Cohen & Steers Appoints Karen Wilson Thissen to Board of Directors

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Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has appointed Karen Wilson Thissen to its Board of Directors, including positions on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Thissen currently serves as General Counsel and Secretary of General Mills, and previously held the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ameriprise Financial from 2017 to 2022. The company's leadership highlighted her extensive experience in wealth management and executive leadership at S&P 500 companies as valuable assets for strategic development and shareholder value creation.

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• Addition of experienced executive with S&P 500 leadership background
• Strengthening of board expertise in wealth management and legal compliance

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• None.

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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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SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new board member appointed to Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

Karen Wilson Thissen has been appointed to Cohen & Steers' Board of Directors, also joining the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

What is Karen Wilson Thissen's current role outside Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

Karen Wilson Thissen currently serves as General Counsel and Secretary of General Mills.

What was Karen Wilson Thissen's previous experience before joining Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

She spent 17 years at Ameriprise Financial, serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel from 2017 to 2022, and served on the board of Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA.