnBV
 
I want to reiterate that it was reported the dispute was more about the direction of the company than the contract, and the section should be edited accordingly.
 
Secondly, I still believe it is confusing that the page includes the Korean spelling of Mr. Lee’s name three times. Mr. Lee was born and raised in the U.S., and he does not have a Korean passport or citizenship. I recommend removing all three instances so that the page is in line with peers. There is no citation stating that Mr. Lee lived his early years in Korea as another editor suggested.
 
Thirdly, the page mistakenly says Carlyle’s conversion to a corporation occurred in 2021. The conversion occurred in 2019. See source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/carlyle-to-abandon-partnership-structure-and-dual-class-shares-11564569000
 
Lastly, as the page is currently lacking in concrete actions during Mr. Lee’s tenure as CEO of Carlyle, wanted to share the below information from a Financial Times story for potential inclusion.
 
“Early in his tenure, Lee focused on repositioning Carlyle’s then-struggling credit investment platform by naming new leadership, streamlining strategy and expanding through increased investment and acquisitions. Now, his priority is making similar changes to energy and infrastructure platforms…As part of the reorganisation, Carlyle will promote Macky Tall, chair of its infrastructure operations, to an expanded role that will have him define and put in place Carlyle’s integrated strategy.” Link here: https://on.ft.com/4dHsAzr
 
Thank you for your consideration. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 14:13, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

I've updated the image. Leaving the rest for other editors. Rusalkii (talk) 22:17, 15 August 2024 (UTC)
Much appreciated, thank you! Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 18:41, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
Wanted to share new coverage from Bloomberg that provides further evidence/citation that Mr. Lee’s departure from Carlyle was driven by a power battle with the founders, not a dispute over his contract renewal. Thanks
“The year Carlyle doubled its credit assets, CEO Lee abruptly left the firm after a power battle with the founders.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-20/carlyle-s-credit-unit-aims-to-end-its-long-run-as-a-laggard Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 16:43, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Sharing news coverage announcing Kewsong Lee’s appointment as Chairman of Ascot Group, and his firm’s investment in the insurance firm. The coverage also notes that Mr. Lee is the Founder and CEO of BellTower Partners.

I recommend updating his title in the introduction to reflect his role at BellTower Partners, as well as making a brief addition to the career section about BellTower Partners and the Ascot investment. Thank you.

https://ep.ft.com/permalink/emails/eyJlbWFpbCI6ImMxNTMwMzg2NjdmYzZjZTVhYzc3ZjE3ODgwN2UyNTQ3ZjdjNjU0ODUwOCIsICJ0cmFuc2FjdGlvbklkIjoiZWFjYTJiMzQtMWExNi00Y2YyLThiZjUtN2I4MDJkNzMyODRkIiwgImJhdGNoSWQiOiIyM2ZlY2QyMi0yZDYwLTQ2YjgtODU0YS0xZDI2YWIzZDkzZjUifQ==

https://ceoworld.biz/2024/09/18/ascot-group-welcomes-new-chairman-to-lead-strategic-growth/

