MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave North,
president and CEO of Sedgwick, is one of eight business leaders
appointed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to serve on the new
governing board of the University of
Memphis.
The formation of the local board supports the governor's
continuing efforts to give the university more autonomy. The board
will have the authority to appoint the campus president, manage the
university budget, set tuition, and oversee other operational
tasks.
"It is a great honor to join respected community leaders in
guiding the bright future of the University of
Memphis," North said. "The continued economic growth of the
Mid-South and Sedgwick's expansion in the Memphis area depend on the sustainability of
an excellent public university at the heart of our community. I
applaud Gov. Haslam's commitment to ensuring that the management of
our esteemed university is driven by local
leadership."
North is a longtime supporter of the University of Memphis. He has served on the
school's Board of Visitors and on the Board of Trustees of the
University of Memphis Foundation. In
2015, North was recognized as an Honorary Alumnus. For
demonstrating excellence and extraordinary success in business and
community service, North received the 2016 EY Entrepreneur Of The
Year Award® in the services category for the Southeast
region.
Subject to confirmation by the state General Assembly, North's
appointment will take effect Jan. 16,
2017. Confirmed board members will undergo orientation and
professional development delivered by the Tennessee Higher
Education Commission.
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick Claims Management Services,
Inc., is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk and
benefits solutions. At Sedgwick, caring countsSM;
the company takes care of people and organizations by delivering
cost-effective claims, productivity, managed care, risk consulting
and other services through the dedication and expertise of more
than 14,000 colleagues in some 275 offices located in the U.S.,
Canada, U.K. and Ireland. Sedgwick facilitates financial and
personal health and helps customers and consumers navigate
complexity by designing and implementing customized programs based
on proven practices and advanced technology that exceed
expectations. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is KKR; Stone Point
Capital LLC and other management investors are minority
shareholders. For more, see www.sedgwick.com.
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