FT-ODX (Outstanding Directors Exchange) 2014
 
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Sarene Yablonsky
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The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is an autonomous, nonpartisan public policy organization dedicated to enhancing investor confidence and public trust in the global capital markets. The CAQ fosters high quality performance by public company auditors, convenes and collaborates with other stakeholders to advance the discussion of critical issues requiring action and intervention, and advocates policies and standards that promote public company auditors’ objectivity, effectiveness and responsiveness to dynamic market conditions. Based in Washington, DC, the CAQ is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. For more information, visit www.thecaq.org.


Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, holding the top spot in Chambers' Global Top 30 for six consecutive years and achieving more Band 1 rankings than any other firm. The firm has also been selected as the most outstanding legal advisor by at least a dozen independent publications since the start of 2014, including being named 'International Law Firm of the Year' by International Finance Law Review.

Clifford Chance lawyers advise corporations from all commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organizations.  The firm focuses on the core areas of commercial activity — capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax, pensions and employment; and litigation and dispute resolution — and prides itself on delivering consistent, commercially oriented advice through a client-focused approach and a single, worldwide partnership that spans 36 offices in Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. More than trusted legal advisors, Clifford Chance lawyers strive to understand and support clients' business objectives on a local basis while leveraging the experience of a global network to provide first-class advocacy and guidance across borders.

For more information, visit www.cliffordchance.com.

CTPartners is a leading global executive search firm that is designed to deliver in-depth expertise, creative strategies, and outstanding results to clients worldwide.  Committed to a philosophy of partnering with its clients, CTPartners offers a proven track record in C-Suite, top executive, and board searches, as well as extensive experience in serving private equity and venture capital firms.
 
From its 30 offices in 18 countries, CTPartners serves clients with a global organization of more than 500 professionals and employees, offering expertise in board advisory services, key leadership functions, and executive recruiting services in the financial services, life sciences, industrial, professional services, retail and consumer, and technology, media and telecom industries. www.ctnet.com

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 

EY refers to the global organization and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com

 
Hay Group is a global management consulting firm that works with leaders to transform strategy into reality. We develop talent, organize people to be more effective and motivate them to perform at their best. Our focus is on making change happen and helping people and organizations realize their potential. www.haygroup.com/us 

Paul, Weiss is a world-class law firm whose influence spans the globe and whose lawyers have left their imprint on the landscape of modern jurisprudence. Few firms can match the breadth and depth of skill provided by our leading corporate and litigation practices. The firm is equally recognized for its capabilities in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, employee benefits and executive compensation, finance, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law.
 
Our lawyers serve as counsel to many of the largest publicly and privately held corporations and financial institutions, in the U.S. and throughout the world. We also serve numerous entrepreneurs and start-up companies, and over the years have nurtured many through their growth into industry players.
 
Paul, Weiss has long maintained a strong commitment to diversity and public service. Our lawyers' pro bono work has contributed to significant outcomes in cases vital both to individuals and to our society as a whole. www.paulweiss.com





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