ADP, BNY Mellon, Cummins, Danaher, Forrester, Liberty Mutual, Sallie Mae, United Continental and 78 other companies join NACD in Q3 and Q4 2016

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2017 -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced that 86 corporate boards joined NACD during the second half of 2016. These new member boards span a wide range of industries: banking, business services, chemical manufacturing, computers and electronics, construction, e-commerce, energy and utilities, financial services, food services, healthcare, industrial and farm equipment, insurance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, nonprofits, pharmaceuticals, real estate, research, retail, technology, telecom and networking, transportation, wholesale and distribution, and more. Of the 86 boards, 65 are public-company boards, 13 are private-company boards, and 8 are the boards of nonprofit organizations.

NACD membership enables boards to serve as strategic assets for their enterprises, and empowers corporate directors to serve with confidence in the boardroom. NACD connects directors to a network of more than 17,000 board members from leading public, private, and nonprofit organizations, as well as to 87 percent of the Fortune 1000.

NACD delivers exclusive access to thought-provoking publications and digital resources that address current and emerging leadership issues; offers renowned director-development programs; and provides opportunities to earn NACD Fellowship—The Gold Standard Director Credential^®.  

“We are proud to welcome these organizations as NACD Full Board Members. They join peers from Fortune 50 corporations, small- and mid-cap companies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations that are committed to advancing exemplary board leadership. There is no better investment in their board’s development,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of NACD.

NACD commends the companies that have become Full Board Members of NACD during the second half of 2016 for their commitment to their board’s development:

A list of current NACD Full Board Members is available at NACDonline.org/members.

To learn more about NACD, visit NACDonline.org.

New boards that join NACD before Feb. 28, 2017, will realize a 20 percent savings on a first-time Full Board Membership that covers up to 10 directors or executives. Contact [email protected] or 202-775-0509, or visit NACDonline.org/Join for more information.

About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more than 17,000 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. To become an NACD member, please contact us at [email protected] or 202-572-2089. If you are already a member, contact your NACD Membership Advisor at [email protected] to ensure that you are receiving the best value from your membership.

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