https://www.reinsurancene.ws/kewsong-lee-named-chairman-of-ascots-board-of-directors/ Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:58, 20 September 2024 (UTC)
 Partly done: I've updated the date, but please provide examples of what you want the other sections to say - providing us with sources on their own isn't useful, and we need to know what you're wanting the article's text changing to. Encoded  Talk 💬 10:13, 27 October 2024 (UTC)
Thank you. Here are my suggested revisions and language.
1)	For Mr. Lee’s title, it should be changed to “Founder and CEO of BellTower Partners” in the introduction and in the infobox.
2)	In the “Career” section, recommend creating a new subsection titled “BellTower Partners.” And then under that it should note that “in 2023, Mr. Lee founded BellTower Partners, a private holding company that accesses and invests permanent capital to acquire significant and influential ownership positions in private businesses.”
3)	Recommend editing this language “On August 8, 2022, Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to a dispute in negotiations regarding his contract” to “On August 8, 2022, Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to disagreements with the firm’s founders over direction of the company.”
4)	Recommend adding language under the “Carlyle” subhead, “During his tenure, Lee focused on repositioning Carlyle’s credit investment, energy, and infrastructure platforms.”
5)	Remove the Korean spellings of Mr. Lee’s name throughout. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 14:45, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Hello, noticed that this request was no longer on the COI list, adding it back. List four potential edits with citations and reasoning. Thank you.
1) For Mr. Lee’s title, it should be updated to “Founder and CEO of BellTower Partners” in the introduction and in the infobox. 
Sources referencing BellTower below:
https://ep.ft.com/permalink/emails/eyJlbWFpbCI6ImMxNTMwMzg2NjdmYzZjZTVhYzc3ZjE3ODgwN2UyNTQ3ZjdjNjU0ODUwOCIsICJ0cmFuc2FjdGlvbklkIjoiZWFjYTJiMzQtMWExNi00Y2YyLThiZjUtN2I4MDJkNzMyODRkIiwgImJhdGNoSWQiOiIyM2ZlY2QyMi0yZDYwLTQ2YjgtODU0YS0xZDI2YWIzZDkzZjUifQ==
https://ceoworld.biz/2024/09/18/ascot-group-welcomes-new-chairman-to-lead-strategic-growth/
https://www.reinsurancene.ws/kewsong-lee-named-chairman-of-ascots-board-of-directors/
2) In the “Career” section, recommend creating a new subsection titled “BellTower Partners.” And then under that it should note that “in 2023, Mr. Lee founded BellTower Partners, a private holding company that accesses and invests permanent capital to acquire significant and influential ownership positions in private businesses.”
Sources referencing BellTower below:
https://ep.ft.com/permalink/emails/eyJlbWFpbCI6ImMxNTMwMzg2NjdmYzZjZTVhYzc3ZjE3ODgwN2UyNTQ3ZjdjNjU0ODUwOCIsICJ0cmFuc2FjdGlvbklkIjoiZWFjYTJiMzQtMWExNi00Y2YyLThiZjUtN2I4MDJkNzMyODRkIiwgImJhdGNoSWQiOiIyM2ZlY2QyMi0yZDYwLTQ2YjgtODU0YS0xZDI2YWIzZDkzZjUifQ==
https://ceoworld.biz/2024/09/18/ascot-group-welcomes-new-chairman-to-lead-strategic-growth/
https://www.reinsurancene.ws/kewsong-lee-named-chairman-of-ascots-board-of-directors/
3) Recommend editing this language “On August 8, 2022, Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to a dispute in negotiations regarding his contract” to “On August 8, 2022, Lee stepped down from his role as CEO due to disagreements with the firm’s founders over direction of the company.” The Financial Times article cited on the page noted that the leadership change was more “about power rather than money.”
Source:
https://on.ft.com/4jrwaBk
4) Remove the Korean spellings of Mr. Lee’s name throughout. Mr. Lee was born and raised in the U.S., and he does not have a Korean passport or citizenship. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 16:41, 23 January 2025 (UTC)
BellTower Partners:  Implemented using my own wording.
Departure from Carlyle:  Implemented. I used expanded sources from New York Times and Reuters. Please review the latest version.
