Judith Gueron, an Alcoa director since 1988 and its lead director since 2010, who did not stand for re-election when her term expired at the annual meeting, retired from the board. Succeeding Gueron as lead director is Patricia Russo, who has been a member of the Alcoa board since 2008. More inside.
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts Names Chief Accounting Officer
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, a self-advised and self-administered real estate investment trust, has appointed Joseph Johnson as chief accounting officer.
TrialCard Names Chief Compliance Officer
TrialCard, a company that provides product access, medication adherence, and patient support services on behalf of pharmaceutical manufacturers, has hired Michele Atchison to its corporate legal team in the role of chief compliance officer. One of Atchison’s primary areas of focus in her new role will be overseeing TrialCard’s government exclusion process in its copay business. Details inside.
Vendor Risk Management: Conducting Pre-Contract Due Diligence
Today’s global, digital economy opens up a world of opportunities—and a whole new world of risk exposure. When important parts of your business can be fulfilled anywhere, risks may be everywhere. If one of your vendors takes a hit, you could take the fall. Which begs the question: Do you have a clear picture of […]
Engaging the Evolving Workforce in Compliance
The workforce is becoming more diverse by generations, geographies, and cultures. People are working from scattered locations. The options for how we consume information are more varied than ever and a preference for short, easy-to-research, and personally relevant content is on the rise. Compliance must evolve to keep up with these changes by offering interactive […]
Mittleman Investment Management Names New Compliance Chief
Mittleman Investment Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor wholly-owned by Mittleman Brothers, has hired Laura Kate Garner as chief compliance officer. She replaces Shannon Brown, who resigned from the company earlier this year to devote herself full-time to her family. Details inside.
Accenture Names Chief Compliance Officer
Accenture has appointed Chad Jerdee as general counsel and chief compliance officer, and Joel Unruch as corporate secretary. These changes are effective June 1. Details inside.
Tech Data Corporation Names New Corporate Controller
Tech Data Corporation, a wholesale distributor of technology products, services and solutions, has promoted Jeffrey Taylor to corporate controller. In this role, Taylor will serve as the company’s chief accounting officer, responsible for all global accounting policy, controls and financial reporting. Details inside.
Owens Corning Names General Counsel
Owens Corning, a developer and maker of insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites, has appointed Ava Harter as general counsel and secretary, effective May 18. Harter will succeed John Christy and serve as the company’s chief legal advisor, overseeing all aspects of law, compliance, and securities compliance for Owens Corning. Details inside.
MFRI Appoints New Board Member
MFRI, a manufacturer of specialty piping systems and industrial filtration products, has appointed David Brown to its board of directors. With Brown’s appointment, the MFRI board has been expanded to eight members. Details inside.


