2019 WINNERS
| Sir Peter L. Bonfield CBE Former CEO, BT Group Chairman: NXP Semiconductors, Director: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Mentor Graphics (until 2017) Sir Peter Bonfield is the very definition of a global director, whose many achievements include helping create tremendous value in the growth and sale of Mentor Graphics and safeguarding tremendous value at NXP Semiconductor since its spin-out from Philips in 2006. |
| Curtis J. Crawford, PhD Founder, President and CEO, XCEO Director: The Chemours Company, ON Semiconductor, Xylem A pro’s pro in the boardroom, Curtis Crawford has provided valuable institutional memory and strategic fortitude to ITT spin-out Xylem and Dupont spin-out Chemours, as well as long-term leadership at ON Semiconductor. |
| Rebecca M. Henderson, PhD John and Natty McArthur University Professor, Harvard University Director: Amgen, Idexx Laboratories Rebecca Henderson has provided critical strategic, organizational and governance insights at Idexx Laboratories during its meteoric growth from a little known player in veterinary care to its leading and growing position today. |
2018 Winners
Charles A. Davis
Founder and CEO, Stone Point Capital
Director: Axis Capital, Progressive, The Hershey Company
Chuck Davis has provided inestimable strategic leadership to the companies he serves, only equalled by the mentoring and guidance he has shown fellow board members and executives to bolster diverse leadership teams.
John A. Luke, Jr
Former Chairman and CEO, MeadWestvaco
Chairman: WestRock
Director: Dominion Energy Midstream Partners, FM Global, Timken
John Luke has made the often perilous transition from chairman and CEO to independent chair of the newly formed WestRock board in rare style, supporting a model merger integration, a new management team and the interests of all shareholders.
Heidi G. Miller
Chairman, HSBC North America Holdings
Director: First Data, General Mills, HSBC
Heidi Miller has brought vast financial services expertise and tremendous dedication to her board work, helping First Data establish itself as a newly public company and HSBC to execute a global restructuring and turnaround of its US business.
Richard J. Swift
Retired Chairman and CEO, Foster Wheeler
Director: CVS Health, Hubbell, Ingersoll-Rand, Kaman, PSEG
A highly valued director on all of his boards, Dick Swift’s masterful pilotage as Ingersoll-Rand’s lead director has seen the company through a major turnaround, the resolution of activist tensions and the unlocking of substantial shareholder value.
2017 Winners
Adrian D.P. Bellamy
Chairman, Reckitt-Benckiser
Chairman, Williams-Sonoma
Chairman, Total Wine and More
Adrian Bellamy has repeatedly and successfully guided the personality-charged journey from entrepreneurial leadership to the next generation of public company governance at iconic companies in the US and Europe. Bio.
Erskine B. Bowles
Senior Advisor, BDT Capital Partners
President Emeritus, University of North Carolina
Director: Facebook, Morgan Stanley, Norfolk Southern
With his unique blend of finance, government and academic experience, Erskine Bowles has provided invaluable and timely guidance to boards in diverse industries while helping to enhance the regulatory environment. Bio.
William D. Parrett
Retired CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Director: Blackstone Group, Eastman Kodak, Thermo Fisher Scientific, UBS
Bill Parrett has taken on diverse and complex directorships and quickly made an indelible mark, most notably by seeing Kodak through bankruptcy reorganization and chairing the UBS audit committee during turbulent times. Bio.
Lee M. Thomas
Retired Chairman and CEO, Rayonier
Director: Airgas (until 2016), Dupont, Regal Entertainment Group
Lee Thomas used his keen regulatory and business expertise to help thwart takeover attempts at Airgas and Dupont, rolling up his sleeves when called upon to get tough jobs done and top results for all stakeholders. Bio.
Marna C. Whittington
Retired CEO, Allianz Global Investors Capital
Director: Macy's, Oaktree Capital, Phillips 66
Marna Whittington has stepped up to provide strong independent leadership at Macy's during a time of structural change in the retail industry, intense competitive pressure, and challenges from activist investors. Bio.
