Ann Fudge Joins Board of Directors @ Novartis

Corporate mover and shaker, Ann Fudge, former Chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands, has joined healthcare firm, Novartis AG's Board of Directors. Fudge is elected to the Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Anne Fudge is also a member of the Board of Directors of General Electric and of several non-profit organizations. It's great to see Black women being included and growing in corporate sectors that are usually dominated by men.

Society Stars: Black Enterprise's 2008 Women of Power Summit Legacy Awards Dinner

Ann Fudge

Nikki Giovanni

Ruby Dee

Dorothy Height

On Wednesday, Black Enterprise Magazine held its 2008 Women of Power Summit Legacy Awards Dinner in Palm Springs, California. "The Women of Power Legacy Award recognizes African-American women trailblazers whose achievements, influence and power have helped to open doors of opportunity and success for women of color," said Barbara Graves, Black Enterprise senior vice president and board member. The magazine honored: world renowned poet and Virginia Tech professor, Nikki Giovanni; marketing veteran, Ann Fudge; actress and activist Ruby Dee and chairwoman and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy Height.

The dinner ceremony was presided over by Barbara Graves, vice president and general manager at Earl G. Graves Ltd. and kicked off the 3rd annual Women of Power Summit, a 4-day executive leadership conference.
(Source:Black Enterprise.com)