BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The President
and Chief Executive Officer of Brookdale Senior Living
Inc. (NYSE: BKD), Lucinda "Cindy" M. Baier, has been invited
to join the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Board Advisory Council.
Baier will serve a two-year term on the board, which proactively
addresses the critical need for inclusive leadership by connecting
diverse candidates with companies seeking new directors.
The NYSE Board Advisory Council, which formed in 2019, is
comprised of CEOs from some of the world's largest and most
well-established brands. Lack of diversity on corporate boards is a
well-documented issue and the Council is designed to provide a step
towards a solution. The Council has amassed a database of more than
120 board candidates so far.
"I'm honored to have been asked to join the Council and help
boardrooms across the country become more diverse," Baier said. "I
strongly believe that diverse boards lead to more collaborative
working environments and ultimately better run companies."
Under Baier's leadership, Brookdale has been recognized for its
commitment to diversity. Brookdale is one of a small number of
companies nationally with four women on its board, which is close
to gender parity. Among other recognition, three members of
Brookdale's board, including Baier, and one former director were
recently named to WomenInc. Magazine's 2019 Most Influential
Corporate Directors list.
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior
Living Inc. is the leading operator of senior living communities
throughout the United States. The Company is committed to
providing senior living solutions primarily within properties that
are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the
highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for
residents. Brookdale operates and manages independent living,
assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement
centers, with 741 communities in 45 states and the ability to serve
approximately 65,000 residents as of February 1, 2020. The Company also offers a
range of home health, hospice and outpatient therapy services to
over 20,000 patients as of that date. For more information visit
Brookdalenews.com.
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SOURCE Brookdale Senior Living