?On Monday,?OCC announced that its Board of Directors has become a Full Board Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). This membership demonstrates OCC?s commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance and board leadership.
In addition by joining this?diverse director community, which includes big corporations, private entities and nonprofit organizations, OCC?s Board has increased its access to resources, and has the opportunity to gain proprietary insights about current and emerging governance issues. The Board also will be able to participate in NACD?s world-class director education programs.
Craig Donohue, OCC Executive Chairman, said in a press release,??We are honored to join the distinguished group of directors who comprise NACD?s membership. As we continually strive to achieve the highest standards in boardroom leadership, OCC?s NACD membership will help us to improve our processes and add the resources, insights and connections to enhance our Board?s outstanding professionalism.?
?NACD also speaks on behalf of its members with regulators, institutional investors, and influential stakeholders, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on important matters to directors.
?Ken Daly, President and CEO of NACD, added,??By joining NACD, OCC is poised to enhance the skills of its directors and to prepare the boardroom for future challenges. NACD is privileged to serve as OCC?s source for leading governance practices.?
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