Sallie Mae Appoints New Members to Its Board of Directors
November 16 2023 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T. Leech, and
Shannon Watkins Bring Decades of Experience in Technology,
Marketing, Operations, and Growth Strategy to the Board
Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today
announced the appointments of Dr. Janaki Akella, Christopher T.
Leech, and Shannon Watkins to its board of directors, effective
Jan. 2, 2024.
Dr. Akella adds significant experience in technology and growth
strategy to the Board. She held various positions of increasing
responsibility at Google, including Head of Digital Transformation,
until March 2023. Prior to Google, Dr. Akella worked at McKinsey
& Company serving as a partner advising clients across multiple
industries on information technology and data strategy matters. Dr.
Akella also currently serves on the board of directors of Southern
Company. She earned her bachelor’s degree in engineering from the
College of Engineering, Guindy, India, a master’s degree in
electrical and computer engineering from Boston University, and a
doctorate in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie
Mellon University.
Mr. Leech joins the Board with decades of experience in
strategy, operational effectiveness, and risk management. He worked
at McKinsey & Company from 1990 through August 2023, most
recently serving as a Senior Partner. Mr. Leech held various
leadership positions and advised financial services clients
regarding strategy and financial, regulatory, and operational risk
management. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
and master’s in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon
University.
Mrs. Watkins joins the Board with more than 20 years of
experience in marketing and brand growth strategy across multiple
industries. She currently serves as the Global Chief Marketing
Officer for the Jordan Brand at Nike, Inc. Mrs. Watkins previously
served as Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Aflac and held
various roles at The Coca-Cola Company. She earned a bachelor’s
degree in biology from Fisk University and an MBA from Indiana
University.
“Dr. Akella, Mr. Leech, and Mrs. Watkins are each phenomenal
leaders who will broaden the expertise, skills, and diversity of
our Board,” said Carter Franke, Chair of the Board of Directors,
Sallie Mae. “I look forward to working with each of them as we
continue to deliver on our strategic priorities for our customers
and our shareholders.”
For more information visit www.salliemae.com.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long
learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the
leader in private student lending, we provide financing and
know-how to support access to college and offer products and
resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond
college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known
as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not
sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.
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