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Two Owens & Minor Board Members Selected by Savoy Magazine as 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors
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Owens & Minor announced that board members Aster Angagaw and retired Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham were included in Savoy Magazine's list of 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to diversity and highlights the extensive leadership experience these directors bring. Bingham's military background and Angagaw’s experience in growth and transformation are seen as vital assets for Owens & Minor's mission to advance healthcare.
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions company that incorporates product manufacturing, distribution support and innovative technology services, today announced that two members of its board of directors, Aster Angagaw and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Gwendolyn Bingham, have earned inclusion in Savoy Magazine’s list of 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. The listing, typically released every five years, revealed the latest distinction on Oct. 27, in the magazine’s fall edition.
Aster Angagaw, Former President, ServiceMaster Brands and Member, Owens & Minor, Inc. Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
Their selection places Gen. Bingham and Angagaw in the prestigious company of Black directors serving on the boards of public companies and highlights Owens & Minor’s commitment to bring diversity of perspective to its organization.
“We join Savoy in celebrating Gwen and Aster’s latest distinction and appreciate these leaders’ voices. Their wealth of experience helps Owens & Minor deliver now and into the future on our Mission of Empowering Our Customers to Advance Healthcare,” said Mark Beck, chairman of the board of directors for Owens & Minor.
Bingham, a retired three-star U.S. Army Lieutenant General, brings a broad range of executive experience in strategic leadership and planning, as well as talent and resource management. She most recently served as Department of the Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, where she provided policy, programs, and resourcing expertise for installation infrastructure and services for 156 Army installations worldwide. She lends stewardship on the board’s Compensation and Benefits Committee, the Executive Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Angagaw has a strong track record in transformational growth with extensive experience leading diverse global teams. Most recently, she served as President of ServiceMaster Brands, until its acquisition in October 2020. Prior to that, she spent 18 years at Sodexo, where she held a variety of leadership positions, including Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales and Business Development, Healthcare, and Group Vice President, Global Transformation, before being named Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare North America division in 2016. She currently serves on the board’s Governance and Nominating Committee.
“Gwen and Aster have lived and led through incredible organizational transformations. We recognize their innate ability and talent, and value their contributions to the Owens & Minor Board of Directors and our business,” said Ed Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor.
The full 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directorslisting can be accessed online exclusively at www.savoynetwork.com/, where the issue is also available for purchase.
Learn more about Owens & Minor and how it serves the entire continuum of care at www.owens-minor.com/about/.
About Owens & Minor
Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a global healthcare solutions company that incorporates product manufacturing, distribution support and innovative technology services to deliver significant and sustained value across the breadth of the industry – from acute care to patients in their home. Aligned to its Mission of Empowering Our Customers to Advance HealthcareTM, more than 15,000 global teammates serve over 4,000 healthcare industry customers. A vertically-integrated, predominantly Americas-based footprint enables Owens & Minor to reliably supply its self-manufactured surgical and PPE products. This seamless value chain integrates with a portfolio of products representing 1,200 branded suppliers. Operating continuously since 1882 from its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, Owens & Minor has grown into a FORTUNE 500 company with operations located across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. For more information about Owens & Minor, visit owens-minor.com, follow @Owens_Minor on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/owens-&-minor.
About Savoy Magazine
Savoy Magazine is a quarterly, national publication covering the power, substance, and style of African American lifestyle. From business to news, sports to entertainment, design to technology, Savoy is a cultural catalyst that highlights timely topics and drives positive dialogue on and about Black culture. Connect with Savoy: Twitter - www.twitter.com/savoynetwork, Facebook - www.facebook.com/savoymagazine, LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/savoy-magazine.
Media:Heather Sabharwal, Sr. Manager, Media Relations and Communications, media@owens-minor.com
Source: Owens & Minor, Inc.
FAQ
What is the significance of Owens & Minor's board members being included in Savoy Magazine's list?
The inclusion highlights the company's commitment to diversity and the valuable experience of its leadership.
Who are the board members recognized in Savoy Magazine's list?
Aster Angagaw and retired Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham are the recognized board members.
When was the 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list released?
The list was released on October 27, 2021.
How does the recognition of its directors impact Owens & Minor?
It positively impacts the company's reputation and emphasizes its focus on diverse leadership.
What roles do Aster Angagaw and Gwendolyn Bingham hold in Owens & Minor?
Angagaw serves on the Governance and Nominating Committee, while Bingham is involved in the Compensation and Benefits Committee, Executive Committee, and Governance and Nominating Committee.
