Most Influential Corporate Directors 2024

by Edward Cates

Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors showcases an elite assembly of board leaders whose strategic vision and governance excellence are reshaping the corporate landscape. These distinguished directors advance innovation and sustainable practices at the world’s most prominent corporations.


Former Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller
Mondelēz International, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Ceasar Entertainment TrueBlue, Inc., United Rentals, Inc.
Founding Member/ Attorney at Law
Harris Jones & Malone LLC
Serves on Board of Directors for: Diversified Healthcare Trust Industrial Logistics Properties Trust
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Aeris Communications, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: CDW Ingersoll Rand Inc.
President/CEO & Owner
CityLink Investment Corporation
Serves on Board of Directors for: GISI
Former President & Chief Operating Officer
DURA Automotive Systems
Serves on Board of Directors for: Ascential Technologies Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd. Oshkosh Corporation TPI Composites, Inc.
Former United States Ambassador
European Union
Serves on Board of Directors for: AT&T Inc. The Ford Motor Company MetLife Inc.
President, Global Markets
PayPal, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: 3M
Former Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
Nationwide
Serves on Board of Directors for: AutoZone, Inc. Unum Group
Senior Advisor, Digital Transformation
Boston Consulting Group
Serves on Board of Directors for: Pentair, plc
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Cummins Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Federal Realty Investment Trust Kroll
Chairman, Board of Directors
Denny’s, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Denny’s, Inc. Sleep Number Corporation Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Former Principal & Board Relations Leader
Deloitte
Serves on Board of Directors for: American Family Insurance Zoetis Inc.
Senior Vice President & Chief Audit Executive
AT&T
Serves on Board of Directors for: Andretti Acquisition Corp. NiSource, Inc.
Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
BET Networks
Serves on Board of Directors for: AT&T Marriott International, Inc. The Procter & Gamble Company Warner Bros Discovery
Founder & Chairman
3.5.7.11
Serves on Board of Directors for: Lincoln Financial Group
Former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President
Potbelly Corporation
Serves on Board of Directors for: Marriott International The Chef’s Warehouse VOYA Financial
Chief Executive Officer
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: AgroFresh International Paper
Former Interim President
PG&E
Serves on Board of Directors for: Newpark Resources Inc. Portland General Electric Company
Managing Partner
Cleveland Avenue
Serves on Board of Directors for: Simon Property Group
President, Global Brands and Experiences
Warner Bros.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Tapestry, Inc.