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.


Managing Partner/Founder
Bottom Line Advisory, LLC
Serves on Board of Directors for: Clean Harbors Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. Otis Worldwide Corporation
Dean Emeritus
Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
Serves on Board of Directors for: Flowers Foods, Inc.
Former Chairman, President & CEO, GE Asset Management
GE
Serves on Board of Directors for: Deere & Co. Ryder Systems, Inc. Target Corporation WestRock Company
President & Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Engines & Services
GE Aerospace
Serves on Board of Directors for: UPS
Senior Managing Director
Centerbridge Partners
Serves on Boards For: Eli Lilly and Company, MasterCard, Warby Parker, Inc.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Phillips 66
Serves on Board of Directors for: Dominion Energy, Inc.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Gray Matter Analytics
Serves on Board of Directors for: Deere & Co. OGE Energy Corporation Sysco Corporation
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
North End Teleservices
Serves on Board of Directors for: Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer
Dow
Serves on Board of Directors for: Huntington Bancshares Inc.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Landit, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Stryker Corporation Union Square Hospitality Group
Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer
National Basketball Association
Serves on Board of Directors for: General Motors
President, Merchant Services – U.S.
American Express
Serves on Board of Directors for: Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
President & Chief Executive Officer
SHRM
Serves on Board of Directors for: XPO Logistics
President
ECMC Foundation
Serves on Board of Directors for: Edison International Pacific Life Insurance Company
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: AtriCure Inc.
Former Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Textainer
Serves on Board of Directors for: Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Columbia Banking System, Inc. Upstart, Inc.
Former Chief Financial Officer
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: British American Tobacco plc Dorman Products, Inc. Vontier Corporation
Chief Growth Officer
Flowers Foods
Serves on Board of Directors for: McCormick & Company
President & Chief Executive Officer
Fair Oaks Foods
Serves on Board of Directors for: MGIC Investment Corporation
Retired Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
WGL Holdings, Inc.
Serves on Board of Directors for: Perdoceo Education Corporation Southwest Gas Holdings