Month: February 2025

NEW YORK, February 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®(CECP) has appointed two leading CEOs to join the Board of Directors: Amit Bajaj, President, North America, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and David Best, President & CEO, Newman’s Own Inc.

“CEOs today recognize the critical link contributing to the bottom line and corporate purpose—whether they are driving global innovations, attracting the best talent in challenging times, or enhancing the well-being of their employees,” said Amit Bajaj, President, North America, Tata Consultancy Services. “To maximize this impact, companies benefit from a partner that truly understands the value of purpose. For over 25 years, CECP has stood alongside CEOs in advancing responsible business practices. As a new member of CECP’s Board of Directors, I’m excited to contribute to this mission-driven organization committed to fostering meaningful change.”

Amit is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in the technology and consulting sectors, having held multiple leadership positions across North America, Europe and Asia. With a personal and professional commitment to bettering society, Amit has championed TCS programs such as goIT (go Innovate Together) and TCS’ Ignite My Future that help young people embrace technology. In addition, his passion for running, health and wellness has driven TCS’ sponsorship of high-profile running events, such as the TCS New York City Marathon.

CECP is the only business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. The organization promotes responsible purpose-driven business as it increases customer loyalty, builds employee engagement, improves brand trust, attracts top talent, connects with strategic investors, and contributes to the bottom line. More than 200 of the world’s leading companies seek to improve their return on purpose through access to CECP’s insights and benchmarking.

Since its founding in 1999, CECP has developed the gold-standard for companies to achieve a return on purpose by providing affiliated companies with tangible frameworks, data, strategies, and goal setting. CECP advises its companies through custom benchmarking and flagship publications such as Giving in Numbers™, the largest and most historical data set on corporate community investment trends, in partnership with more than 600 multi- billion-dollar companies. The organization is regularly quoted by top-tier publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, FORTUNE, Financial Times, Reuters, Time Magazine, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and more as a go-to source on corporate purpose. Its annual events–the CECP Summit and CECP Board of Boards–are counted among the few that CEOs and other corporate leaders attend each year to obtain insights on key trends and network with their peers. CECP has grown to a movement of more than 200 of the world’s largest companies that represent $9.6 trillion in revenues, $37 billion in total community investment, and $21 trillion in assets under management.

“Over the past 25 years, since our mutual founder Paul Newman and a group of visionary CEOs founded CECP, the network has been instrumental in helping businesses across various sectors recognize the deep connection between purpose-driven initiatives and sustainable business value,” said David Best, President & CEO, Newman’s Own Inc. “By providing groundbreaking research, unparalleled benchmarking tools, and hosting influential gatherings, CECP empowers top corporate leaders to exchange ideas, provide support, and drive meaningful societal impact.”

David Best is a dedicated leader with extensive experience in the consumer goods and food industries, having previously held senior roles at major organizations like General Mills and Unilever. Known for his strong commitment to purpose-driven business, David has been instrumental in advancing Newman’s Own mission of donating 100% of profits to charity, supporting children and families in need.

“We draw constant inspiration from our Board of Directors to explore ways to align long-term business success with meaningful social impact,” said Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP. “With their outstanding leadership, practical experience, and deep expertise, our new directors will guide companies in uncovering their purpose and crafting strategic approaches that drive value for their businesses, employees, communities, and the world at large.”

The board members will join the current Board of Directors, which includes:

Kelly Grier, Co-Chair; Retired US Chair and Managing Partner (CEO) of Ernst & Young LLP, EYWilliam McNabb III, Co-Chair; Former Chairman and CEO, VanguardDouglas R. Conant, Founder and CEO, Conant Leadership; Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company; former Chairman, Avon ProductsCalvin Butler, President and CEO, Exelon CorporationTheodore Dysart, Vice Chairman, Russell Reynolds AssociatesRichard Edelman, President & CEO, EdelmanJessica Foster, President, RHR International LLPMegan Myungwon Lee, Chairwoman & CEO, Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaJohn Wood, Vice Chair, Heidrick & StrugglesSara Armbruster, CEO, Steelcase Inc.Alex Gorsky, Executive Chairman, Johnson & JohnsonMauricio Gutierrez, Former President & CEO, NRGAlan G Hassenfeld, Chairman, Executive Committee Hasbro, Inc.Fran Horowitz, CEO, Abercrombie & Fitch CoBarbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USAShelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus, Ogilvy & MatherJames White, Former Chairman, President, and CEO, Jamba Juice

CECP’s Board of Directors also includes the following Directors Emeriti:

