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Ankeny,
IA – November 2023 / NewsmakerAlert: Casey’s
General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) is recognized by the Women’s
Forum of New York at its “Breakfast of Corporate Champions” (BCC) event,
for achieving at least 40 percent female representation on their board
of directors. Forty percent of Casey’s board seats are held by women, and
the third largest convenience retailer is recognized as a leader for promoting
women’s leadership in the boardroom.
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“Casey’s
is committed to gender balance and diversity across our entire organization.
Having a diverse Board of Directors is one example of this focus and we
are honored to be recognized by the Women’s Forum of New York,” said Darren
Rebelez, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Casey’s.
This
year, the Women’s Forum
will salute the 233 companies, from the S&P 500 and Fortune 1000, that
have achieved 40 percent, or more, female representation on their corporate
boards. All “Corporate Champion” honored companies, from 2011 to 2023,
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.
“Congratulations
to Casey’s CEO and Board as a 2023 honoree at the Women’s Forum of New
York Breakfast of Corporate Champions for having 40 percent women on their
board exceeding the national S&P 500 average of 33 percent,” said Janice
Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group, and founder and Chair of the Women’s Forum
of New York’s Breakfast of Corporate Champions. “Casey’s commitment to
gender diversity has been recognized for exceeding the national average
and will be making their fourth appearance at the biennial Breakfast of
Corporate Champions.”
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.
To
learn more about the Women’s
Forum of New York, and the organization’s Corporate Board Initiative,
please visit www.WomensForumNY.org.
About
Casey’s
Casey’s
is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,500 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 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 founding flagship of the International Women’s Forum, a global organization
of over 8000 outstanding women leaders and, currently, 76 Forums around
the world.
Media
Contact:
Katie
Petru
Casey's
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