PROS Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Bill Russell Recognized as NACD Board Leadership Fellow
NACD Fellows demonstrate their commitment to highest levels of corporate governance and leadership in the boardroom
HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2016 – PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO), the revenue and profit realization company, today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”) recently recognized Bill Russell, PROS Non-Executive Chairman, as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow, the highest credential for corporate directors offered by the NACD. NACD Fellowship is a comprehensive program of study that empowers Fellows with the latest insights, intelligence and leading boardroom practices.
“I am honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of individuals who make up the NACD Fellow community,” said Russell. “This community shares a commitment to advancing the highest standards of board leadership, and the resources, insights and connections I’ve made through NACD Fellowship will be key assets to PROS and the other companies I serve.”
Russell has been a director of PROS since 2008. In addition to serving as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, he also serves as the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and as a member of the Compensation Committee. Russell also serves on the boards of directors of several privately held companies. He has served in a variety of roles on both public and private technology company boards, and previously served on the boards of SABA Software, Inc., webMethods and Cognos. Russell has held a number of senior-level roles in his more than 20 years at Hewlett-Packard, including Vice President and General Manager of the multi-billion-dollar Enterprise Systems Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Edinburgh University and has completed several executive development programs from institutions including Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
“We are proud to announce that Bill has joined NACD’s credentialed directors and has taken the next step in the pursuit of boardroom excellence,” said Ken Daly, CEO of NACD. “Our fellows help advance the highest standards for those who serve in the boardroom, strengthening our businesses, and driving director professionalism. The impact of this program is unmatched, and they should be commended for their ongoing commitment to their own professional development.”
About PROS
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) is a revenue and profit realization company that helps B2B and B2C customers realize their potential through the blend of simplicity and data science. PROS offers cloud solutions to help accelerate sales, formulate winning pricing strategies and align product, demand and availability. PROS revenue and profit realization solutions are designed to allow customers to experience meaningful revenue growth, sustained profitability and modernized business processes. To learn more, visit www.pros.com.
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