VOA-GNY Board Chairman Gerard Cunningham is Recognized as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) announced today that its Board Chairman Gerry Cunningham has been recognized as a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow. NACD Fellows, who earn NACD Fellowship—The Gold Standard Director Credential®— stand within the highest echelon of those committed to excellence in the boardroom.
The NACD Fellowship is a comprehensive and continuous program of study that empowers Fellows with the latest insights, intelligence and leading boardroom practices—year after year.
“Joining the diverse and distinguished group of NACD Fellows committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence is an honor,” said Gerry Cunningham. “All the resources, insights, and national and local connections made through the NACD and NACD Fellowship continue to be meaningful additions to my non-profit and public/private company boardroom involvement.”
Gerry is an accomplished board chair, independent director, executive advisor, and global operating executive with expertise leveraging technology, digital transformation/IoT, strategic partnerships, and relationship expansion strategies driving growth and change. He has been Chairman of the VOA-GNY Board of Directors for the last four years and an independent director for 10 years. Gerry is also an independent director at Stratton Mountain Urgent Care at Carlos Otis Clinic and an advisory board member of The Sounding Board, supporting entrepreneurs and investors.
“We are proud to announce that Gerry has joined NACD’s credentialed directors and has taken the next step in the pursuit of boardroom excellence,” said Peter Gleason, CEO of NACD. “Our fellows help advance the highest standards for those who serve in the boardroom, strengthening our businesses, and driving director professionalism. The impact of this program is unmatched and they should be commended for their ongoing commitment to their own professional development.”
Representing hundreds of today’s largest and most-diverse corporations in the world, NACD Fellows serve on boards of NASDAQ OMX- and NYSE-listed companies. NACD Fellows provide a snapshot of the caliber of directors engaged in continuous learning with NACD.