NACD Directorship 100 Recognizes the Most Influential
Corporate Directors and Governance Experts
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 3, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Associated Bank today announced that Jay Williams, Associated Banc-Corp Board of
Directors Chairman, has been named one of the most influential
leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of
Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of their 2023 NACD Directorship
100™, an annual list of leading corporate directors and governance
advocates.
Honorees will be recognized at the upcoming 2023 Directorship
100 Awards Gala in New York City
on December 13, in addition to being
featured in NACD Directorship magazine's annual list of The
Most Influential People in Boardrooms and Corporate Governance.
NACD will share honoree profiles with all 23,000 NACD members as
well as with partner organizations and other key governance
stakeholders.
"Jay Williams, our Board Chairman
and a member of the board since 2011, brings a wealth of banking
knowledge and expertise that has been instrumental in driving our
growth and achievements," said Andy
Harmening, President and Chief Executive Officer, Associated
Bank. "Associated Bank is privileged to have him at the helm."
The honorees represent a range of companies that include Best
Buy, ScanSource, Inc., Equilar, American Eagle Outfitters, J.P.
Morgan, Goldman Sachs and more. The complete list of the 2023 NACD
Directorship 100 is available at
https://directorship100.nacdonline.org/honorees/2023.
The 2023 NACD Directorship 100 recognizes leading corporate
directors and governance advocates in several categories, including
attorneys, audit and risk professionals, board advisors,
compensation experts, governance advisors, investors, media, policy
advisors, recruiters and regulators and rule makers.
"Exemplifying board leadership is a top priority for our
organization, and this year's peer-nominated Directorship 100
honorees demonstrate their excellence in governance says NACD
president and CEO Peter Gleason.
"The accomplishments and integrity of this year's director honorees
are inspiring, and we look forward to celebrating these individuals
at our annual gala in New
York."
An independent selection committee reviews the nominees' history
of advancing board performance and leading corporate governance
practices in accordance with established NACD principles. The
principles form a framework that encourages corporate governance
excellence in areas that include risk oversight, corporate
strategy, compensation and transparency.
To learn more about the 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, visit
https://directorship100.nacdonline.org/.
ABOUT NACD
The National Association of Corporate
Directors (NACD) is the premier membership organization for board
directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network,
and maximize their potential.
As the unmatched authority in corporate governance, NACD sets
the standards of excellence through its research and
community-driven director education, programming, and publications.
Directors trust NACD to arm them with the relevant insights to make
high-quality decisions on the most pressing and strategic issues
facing their businesses today.
NACD also prepares leaders to meet tomorrow's biggest
challenges. The NACD Directorship Certification® is the
leading director credential in the United
States. It sets a new standard for director education,
positions directors to meet boardroom challenges, and includes an
ongoing education requirement that prepares directors for what is
next.
With an ever-expanding community of more than 23,000 members and
a nationwide chapter network, our impact is both local and global.
NACD members are driven by a common purpose: to be trusted
catalysts of economic opportunity and positive change—in business
and in the communities we serve.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:
ASB) has total assets of $41 billion
and is the largest bank holding company based in
Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green
Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking
franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services
from more than 200 banking locations serving more than 100
communities throughout Wisconsin,
Illinois and Minnesota. The company also operates loan
production offices in Indiana,
Michigan, Missouri, New
York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal
Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More
information about Associated Banc-Corp is available
at www.associatedbank.com.
Contact: Jennifer
Kaminski
Vice President | Public Relations Senior
Manager | 920-491-7576 | Jennifer.Kaminski@associatedbank.com
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