50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS™ RECOGNIZES WERNER ENTERPRISES AS A “3+” COMPANY, WITH THREE OR MORE WOMEN DIRECTORS
May 10 2022 - 2:00PM
Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation
and logistics provider, was recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards™
(50/50WOB), as a “3+” company, for having three or more women on
its corporate board of directors. 50/50WOB is the leading global
education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance and
diversity on corporate boards.
With three women directors representing 43
percent of its independent corporate board members, Werner
demonstrates that when three or more women serve on a board,
profitability, productivity, and workplace engagement increase.
“Our board and its engagement are made stronger
by diversity of thought and experiences. The strategic decisions
companies face today are increasingly complex, and the need for
wide-ranging backgrounds and voices has never been more important,”
said Chairman, President and CEO Derek Leathers. “We are honored to
be recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards and strive for inclusion in
all aspects of our Company.”
“Investors and enlightened leaders continue to
make institutional decisions that reinforce the business advantages
of diverse boards,” said Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50
Women on Boards. “We are pleased to recognize Werner for
prioritizing this business decision that benefits its shareholders,
employees, customers and communities.”
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers
superior truckload transportation and logistics services to
customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2021
revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and
trailer fleet, over 13,500 talented associates and our innovative
Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for
customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require
safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and
One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that
include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and
final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to
promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and
inclusion.
About 50/50 Women on Boards
(50/50WOB)
50/50 Women on Boards ™ (50/50WOB), a nonprofit
501(c)3, is a leading education and advocacy campaign driving the
movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
The campaign publishes its 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity
Index ™ directory and research reports to track the gender
composition of corporate boards on the Russell 3000 by board size,
state, sector and rating. Public awareness campaigns and
educational programs produced by 50/50WOB include The Global
Conversation on Board Diversity ™, and Educational Workshops for
women at various career levels, aspiring to serve on boards. For
more information, visit: www.5050wob.com.
Contact: Fred Thayer, Associate Vice President -
Corporate Brand and CommunicationsWerner Enterprises,
Inc.402.895.6640 ext. 100-2065fthayer@werner.com
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