Three New Members from Deloitte, SAIC and
Genpact Also Join the Catalyst Board
NEW
YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst, a
global nonprofit promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion,
has named Kathy Warden, CEO of
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Chair of its Board. She succeeds
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet and is the
fourth woman to chair the Board.
"Stepping into this important role and building on Catalyst's
more than 60-year history of strengthening gender equity in the
workplace is truly a privilege," said Kathy
Warden, Chair, CEO and President, Northrop Grumman.
"Incredible progress has been made to elevate career opportunities
for women, but there is still significant work to be done. Building
better workplaces for people of all backgrounds, including women,
benefits us all. Alongside CEO Jennifer McCollum, the Catalyst
team, and our distinguished Board, I look forward to making an even
greater impact, together."
Warden, who has served on the Catalyst Board for five years, was
elected Chair effective April 1. She
became Chair, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman in 2019 after
more than a decade at the company. Prior to joining Northrop
Grumman, she held leadership roles at General Dynamics and General
Electric. Warden currently serves on the Board of Directors of
Merck & Co., Inc. and as Chair of the Greater Washington
Partnership. She is also an active member of the Aerospace
Industries Association.
Warden was named recipient of the prestigious Deming Cup for
Operational Excellence, has been named one of Fortune's Most
Powerful Women and has been recognized as a champion for inclusive
workplaces as Northrop Grumman is consistently rated a top employer
in diversity, disability, and inclusion.
From September 2023 to
March 2024, the Catalyst Board also
appointed three new members who bring a wide range of expertise to
the organization:
- Stacy Janiak is global
deputy CEO of Deloitte.
- BK Kalra is President and CEO of Genpact.
- Toni Townes-Whitley is
CEO of SAIC.
"It is a privilege to work with Kathy, Stacy, BK and Toni in
their new roles on the Catalyst Board," said Jennifer McCollum, Catalyst president and CEO.
"With their perspectives and contributions and Kathy's leadership,
we are poised to accelerate the pace of change to build workplaces
that work for women. I would also like to extend Catalyst's deep
gratitude to Julie Sweet for her
four-year tenure as Board Chair. Her vision, energy and expertise
helped us expand our reach and impact to drive workplace equity
from the front line to the C-suite."
Sweet, who was elected Board Chair in 2021, will continue to
serve as a Board member.
The Catalyst Board of Directors works collaboratively with a
Board of Advisors to guide the organization's strategy and with
advisory boards for operations in Canada and Europe.
About Catalyst
Catalyst is a global nonprofit
supported by many of the world's most powerful CEOs and leading
companies to help build workplaces that work
for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives
change with preeminent thought leadership, actionable solutions,
and a galvanized community of multinational corporations to
accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for
women is progress for everyone.
Contact
Mariana
Vanin
Director, Global Communications
Catalyst
mvanin@catalyst.org
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