Nuance’s Michal Katz and Laura Kaiser Named Two of 2019’s Most Influential Corporate Directors
December 19 2019 - 9:00AM
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading provider of
Conversational AI and Ambient Intelligence solutions, today
announced that two members of its Board of Directors, Michal Katz
and Laura Kaiser, have been named 2019’s Most Influential Corporate
Directors by WomenInc. This distinction is reserved for
distinguished women whose impressive professional experience and
insights are helping to lead and drive global companies
forward.
Industry Leaders with a Vision
Michal Katz, who joined Nuance’s Board of Directors in 2018 and
serves as a member of the Company’s Nominating and Governance
Committee, is the Head of Corporate Investment Banking for the
Americas for Mizuho Financial Group. She has extensive
experience in the global technology sector, having served as
Managing Director and Co-Head of the Global Technology Investment
Banking Group at RBC Capital Markets, as well the Managing Director
and Head of Global Software practice with the Global Technology
Investment Banking Group at Barclays Plc. Ms. Katz was
recently named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Finance” by
American Banker.
Laura Kaiser joined Nuance’s Board of Directors in 2017 and
serves on the Company’s Compensation Committee. She is the
President and Chief Executive Officer of SSM Health, a
not-for-profit, fully-integrated healthcare delivery system
providing comprehensive health services across the Midwest.
The organization includes 23 hospitals; more than 290 physician
offices, outpatient, and virtual care services; 10 post-acute
facilities; comprehensive home care and hospice services; a
pharmacy benefit company; a health insurance company; and an
accountable care organization. SSM Health employs nearly
40,000 people and 11,000 healthcare providers. Prior to this
appointment, she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of Intermountain Healthcare. Ms. Kaiser was
recently named one of the “100 Most Influential People in
Healthcare in 2019”, by Modern Healthcare.
“We are fortunate to have Michal and Laura on our Board. They
are both industry leaders who have a deep understanding of how AI
will play a role in solving some of the most complex problems that
healthcare systems and large enterprises are facing,” said Mark
Benjamin, CEO of Nuance Communications. “The insights and guidance
they provide have been foundational in defining Nuance’s vision and
setting us on the path to growth.”
To learn more about Nuance, visit: www.nuance.com.
About Nuance Communications, Inc. Nuance
Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is the pioneer and leader in
conversational AI innovations that bring intelligence to everyday
work and life. The company delivers solutions that understand,
analyze and respond to human language to increase productivity and
amplify human intelligence. With decades of domain and artificial
intelligence expertise, Nuance works with thousands of
organizations – in global industries that include healthcare,
telecommunications, financial services, and retail – to create
stronger relationships and better experiences for their customers
and workforce. For more information, please visit
www.nuance.com.
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