Sentences with phrase «led by a board of directors»

The Foundation is led by a Board of Directors including Chefs Jérôme Bocuse, Daniel Boulud, and Thomas Keller, as well as an esteemed Culinary Council of over forty renowned chefs nationwide who act as mentors for young chefs, serve in an advisory capacity to the organization, and participate in fundraising events.

Those principles have never wavered and have always been to build a movie studio led by a board of directors made up of a majority of independent women, save about 150 jobs, protect the small businesses who are owed money and create a victims» compensation fund that would supplement existing insurance coverage for those who have been harmed.

APB is led by a board of directors, who also serve as leaders for a team of foster homes.

The American Heartworm Society is led by a board of directors comprised of veterinarians and specialists in the fields of veterinary parasitology and internalmedicine.

BSSS is a non-profit organization led by a Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Administrative Assistant with assistance from many volunteers.

The first Portuguese association for the promotion and analysis of the use of technology within the legal profession has been formed, led by a board of directors comprised of IT directors and partners from leading Portuguese firms.

The ALF is funded by the subscriptions of its members, and is led by a board of directors, three of whom were instrumental in the development of the Code of Conduct and were members of the Working Party of the Civil Justice Council that drafted the Code.

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In a statement, Viacom lead director Salerno, among the directors targeted for removal, called Thursday's action a «brazen and demonstrably invalid attempt» by Shari Redstone «to gain control of Viacom and its management in disregard of Sumner Redstone's wishes,» at odds with the board's efforts «to represent the best interests of all of the shareholders of Viacom.»

MILAN, April 23 - A judge ruled in favor of an appeal by Telecom Italia and its leading investor Vivendi to block a vote on some board director replacements proposed by activist fund Elliott at an April 24 shareholders meeting, a court document showed.

His hard - charging style aided Uber's rise, but ultimately undermined his effectiveness as CEO, leading to his removal by the company's board of directors.

MILAN, April 23 (Reuters)- A judge ruled in favor of an appeal by Telecom Italia (TIM) and its leading investor Vivendi to block a vote on some board director replacements proposed by activist fund Elliott at an April 24 shareholders meeting, a court document showed.

Executive sessions of independent directors are held in connection with each regularly scheduled board of directors meeting and at other times as necessary, and are chaired by the Lead Independent Director.

The Board believes that its current leadership structure, in which the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are held by Mr. Musk, together with a Lead Independent Director with broad authority, is appropriate at this time and provides the most effective leadership for Tesla in a highly competitive and rapidly changing technology industry.

Terrence Lyons has been appointed by the Board of Directors of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. as its Lead Director.

In it, he very matter - of - factly states exactly how the Yahoo shareholders, led by him, intend to take over the company by way of a proxy battle to replace Yahoo's board of directors.

In 2008 the Board enhanced our corporate governance practices by creating the new position of Lead Director and amending our Corporate Governance Guidelines to identify the responsibilities of the Lead Director.

Locally, our chief wrangler served as Vice President of Pensacola Beach Elementary School's board of directors, where he led the school's reconstruction project after serious damage by Hurricane Ivan.

We believe the corporate governance measures noted above demonstrate that our Board has embraced independence, and our shareholders have recognized the effectiveness of our current Board leadership structure by re-electing our Chairman, the Lead Independent Director, and other Board members each year.

Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors.

L. (Sept. 1, 2014), http://us.practicallaw.com/4-578-4485 [http://perma.cc/8XRK-A4YL](«It appears that ISS negative vote recommendations based on the perceived lack of board responsiveness to shareholder concerns (as evidenced by the failure to implement a successful shareholder proposal) was the leading factor associated with directors who failed to receive a majority of votes cast in an uncontested election in 2014.»)

The guidance and direction provided by the lead director reinforce the Board's independent oversight of management and contribute to communication among members of the Board.

Peter Currie, as our current Lead Independent Director, is empowered to, among other things, preside over meetings of our independent directors, approve information to be sent to our board of directors if requested to do so by our board of directors, approve proposed meeting agendas and schedules and call meetings of our board of directors or independent directors.

Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate directly with any member (including the Lead Independent Director) or committee of the Board of Directors by writing to: FedEx Corporation Board of Directors, c / o Corporate Secretary, 942 South Shady Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38120.

The all - cash transaction has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both companies will create the leading Mid-Atlantic electric and gas utility.

At the direction of the board of directors and supported by management, the Policy Council is the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic princiboard of directors and supported by management, the Policy Council is the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic princiBoard of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic principles.

The Board of Directors («Board») is currently led by executive Chairman Raymond J. Lane.

All agendas of the meetings are set by the Chairman of the Board in consultation with the Board committee Chairpersons and the Lead Independent Director, as necessary.

Led today by a board of directors including Unterman's daughters Patricia Leffler and Gail Wasserman and grandchildren Geoffrey Wasserman and Michael Leffler (also the company's president), the company retains its commitment to customers and knack for deal - making.

The Kraft Heinz Company is led by a world class Board of Directors and proven business leaders with an unparalleled record for performance.

Led by Chairman Dean Hoyle and the Board of Directors, a detailed evaluation of the Club's youth system and pathway to the First Team has taken place over the last few months.