Korean name:  Question: What is the motivation for removing the Korean name? There are Korean-language sources that use the subject's Korean name without an English gloss. The Korean name can be useful in finding sources in all available languages.
— 🌊PacificDepthstalk|contrib 11:41, 29 April 2025 (UTC)
Thank you for engaging here, @PacificDepths.
1 - If helpful on Lee’s departure from Carlyle, this Financial News story from March notes, “He joined several months after Kewsong Lee grabbed headlines for resigning as chief executive, having reportedly clashed with the firm’s co-founders about their degree of involvement with the firm and his desire for more autonomy.”
2 - The current section on Lee’s tenure as sole CEO is only one sentence. Potential content to provide a more complete picture below. The following sources show a clear track record of broadening Carlyle’s strategic approach and expanding its credit business.
WSJ – March 21,     2022 – Carlyle’s acquisition of Fortitude Re, boosted the firm’s assets     under management and advanced the firm towards Mr. Lee’s goal of growing     global credit assets and fee-related earnings.
“The new agreement advances Carlyle toward some of the      goals set last year by Chief Executive Kewsong Lee: boosting global      credit assets to more than $80 billion by 2024 and doubling the segment’s      fee-related earnings.”
Financial Times     – July 28, 2022 – In 2022, driven by Mr. Lee’s “strategy to broaden     Carlyle’s operations”, Carlyle’s fee-earning assets in its credit business     surpassed its private equity assets for the first time in its 35-year     history.
“Dealmaking pioneer Carlyle Group has more fee-earning      assets in its credit investment business than in private equity for the      first time in its 35-year history.”
“Since Lee assumed sole leadership of the      $376bn-in-assets group in 2020, he has embarked on a strategy to broaden      Carlyle’s operations.”
Barron’s     – April 8, 2022 – Under Mr. Lee’s leadership, Carlyle diversified beyond     the company’s private-equity roots, shifting the focus from traditional     performance fees to more-predictable fee-related earnings growth.
“Kewsong Lee, chief executive of Carlyle Group, has      reshaped the alternative-asset manager, diversifying beyond the company’s      private-equity roots to capitalize on the explosive demand for private      assets.”
“Since becoming co-CEO in 2018 and taking the reins      solo in 2020, Lee has expanded the company beyond its roots in      private-equity leveraged buyouts. He has shifted the focus from      traditional performance fees to more-predictable fee-related earnings      growth that analysts say drives shareholder returns.”
Bloomberg     – February 23, 2021 – Carlyle’s investment portfolio performed well during     the pandemic.
“Its investment portfolios have performed well during      the pandemic, posting gains across all business units last quarter.”
3 - Lastly, on the Korean name point, there is a risk of misrepresentation—a reader may mistakenly perceived Mr. Lee as a Korean national, when in fact he is an American citizen and does not hold a Korean passport.
Thank you again. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 17:08, 14 May 2025 (UTC)
Can you be explicit on the text that you'd like changed with the citations formatted in Wikipedia format? Preferably as a new edit COI request.
Korean name: I don't see the issue here. For comparison, Patsy Mink, Norman Mineta, Young Kim, John Yoo, and Victor Cha are notable Asian Americans (and to my knowledge, American citizens) with notations of names in other languages. — 🌊PacificDepths (talk) 07:09, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
Completed 1 and 3 - for 2 that seems rather short for an entire section. For the rest, please format the request explaining exactly what text you'd like changed with the citations formatted in Wikipedia format, thank you! Encoded  Talk 💬 22:23, 27 May 2025 (UTC)

