News On Women

Holly Muscolino Made VP at Mimeo.com

Mimeo.com appointed Holly Muscolino Vice President, Product - Print Solutions. Holly had been Vice President of Marketing at Global Document Solutions. Read more about it in the Business Wire press release.

29 Women appointed to Boards in December07

29 Women were appointed Boards of Directors in December07 reported on NewsonWomen.com, bringing the total for 2007 to 293, a gain of 5% over 2006. Major companies appointing women to their boards in December included D&B, Autodesk, Qwest Communications, Del Monte, Macy's, Staples, General Mills, Kraft, Allergan, Fortune Brands, Kroger, and St Jude Medical. Read more about the appointments in Elizabeth Ghaffari's analysis on ChampionBoards.com. I found Elizabeth's year end conclusions to be excellent, so I will repeat a few: " a top level education, including an advanced business degree, was one of the more significant predictors associated with a woman being named to a corporate board; ...Experience, competence, achievement, accomplishments--these are the hallmarks of the women named to corporate boards of directors in 2007."

Suzanne Rudy Named to FNB United Board

FNB United Corp (Nasdaq: FNBN), headquartered in North Carolina, appointed Suzanne Rudy to its Board of Directors. Suzanne is Vice President and Corporate Treasurer of RF Micro Devices Inc. Read more about it in the Business Wire press release on yahoo.com.

Sarah Mathew Named to D&B Board

D & B (NYSE: DNB), headquartered in New Jersey, appointed Sarah Mathew to its Board of Directors. Sarah is President and Chief Operating Officer of D&B. Read more about it in the Company press release.

Claudine Schneider Named to Mohawk Board

Fine Papers Inc., headquartered in New York, appointed the Honorable Claudine Schneider to its Board of Directors. Claudine, a former Member of the U.S. Congress, is President of Solar Alliance. Read more about it in the prnewswire press release. (Image borrowed from congress.gov.)

Gayla Delly Named to Flowserve Board

Floserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), headquartered in Texas, appointed Gayla Delly to its Board of Directors. Gayla is President of Benchmark Electronics Inc. (NYSE: BHE). Read more about it in the Company press release.

Judith Hemberger Named to Novacea Board

Novacea Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVC), headquartered in California, appointed Judith Hemberger, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Judith is the former COO of  Pharmion Corporation. Read more about it in the market wire press release. (Image borrowed from zymogenetics.com.)

Betsey Nelson Named to Autodesk Board

Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) headquartered in California, appointed Betsey Nelson to its Board of Directors. Betsey had been EVP and CFO of Macromedia. Read more about Betsey's career in the Company press release. (Image borrowed from adobe.com.)

Caroline Hipple Named to Decorize Board

Decorize Inc., headquartered in Missouri, appointed Caroline Hipple to its Board of Directors. Caroline was President and Chief Operating Officer of Storehouse. Read more about it in the Business Wire press release.

Jan Murley Named to Qwest Board

Qwest Communications International Inc (NYSE: Q), headquartered in Colorado, appointed Jan Murley to its Board of Directors. Jan is a Consultant with the private equity firm Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. Read more about it in the Business Wire press release.