The legislation that would merge the Division of Lottery with the Racing and Wagering Board would create a four - headed division system overseen by the seven - member Commission on Gaming, led by an executive director.

The tenure of the current Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) led by Senator Victor Ndoma - Egba (Chairman) and Nsima Ekere (Managing Director / Chief...

Our hope is to end Monroe's many years of strife caused by the battle for control of the Town Board with its far - reaching powers over annexation, zoning, board appointments, permits, tax monies, and employee hiring» said Michael Egan who led the negotiations for United Monroe and Preserve Hudson Valley; Emily Convers, Chairwoman, United Monroe; and John Allegro, Director, Preserve Hudson Valley in a joint stateBoard with its far - reaching powers over annexation, zoning, board appointments, permits, tax monies, and employee hiring» said Michael Egan who led the negotiations for United Monroe and Preserve Hudson Valley; Emily Convers, Chairwoman, United Monroe; and John Allegro, Director, Preserve Hudson Valley in a joint stateboard appointments, permits, tax monies, and employee hiring» said Michael Egan who led the negotiations for United Monroe and Preserve Hudson Valley; Emily Convers, Chairwoman, United Monroe; and John Allegro, Director, Preserve Hudson Valley in a joint statement.

The Erie Arts Board, led by Chairwoman Catherine Schweitzer (Executive Director of the Baird Foundation) and Vice Chair Ted Brinson (Board Chair of Elim Christian Fellowship Church), will be a thirteen («13») member board with a balanced mix of financial, legal and arts advocacy experiBoard, led by Chairwoman Catherine Schweitzer (Executive Director of the Baird Foundation) and Vice Chair Ted Brinson (Board Chair of Elim Christian Fellowship Church), will be a thirteen («13») member board with a balanced mix of financial, legal and arts advocacy experiBoard Chair of Elim Christian Fellowship Church), will be a thirteen («13») member board with a balanced mix of financial, legal and arts advocacy experiboard with a balanced mix of financial, legal and arts advocacy experience.

The investigation was led by Kjell Asplund, professor emeritus in medicine at Umeå University in Sweden, chairman of the Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics in Stockholm, and former director general of the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, also in Stockholm.

Moderna's leadership is supported by an engaged and experienced board of directors, chaired by Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., co-founder of Moderna, and also co-founder, managing partner and CEO of Flagship Ventures, a leading early - stage venture capital firm.

Together with the Foundation's Directors, Advisory Board and staff, Rod pursues the goal of turning science fiction into science fact by providing critical support to leading - edge organizations around the world working in the areas of science and technology, the environment, education and humanitarian advances.

Steve Robertson, chairman of Wake Forest Baptist's board of directors, added his praise for the many accomplishments led by McConnell during his tenure as CEO.

The Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (Georgia CORE) is an independent, non-profit organization led by a voluntary Board of Directors whose mission is to improve the quality of cancer care in Georgia by strengthening clinical research.

The ICHWC is led by a volunteer board of directors supported by a council of advisors.

Gaydar founder Henry Badenhorst has left the company and the new management team, led by Trevor Martin, will include Charlie Parsons and Mark Speeks who will both join the Gaydar board of directors with immediate effect.

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks lead a strong supporting cast in this story about «The Washington Post» and its efforts to publish «The Pentagon Papers,» despite threats from the government as well as doubts by the newspaper's board of directors, which is in the process of taking the company public.

Even when Warner Bros. announced Cotillard had been cast as Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises board member eager to help a grieving Bruce Wayne resume his father's philanthropic work, many fans presumed it was a ruse by director Christopher Nolan to cover the actress» real role — that of DC Comics character Talia al Ghul, leading her father's League of Shadows in the conclusion of the Batman trilogy.

Resnick's non-profit, sprout & co., in collaboration with the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, won a $ 10 million cash grant from XQ Super School Project, an organization focused on transforming high school education, whose board of directors is led by Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of the late Steve Jobs.

Helping Urban Students Succeed Judy Farmer, the new chairwoman of the board of directors of the Council of the Great City Schools, thinks urban schools are doing a lot right, and more joint efforts by educators and communities can lead to greater gains.

Our current work is guided by a strategic plan, Leading, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2017 - 20 SETDA Strategic Plan, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2016 after extensive consultation with the membership.

All KIPP regional organizations are governed by a local board of directors and led by an executive director or superintendent.

But the agency, led by a five - person board of directors, has been running in neutral while the State Board of Education chooses the metrics for deciding when county offices of education and the agency will provide support for — and eventually intervene in — districts that fail to reach their academic gboard of directors, has been running in neutral while the State Board of Education chooses the metrics for deciding when county offices of education and the agency will provide support for — and eventually intervene in — districts that fail to reach their academic gBoard of Education chooses the metrics for deciding when county offices of education and the agency will provide support for — and eventually intervene in — districts that fail to reach their academic goals.

As Director of Desegregation for Cambridge Public Schools, Dr. Kohn led the development of the first voluntarily formulated desegregation plan to be approved by Massachusetts State Board of Education.

Chong - Hao Fu, Leading Educators» current Chief Learning Officer, has been unanimously chosen by the board of directors as Chartock's successor.