Annual NACD Directorship 100 List Recognizes the Most Influential
Corporate Directors and Governance Experts
NANAIMO, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 26, 2019--
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) announced the
2019 NACD Directorship 100, a list of the most influential leaders in
the boardroom and corporate governance community. Included among this
year’s esteemed honorees is Christine St.Clare, a member of the Board of
Directors and Audit Committee Chair for Tilray, a global pioneer in
cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution.
“We are thrilled to see Christine St.Clare honored for her achievements
and invaluable contributions to the success of many companies, including
Tilray, over the course of her impressive career,” says Brendan Kennedy,
Tilray President and CEO and member of the board. “Tilray is proud to
have appointed one of the first majority woman-led board of directors in
the cannabis industry and to have established thought-leaders like
Christine on our team.”
The honorees represent a range of companies, including Adobe, Bank of
America, Best Buy, CenturyLink, Cisco Systems, Citigroup, General Mills,
Intel, Liberty Mutual Holding, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Sysco,
Target, The American Red Cross, and Verizon Communications. The complete
list of the 2019 NACD Directorship 100 is available at on
nacdonline.org. Honorees will be recognized during the NACD Directorship
100 black tie gala on June 26 in New York City.
The 2019 NACD Directorship 100 recognizes leading corporate directors
and governance advocates in several categories, including attorneys,
audit and risk professionals, board advisors, compensation experts,
crisis communications experts, governance advisors, investors, media,
members of the plaintiffs’ bar, policy advisors, recruiters, and
regulators and rulemakers.
“For decades, NACD has recognized individual directors who have
demonstrated exemplary board leadership and courage in the boardroom,”
said Peter R. Gleason, NACD president and CEO. “We commend these
individuals for achieving the highest level of excellence in the
profession of directorship.”
Nominees are evaluated in four key categories: integrity, mature
confidence, informed judgment, and high-performance standards. 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 are a
framework that encourages excellence in areas, including risk oversight,
corporate strategy, compensation, and transparency.
To learn more about the NACD Directorship 100, to view past honorees,
and to register to attend the gala, visit www.NACDonline.org/D100.
About Tilray®
Tilray is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and
distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids currently serving tens of
thousands of patients and consumers in twelve countries spanning five
continents.
About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more
than 20,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the
recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards
strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today’s
directors are well prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. World-class
boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill
confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and
corporate governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard
for responsible board leadership for 40 years. To learn more about NACD,
visit www.NACDonline.org.
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