2016 WINNERS
Edward W. Barnholt
Chairman: KLA-Tencor
Director: Adobe Systems, eBay
A veteran chief executive and director, Ned Barnholt’s valuable experience and personal touch helped guide PayPal’s split from eBay to the satisfaction of its many stakeholders. Bio
Patricia F. Russo
Chairman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Director: Alcoa, GM, KKR, Merck
Pat Russo has taken on some of the toughest directorships in America, leading game-changing initiatives and helping resolve pivotal issues in times of acute need, particularly at GM and HP. Bio
2015 WINNERS
Gary E. Anderson
Retired Chairman and CEO, Dow Corning
Director: Chemical Financial, Eastman Chemical
As Eastman Chemical’s first lead independent director, Gary Anderson used his vast experience as a retired chemical industry CEO to support a stunning corporate transformation that included strategic divestures, a game-changing acquisition, and a smooth CEO succession. Bio
Elizabeth E. Tallett
Healthcare Industry Consultant
Director: Anthem, Meredith, Principal Financial Group, Qiagen
As lead director at Principal Financial Group, Liz Tallett rose to the many challenges presented by the financial crisis, guiding her board down a complicated, stressful, and ultimately successful path to a strong recovery. Bio
Peter G. Tombros
Professor and Executive in Residence, Eberly College of Science BS/MBA Program, Pennsylvania State University
Chairman: NPS Pharmaceuticals
Director: Cambrex
As non-executive chairman of NPS Pharmaceuticals, Peter Tombros played a decisive role in pulling the company out of a death spiral, tirelessly supporting a compelling but challenging new business model for NPS and the new leaders who made it happen. Bio
2014 WINNERS
William J. Flynn
An admired leader on the Republic Services board, Bill Flynn has helped unify the post-merger board, overhauled executive compensation, expanded oversight of talent development, and promoted strategic business expansion. Bio
Franklin W. Hobbs
In his role as non-executive chairman of Ally Financial, Fritz Hobbs has overseen the survival and turnaround of the fi nancial services giant formerly known as GMAC, drawing on tremendous creativity, grace, and grit to get the job done. Bio
Lawrence W. Kellner
As lead director at Marriott International, Larry Kellner has played a vital behind-the-scenes role in a stellar transition to the company’s fi rst non-family chief executive. Bio
Edward E. Lucente
While serving as an independent director at ModusLink, Ed Lucente stepped up to run the company in a leadership vacuum, successfully steering operations, restoring staff and customer confi dence, and recruiting a new CEO. Bio
Joyce M. Roché
A prized director on all of her boards, Joyce Roché’s domain expertise and personal commitment have helped fuel Tupperware’s development of motivational pay programs, diverse global talent and a tremendous growth trajectory. Bio
2013 WINNERS
Christopher S. Lynch
Chris Lynch has played a pivotal role in the historic recovery of AIG, where he chairs the audit committee, and of Freddie Mac, where he chaired the audit committee before assuming the role of non-executive chairman Bio
Lloyd M. Segal
After successfully helping to resolve bitter proxy battles at Canada's Biovail, Lloyd Segal helped steer it through complicated cross-border merger to create Valeant Pharmaceuticals, to the benefit of all stakeholders. Bio
Lydia W. Thomas
At Cabot Corp., Lydia Thomas pioneered the annual sustainability report - now an industry model - and has guided the company's world-leading safety, health, environment and risk efforts. Bio
Anthony J. Topazi
Anthony Topazi master-minded Hancock Holdings' strategic acquisition of Whitney National Bank, which has more than doubled Hancock's size and created a southern banking powerhouse. Bio
Jeffrey N. Watanabe
As chairman of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Jeff Watanabe engineered transformative changes in board structure, executive teams and governance practices, resulting in record performance and strong progress toward a lofty renewable energy commitment. Bio
2012 WINNERS
W. Frank Blount
As lead director since KBR's spin-off from Halliburton, Blount has helped stabilize the company by resolving critical business, legal and leadership issues. Bio
David W. Dorman
As Chairman, Dorman led Motorola through a successful break up, safeguarding shareholder value despite tremendous economic, strategic and governance obstacles. Bio
Donald L. Lucas
In addition to setting the standard for financial integrity at Oracle for nearly two decades, Lucas has inspired directors and management at the many other Silicon Valley companies where he has served on the board. Bio
Laban P. Jackson, Jr.