Thank you PacificDepths and Encoded!
Think the section on Lee as sole CEO of Carlyle should be expanded. To be specific, my recommended additions would be:
Under Lee’s leadership, Carlyle diversified beyond the company’s private equity roots, with its credit business surpassing its private equity assets for the first time in its 35-year history (Financial Times and Barron’s). Carlyle’s 2022 acquisition of Fortitude Re also advanced the firm toward the goals set by Lee, boosting global credit assets and doubling the segment’s fee-related earnings (WSJ). In its second quarter 2022 earnings report, Carlyle reported that fee-related earnings rose 65% to $236 million from $143 million the year prior, driven by growth in management fees from its credit business (Reuters). Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 16:09, 2 June 2025 (UTC)
I reviewed the sources and I made some changes, different to how your wrote them here. — 🌊PacificDepths (talk) 10:02, 1 August 2025 (UTC)
Thank you!
For awareness and citation if needed, sharing a story that ran yesterday reiterating that Lee’s departure was due to a power struggle, “…the aftermath of a power struggle that led to the departure of former chief Kewsong Lee in 2022.” Financial Times (August 6, 2025)
Also, want to provide more context about Carlyle’s stock price under Lee’s tenure as CEO. Currently, the only reference to the stock notes, “Bloomberg News said the poor performance of the company's stock price prompted the founders to act.” However, I believe this is an incomplete picture; Carlyle shares hit a then all-time in November of 2021, under Lee. Additionally, as noted in this Financial Times story, “the firm’s stock has doubled since he [Lee] took over.” Financial Times (October 31, 2021)
“The poor performance” currently referenced on the page was largely due to external and market factors. For comparison, the stocks of private equity peers suffered during that same window, with Fortune writing “while this trio’s [KKR, Blackstone, and Apollo] common stock lost around 20% in 2022.” Fortune (July 13, 2023) Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 21:04, 7 August 2025 (UTC)
Re: Korean name. I recently learned of MOS:FOREIGNEQUIV, which states If the subject of the article is closely associated with a non-English language, a single equivalent name in another language may be included in the lead sentence, usually in parentheses.. As the subject is not closely related with a non-English language, I accordingly removed the Korean name from the lead sentence. — 🌊PacificDepths (talk) 21:33, 14 August 2025 (UTC)




