Public Affairs Council Elects Courtney Geduldig as 2024-25 Chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2024
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Board and Executive Committee Elected, Volunteer of the Year Honored
Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Council elected energy company executive Courtney Geduldig as its 2024-25 board chair during its Fall Board Meeting in California this week.
Geduldig is the chief corporate affairs officer of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the U.S. and the UK. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a leader in public policy, government, external affairs and public affairs globally. Prior to joining National Grid, Geduldig held corporate executive roles leading Corporate Affairs and Government Relations at S&P Global, Chime and Micron. She was also managing director and head of global and federal relations at the Financial Services Forum, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Policy in Legislative Affairs at the US Treasury Department and she also served as chief financial counsel to Senator Bob Corker (R-TN).
Geduldig steps into her board chair role at an important time for the Public Affairs Council as the organization’s next president, Nneka Chiazor, will be taking the helm in January. Geduldig will work closely with Chiazor to ensure a smooth transition for staff and members and to build on the Council’s strategic vision and priorities.
“Courtney’s extensive management experience and expertise in public affairs in the U.S. and internationally will help the Council as it expands its programs and services,” said Public Affairs Council President Doug Pinkham. “She is a tested leader that can help the Council grow during this pivotal time.”
The Council also honored its Volunteer of the Year — Jessica Cooper, director of national grassroots strategies at the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). “Jessica is a trusted and hardworking volunteer leader,” said Pinkham. “Not only is she a frequent speaker at Council events, she’s also a respected voice on advisory committees and led the charge to launch the Council’s new Grassroots Roundtable.”
In addition, the Council announced the 2024-25 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Chair: Courtney Geduldig, chief corporate affairs officer, National Grid USA
Chair-Elect: Scott Orr, vice president, government relations and public affairs, Fidelity Investments
Treasurer: Cody Tubbs, director, public affairs, Edison International
First Vice Chair: Ellie Shaw, director, federal government affairs, American Express
Vice Chairs:
Greg Crist, chief advocacy officer, head of external affairs, Advanced Medical Technology Association
Makini Nyanteh, senior vice president and chief communications officer, American Institutes for Research
Isaac Reyes, senior vice president, risk management & government affairs, Target Corporation
At-Large Members:
*Lee Anderson, vice president, government and public affairs, General Mills
Genna Gent, executive vice president, industry engagement, Consumer Brands Association
*Pierce Haley, partner, Serlin Haley LLP
Maureen Kline, vice president, public affairs & sustainability, Pirelli Tire North America
Jill Kozeny, executive vice president, chief advocacy officer, American Council of Life Insurers
*Darlene Rosenkoetter, vice president, global head of government affairs & public policy, S&P Global
Alison Weiss, head of government relations, MassMutual
Past Chair: Roi L. Ewell, principal, Ewell & Associates LLC
President: Doug Pinkham, president, Public Affairs Council (Until Jan 1, 2025); Nneka Chiazor (starting Jan 2, 2025)
* Indicates new Executive Committee member
View the Council’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
About the Public Affairs Council
Both nonpartisan and nonpolitical, the Public Affairs Council is the leading global association for public affairs professionals. The Council’s mission is to advance the field of public affairs and to provide its 750 member companies, nonprofits and universities with the executive education and expertise they need while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Learn more at pac.org.
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