Jackson has taken the role of audit chair to new heights at JPMorgan Chase, establishing relationships with key regulators worldwide and successfully navigating the financial crises' many challenges. Bio
James V. Napier
Napier's keen strategic insights and thought leadership have guided a stellar business transformation at Wabtec, where he has also helped to instill a strong pay-for-performance culture. Bio
2011 WINNERS
William F. Andrews
For guiding Corrections Corporation of America back from the brink of bankruptcy and mentoring a new CEO through financial re-engineering and major operational improvements. Bio
Glen A. Barton
For being the catalyst for strategic refocusing at Newmont Mining,guiding a board restructuring,compensation overhaul and leadership transition. Bio
Jenne K. Britell, PHD
For uniting and revitalizing the United Rentals board behind a new CEO and corporate strategy, positioning the organization to thrive in the wake of a failed private equity buyout.Bio
Michael R. Eisenson
For leadership in the Penske Automotive Group boardroom, initially as a private equity director and now as an invaluable audit chair, financial counselor and independent voice for investors. Bio
Jerry Greenwald
For being a guiding force throughout Aetna's financial and strategic turnaround, providing counsel on investments in new capabilities, products and growth markets in the healthcare industry. Bio
Bonnie G. Hill
For decisive action in the face of Home Depot stockholder outrage, directly and openly working with investors, transforming the board and inspiring shareholder-friendly governance. Bio
2010 WINNERS
Dennis H. Chookaszian
For continually pushing CME Group ahead of the curve on complex audit, risk and financial issues, which are critical to its highly transparent business. Bio
Isaiah Harris, Jr.
For driving a redefinition of Cigna's culture by championing new executive compensation that is truly tied to performance. Bio
Robert L. Joss
For vigilant leadership as credit committee chairman at Wells Fargo, where he pushed the bank toward credit quality even when contrary to market trends. Bio
John W. Rogers, Jr.
For his invaluable guidance, investor insights, management mentoring and an unflagging commitment to diversity. Bio
Philip G. Satre
For his imprint on strategic planning and a complete governance overhaul as NV Energy's first non-executive chairman. Bio
Jane E. Shaw
For her modeling of what a world class director of a complex global company like Intel should be: savvy, meticulous, dedicated and tough. Bio
2009 WINNERS
Robert D. Biggs
For stepping in to lead scandal-plagued DPL back to a position of financial soundness and respect. Bio
H. Raymond Bingham
For decisive action and leadership in cleaning up options back-dating at KLA-Tencor. Bio
William V. Campbell
For the masterful molding of a winning board, culture and strategy at Intuit. Bio
Ursula O. Fairbairn
For championing initiatives that have raised the performance bar at VF, contributing to a business transformation and record results. Bio
Jerre L. Stead
For the pivotal role in strategic decision-making at so many young technology companies and for stepping up to run IHS, taking it to stunning heights. Bio
Douglas A. Warner III
For brokering the hotly contentious, then widely praised, sale of Anheuser-Busch, culminating years of contributions to the board. Bio
2008 WINNERS
Robert D. Beyer
for the laser-sharp analytical focus he brings to the Kroger boardroom. Bio
August A. Busch III
for the strategic vision and execution savvy that have contributed to AT&T's success. Bio
Stephen E. Frank
