NEW
YORK, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen &
Steers, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNS) Board of Directors has appointed
Karen Wilson Thissen as a director
of the company. Ms. Thissen has also been appointed as a member of
the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee.
Ms. Thissen is currently General Counsel and Secretary of
General Mills, Inc. Prior to joining General Mills, she spent 17
years at Ameriprise Financial, Inc., serving most recently as
Executive Vice President and General Counsel from 2017 to 2022. She
also serves on the board of directors of Northside Achievement
Zone, a nonprofit organization, and previously served on the board
of directors of Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA, a
subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, from 2017 to 2022.
Martin Cohen, Chairman of the
Board, said:
"On behalf of the Board, we welcome Karen to
our team. Karen's depth of experience within wealth management and
ongoing leadership as a key executive at a multinational brand,
will bring significant value to Cohen & Steers, our
Board and our shareholders."
Joseph Harvey, Chief Executive
Officer & President, said:
"With her extensive
experience leading legal teams and executive leadership at S&P
500 companies, Karen brings a wealth of expertise and a global
perspective to Cohen & Steers. Her
leadership will be instrumental in helping us shape strategic
priorities that align with our commitment to delivering value for
our clients and shareholders."
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading
global investment manager specializing in real assets and
alternative income, including listed and private real estate,
preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities,
commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986,
the firm is headquartered in New York
City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong
Kong, Tokyo and
Singapore.
Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com
Symbols: NYSE: CNS
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