USL and Lincoln Center



Last week it was reported that BellTower invested in the United Soccer League. Sources below.

Bloomberg:     United Soccer League Gets Investment From Ex-Carlyle     CEO Lee
The     Guardian: USL adds ex-Carlyle Group CEO as vice chair with eye     toward new first division



Potential addition: “In September 2025, BellTower announced a strategic investment in the United Soccer League. Lee joined the USL’s board of directors as vice chair.”



I also recommend changing the title of “Post-Carlyle Group” to “BellTower Partners.”



Additionally, Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. Sources below:

Forbes: Lear     deBessonet Makes Her Entrance At Lincoln Center Theater With A     Life-Changing Gift
Broadway News: Lear     deBessonet’s position at Lincoln Center Theater newly named for donor and     board chair Kewsong Lee



Potential addition to the personal life section: “Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. In July 2025, it was announced that Lee and Ezpeleta funded artistic director Lear deBessonet’s role at Lincoln Center Theater.”



Thank you. Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:02, 30 September 2025 (UTC)


Last week it was reported that BellTower invested in the United Soccer League. Sources below.
Bloomberg: United Soccer League Gets Investment From Ex-Carlyle CEO Lee
The Guardian: USL adds ex-Carlyle Group CEO as vice chair with eye toward new first division
Potential addition: “In September 2025, BellTower announced a strategic investment in the United Soccer League. Lee joined the USL’s board of directors as vice chair.”
I also recommend changing the title of “Post-Carlyle Group” to “BellTower Partners.”
Additionally, Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. Sources below:
Forbes: Lear deBessonet Makes Her Entrance At Lincoln Center Theater With A Life-Changing Gift
Broadway News: Lear deBessonet’s position at Lincoln Center Theater newly named for donor and board chair Kewsong Lee
Potential addition to the personal life section: “Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. In July 2025, it was announced that Lee and Ezpeleta funded artistic director Lear deBessonet’s role at Lincoln Center Theater.” Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:03, 30 September 2025 (UTC)
 Done, with slightly different wording. Also updated the lead. --CNMall41 (talk) 05:58, 14 October 2025 (UTC)
Thank you!
If we are adding the USL vice chairmanship to the first paragraph, should Mr. Lee’s chairmanship of Ascot Group and Patricof Co also be included there? Or at least referenced in the BellTower section? See news article noting Ascot chairmanship below. Full transparency, the Patricof Co chairmanship has only been mentioned in press releases and on the company website.  
Reinsurance     News: Kewsong     Lee named Chairman of Ascot’s Board of Directors
Press     release: BellTower     Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in United Soccer League;     Founder and CEO Kewsong Lee Named Vice Chair
If helpful and relevant for Wikipedia readers, the Reuters article already sourced on the page discusses Carlyle stock during Lee’s tenure, noting that: 
“Carlyle's     shares rose 66% from the time Lee started leading the firm at the     beginning of 2018 until he stepped down on Sunday.”
“To     be sure, Carlyle's stock performance under Lee was better than under the     stewardship of its founders. Carlyle shares dropped 12% in the five years     before Lee took over, compared with a 110%, 38%, and 121% rise in the     shares of Blackstone, KKR and Apollo, respectively.”
Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 16:47, 17 October 2025 (UTC)
 Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 13:54, 9 January 2026 (UTC)
 Not done for now: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format.  - Otherwise (Talk?) 04:51, 1 February 2026 (UTC)
Thanks for reviewing Mustbeotherwise. My two initial suggests are in bold below, reasoning and sources can be found above.
Introduction: 
Current: “He founded BellTower Partners in 2023 and in     2025 became the vice chair of the United Soccer League.”
Change to: “He founded BellTower Partners in 2023.     In 2024, he was appointed chairman of Ascot Group and Patricof Co. In     2025, he became the vice chair of the United Soccer League.”
2013 to 2022; The Carlyle Group:
Current: “Bloomberg News said the poor performance of     the company's stock price prompted the founders to act.”
Change to: “Bloomberg News said the poor performance of     the company's stock price prompted the founders to act. Reuters     reported that “Carlyle's stock performance under Lee was better than under     the stewardship of its founders.””
Additionally, I suggest continuing to build out the 2023 to present; BellTower Partners section as new developments occur, including BellTower’s investment in AMAG Technology. Suggested addition is: “In December 2025, BellTower announced an investment in AMAG Technology, a global provider of physical security and identity management solutions.” Sources below:
Security Systems News: Allied     Universal spins off AMAG Technology in strategic deal with Shore Rock     Partners
Pulse 2.0: Carlson     Private Capital Partners Adds Managing Director, Backs AMAG Technology     Platform, And Supports Quantum Design Add On Acquisition
In the personal life section, I also recommend adding, “Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. As board chair, Lee led the appointment of artistic director Lear deBessonet.” Sources below:
Forbes: Lear     deBessonet Makes Her Entrance At Lincoln Center Theater With A     Life-Changing Gift
Broadway News: Lear     deBessonet’s position at Lincoln Center Theater newly named for donor and     board chair Kewsong Lee
Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 21:24, 17 February 2026 (UTC)
 Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 19:48, 12 March 2026 (UTC)
 Not done Unclear what is being requested. Please create a separate, new request that responds to the previous questions. Fiske (talk) 01:38, 15 March 2026 (UTC)




Ascot Group & Lincoln Center



Sharing two potential edits for consideration 



In the Introduction I recommend adding in that Lee is the chairman of Ascot Group. Source is Reinsurance News: Kewsong Lee named Chairman of Ascot’s Board of Directors.



Revised text is bolded: “He founded BellTower Partners in 2023. In 2024, he was appointed chairman of Ascot Group. In 2025, he became the vice chair of the United Soccer League.”



Additionally, in the personal life section, I recommend adding, “Lee is the board chair of the Lincoln Center Theater. As board chair, Lee led the appointment of artistic director Lear deBessonet.” Sources below:

Forbes: Lear deBessonet Makes Her Entrance At Lincoln Center     Theater With A Life-Changing Gift
Broadway News: Lear deBessonet’s position at Lincoln Center Theater     newly named for donor and board chair Kewsong Lee
Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 20:13, 18 March 2026 (UTC)

Edit request reply 23-MAY-2026


  Clarification requested  
Please provide the H:WIKILINK for Ascot Group. Additionally, please provide the WikiLinks for Lincoln Center Theater and Lear deBessonet.
When ready to proceed with the requested information, kindly change {{Edit COI}} answer parameter to read from |ans=y to |ans=n.
Thank you! Regards,  Spintendo  03:10, 24 May 2026 (UTC)

Ascot Group and Lincoln Center Theater do not have WikiLinks. Added in Lear deBessonet's link. Thank you Nbaderrubenstein (talk) 14:37, 26 May 2026 (UTC)


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