NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, announced the outstanding business leaders and their companies that will be receiving the 2025 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards. An annual tradition, the awards honor leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to providing equal opportunity, building a more civil and just society, and advancing public policy in the nation's interests.
The 2025 Awards Celebration will be held on October 8, 2025, in New York City, where the honorees will be introduced by leading executives—all of whom are distinguished leaders in their own right.
"This year's distinguished honorees have demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility for the impact they can have within their companies, communities, and the nation at-large," said David K. Young, President of CED. "By recognizing these exemplary leaders and companies, CED aims to inspire other leaders across the public and private sectors to address the most consequential economic, educational, and geopolitical issues of our time."
CED is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards for Business Stewardship and Corporate Citizenship:
- Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder, Zscaler
- Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
- Stephanie Ferris, CEO and President, FIS
- Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO, General Mills
- Reshma Kewalramani, M.D., FASN, CEO and President, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Linda Rendle, Chair and CEO, The Clorox Company
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States.
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is the public policy center of The Conference Board. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. CED Trustees are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies who bring their unique experience to address today's pressing policy issues. Collectively, they represent 30+ industries and over 4 million employees. ConferenceBoard.org/us/Committee-Economic-Development
SOURCE Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED)
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