National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Names Linda Kelleher as Interim CEO.VIENNA, Va. -- The National Investor Relations Institute The National Investor Relations Institute, known as "NIRI", is the professional association for investor relations professionals in the United States. NIRI was founded in 1969 and has more than 4,500 members, both from the United States and other countries. (NIRI NIRI National Investor Relations Institute NIRI Nutrition Intervention Research Initiative (Mississippi) NIRI Near Infrared Imager NIRI National Institute on Recreation Inclusion NIRI New Ideas Research Institute ) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously elected Linda Y. Kelleher, 54, as interim chief executive officer effective today. Kelleher previously served as NIRI's senior vice president of professional development and executive director of the Senior Roundtable. Her appointment follows the resignation of CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Nancy C. Humphries, who is leaving NIRI to pursue other interests. In connection with her appointment as interim CEO, Kelleher will join NIRI's board of directors. "We thank Nancy for her many contributions to NIRI and wish her well in her future endeavors," stated Maureen T. Wolff-Reid, NIRI's current chairman. "While the board intends to begin a formal search for a new CEO, with 24 years of experience and achievement as a member of NIRI's staff, Linda Kelleher is extraordinarily qualified for the new responsibilities she has accepted as interim CEO." Matthew V. Stroud stroud n. A coarse woolen cloth or blanket. [After Stroud, an urban district of southwest-central England.] , NIRI's incoming chairman effective March 23, added, "We are delighted to have such a well qualified person to serve as NIRI's interim CEO. Due to her many years of experience and her tremendous track record of achievement, Linda has earned the respect, support and confidence of all the NIRI board members as well as the NIRI membership. We are confident in her ability to lead NIRI in the months ahead." Kelleher has more than two decades of experience in leadership roles at NIRI, spearheading programs to enhance both business and professional development at the 4,400-member association. She is responsible for NIRI's education programs including the NIRI National Annual Conference, which for the past several years has attracted more than 1,500 IR professionals from 1,200 companies from 26 countries. "I look forward to serving the NIRI membership as interim CEO," said Kelleher. "As a result of my long tenure at NIRI in several operating roles, and as secretary to the board of directors, I have a deep appreciation for the needs of our members and the value NIRI plays in its commitment to advancing the profession. The board of directors, the NIRI staff and I are committed to sharpening For image sharpening, see . Sharpening is the process of creating or refining a sharp edge on a tool or implement. The term has a wide application but can be expressed as the creation of two intersecting planes which produce an edge that is sharp enough to cut through the target our focus on member needs, core programs and services that have been the heart of NIRI's past success. Our recently completed member survey supports new initiatives that provide actionable information on emerging issues in a format that takes advantage of the latest technologies. Our goal is to increase NIRI's relevance and value to its members while advancing the profession." Since joining NIRI in 1983, Kelleher has served as vice president of education, executive director of the NIRI Education Foundation and secretary to the board, in addition to her most recent positions. She previously worked as director, consumer affairs and public liaison for the National Association of Home Builders The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is one of the largest trade associations in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the association organizes one of the largest conventions in North America, The International Builders' Show, which draws more than . She earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, main campus at University Park, State College; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855, opened 1859 as Farmers' High School. and completed the Wharton Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania (body, education) University of Pennsylvania - The home of ENIAC and Machiavelli. http://upenn.edu/. Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA. and Northwestern University's Advanced Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Integrated Communications Seminar. About NIRI NIRI is the professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communications among corporate management, shareholders, security analysts and other financial publics. NIRI's 4,400 members represent over 2,100 publicly held companies in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For more information on NIRI, please visit www.niri.org. |
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