Co-FoundersPeter Malkin, Chairman Emeritus, Empire State Realty TrustPaul Newman, Actor and Philanthropist, (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008)Kenneth T. Derr, Former Chairman & CEO, Chevron Corporation (August 4, 1936- July 12, 2024)Henrietta Fore, Executive Director, United Nations Children’s FundSurya Kant, Former Chairman, TCS North AmericaHarold McGraw, III, Chairman Emeritus, S&P GlobalMarilyn Carlson Nelson, Former Chairman and CEO, Carlson Holdings, Inc.David Rockefeller, Former Chairman & CEO, Chase Manhattan Corporation (June 12, 1915 – March 20, 2017)Michael I. Roth, Former Executive Chairman & CEO, Interpublic GroupPaul Volcker, Former Chairman, Federal Reserve (September 5, 1927- December 8, 2019)Sanford Weill, Chairman Emeritus, Citigroup, Inc.John C. Whitehead, Former Co-Chair, Goldman, Sachs, & Co., Former Deputy Secretary of State (April 2, 1922 – February 7, 2017)

CECP also works with a group of CECP Ambassadors, which includes:

Mitch Barns, Former CEO, NielsenThomas J. DeRosa, Former CEO & Director, Welltower Inc.Lynne Doughtie, Former Chairman & CEO, KPMGTony Earley, Executive Chairman, PG&EVince Forlenza, Former Chairman, President & CEO, BDBill Goodwynn, CEO, Discovery EducationRalph Izzo, Chairman of the Board, PSEGHubert Joly, Former Chair & CEO, Best BuyDavid Kenny, CEO, Nielsen HoldingsPhillipe Krakowsky, CEO, Interpublic GroupDuncan L. Niederauer, Former CEO, NYSEStuart Parker, Former CEO, USAAPenny Pennington, Managing Partner, Edward JonesChristiana Riley, Regional Head of North America, SantanderJohn Veihmeyer, Former Chairman & CEO, KPMGRobert Wolf, Former CEO, UBSMark Weinberger, Former Chairman & CEO, EY

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About Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP)

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) is the only business counsel and network dedicated to driving measurable returns on purpose. We promote responsible purpose-driven business as it increases customer loyalty, builds employee engagement, improves brand trust, attracts top talent, connects with strategic investors, and contributes to the bottom line. More than 200 of the world’s leading companies seek to improve their return on purpose through access to CECP’s solutions in insights and benchmarking. With our companies, we share a goal of harnessing the power of purpose for the benefit of business, stakeholders, and society.

For more information, visit http://cecp.co.

CECP Media Contact
Katie Leasor 
kleasor@cecp.co

ST. PAUL, Minn., February 6, 2025 /3BL/ – Antea Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Taszarek as the new Executive Director of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC). Tracy succeeds Peylina Chu, who is retiring from Antea Group after a distinguished career.

HPRC, convened and facilitated by Antea Group, is a private technical consortium of industry peers across the manufacturing, healthcare, and recycling industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products and packaging within healthcare. Founded in 2010, and made up of globally recognized members, HPRC engages in pioneering projects designed to help boost plastics recycling efforts in clinical settings of hospitals.

Peylina has served as the Executive Director of HPRC since its early days in 2010. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from a group of seven members to more than 30, successfully bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare plastics value chain.

In addition to her leadership of HPRC, Peylina has had a distinguished career at Antea Group. With over 25 years of experience, she has made a lasting impact on the business community, advancing efforts in climate change, occupational health and safety, and resource management. She played a pivotal role in Antea Group’s growth and success, culminating in her position as Senior Vice President.

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with and learn from so many HPRC members over the past 14 years. I am so proud of the work that has been completed to date, and I’m excited to see how this group continues to drive change in the industry,” shared Peylina. “I look forward to the great achievements that are yet to come under Tracy’s leadership!”

Tracy Taszarek, a Senior Consultant with Antea Group, brings over 10 years of experience managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for diverse teams in office, manufacturing, and field-based environments. Her background in medical equipment manufacturing gives her valuable insight into the healthcare industry, which has been instrumental in her contributions to HPRC.

“I am very excited to step into the role of Executive Director for this incredible organization!” shared Tracy. “I’m eager to continue building strong partnerships across the healthcare plastics recycling industry and look forward to working with HPRC members to continue to drive impactful improvements.”

Congratulations to Peylina on her well-deserved retirement and to Tracy as she steps into the Executive Director role!

About Antea Group 

Antea Group USA is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. For over two decades, we have been catalyzing the power of collection action through our work with the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable, Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council and Data Center Safety Council.

About HPRC 

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics; a study of sorting technologies and potential integration with healthcare plastics waste streams; development of streamlined sustainability procurement criteria for plastic medical packaging and devices; and design of a regional recycling pilot program in the Houston market intended to serve as a blueprint for other regions.