ST.
LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today announced that Dr. M. Katherine Banks has been appointed as a member
of the company's Board of Directors. Dr. Banks is the former
president of Texas A&M University.
With this addition, Peabody's Board has
ten members.
"We welcome Dr. Banks to the Board of Directors. Her impressive
background in engineering and long record of academic leadership
will bring a unique perspective that will strengthen Peabody's diverse board," Peabody Chairman of the Board Bob Malone said.
Dr. Banks has over 40 years of experience in engineering,
technology, and academia. Prior to serving as President of
Texas A&M University and Vice
Chancellor of National Laboratories for the Texas A&M University System she held numerous
leadership positions in engineering schools. Dr. Banks is an
Elected Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and was
elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2014. Dr.
Banks also currently serves as an independent director of
Halliburton Company.
Dr. Banks holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the
University of Florida, a master's
degree in engineering from the University of
North Carolina, and a doctoral degree in civil and
environmental engineering from Duke
University.
Dr. Banks will serve on both the Board's Health, Safety,
Security and Environmental Committee and Audit Committee.
Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading
coal producer, providing essential products for the production of
affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to
sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy
for the future. For further information, visit
PeabodyEnergy.com.
CONTACT:
Mary Compton
314-342-3489
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