Casey’s Honored by the Women’s Forum of New York for Continued Leadership to Attain Gender Parity on Its Corporate Board
November 10 2021 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Casey’s recognized for notable achievement
with 50 percent female board representation
Today Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) is recognized
by the Women’s Forum of New York at its sixth biennial “Breakfast
of Corporate Champions” (BCC) event, for achieving at least 35%
female representation on their board of directors. Fifty percent of
Casey’s board seats are held by women and the third largest
convenience retailer is recognized as a corporate game-changer for
promoting women’s leadership in the boardroom.
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Casey’s Honored by the Women’s Forum of
New York for Continued Leadership to Attain Gender Parity on Its
Corporate Board (Graphic: Business Wire)
“At Casey’s, we are committed to gender balance and diversity
and are honored to be recognized for the women representation we
have on our Board of Directors,” said Darren Rebelez, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Casey’s. “We also recognize that there is
still work to be done and we challenge leaders to continue
advancing gender balance and diversity throughout their
organizations.”
For 2021, the Women’s Forum will salute the 243 companies, from
the S&P 500 and FORTUNE 1000, that have achieved 35 %, or more,
female representation on their corporate boards. All “Corporate
Champion” honored companies, from 2011 to 2021, have exceeded the
national average of board seats held by women (source: BoardEx,
June 2021). The Women’s Forum recognizes the critical role of
Casey’s leadership in accelerating change to help make gender
equity a business priority, and for driving intent to action.
“We salute Casey’s for their impressive success to
achieve greater gender balance in their corporate boardroom,” said
BCC Founder and Chair, Janice Reals Ellig, CEO, The Ellig Group.
“As part of the Women’s Forum of New York’s ongoing “Corporate
Board Initiative,” we’re proud to honor Casey’s as an important
member of the 2021 class of Corporate Champions who are determined
to lead the way.”
The Women’s Forum “Corporate Board Initiative” reflects the
organization’s belief that change happens more quickly when it’s
driven from the top. The initiative focuses on company leadership,
including CEOs, Directors, and Nominating and Governing Chairs,
working to advance the appointment of women with the overarching
goal to achieve gender parity on corporate boards.
For more information about Casey’s, please visit www.caseys.com.
To learn more about the Women's Forum of New York, and the
organization’s Corporate Board Initiative, please visit
https://www.womensforumny.org/.
About Casey’s
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over
2,300 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the
company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store
retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States.
Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly
service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other
assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and
snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the
mobile app.
About Women’s Forum of New York
The Women’s Forum of New York is a network of women leaders
representing the highest levels of professional achievement across
all sectors of business, industry, and spheres of influence
throughout New York City. The by-invitation membership of more than
500 women is dedicated to the advancement of women's leadership
through programs which personally and professionally enrich
members' lives, including The Education Fund, which enables
talented women whose potential has been disrupted by unforeseen
adversity to resume their education, and the Corporate Board
Initiative, which extends and expands the contribution of women
leaders through corporate board participation. Founded in 1974, the
Women's Forum of New York is the flagship of the International
Women's Forum, a global organization of over 7000 outstanding women
leaders and, currently, 74 Forums around the world.
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