DOVER,
Del., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has announced its
designation as a Champion of Board Diversity for a second
consecutive year by The Forum of Executive Women (The Forum). This
award annually honors the top public companies in the Philadelphia region with boards comprised of
at least 30% women.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Recognized
for Board Diversity for Second Consecutive Year
A record-breaking 46 Champions of Board Diversity were
recognized at the Tuesday, Nov. 12,
Forum Leadership Breakfast, which highlights the status of women's
professional leadership in the Philadelphia region. Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation is one of 13 companies designated as a Silver Champion,
with 40% or more women on their respective boards.
"We are honored to be recognized as a Champion of Board
Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women," said Jeff Householder, chairman, president and CEO,
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "We believe an inclusive and
collaborative culture is crucial to long-term success. As a
Company, we benefit from the different experiences, backgrounds and
perspectives of our Board."
"The Forum's designation underscores our ongoing commitment to
equity, diversity and inclusion. At Chesapeake Utilities, we
believe that the diversity of thought, experience and talent within
our teams is a fundamental driver of our success," said
Stacie Roberts, vice president,
corporate governance.
To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and its
board of directors, click here.
About The Forum of Executive Women
The Forum is a
membership organization of over 600 women who hold the senior-most
positions in the corporations, not-for-profit organizations and
public sector entities that drive our regional economy and
community. The Forum was founded in 1977 as a connecting point for
the handful of Philadelphia-area
women in corporate leadership roles. In 2024, what sets The Forum
apart is its legacy, caliber of membership, and commitment to women
in leadership. Visit www.foew.com for more information.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery
company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through
its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity
generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile
compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other
businesses. For more information,
visit www.chpk.com.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not
affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas
exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Contact:
Alexander Nye
Director, Strategic Communications
(727) 754-0136
ANye@chpk.com
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