Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores, Inc. is being recognized Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Women’s Forum of New York at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions event for achieving at least 40% female representation on its board of directors. Forty percent of Casey’s board seats are held by women and the third largest convenience retailer is being recognized as a leader for promoting women’s leadership in the boardroom.
“Casey’s is committed to gender balance and diversity across our entire organization. Having a diverse board of directors is one example of this focus and we are honored to be recognized by the Women’s Forum of New York,” said Darren Rebelez, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Casey’s, in a news release.
The Women’s Forum is saluting 233 companies, from the S&P 500 and Fortune 1000, that have achieved 40%, or more, female representation on their corporate boards. All Corporate Champion honored companies, from 2011-23, have exceeded the national average of board seats held by women. The Women’s Forum recognizes the critical role of Casey’s leadership in accelerating change to help make gender equity a business priority, and for driving intent to action.
“Congratulations to Casey’s CEO and board as a 2023 honoree at the Women’s Forum of New York Breakfast of Corporate Champions for having 40% women on their board exceeding the national S&P 500 average of 33%,” said Janice Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group, and founder and chair of the Women’s Forum of New York’s Breakfast of Corporate Champions.
