MILFORD,
Mass., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters
Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced that its Board of Directors
has been named 2024 "Public Company Board of the Year" by the
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New England
Chapter. This award recognizes exceptional corporate knowledge,
leadership, and governance of directors in New England.
Waters Corporation Board of Directors named
2024 "Public Company Board of the Year" by the NACD New England
Chapter
Waters Chairman Dr. Flemming
Ornskov and Dr. Udit Batra,
Waters President and CEO will accept the award on behalf of the
company at the NACD New England Chapter's
16th annual celebration being held on April 24, 2024, at the Seaport Hotel
in Boston.
"We are proud of the Waters board, which comprises leaders with
diverse backgrounds and the skills and expertise we need to drive
shareholder value creation," said Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Waters
Corporation Chairman of the Board. "Equally as important, we have
added new board members who bring fresh perspectives as we evolve
our company and governance practices to ensure we remain well
positioned for our next phase of growth."
Dr. Udit Batra, Waters President
and CEO, commented, "We are fortunate to have the experience and
expertise of our board members who have guided us through our
transformation, supported capital allocation to drive our growth,
and they have been pivotal in helping the company navigate today's
complex challenges."
NACDNE Board Chair Beth Boland,
former chair of the of the Securities Enforcement and Litigation
Group at Foley & Lardner LLP, said: "We chose to honor the
board at Waters this year because of its members' clear and
collective alignment of values to the company's mission to 'leave
the world better than they found it.' The Waters board demonstrates
this through transparency and good governance, as well as its
commitment to diversity and fresh perspectives that inform its
strategic guidance."
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), a global leader in
analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography,
mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the
life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 60
years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters
operates directly in 35 countries, including 14 manufacturing
facilities, and with products available in more than 100
countries.
About NACD New England
The NACD New England Chapter is part of the premier membership
organization for board directors who want to expand their
knowledge, grow their network, and maximize their potential. As the
unmatched authority in corporate governance, NACD sets the
standards of excellence through its research and community-driven
director education, programming, and publications. Directors trust
NACD to arm them with the relevant insights to make high-quality
decisions on the most pressing and strategic issues facing their
businesses today. NACD also prepares leaders to meet tomorrow's
biggest challenges. With an ever-expanding community of more than
23,000 members and a nationwide chapter network, our impact is both
local and global. NACD members are driven by a common purpose: to
be trusted catalysts of economic opportunity and positive change—in
business and in the communities we serve. To learn more about NACD,
visit www.nacdonline.org.
Contact
Kevin Kempskie
Senior Director, Public Relations
Waters Corporation
+1.508.482.2814
pr@waters.com
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