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Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Asset Management President, Named One of the “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America” by Savoy Magazine
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shundrawn Thomas, president of Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global asset management firm with $1 trillion in assets
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[{"type":"text","content":" CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nShundrawn Thomas, president of Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global asset management firm with $1 trillion in assets under management, has been named one of “2020’s Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America” by Savoy, the foremost African American business and lifestyle magazine.\n\n\nAccording to Savoy, individuals selected are “an elite representation of African-American men and women who have been recognized for their executive and business leadership in national and global-leading corporations.” They were “selected based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments and influence while working to better their community and inspire others.”\n\n\nAs described by L.P. Green, II, Publisher of Savoy, “These innovative trailblazers have led efforts to foster growth for some of the country's highest-performing companies throughout and beyond the US market.”\n\n\nSavoy described Thomas as “highly respected by professional colleagues and industry leaders.” He has been instrumental in advancing Northern Trust Asset Management’s diversity and inclusion efforts through his belief in leading by example. This includes further increasing the firm’s diversity and inclusion profile by appointing four additional women or minorities to its Investment Management Executive Committee, which now has 11 women and minorities out of 15 members. In addition to leading Northern Trust Asset Management, Thomas serves as a member of the Management Group for Northern Trust Corporation.\n\n\n“We are delighted that Shundrawn has been recognized by Savoy for his work in and outside Northern Trust,” Northern Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said. “Throughout his career he has inspired countless individuals not only through his professional work, but also through mentoring and community involvement. His work in promoting diversity and inclusion encompasses a full range of underrepresented groups including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.”\n\n\nThomas is highly involved in his Chicago community, which is his hometown and the headquarters of Northern Trust. He is a trustee for the Museum of Science & Industry, Rush University Medical Center, and Wheaton College. He is a sought-after speaker, media commentator, and the author of four books. Leadership, strategy,...