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Local Leaders Elizabeth “Liz” Buchanan and Stephen “Biff” Bowman Named to ComEd Board of Directors
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ComEd today announced the appointments of Elizabeth “Liz” Buchanan, 39, president of NielsenIQ, North America, and Stephen “Biff”
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[{"type":"text","content":" CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComEd today announced the appointments of Elizabeth “Liz” Buchanan, 39, president of NielsenIQ, North America, and Stephen “Biff” Bowman, 61, retired CFO of The Northern Trust Company, to its Board as independent directors, expanding its board to include five independent directors, for a total of seven directors.\n\n\nThey join independent directors Ricardo “Ric” Estrada, president and CEO of Metropolitan Family Services, Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, President of Chicago State University, and Smita Shah, CEO of SPANN Tech, Inc. Mr. Estrada was named to ComEd’s board in November 2021, and Mses. Scott and Shah were both named to the board in February 2022.\n\n\n“Liz and Biff are distinguished local business leaders who bring experience in dynamic industries, as well as strong track records of community service and innovation, which will ultimately serve the board in its mission of enhancing service for the more than 9 million people we serve,” said Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of ComEd. “We welcome these talented leaders to the board as we strive to shape future plans for a reliable, affordable and equitable clean energy transition here in northern Illinois.”\n\n\nAs president of NielsenIQ, North America, Buchanan has become a trusted advisor to public and private sector customers on data, technology and analytic strategy. She oversaw the launch of several new data and analytic product lines and has been responsible for substantial growth of the business. Additionally, she serves as the executive sponsor for the Women in NIQ employee resource group.\n\n\n“I’m honored to join ComEd’s board of directors and help innovate new ways to better serve its customers,” said Buchanan. “I’m excited to support ComEd’s groundbreaking work to build and support a reliable grid that is key to enabling a clean energy future for communities across northern Illinois.”\n\n\nBuchanan holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business law and ethics from Indiana University. She is passionate about giving back to her community and supporting civic life in Chicago, and she serves on the boards of World Business Chicago, the Chicago Humanities (Vice Chair of Marketing), Cradles to Crayons (Chair of Development) and Nourishing Hope. Buchanan was also named one of Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in STEM in 2023.\n\n\nMost rece...