for the masterful chairmanship of Washington Mutual's audit committee during a period of intense change. Bio
Steven F. Goldstone
for successfully guiding ConAgra and American Standard through major business restructurings. Bio
Harvey Golub
for leadership resulting in a major business turnaround at Campbell Soup. Bio
Judith R. Haberkorn
for stepping up to the plate to help post-bankruptcy MCI regain viability and respectability. Bio
William R. Holland
For building success into Goodrich's spin-off of Enpro. Bio
Elizabeth Kennan
For modeling the role of lead director at Northeast Utilities, particularly during troubled times. Bio
Charles R. Lee
For the motivating and transparent CEO compensation plan he championed at DirecTV. Bio
Douglas H. McCorkindale
For strength and judgment in guiding Continental Airlines to an industry leadership position. Bio
Bernard G. Rethore
For ensuring the sale of Maytag earned the highest possible return for shareholders. Bio
2007 WINNERS
A. George (Skip) Battle
For leading the PeopleSoft board through a tumultuous Oracle buyout Bio
Lawrence A. Bossidy
For leading the charge to turnaround Merck Bio
John R. Hall
For driving the decision to hire Jamie Dimon as CEO at Bank One Bio
Judith Richards Hope
For thought leadership that has kept General Mills ahead of the curve Bio
Valerie B. Jarrett
For orchestrating a winning comp plan at post bankruptcy USG Bio
Edward A. Kangas
For getting scandal-racked Tenet Healthcare back on course Bio
David T. Kollat
For applying his retail expertise to improve returns at Big Lots and Wolverine Worldwide Bio
John A. (Jack) Krol
For cleaning up governance at Tyco Bio
William T. Monahan
For expertise in helping spin-offs Mosaic and Novelis survive and thrive Bio
Michael T. Tokarz
For seeing billions of dollars of value through the break-up of Walter Industries Bio
2006 WINNERS
Jacqueline K. Barton Bio
Worley H Clark, Jr. Bio
Charles M. Lillis Bio
William R. Loomis, Jr. Bio
Robert W. Matschullat Bio
Mackey J. McDonald Bio
Louis Simpson Bio
Harold 'Hap' A. Wagner Bio
2005 WINNERS
William Bradley Bio
Jill Ker Conway Bio
Enrique Hernandez, Jr. Bio
Norman S. Matthews Bio
Joseph Neubauer Bio
Andrall E. Pearson Bio
John J. Phelan, Jr. Bio
Walter Scott, Jr. Bio
A.Thomas Young Bio
2004WINNERS
Teresa Beck
Peter C. Browning Bio
John L. Clendenin Bio
James F. Hardymon Bio
Frank C. Herringer Bio
Andrew J. McKenna Bio
Sandra O. Moose Bio
Josh S. Weston Bio
2003 WINNERS
Barbara T. Alexander Bio
Norman R. Augustine Bio
William G. Bowen Bio
Michael S. Brown Bio
Barbara Hackman Franklin Bio
Robert J. Jenkins
Claudine B. Malone Bio
2002 WINNERS
Reginald K. Brack Bio
J. Michael Cook Bio
Scott Cook Bio
John C. Danforth Bio
Michael A. Miles Bio
Allen Murray Bio
William D. Ruckelshaus Bio
Raymond S. Troubh Bio
Martin D. Walker Bio
2001 WINNERS
Robert Campbell Bio
Jack Creighton Bio
Richard W. Hanselman Bio
Paul Hazen Bio
W. R. Howell Bio
Ann McLaughlin Korologos Bio
Kenneth G. Langone Bio
Richard D. Parsons Bio
Rozanne Ridgway Bio
Arnold Weber
2000 WINNERS
Edward A. Brennan Bio
Martin Feldstein Bio
Stanley Gault Bio
Ralph Gomory Bio
Gordon Gund Bio
Helene Kaplan Bio
Lynn Martin Bio
Michael Rose Bio
Franklin Thomas Bio
A. Kenneth West Bio
1999 WINNERS
Michael J. Boskin Bio
Donald J. Carty Bio
Carl Hahn Bio
Carla A. Hills Bio
Donald S. Perkins Bio
C. William Pollard Bio
Arthur Rock Bio
Henry B. Schacht Bio
Harold T. Shapiro Bio
Patricia Stonesifer Bio
1998 WINNERS
Silas S. Cathcart
Hanna H. Fray
Gerald Grinstein
Roderick M. Hills
Ellen R. Marram
David T. McLaughlin
Paul H. O'Neill
John M. Richman
Benjamin M. Rosen
Patrick G. Ryan